For those of you wondering about the watermark thing on all of them, suffice it to say that I was getting tired of simply putting my blog URL on every photo – in fact, I barely ever post photos anymore because of it.  :/  Hence, I finally bit the bullet and took fifteen minutes of my time to create a nicer looking thing.

If you’re wondering about scale here, the yellow flowers (sorry, don’t know their common or scientific name!) are roughly the size of a quarter.  Photo taken March 2012.

I’m still trying to figure out how, exactly, to photograph the sun.  This photo was taken sometime in the 2011.

 This was actually just a corner of a photograph, one which I didn’t like until I had cropped it extensively and used GIMP’s “oilify” effect.

This one is probably my personal favorite.  I love these little blossoms, and since they only appear for about a week every year, I try to take lots of photos while they’re around.

Playing with the sun again in this photo.  I did several edits on the lighting and focus, but I’m still not sure how much I like it.  The different watermark-thingy is from the fact that I edited it using PicMonkey (rather than GIMP).

Last week I took a number of photographs which I’d share with you now – except for the fact that they have yet to be uploaded onto the computer.

Once we reached the lobby area, Mom was pulled aside by an excited church member who let her know that “Newt Gingrich is coming here today!  He’s going to go right through those doors!”  After politely exiting the conversation, Mom slipped over to the rest of us to give us the news.  Our reactions ranged from “Eww! Yuck!” to “Who’s he?”, but we managed to make our way to the balcony without too much commotion.

Thankfully, the service was not at all focused on Newt, and at the end when the Pastor did mention him, he made sure to state that Jesus was the most important visitor.  Nevertheless, “our” pew was conspicuously still and silent when everyone else was applauding and welcoming Gingrich.  I was deeply disappointed in how excited so many seemed at the prospect of meeting him – if we had been in some place other than church, I would have been tempted to boo or start chanting ‘End the Fed!’.

Had Obama or Clinton or someone else wearing a blue tie been there instead that day I doubt that they would have received such an enthusiastic welcome – but because Gingrich wears a red tie, no one seems to look twice at the fact that he is otherwise indistinguishable from many liberals.  Ugh.  Red ties are quite deadly, I’m afraid.  So far they’ve managed to do much are harm to our country, and I’m surprised that many continue to be blinded by them.

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Those of you who aren’t new here likely notice that I’ve changed my background theme. (yet again!)  Hopefully this one is for keeps.  I like it, even thought the html has proved slightly difficult to manipulate.  If any of you note any bugs, flaws, or ugly stuff I’d be thankful if you’d leave me a comment pointing them out.

In other news, google has discontinued the friend connect gadget for all non-blogger sites.  Since I’ve been double posting to my old blogger blog lately, anyone “following” me there will still get updates in their blogger news feed, although it’ll be more hassle than before.  If you know me in person/know me well enough that you know my full name feel free to “friend” me on facebook, (no guarantees that I’ll confirm, though!) but if not, sorry…

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It’s been different lately with no real baby around the house.  For the first time in about decade there are no diapers to change, no burp rags to fold, no little one to “fight” over… In a way it’s sort of sad, because unless God sends another sibling, that chapter of our family’s life is finished.

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My days lately are filled with school.  Trying to finish up twelfth grade and “graduate” from my days of formal schooling has me busier than I’d like to be, but thankfully I’m in the home stretch now.  Sometimes I feel a bit overwhelmed, although I’m a perfectionist and the overwhelm is mostly my own fault, I think.

I’m also trying to figure out what to do after graduating.   Taking over schooling some of the littles is an option, although right now I think Mom is doing a better job than I would be able to.  I’d also like to find a way to get some sort of income, although I’d prefer for it to be from home or self employed.  Photography is something I really want to look into, although I’d need a better camera than the one I -er, Mom – has.  Heh.

Anyway, if you’ve read through this far I congratulate you.  Thanks for bearing with my rambling.

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

“Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms.”  -Psalm 95:2

“And whatever you do in word or deed, [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” -Colossians 3:17

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God” -Philippians 4:6

“Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.” -Psalm 97:12

“Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples!” -1 Chronicles 16:8

“Therefore I will give thanks to You, O LORD, among the Gentiles, and sing praises to Your name.”  -Psalm 18:49

*note:  I noticed at least one swear word in here.

The last few months have all been busy – along with school and the busyness of everyday life, we painted a large portion of our house in April,  attended the 4th annual American Vision Super Conference in July, and went to the Providential History Festival this month, among other things.

Stephen and I are both on Facebook now, and although I find it useful in many ways,  I also find myself using it as an excuse for not blogging.

I’m working on making salsa right now…so far it seems to be going well, but I should really wait until consuming it to say much more. 

The weather is *finally* beginning to cool down, much to my delight.  I’m very much a cool weather person.

I don’t have much else to say right now…I have several possible posts circulating in my head right now, but whether or not they make it on here or not…well, that remains to be seen.

²The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,

³Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.

⁴He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall have them in derision.

⁵Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.

⁶Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.

⁷I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

⁸Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

⁹Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.

¹⁰Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.

¹¹Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

¹²Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

1. High heels or boots? Boots please, as long as they don’t have heels. I do not need any height added to my 5’71/2″, thankyouverymuch.

2. What time did you get up this morning? About 6:45.

3. What was the last movie you saw in the cinema? The Mysterious Islands.

4. What is your name? Hannah.

5. What is your favorite TV show? Umm….we don’t have a working TV right now….and before that we hardly ever watched TV….soooo, my favorite “old” show would be….Andy Griffeth, I guess.

6. What do you usually have for breakfast? Food.

7.What is your middle name? Jane

8.What food do you dislike? Seafood.

9.What is your favorite CD at the moment? Sorry….I can’t just pick one!

10.What characteristic do you despise? Of our culture? The anti-family characteristic.

11.Favorite clothing? Skirts.  Other than that…..depends on when you ask me.

12.Anywhere in the world on vacation? Israel.

13. Are you organized? Sometimes.

14. Where would you retire to? Heaven.

15. What was your most recent memorable birthday? Not sure about that one……

16. What are you going to do when you finish? Laundry. 

17. What is your birthstone? Emerald.

18.Person you expect to publish this first? ????

19. When is your birthday? May the 7th, 1994

20. Are you a morning person or a night person? Night person.  My brain likes to click on at about the time I’m supposed to be getting sleepy.

21. What is your shoe size? Depends on the brand.  Anywhere from an 8 to an 11.

22. Do you own any animals? Our family has one dog….

23. Any news you’d like to share? Ummm….Oh!  One of my best friends (we’ve known each other since age 4!) and her family will be coming over for a few days later this month.  We live quite a ways apart, so we have not seen each other for about two years. 

24. When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? Artist.

25. What is your favorite flower? Lets see….Lily, Sunflower, Morning Glory, Rose, Daffadil, Crocus, Forget-Me-Not, Apple Blossom, Daisy, Black Eyed Susan, etc, etc.  (Nope, I’m not going to give you just one!!)

26.What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? Sometime this month when I get to see a friend. (see #23)  As well as the masquerade ball.

27. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Blue.  The shade would depend on my mood.

28. How is the weather right now? Warming up way to fast.

29. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Dad.

30. Favorite drink? Water!

31.Favorite restaurant? Anything with a salad bar.

32. Hair color? Either very light brown or rather dark blond, depending on who you ask.

33. What was your favorite toy as a child? My doll, Abigail. Now I have a real, live sister with the same name!!!

34. Summer or winter? Fall and Spring.

35. Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate, of course. What a question.

36. Coffee or tea? No thank you.

37. Wish you were still young? Didn’t know I was old.

38. Do you want your friends to publish this? ???

39. When was the last time you cried? Not telling. 

40. What is under your bed? Books.

41.What did you do last night? Sleep.

42.What are you afraid of? Things that are scary.

43.Salty or sweet? Depends.

44.Best quality you have?

45.How many years at your current job? As daughter? almost 16. As Sister? 14.

46.Favorite day of the week? Sunday – the Sabbath!

47.What four people will you tag? errrr….Jo March, Rebecca, India, and the Cowgirls

God’s Holy Word – The Bible

My Family

A good book

Sewing Machines

Music

Men (and Women) such as Patrick Henry, Ruth & Naomi, Isaiah, “Stonewall” Jackson, Robert E. Lee, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Esther, Hannah, Moses, Paul, Isaac Watts, Stephen, and many, many others who stand up to us as role models and Heroes.

Chocolate

The knowledge that God is in control of everything that ever happens

Snow/un-hot weather

Long, flowy dresses

Artwork

Hebrew

Flowers

Liberty

Cute, Sweet, Adorable, Cuddly Babies!!!

And many, many other things