Summer with a Purpose~Week Seven

I haven't been very consistent in doing the "Summer with a Purpose" challenge lately and I really wanted to get back into it this week.  Sorry about that, but with Driver's Ed last week and the week before, it wasn't even worth trying to post.  I thought it was about time for me to participate again.  If you're interested in doing the challenge, just click HERE.

Anyway, here is what I've been accomplishing lately:

1.  Since some of you have been praying for me about passing the Driver's Ed class, I have to tell you my good news.  You probably already figured it out, but I found out that I passed!!!  I meant to post about it earlier, but the week got really busy.  Thank you for all of your prayers and encouragement!! You all are awesome! :)

2.  I've been working on editing some pictures from this summer and ordering my 75 free pictures from Sam's Club.  I hope to pick them up tonight or tomorrow.  I can't wait to see how they turn out! :)

3.  Another productive activity that I did this week was having a sewing afternoon with Sarah-Anne.  I was able to finish my little girl's skirt that I posted about HERE, and I found out how to make these cute little flowers to put on as a finishing touch.  I love how it turned out!

Sarah-Anne, your face is priceless in this picture. I love it! :) 

Simply adorable, don't you think?  

4.  I was able to write a few "thank you" notes yesterday afternoon and I also sent out a birthday card to a friend.  I love sending out notes and written letters to people.  :)

5.  I went to the fabric store this week and picked out some items for a secret project I'm working on.  I'll post more on it after it's completed, but I can say that I'm super excited about it and I can't wait to share it with you all!  It's going to be so adorable!  Here is what I found at the store...

I think that's all of my news from the past week, but I'm eager to see what everyone else has completed.  Have a wonderful weekend!

In Christ,

 

Beautiful Blogger Award

The lovely Moriah at Uniquely Fashioned for His Glory awarded me with the "Beautiful Blogger Award" a couple weeks ago and I'm finally getting around to post about it. Thank you so much Moriah!

For the "Beautiful Blogger Award", you must post 7 random facts about yourself and tag 7 other bloggers. Be sure to let the person know that you've tagged them. Anyway, because I know everyone can't wait to see them, here are 7 random facts about me:

1. I'm trying to learn how to be a young woman after God's own heart and I'm learning everyday how to have a servant's heart. I can be difficult some times because I don't want to do something other than want I have on my "to do" list, but everyday is different and I'm trying to serve my family with a good attitude.

2. My hobbies include...photography, sewing, reading, blogging, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.

3. I believe in Biblical courtship vs. dating and I also believe that God will someday bring my Prince Charming to me, but right now He is my Prince. :)

4. If I could go anywhere in the world, I would love to travel to Ireland or England. That's some beautiful country! :)

5. Someday, I would love to be become a wife, mother, homemaker (Lord-willing!), and have my own little photography business on the side.

6. I believe the Bible is the genuine Word of God and is unfailing truth.

7. I love to spend time with children and when someone asks me to babysit, I don't hesitate to say yes. Well, I guess if the kids didn't like me for some reason, I might say no. I love to babysit, but we don't have very many people around here to babysit for. :)

Phew...... I'm glad that's done! I've always had trouble with tags like these! It's so hard to think of interesting facts about yourself. That was kind of fun, though. :)

The 7 other bloggers I'm tagging with the "Beautiful Blogger Award" are:

Lindsay

Jenna

Ashley

Leigha

Livvy

Emily

and

Lauren

Thanks again, Moriah and congratulations to everyone else! :)

Blessings,

A Little Life Update...

 

Wow! I just realized that I haven't posted on here since the 12th of July!  We've been insanely busy over here these past two weeks and I honestly have not had the time to post since my last post. :)

We had company come in from out of town on Thursday afternoon and they stayed with us until Friday after supper.  Yesterday we went to the farmer's market and the grocery store, washed laundry, cleaned the house, and then last night I had a babysitting job.  We're getting ready for more company right now, but I wanted to give you a quick update on our life around here before they get here.  

I've completed the Driver's Ed class, but I haven't found out if I passed or not.  Please pray that I checked the right answers on my final and that I have passed.  My teacher said that she would need at least five days to finish checking all the "final" tests.  I hope to hear from her soon and I really hope that I passed so I won't have to do the class over again.  Thank you everyone for all the prayers and encouragement these past few weeks.  I was so blessed to have those comments!  :)
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"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." ~Numbers 6:24-26

In Christ,

Prayer Request: Driver's Ed Class...

I have a prayer request to ask from you all.  I'll be taking Driver's Ed this week and next week (Mon- Thursday).  I'm kinda nervous about it too.  Since we live in NC, you have to go to a high school in your county to take the class and I don't know anyone who hasn't already taken it or they don't want to take it now...(or can't take it with me because of the county that they live in).  Anyway, I"m trying not to get anymore nervous then I already am, but I really hope it goes by fast.  It started the class today and it ends on the 22nd of this month.  It's from 8:00-12:00, Monday thru Thursday for both weeks too.  Please pray that I can remember all the material for all of the tests and that the things that I need to remember will stay in place for when I need them the most.  Also, please pray that I don't freeze up when the teacher gives it to me.  I've never liked tests and I tend to forget all of the things that I learned when I'm trying to put down the answers.  The teacher told the class today that the tests are not easy and that she has failed a few students before because they were so hard.  She also told us that there is going to be a 200 question final at the end of the last day at class to determine if we can pass the class.  If we don't pass the class, we have to re-do the entire class over again.  

Well, I better go and get all the required reading (and assignments) finished for the day... I hope you have a beautiful week and I'll be back to blogging as soon as I can.  I hope to hear from you all again soon.


Trying to trust in Him,

Feelin' Feminine Challenge~Day 7

Can you believe that it's the end of the challenge already?  Where does the time go?  It's such a sad thing to say, but this is the last time we'll be posting our outfits for this go-round.

Here is what I wore today...

Pictures by Andrew

My Outfit Specs:
Blue Shirt~ Belk's

White Skirt~ JCPenney's
Jewelry~ Brown necklace and dangle earrings.

Katie's outfit for the day...

Katie's Outfit Specs:

Blue Dress~ Walmart last year...
Shrug~ JCPenney's
White Shoes~ Borrowed by yours truly. :)
Hair~ Clipped up in the back...

Day 1's outfit
Day 2's outfit
Day 3's outfit
Day 4's outfit
Day 5's outfit
Day 6's outfit

Well, that concludes this month's Feelin' Feminine (7 Days in a Dress) Challenge hosted by yours truly.  I hope you all enjoyed the posts!  Thank you all for participating in this challenge!  I really enjoyed being the host and looking as all the beautiful pictures/ outfits that all of you posted.  Thanks again and have a wonderful weekend!

Your Sister In Christ,

Feelin' Feminine Challenge~Day 6

This is my outfit for day 6...

Pictures by Andrew

Outfit Specs:
Pink Skirt ~ Goodwill
White Shirt ~ Target
White Shoes ~ Same ones that I wore with this outfit HERE...

Here is Katie's outfit for the day...

Pictures by Andrew

Katie's outfit specs:

White Flowered Shirt~ Khols
Blue Jean Skirt~ Same as day 3...

Have a blessed night!

Feelin' Feminine Challenge~Day 5

I can not believe how fast this week has gone by!  How has everyone liked being in skirts so far?  Have you had a change of heart and been challenged in being feminine? I would love to hear how it's going for you! :)

Today needs to be quick for me because I have lots of laundry to help out with, chores to finish, and I also have to make some bannana bread sometime this afternoon.

Here is my outfit for day 5... 

My Outfit Specs:

Blue Jean Skirt- Same as day 3...

Pink Plaid Shirt- JCPenney's this year.
Shoes-Target this year...

Hair- A simple twist and clipped in the back...

Katie's outfit for the day...

Katie's Outfit Specs:

Pink Dress-Walmart this year for only $12.00.  :)

White Skirt-Target of Walmart

Shoes-Same as yesterday...

Hair-A simple twist and pinned in the back.

Please share your outfit and add your links to your posts below! :)

Blessings,

Feelin' Feminine Challenge~Day 4

Welcome to day 4 of the Feelin' Feminine Challenge!  Thank you everyone for the comments on our outfits from yesterday.  You're all so sweet...

Today was yet another warm summer day (upper 90's) and we couldn't stay inside much either.  We seriously were almost out of everything and had to go to the grocery store.  I'm not kidding, but it was so hot outside today that we had to sit in the car with the AC on full blast and wait for Katie's steering wheel to cool down enough for her to touch it.  That's a North Carolina summer for you, though. :)

Here is my outfit for the day...My Outfit Specs:

Green Skirt- Goodwill

White Shirt- JCPenney's this year.

White Shoes-Same from yesterday.

Hair- Another one of Katie's lovely creations.  I love having an older sister to do my hair. :D

Jewelry- Green flower necklace, my silver/ pearl ring, and some new silver earrings.  

Here is Katie's outfit for the day...

Katie's Outfit Specs:

Pink/ Peach Shirt-Kohls

Blue Jean Skirt-She can't remember where she got it because she has had it for years. :)

White Shoes-Same shoes as what I had on today.

Hair-Pulled back in a clip...

You know what to do now, right?  Please share your outfit and add your links to your posts below! :D

Your Sister In Christ,

Feelin' Feminine Challenge~Day 3

Welcome to day 3 of the Feelin' Feminine Challenge!  Today was another stay at home and get things done day, but this afternoon we did go over to a friends house to help her with a few things.  She just had her first baby and hasn't been able to clean like she would like, so we went over to help her out.  We had a lovely little visit and seeing that adorable baby boy was even better.  He is so cute!  Actually, he is Moriah's nephew over at Uniquely Fashioned for His Glory.  :)

Anyway, here is my outfit for today...

My Outfit Specs:

Orange and White Plaid Shirt- Kohls this year.
White Tank Top- I got it at Walmart a few years ago.
Shoes-Just a plain pair of flip flops that I've had for years. They came from Target, though.
Hair- Katie did my hair in the "Messy 'n Cute" hairstyle on Feelin' Feminine HERE.
Jewelry- Orange dangle earrings, an orange and silver ring, and my other favorite silver ring.

Here is Katie's outfit for today...

Katie's Outfit Specs:

Burgandy Plaid Shirt-Cato this year...

Blue Jean Skirt-JCPenney's

Brown Shoes-Kohls this year.

Hair-A simple twist and pinned up in the back.

Remember if you're doing the challenge, please add your links to your posts below on the McLinky and please join us if you haven't yet.  Also, I'm loving everyone's posts! You all are beautiful!

By His Grace,

Feelin' Feminine Challenge~Day 2

It's the second day of the Feelin' Feminine Challenge and I'm so excited to see all of the outfits for today!  You all had beautiful ones yesterday.  :)

It's been a rather warm day today, but I wasn't out in it for too long.  Today was spent at home doing rather random things.  Mom and I washed some windows and cleaned the refrigerator together in the morning and then this afternoon I did a little baking.  I made a new recipe of blueberry cobbler.  It looks so good!  The rest of what I accomplished will have to wait until the end of the week on my "Summer with a Purpose" post.

This is the outfit I'm wearing today...

My Outfit Specs:
Pink Skirt- Goodwill
White Shirt- Same one that I wore during this challenge HERE.
White Shoes-Same from yesterday.
Hair- A simple ponytail.  I'll try to do better with my hair tomorrow. :)


Katie (my sister) decided that today she would join me with the challenge, although she wasn't able to start yesterday.  Here is her outfit for today...I love this one on her, don't you?

Katie's Outfit Specs:
Black and White Shirt-Fashion Bug last year.
White Skirt-Sam's Club a few years ago.
Black Shoes-Rack Room

Please share your outfit, add your links to your posts below, and please join us if you haven't yet. :)

Have a wonderful evening!