it's mah birfday!!

In case you didn't know, it's my birthday today. And, man, has it been one to remember...
I'm uber tired, or maybe I'm just coming off of that high you get when it's your special day, so this post isn't really going to be a picture post. That's coming later on this week...like, on Monday. Remember, no blogging on Sunday! :)
Instead, I'll leave you with a birthday of my birthday cheesecake...
See the 15 in candles?

A lot of surprises are coming your way, so be on the lookout!

five reads for friday

Second certain day of the week post today. Seriously, leave me a comment with your thoughts on the whole thing; I'm not a hater for speaking the truth.
"Jesus" by Kelly. Powerful stuff ya'll. I have to admit that I'm guilty of thinking the same thing, so this post really hit close to home.
"Sunday Afternoon" by Esther. She one of my fave non-professional photo bloggers, and I really wanted to recreate the third to last picture, but failed. Big time. Great job, thought, Esther!
"An Exercise in Self-Control" by AllisonO. Another post that hits close to home. I don't have a fancy pants phone, but I'm really trying to scale down my time on the computer. It helps that we've been busy the past couple days, but that won't last forever, and I'll need to exercise self-control on a whole new level.
"Big Day" by Lauren. She and her husband found out the gender of their baby yesterday, and I'm totally in love with the way she broke the news to her bloggy peeps. I'm filing it in my mental file drawer for future reference. Congrats, Lauren and Justin!
"You Let Your Kids Watch What" by Ellyn. She never fails to get on the list each week...and that's saying something! Also, I laughed so hard when I read the last paragraph, so go read it for yourself...

fix it friday

Yep, it's that day of the week again. I've now realized how it I really blog about without it being a certain day of the week post. Ya'll aren't getting tired of that are you, because if you are, feel free to leave me a comment saying so. I rarely ever get offended, and I really would appreciate feedback! Thanks in advance...
This week's photo (original):
Look at that cutie! I love how she's not looking directly at the camera, but off in the distance. I'm assuming someone's calling her name, so I guess that's the reason.

My edit:

Cropped it, and turned everything a pink-ish color too match her shirt. :) I'm so OCD most of the time...
Make sure to vote on my new profile picture, okay? I've only gotten one comment so far, but I'm not letting it get to me. Pretty please with a cherry on top!

worship music wednesday

That progress I made last week? All but gone. So, in lieu of racking my brain for a song I've heard and really felt like it spoke to me, I'm going with one that Mama and I heard when we were on the way into town this week.
As always, turn off my playlist at the bottom of the page before you click the play button on the video.

I lost You a second ago

Why are you in such a hurry when we just need to take it slow

It´s a struggle to keep up the flow

All caught up in the worry when we just need to let it go

Let it go

I´m a fighter and I don't like to quit

But I got orders from Heaven (orders from Heaven)

And believe me

I´m listening, I´m listening

(Chorus)

Jesus tell me again

What´s it gonna take to sink in

That You´re my one reason

When the world comes crashing down on me

So hard to see

That You´re my one reason

Here in the present is the key to this heart

Throw down Your anchor of mercy

Hold me steady through this part

Nobody said it´d be easily done

Wrapped in the eye of the storm

There´s a message for everyone

Everyone

It´s harder to do nothing than to do something

Harder to do nothing, nothing, nothing

And believe me

I´m listening

I´m listening

Jesus tell me again (oh yeah!)

What´s it gonna take to sink in

That You´re my one reason (One reason)

When the world comes crashing down on me (Comes crashing down)

So hard to see

That You´re my one reason

At the crossroads

Need to unload

At the crossroads

Need to unload

I´m at the crossroads

Need to unload

I´m at the crossroads crossroads crossroads

And believe me, I´m listening, I´m listening

Jesus tell me again (oh yeah!)

Whats it gonna take to sink in

That You´re my one reason (One reason)

When the world comes crashing down on me (Me)

So hard to see

That You´re my one reason (You are my one reason)

Make sure to vote on my new profile picture post! Go HERE and leave a comment, please and thank you...

almost wordless wednesday: a new profile picture

I don't know about you, but that scarf and turtleneck Mama's wearing in the background of my old profile picture is making me hot and sweaty whenever I so much as look at it. Isn't it weird how you shove all your fall/winter/anything that isn't made of the coolest material possible in the back of the closet so you don't have to look at it and think about how you'll have to wear it again? I know I avoid looking in that section of the closet at all costs.
Back to the original subject, SA! Okay, okay...
I new profile picture is in order, so comment with the corresponding number to the pictures saying which one you like best. You're opinion matters, you what are you waiting for? Comment already...please? :) 
#1:
Not real happy about this one, in fact, I'd have to say it's my least favorite. But, hey...it's a picture of me behind the camera, so it's worth consideration!

#2:
Took this one at Craft Day this week. I make smirk faces a lot, and this was the best of the best. Sorry I had to crop you out, though, Maddie...

#3:
Even though Lisa's in the picture, I still think this one's the best. Thoughts?

#4:
I look tired, actually. But I'm loving the color of my shirt! :)

#5:
Just took this one today, even though we were sweating like pigs for the two minutes we stepped outside. Although, I like the cross in the background. I'm torn between this one and number #3, which it pretty much the reason I'm doing a post; I can't make up my mind!

Looking forward to reading your comments!