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THE LION of many COLORS (a watercolor)

6:58 PM



I'm not really into African colors...or Reggae music or the colors red and orange. 
But my Dad, now............he played reggae music on the week before Christmas. He loves lions' manes and all that island-y music stuff. 

Literally, I've had "Swahili gospel mix" pop up on my Youtube recommendations page.
So I dug into the creative folders stored way back in my brain, and thought of something him.

Something in Isaiah. Something with a Reggae flair.



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Yesterday I set out, determined to get a tan with Mom.
And I burnt.
Like a redhead. *shrieks*

then this morning, I had to cringe while suiting up in a leotard and dance tights.

But I'll have a tan...right?

Do you listen to many music genres?

Have you ever been stung by a jellyfish?

(yep that happened too)

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In the Wood Pile // #myrabbitismybff

1:28 PM




See this furry fella?
I've grown up with him.

FOR ALMOST HALF MY LIFE.

We are best friends. He lets me cuddle him (and take hilarious pics of him, and spoil him...) and I feed him hay and those pellet things that look like you would need cement teeth to chew but apparently he likes them.

Owning a rabbit is like owning a constant two-year old. Always getting into something their not supposed to. Either he's just turned a basket into wood chips or dug up a potted plant. But what can I say??? I love him. I took so many pics of him and he was an amazing model (not counting all the times he turned around).


(He was my bff to keep these in his ears❤)


How is Nano going (I've reached 29,000!!) ?
Do you have a fuzzy furry friend?
Love to put flowers in your hair?


By the way....err, P.S....I'm thinking about changing my blog name to joie de vivre...???

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OCTOBER Beauties // Newsies, Hay Rides, French & Love Comes Softly

4:38 PM



Our youth group's day at the farm...hay ride/corn maze/fire/s'mores

Finding riding boots at the thrift shop for $3.75

Making new frrrriiieeeennnndsss

Going to Annapolis (thee ol' capital) for Billy Graham's 'Decision America Tour'

Visiting the D.C zoo and seeing the mermaid-like sea lion

Going canoeing for the 1st time

eating CHOCOLATE DIPPED WAFFLES for the 1st time






Love Comes Softly surprised me with it's simple writing. The style was simplicity yet the story was heart-felt and overall I thought the book was a 5-star. It felt real as I went almost sometimes, day-to-day with Marty. Emily's Quest wasn't my favorite Emily book; however, I liked certain chapters. Julie of the Wolves was an unexpected book for me to read. I was excited and surprised at how much I liked it, how much I felt it, and looked forward to reading it. It felt interesting to get in touch with my Scandinavian side and learn about the tundra, Eskimo-like life, etc. Whatever award it won fairly and I honestly enjoyed the tale.



I'm learning French with Pimsler. It's actually quite entertaining, I can listen to it while doing anything (like pirouetting) and, according to my family, I'm gaining an accent. Also, I think I've managed somehow to have more scheduled, organized posts (?) so I'm happy to be on that train bound for better blogging. 
I'm trying to be set for Nano (TOMORROW) and make sure I can at least write that 1,600 each day. Thanking God for all these great events.

I watched Newsies for the 1st time. The dancing...I want to dance like that.


My friend's face when she opens her birthday presents (would post a picture.....but I kinda think your gonna see it). SNOW. Okay I JUST HAD TOO. It feels like ages since I've been sledding. Wasn't I still 100% introvert last time I sled??? Oh, and, just found out our dance recital will be to the tune of "16 going on 17" from the Sound of Music.

 All the winter cozies.



Maybe perhaps a Christmas party at my youth group. Making new friends (yes, more) and all those exciting things that come with the end of the year. 

Such as, maybe...Christmas cookies.


How was your October?
Do you own a pair of moccasins (I want some!)
Have you had a lovely fall farm day?
Are you doing Nano?
Did you like 'Love Comes Softly' by Janette Oke?

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Drink Root Beer FLOATS

10:52 AM


It is my belief that root beer floats are one of the funnest, tastiest things to drink. I also believe that when you take the appearance of your rabbit in watercolor, and give him one of the above mentioned floats, combined with a pair of sunglasses, you have an icon of summer. So, here's to the very last bit of summer '16 *clink*.


“The power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely.”

~Louisa May Alcott



He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding;
~Daniel 2:21



Do you enjoy root beer?
How was your summer '16?
Have you ever watched "I Love Lucy"?
Do your pets constantly show up in your artwork?

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O'ER the Great Field

8:49 PM



Notice anything odd about this photo?

....the goat is outside the fence. outside....the fence (and I know the first thing you obviously noticed was how quirky cute that little chub wub is). Little Wilbur here (name courtesy of me and my Dad...courtesy of Mr. Ed, the show) has BENT a hole in the fence, and comes and goes as he wishes. Matter fact, he gets the whole empty field opposite to himself.

 Anyways, this little piece of the farm life is attached to our neighborhood...I can hear the roosters (and on occasions some cows) from our house. But, you know, I like it.


I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
~George Washington


There was also a seriously adorable black calf who seemed to be....sticking his tongue out at me. *Laughy winky face*.


And...the sunflowers I grew. THESE THINGS GREW ABOUT 5 FT before blooming. They are the first giantly tall flowers I've ever grown. So pretty. So worth it.

Do You Love the 'Farm Life' (and little fat goats)?
Have You Ever Rode a Bike Through Farm Territory?
Grow Flowers?