tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42478481543596022592023-11-16T07:19:41.045-06:00s e r e n d i p i t y *Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-60645066536055608602011-01-01T03:37:00.001-06:002011-01-01T03:37:39.002-06:00Happy new year!!! *<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/happy_new_year/set?id=26605061'><img alt='Happy new year!!! *' title='Happy new year!!! *' height='400' width='400' src='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFnpraG53NG9WNEJHY1djdi1QQXhwbGcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg'/></a><br/><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/happy_new_year/set?id=26605061'>Happy new year!!! *</a> by <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=527035'>April May June εїз</a> featuring <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/blue_bracelets/shop?query=blue+bracelets'>blue bracelets</a></small><p>Wishing you all a bright and colorful 2011! xoxoxo</p><br /></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-33195704508101264292010-12-24T13:46:00.001-06:002010-12-24T13:46:39.124-06:00Jesus is the reason for the season.<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/jesus_is_reason_for_season/set?id=26302800'><img alt='Jesus is the reason for the season.' title='Jesus is the reason for the season.' height='400' width='400' src='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFkdFQi1ncFlQNEJHMTBCamRadU1ocmcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg'/></a><br/><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/jesus_is_reason_for_season/set?id=26302800'>Jesus is the reason for the season.</a> by <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=527035'>April May June εїз</a> on <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/'>Polyvore.com</a></small><p>And what a beautiful season it is! Wishing you all a very merry Christmas surrounded by the ones you love. &hearts; xoxoxo</p><br /></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-49126553517433201402010-11-14T15:55:00.001-06:002010-11-14T15:56:23.031-06:00&hearts this quote!<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(69, 69, 69); line-height: 16px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:medium;"><dt style=" ;font-size:15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"></span></dt><dt style="font-size: 15px; ">"Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplacable spark. In the hopeless swamps of the not quite, the not yet, and the not at all, do not let the hero in your soul perish and leave only frustration for the life you deserved, but never have been able to reach. The world you desire can be won, it exists, it is real, it is possible, it is yours." --- Ayn Rand</dt><dd class="author" style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 4em; "><b> </b></dd></span><blockquote></blockquote><dd class="author" style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 4em; "><blockquote></blockquote></dd>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-14674418411252374242010-11-08T21:53:00.010-06:002010-11-08T22:13:09.928-06:00Cliffs of Moher ~<a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/Cliffs_of_moher_33mp.jpg">Cliffs of Moher </a>; I think such a place could really change the minds of people who thinks this earth of ours was created by accident. Because, seriously who (or what) else could create something so breathtakingly beautiful other than God, Himself? Surely, everyone can see His work.<div><br /></div><div>The #1 item on my bucket list is to see those cliffs in person. After I get the breath or two that was taken from me (and most likely, dry my eyes!) upon seeing my own two feet standing on the ground of this place I've dreamt of standing on for so long, I'll sit down and write a message. I'll roll it up, put into a bottle, and close it tightly. Then, I'll throw it off the side of the cliffs and watch it land in the Atlantic and begin it's journey floating to who knows where and for who knows how long. Until, someone finds it washed up on a shoreline somewhere. One thing I know for sure, I already know what the message will read: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">"</span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">Dreams do come true. This is proof. Just believe."</span></i></div><div><br /></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;"></span> </i>:o)</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-76190500416472144682010-11-05T14:43:00.007-05:002010-11-05T18:33:29.773-05:00[A] survey *<span style="font-weight:bold;">Rules</span>: It's harder than it looks! Use the first letter of your name to answer each of the following questions. They have to be real, nothing made up! <br /><br />1) what is your name: April<br />2) a four letter word: Able<br />3) a boy's name: Aidan<br />4) a girl's name: Aubrey<br />5) an occupation: Astronaut<br />6) a color: Apricot<br />7) something you'll wear: Ascot <br />8) something you'll do: Always smile. ;D<br />9) a food: Albacore tuna <br />10) something you'll find in the bathroom: Astringent<br />11) a place: Australia<br />12) a reason for being late: Ambushed by anteaters. <br />13) something you'd shout: "Ayo!"<br />14) a movie title: Alice in Wonderland<br />15) something you drink: Apple Juice<br />16) Singer or group: Aaron Neville <br />17) an animal: Alligator<br />18) a street name: Azelie Street<br />19) a type of car: Aston Martin<br />20) the title of a song: Air on a G StringAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-22125234306005160332010-11-04T14:30:00.007-05:002010-11-04T14:54:18.266-05:00To know you is to love you.There are so many things that makes me think of you. Mom, certain songs, the sun setting, your wedding ring on my left ring finger, that floral-scented powder you loved wearing. (That I wear now.) There's even been a few occasions where, while shopping, we'll see ladies who'd be around your age who remind us of you. I will never forget during one of those times, one of the ladies turned around and faced me, looked me in the eye, and smiled so peacefully. I was, literally, stunned. Not stunned by the gesture of her smiling. But, by the look in her eyes. It was so familiar. It was like she had your eyes. As quickly as she turned and smiled at me, she turned back and walked away to finish her shopping. <br /><br />A few minutes later, Dad was in one section of the store and I was standing behind him. For reasons that I cannot explain (still today, years later) the back of his shirt was pulled up like someone was tugging on it to get his attention. When he felt it, he turned to me thinking I had been the one tugging his shirt. I told him I didn't do it. But, that I SAW the hem of his shirt going up like someone was tugging at it. We were both really bewildered. We both wondered if there was a connection with that happening and seeing that sweet lady who reminded us both of you. Maybe you were trying to get our attention? Reminding us that you're still with us.<br /><br />I've smelled roses where there's no flowers around. Which is unusual. What's even more unusual is that I can't even smell the scent of roses if there was a bouquet of them right in front of me. I have no idea why. I just have never been able to smell that scent. St. Theresa was your favorite saint, your namesake. And she is, often, referred to as <span style="font-style:italic;">"The little rose."</span><br /><br />When I first saw this commercial, I instantly thought of you. The last part of it with the little girl asking her grandmother if they could go get ice cream and her grandmother quickly saying yes, while walking away, reminds me of you and I when I was that age so much. You gave me the world and so much more. And you still are.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">To know you is to love you</span> --- <span style="font-weight:bold;">and I do. So much. </span><br /><br /><object width="400" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7X6pqSHYUgY?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7X6pqSHYUgY?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="340"></embed></object>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-91003853406638472182010-10-24T02:56:00.000-05:002010-10-24T02:57:35.238-05:00Tumblr ~I heart & reblog <a href="http://southerngirlie.tumblr.com/">stuff</a>.Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-45763030887942404102010-10-18T17:43:00.007-05:002010-10-18T17:52:42.125-05:00; Etsy . com ---I'm currently in the process of getting my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AppleAnnaBanana"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Etsy</span></a> account up and running. I hope to have my shop opened, officially, in the next 2 weeks or so. I'm excited!Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-72474424910962787432010-09-12T19:40:00.004-05:002010-09-12T19:45:09.073-05:00[♥] Dedicated to my MawMaw.<div><div style="position:relative;width:400px;height:400px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/hearts_as_evening_falls/set?.embedder=527035&.mid=embed&id=23118282"><img width="400" alt="[♥] as evening falls *" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFjNJUG9rc19fM3hHcm56LUItM0pNNVEAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="[♥] as evening falls *" height="400" border="0" /></a></div><br/><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/hearts_as_evening_falls/set?.embedder=527035&.mid=embed&id=23118282">[♥] as evening falls *</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.embedder=527035&.mid=embed&id=527035">April May June εїз</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/ultimo_jewelry/shop?brand=Ultimo&category_id=60">ultimo jewelry</a></small></div><br /><br />. . . Wishing you the happiest of birthdays tomorrow. I love and miss you so much. I hope I'm making you proud.Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-37446653945843331492010-08-23T17:51:00.007-05:002010-10-26T18:20:55.817-05:00:o)!<iframe src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/embed?id=2702" width="410" height="440" scrolling="no"allowTransparency="true" frameBorder="0" ></iframe><br/><small>Get your own <a target="_blank"href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/embed.config">Mini Editor</a> from <a target="_blank"href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore</a></small><br/>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-23167991717272676712010-08-22T18:35:00.000-05:002010-08-22T18:36:54.788-05:00[ http://listography.com ]; <a href="http://listography.com/xAprilMayJune">My life in lists.</a>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-21609987939861073512010-07-03T01:34:00.000-05:002010-07-03T01:35:04.475-05:00In honor of the 4th of July!!!<div><div style="position:relative;width:400px;height:400px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/happy_234th_birthday_to_land/set?.embedder=527035&.mid=embed&id=20330425"><img width="400" alt="Happy 234th birthday to the land that I love! // ♥ ★" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFlFzUTFCR3lHM3hHOF85R2xPZ2FTRmcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Happy 234th birthday to the land that I love! // ♥ ★" height="400" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/" style="line-height:1%;position:absolute;bottom:2px;right:2px"><img alt="Fashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore" src="http://www.polyvorecdn.com/rsrc/img/logo_embed_alt_63x21.png" style="border-width:0px;padding:0px;margin:0px;background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" title="Fashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore" /></a></div><br/><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/happy_234th_birthday_to_land/set?.embedder=527035&.mid=embed&id=20330425">Happy 234th birthday to the land that I love! // ♥ ★</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.embedder=527035&.mid=embed&id=527035">April May June εїз</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/forever21_shoes/shop?brand=Forever21&category_id=41">Forever21 shoes</a></small></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-77491820705745906402010-06-26T01:47:00.007-05:002010-06-26T01:57:23.756-05:00Paradise won't be lost.<object width="150" height="50" align="middle"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed src="http://muzicons.com/musicon_v_srv_new.swf" width="150" height="50" menu="false" quality="high" align="middle" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="&nomuz=muzicon%20unavailable&site=http://muzicons.com/&icon_pic=44.png&music_file=http://dl.dlmusic.ru/music/all/n3/3/the_titinic_-_hymn_to_the_sea.mp3&bg_color=99ccff&type_of_clip=simple_text&text_color=FFFFFF&text_message=HymnToTheSea" wmode="transparent" menu="false" quality="high"></embed></object>||| Praying for a resolution to the oil spill. ♥ <br /><br /><div><div style="position:relative;width:400px;height:400px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/to_gulf_mexico_with_love/set?.embedder=527035&.mid=embed&id=20082739"><img width="400" alt="To the Gulf of Mexico with love [ &hearts ] ;" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFjhzcEdLdTJBM3hHVV9DVE43blVJblEAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="To the Gulf of Mexico with love [ &hearts ] ;" height="400" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/" style="line-height:1%;position:absolute;bottom:2px;right:2px"><img alt="Fashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore" src="http://www.polyvorecdn.com/rsrc/img/logo_embed_alt_63x21.png" style="border-width:0px;padding:0px;margin:0px;background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" title="Fashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore" /></a></div><br/><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/to_gulf_mexico_with_love/set?.embedder=527035&.mid=embed&id=20082739">To the Gulf of Mexico with love [ &hearts ] ;</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.embedder=527035&.mid=embed&id=527035">April May June εїз</a> on <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore.com</a></small></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-2254689279822858992010-06-16T01:40:00.004-05:002010-06-23T00:42:16.607-05:00... And they'll live happily ever after ~<object width="150" height="50" align="middle"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed src="http://muzicons.com/musicon_v_srv_new.swf" width="150" height="50" menu="false" quality="high" align="middle" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="&nomuz=muzicon%20unavailable&site=http://muzicons.com/&icon_pic=45.png&music_file=http://jridesignbuild.com/media/Mozart_-_Pachebel_-_Canon_in_D_Major_best_version_.mp3&bg_color=ffcc00&type_of_clip=simple_text&text_color=FFFFFF&text_message=%5BClick+me%21%5D" wmode="transparent" menu="false" quality="high"></embed></object><br /><br /><div><embed src="http://apps.rockyou.com/rockyou.swf?instanceid=157946297&ver=102906" quality="high" salign="lt" width="426" height="320" wmode="transparent" name="rockyou" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"/></embed><br /><a style="padding-right:1px;" target="_BLANK" href="http://www.rockyou.com/?type=slideshow&refid=157946297"><img style="border:0px;" src="http://apps.rockyou.com/link/logo.gif"></a><a style="padding-right:1px;" target="_BLANK" href="http://www.rockyou.com/slideshow_create.php?refid=157946297&source=cyo"><img style="border:0px;" src="http://apps.rockyou.com/link/create_own.gif"></a><a style="padding-right:1px;" target="_BLANK" href="http://www.rockyou.com/show_my_gallery.php?instanceid=157946297"><img style="border:0px;" src="http://apps.rockyou.com/link/view_all.gif"></a></div><br /><br /><br />Well, the day my family excitedly anticipated and helped plan for has come and now gone. And it was a day we'll never forget! All the months of planning went into this one day and it was wonderful. Everything about it was beautiful. All of us, girls, got ready together and rode in a limo to the church. As we rode along, I told Jessie it felt like it was all a dream. We got to the church and our grandparents saw Jessie in her beautiful dress for the first time. And I can, honestly, say I could not have been happier. For the past year, I prayed that our grandparents would be well enough for the wedding and there they were.<br /><br />About a half hour later, we were lining up to walk down the aisle. Jessie and Uncle Polie were in the cry room together waiting for their turn to walk down the aisle and once the bridesmaids and groomsmen made their way down the aisle -- I was the last one, to walk down the aisle, left in the lobby. Soon, it was my turn, the ushers opened the double doors and off I went. I vaguely remember hearing the music playing. All I remember is looking on both sides of the aisles and seeing everyone who came to see Jessie and Greg get married and smiling. When I got to my spot and the music changed over the Canon Pachebel, that's when the tears started coming. It really felt like a dream watching Jessie walk down the aisle. The ceremony was soo beautiful. We got to face everyone sitting in the pews while Jessie and Greg said their vows. It was so special to be able to watch everyone's reactions to watching the bride and groom.<br /><br />After the ceremony and a few pictures taken, we all went to the hall. And had an absolute blast! We took more pictures, including the famous CAKE pictures! After that, we watched Jessie and Greg dance their first dance, then watched as Jessie danced with Uncle Polie and Greg dance with his mom. It was very sweet. Then, the bridal party all danced. After all the first dances were done, the best man and I made our toasts. Then, Jessie and Greg cut their cake. And the dancing began! We, literally, danced from 3 until midnight. I think it was the longest reception EVER, yet it went by in a blink of an eye. It really didn't feel like we were there all night. I have never had so much fun at a wedding reception before.<br /><br />The food, the cake, the decorations --- everything was perfect. Everyone commented on how lovely everything looked. I really wish we could relive that day/night. It was so special. To top it all off, we finally learned the day of when MawMaw and PawPaw got married. Wouldn't you know, it was June 12th? So, as Jessie and Greg got married; MawMaw and PawPaw celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. What a beautiful thing!<br /><br />My PawPaw and Ms. Vergie also came to the wedding. PawPaw danced quite alot! When, they left - I told them thank you for coming and Mom walked them out. I saw her walking back into the hall, after they left, in tears. I went up to her and asked what was wrong. She said that nothing was wrong, but that PawPaw just told her something that instantly brought her to tears. She said that he told her my MawMaw passed away 10 years too early. That she would've been so proud of me that day. So, of course, that made me cry, too!! It really meant alot. Jessie saw me crying and ran up to me and I told her what we were talking about. She hugged me, then told me it was time to dance some more. haha!<br /><br />It was so great being all together. Greg's family and our family just joined together so quickly. You could really feel that we all became one family that day. Now, we're ready for another get together!<br /><br />Standing beside Jessie on one of the biggest days of her life will, always, be one of my most proudest moments. It was such a huge honor. Leading up to the wedding, I knew being her maid of honor would be a huge privilege. But, when the day of the wedding came, it was more special than I could have ever imagined. It's a day I will never forget!<br /><br />June 12th was a great way to begin the future. And by judging on how great that day was, the future is going to be so bright!!! ♥Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-89465161029567226372010-06-10T23:14:00.004-05:002010-06-10T23:46:47.151-05:00we're all in this together~Tonight, we had the rehearsal supper. Rehearsal went really well. The church is beautiful. Mom got the 2 readings she will be doing. And the words are so pretty!!! She's going to do a great job! :) One thing that I really love is how the priest said he likes to stand with his back facing the pews and have the bride, groom, and the bridal party facing everyone seated while the vows are being said, instead of the opposite way. I thought that was SOOOO neat!!! He practiced with Jessie and Greg, while we were up there. (I stand at the top with them. I felt tall. haha!) And it was great to look at our parents watching us. <br /><br />I can't wait to watch MawMaw and PawPaw watch their little girl get married. I am so thankful that they will be there. PawPaw has alot of health problems and MawMaw has had her share of issues in the past year. But, I prayed that they would be well for the wedding since Jessie and Greg got engaged 16 months ago. Thank you, God!!! My PawPaw will be there, too. :) He's very excited! And I know that if my MawMaw could, she'd be there, too. She loved Jessie. And I know she's so excited that she's getting married. Actually, I'm pretty sure she'll be with me helping me walk down the aisle. Someone has to make sure I don't trip. haha! <br /><br />The two ladies who will be helping us the day of the wedding asked me how I was related to Jessie. And Uncle Polie said we were cousins, but more like sisters. "They're joined at the hip," he said. "She's my niece, but like a daughter, too." That was so precious. :) The ladies thought it was so nice to see cousins that close. <br /><br />After rehearsal, we went to Greg's parents' house for supper. The spaghetti was great!! We visited for awhile, then headed for home. Tomorrow, we get up early to go and decorate the hall. I'm excited about that!! I can't wait to see how everything looks all set up. It's going to be wonderful!! And then, Saturday is the<span style="font-weight:bold;"> BIG</span> day!!!<br /><br />So, the next time I post, I'll have <span style="font-weight:bold;">TONS</span> of pictures to upload and a new cousin --- another guy to add to the bunch! :)Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-25274434992247744612010-06-09T00:18:00.006-05:002010-06-09T00:42:01.689-05:00The day is nearly here!!We are just <span style="font-weight:bold;">3</span> days away from the wedding! The day we've been planning for for 16 months is just around the corner. It's almost surreal. Everyone is so excited! We have rehearsal supper on Thursday night, we'll be gathering at the hall to decorate on Friday, and then Saturday is the wedding. I can't wait to see Jessie walking down the aisle. I can't wait to walk down the aisle as her maid of honor. I can't wait to see all of the family together celebrating. I just can't wait for it all!! :DAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-6920509760883943102010-05-31T19:23:00.001-05:002010-05-31T19:23:23.505-05:00It's summer!!!<div><div style="position:relative;width:400px;height:400px"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/so_it_begins_those_lazy/set?.embedder=527035&.mid=embed&id=19255941"><img width="400" alt="So, it begins --- those lazy days of summer~" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFm9KOWRmaE50M3hHcWcyTC1nTHdvYmcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="So, it begins --- those lazy days of summer~" height="400" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/" style="position:absolute;bottom:4px;right:4px"><img alt="Fashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore" src="http://cdn.polyvore.com/rsrc/img/logo_embed_alt_63x21.png" style="border-width:0px;padding:0px;margin:0px" title="Fashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore" /></a></div><br/><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/so_it_begins_those_lazy/set?.embedder=527035&.mid=embed&id=19255941">So, it begins --- those lazy days of summer~</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.embedder=527035&.mid=embed&id=527035">April May June εїз</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cocoeve_flats/shop?brand=Cocoeve&category_id=47">Cocoeve flats</a></small></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-3380738832206463692010-05-04T13:49:00.008-05:002010-05-04T14:04:44.755-05:00It's all for you. ~<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEdrrssm4UEvQ6tyO7ru_F3ltZ_P649QlweBCFseexQL5uzUQhCfJ1Bgn_XMNzFpDqr-Fm2z7WDMHm0CB5e1vb5TFObnhGBGahgdOIsVkJc4rhmz_gGpK1Tv831lvq5roHI8BgszgRI3w/s1600/DSCF5068.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEdrrssm4UEvQ6tyO7ru_F3ltZ_P649QlweBCFseexQL5uzUQhCfJ1Bgn_XMNzFpDqr-Fm2z7WDMHm0CB5e1vb5TFObnhGBGahgdOIsVkJc4rhmz_gGpK1Tv831lvq5roHI8BgszgRI3w/s320/DSCF5068.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467492523821027954" /></a><br /> <br />Paul's Jewelers in the Oil Center did an amazing job on MawMaw's rings. When Dad and I got there and saw them, all I could say was "Wow!" They are so beautiful. They sparkle! The man helping us smiled and said, "That's the reaction we hope for." They were all so nice there!<br /><br /> I can't wait to give Mom the one on the right on Sunday. I'm wearing the left one right now. And I cannot say how much joy I feel in my heart when I look down at my hand and see the ring. To think that PawPaw gave MawMaw this ring on their wedding day, 62 years ago, means so much! I hope MawMaw will feel as honored, that we'll be wearing her rings, as we will be feeling wearing them. ♥Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-62537758962155328942010-05-04T01:17:00.003-05:002010-05-04T01:48:36.428-05:00Must I?I can't always be waiting, <br />... waiting on you.<br />I can't always be playing, <br />... playing your fool. ♪<br /><br />---<br /><br />I think it's time I start expressing to people how I feel if/when they've hurt my feelings. I've made it very easy for people to break their promises to me. And even easier for them to have no disregard about doing it. Why? Because, I'm "easy going." I don't get mad. "It's ok!!! :o)" is my line -- always said with a smile, of course. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Newsflash</span>: I'm not a puppet. So, don't treat me like one. Please.<br /><br />/First<span style="font-weight:bold;"> ever</span> rant entry.Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-31455113298770613462010-04-26T23:53:00.001-05:002010-04-26T23:53:55.398-05:00♥ ; For Jessie ~<div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/love_birds/set?.embedder=527035&.mid=embed&id=18219049"><img width="400" alt="; Love birds~" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFkZ2WXJxN2RSM3hHNnJlYmlYNlRmWHcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="; Love birds~" height="400" border="0" /></a><br/><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/love_birds/set?.embedder=527035&.mid=embed&id=18219049">; Love birds~</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.embedder=527035&.mid=embed&id=527035">April May June εїз</a> on <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore.com</a></small></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-5828147943000738402010-04-20T00:43:00.002-05:002010-04-20T00:47:57.950-05:00A few pictures from the shower~<object width="150" height="50" align="middle"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed src="http://muzicons.com/musicon_v_srv_new.swf" width="150" height="50" menu="false" quality="high" align="middle" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="&nomuz=muzicon%20unavailable&site=http://muzicons.com/&icon_pic=69.png&music_file=http://mclimo.com/weddingsong.mp3&bg_color=ff99cc&type_of_clip=simple_text&text_color=FFFFFF&text_message=%5B+Click%21+%5D&buy_link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fsearch%3Fie%3DUTF8%26tag%3Dmuzicocommusi-20%26index%3Ddigital-music%26linkCode%3Dur2%26camp%3D1789%26creative%3D9325" wmode="transparent" menu="false" quality="high"></embed></object><br /><br /><div><embed src="http://apps.rockyou.com/rockyou.swf?instanceid=157341275&ver=102906" quality="high" salign="lt" width="426" height="320" wmode="transparent" name="rockyou" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"/></embed><br><a style="padding-right:1px;" target="_BLANK" href="http://www.rockyou.com/?type=slideshow&refid=157341275"><img style="border:0px;" src="http://apps.rockyou.com/link/logo.gif"></a><a style="padding-right:1px;" target="_BLANK" href="http://www.rockyou.com/slideshow_create.php?refid=157341275&source=cyo"><img style="border:0px;" src="http://apps.rockyou.com/link/create_own.gif"></a><a style="padding-right:1px;" target="_BLANK" href="http://www.rockyou.com/show_my_gallery.php?instanceid=157341275"><img style="border:0px;" src="http://apps.rockyou.com/link/view_all.gif"></a></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-57771768962757211682010-04-19T12:10:00.004-05:002010-04-19T13:29:21.943-05:00Jessie's bridal shower~... was fantastic!!! I'm so happy with how everything turned out. We were worried about the chance of rain, during the party, the night before. But, praise God -- He held the rain off until long after the party was over!! We had lots of good food, played games and laughed, and Jessie got lots of great gifts! :o) <br /><br />It was a great chance for both families (the girls, anyway) to get together. I feel like we're one big family already. Everyone is so excited about the wedding. Aunt Cindy asked me if I was asked, again, to be someone's maid of honor and be in charge of planning another bridal shower -- would I? I quickly said yes and she said I didn't even hesitate in answering. I really would. But, I know that I will never have the chance to be the maid of honor for someone as close to me as Jessie ... (unless Mom and Dad would ever renew their vows. Then, I'd be Mom's maid of honor! =p) <br /><br />Yes, I have close school friends whom I know very well. But, who can honestly say they've known and been close to someone for their ENTIRE lives? From the very beginning? Siblings can. But, not even all siblings stay as close as Jessie and I have. I feel very blessed to have been able to plan yesterday for her. It was worth every minute of work. :o) I'm very grateful to Mom and Dad. They have helped throughout the whole shower planning process every step of the way. And I'm very grateful to everyone who came yesterday. They all played a part in making the afternoon very special.<br /><br />All in all, it was a great day! Everyone left with smiles on their faces. I mean, what better reaction from your party guests could you ask for? :o) Will post pictures soon!Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-54900229146541025482010-04-16T22:05:00.004-05:002010-04-16T22:22:03.746-05:001 more day!~We're, now, just a day away from the shower!!! FINALLY!!! I've been looking forward to this day for months and months. I've accomplished everything I wanted. I'm so excited with how everything has turned out. I would not have been able to get all of this done without the gigantic help of Mom! ♥ She is the most creative person I know! The planning process has been so much fun.<br /><br />As much fun as it has been planning all of this, I can't wait for Jessie to get here and see everything. Sooo excited!! YAYAY!!! :o)Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-79470412859222081352010-04-12T19:29:00.014-05:002010-04-14T01:59:03.143-05:00♪♥ I will not take my love away.<object width="150" height="50" align="middle"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed src="http://muzicons.com/musicon_v_srv_new.swf" width="150" height="50" menu="false" quality="high" align="middle" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="&nomuz=muzicon%20unavailable&site=http://muzicons.com/&icon_pic=7.png&music_file=http://digitalcitrus.com/songs/06-matt_wertz-i_will_not_take_my_love_away.mp3&bg_color=73cac5&type_of_clip=simple_text&text_color=FFFFFF&text_message=%5B+Click%21+%5D&buy_link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fsearch%3Fie%3DUTF8%26tag%3Dmuzicocommusi-20%26index%3Ddigital-music%26linkCode%3Dur2%26camp%3D1789%26creative%3D9325" wmode="transparent" menu="false" quality="high"></embed></object><br /><br />I will not take my love away,<br />when phrases cease and seasons change.<br />The whole world turns the other way.<br />I will not take my love away.<br /><br />I will not leave you all alone.<br />When striving leads you far from home<br />and there's no yield for what you've sown.<br />I will not leave you all alone.<br /><br />I will give you what you need<br />in plenty or in poverty.<br />Forever, always, look to me.<br />I will give you what you need.<br /><br />I will not take my love away.<br /><br /><div align="center"><p>~ * ~</p></div><br />Heard this song on tv last night. It reminds me of the love I have for the people in my life, the love I'm given in return and, most of all, the never-ending love of God. ♥Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247848154359602259.post-26306458438387615822010-04-11T13:34:00.013-05:002010-04-11T13:49:38.407-05:00Happy 12th birthday, Aaron! ♥<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb8LwwUQzj9Bm5dOTpZggPCtipiWb8foSd_b3ARcMKevEXYX14g3_bNsTzKBfV_uQea69s0LE75r5jErrKez4U0OOEmVieqCjN6Cj8x0oV3y1342kQvodEKU_nc4orLDKAw9AMtoJ5wUw/s1600/scan.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 175px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb8LwwUQzj9Bm5dOTpZggPCtipiWb8foSd_b3ARcMKevEXYX14g3_bNsTzKBfV_uQea69s0LE75r5jErrKez4U0OOEmVieqCjN6Cj8x0oV3y1342kQvodEKU_nc4orLDKAw9AMtoJ5wUw/s200/scan.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458953933350503250" /></a> Seems like it wasn't that long ago when Aaron and Austin were this small. Now, they're both nearly teenagers. ahh!! Growing up, Nanny would always tell me she wished that I would stop getting older. Now, I know what she means. I can't believe I have a Godchild who's 12! :o)Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075479347711516906noreply@blogger.com1