monthly makeover 6

I had the best time looking googling "blog backgrounds" and looking at the choices they gave me, unlike the past months. Google, you are my best friend right now, and I'm sure Swagbucks would be my best friend, too, if I could convince Dad to let me register.
Back to my background, because, really...that story is neither here nor there.
Since I'm not a fan of leaving holiday themed backgrounds up for the whole month, I decided to opt out of having one that had words plastered all over it, or little stars...stuff like that. I think this month's background meets my criteria, don't you? Of course I do; I wouldn't have picked it if I didn't!
Click on over to Hot Bliggty Blog via this link, or the button below...

...and have fun viewing all their bloggy bling. Oh, and while I have your attention, can I direct you to my new and improved profile picture? Thanks to all who voted, and for being such I great sport when I asked you to re-vote on a profile picture, even though you had done it a week ago. Virtual hugs all around!
I'll be back after I recover from all the swimming/eating/picture taking I'm sure to do this weekend. Make sure to check your readers later next week, okay?

worship music wednesday

I'm really into ukulele (or whatever that instrument is that makes me feel like I'm at the beach) sounding music right now, so when I heard this song, I fell in love. It doesn't help that I'm also in love with Train's Hey Soul Sister. :)
(As always, make sure you turn off my playlist before you click the play button on the video below!)

You say love is just a word,
just four letters in a row.
Just a thing that people say,
or they never tell you so.
And you use every excuse, to let nobody in.
Now this cloud you bring around, has become your only friend.
And everybody saying that it's going to go away,
But it dont go.
And everybody's telling you one day it's going to change,
But you don't know.
If it's really going to end.

(Chorus)
But there is a way,
There is a spark,
There is a hope that you can hold on to.
There is a life line come to the rescue,
Just like a hand that's waiting for you.
And if you beleive in this I promise that you won't be alone.
There is a way, the truth, and the life, and the way.

What if love became a man, If the word had flesh and bone.
Would you recognize his face, If he came to bring you home?
You think you're all alone, Gotta do it on your own riding solo.
Is there someone you can call when you stumble and fall? Cause you don't know, If you'll be getting up again.

 (Chorus)

Don't you think your life's worth saving? Don't you know that love's amazing?
Don't you want to lay your troubles down?
Lay them down.
If I thought love was just a word,
I might feel the same way too.
But theres so much more than that,
And it's waiting here for you.

 (Chorus)

There is a way,
There is a way!
There is a way.
Come on, there is a way.
There is a way,
There is a way.

almost wordless wednesday: hands

You know how you get wrinkly hands after being in warm water until it turn lukewarm? Well, that little phenomenon is multiplied by 50 million when you spend a hour and a half in 93 degree water (ie: our pool last weekend. yes, it was like bathwater, and no, we didn't grab a bar of soap and start sudsing up. :). Yep, I'm speaking for experience. Look at the pictures below to see for yourself...

one of those days

It's been one of those days.
I woke up way before my alarm went off, although I had it set for ample wiggle room to get ready for the day. I dozed on and off, then decided to just get a head start and take my shower. Turns out I made a wise descion, but I still didn't have enough time! Ugh. I barely made it out the door, without breakfast mind you, but with dry hair, which was my goal for the day. :)
I wasn't hungry at all, resulting in eating a half of a bagel at 10:45AM. I pretty much force fed myself because I knew I'd regret not eating when lunch time rolled around. And let me tell you, lunch wasn't any better. Leftover pasta salad for Mama and I, while the kids had mac and cheese with strawberries/bananas. I couldn't even look at the brightly colored powdered cheese mix you're supposed to put in the noodles without thinking of what it was doing, and looking like, in their stomachs. I'm weird like that...
All through my personal drama, which mostly stayed in me head, I was fine. Laughing at Clark and Caleb, watching TV with Sam. But something happened in between leaving their house, and I was a grumpy goat the whole rest of the time we were in town. It might have had something to do with the fact that we didn't get to go to Target like we planned, or maybe it was when I got the news that I couldn't work part time at the local gym, which I was counting on. Seems like everyone wants you to be 16...and able to drive. What if you're a really mature 15 year old who's parents are willing to drive her to work? She needs to make money, too!
I'm fine now; really, I am. I think it might have something to do with the fact that it's raining, or maybe it's because I know I can chill out the rest of the day and watch my favorite show tonight. In fact, I'm feeling so much better (i.e. I don't feel like screaming in my Dad's office like I did earlier when we went to visit him. That would have been very unprofessional of me. ), how about I leave you with some pictures that I took this week? Maybe that might help smooth things over between me and my bloggy peeps, since I emotionally vomited all over your feed. Haha, I'm so clever...and I crack myself up, too. :D

simple woman's daybook for june 28th

Alright, guys, you know the drill! Another Monday means another Simple Woman's Daybook, so head on over to Peggy's to read up on all the rules and regulations, then come back and type up your own post, link up and...volia! You've just particapted in the blog carnival that is known as The Simple Woman's Daybook. I don't care if spell check thinks that "Daybook" isn't really a word; I'm still going with it.

For today...June 28th, 2010. As I was sitting in church looking at the bulletin, I saw the date and realized that summer's halfway through. I still can't believe it, and I keep running dates through my head, calculating how many days until school cranks back up. 

Outside my window...Same old, same old. The sun is relentless, I tell you! I guess that's a good thing, though, since we wouldn't be able to live without it. :)

I am thinking...About how sweet Clark was to ask me to come out and swim with him. He never really asks/tells me he's getting in, so it was pretty nice. 

From the learning rooms...I was a good girl and did my schoolwork after my friends left, even though it was 5:00 when I started. And, get this...I wasn't stumped on as many as I have been recently. I feel pretty good about me and my math skills at this moment!

From the kitchen...Mama's cooking supper, and when I asked her what was on the menu, she said it was a surprise, so we'll see. 

I am wearing...See the picture Mama snapped below. I got it from a little store at the beach when we were on vacation, and I love it! 

I am creating...Let's see. I know I created something, but I'm sorry to say I forgot what it was. Come on, brain, remember it already.

I am going...Out to swim after I finish this post. What? That's not really an answer? Well, sorry, folks; that's the answer you'll have to live with.

I am reading...I'm finished with the book I was reading last week, and I've moved on to the next one in the series. I read really fast, and my book addiction doesn't help my wallet, either!

I am hoping...To not make Clark mad by staying in and wrapping up this post. I always seem rushed when I blog, no?

I am hearing...Just the computer humming. It sounds like a airplane taking off, it's so old.

Around the house... Quiet, but I'm sure it will pick up here directly. 

One of my favorite things...My new camera, no duh! :) I've taken (and deleted!) a bunch of pictures this past week, and it's not going to stop anytime soon.

A few plans for the rest of the week...Pretty much the same as last week, actually. Baby-sitting tomorrow and Thursday, errands to run, and people to see. 

Here is a picture for thought I am sharing...