Flower Power!

Today Solly and I went for a walk (Post about that later) and took a lot of pictures of flowers and stuff. I thought I might as well post them here (because there are not enough flower pictures in the world =) )

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Wednesday

I feel like my blog has not only been somewhat neglected lately but it has been very weighty as well. Just all my posts on thoughts I have or things that have been running through my head and not very much "fun" stuff. =) And I haven't used very many pictures in them either ;-) So to break from the pattern, here is a good long picture filled catchup and random info post for y'all!

To start things off, here are a few pictures from Solly's latest photoshoot! =) I ♥ them

Seriously... so much cuteness...

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I just love this picture, I don't know why other than I feel like it sums up a lot of me and my thinking self. I think sometimes maybe I think too much and when I get started thinking on a topic I will stay with that same topic for months just thinking and thinking about it until I feel I have come to some sort of conclusion or have been able to put my thoughts into action.

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These were Solly's and my easter baskets from AC &H. You will note that we both got matching stuffed bunnies that we sleep with every night. I sleep with the Big bunny (aka the nanny bunny) and Solly sleeps with the baby bunny and when I leave we will switch and he will have the Nanny bunny forever and I will have the baby one. =) It used to be that way to start with but he liked mine more than his, so we switched ;-) Reverse psychology people!

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I have been using my spare time to catch up on projects and start a few new ones. I've been making hair dooies out of leftover ribbon and lace and such I have had laying around. This one has to be my favorite... I just LOVE it!

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I took this picture the other day and thought I would share it because for some reason it appeals to my artistic eye and it was just random. I always take all my makeup out like this and then decide what I am going to use. I am not sure why I do it that way but it might have something to do with the fact that I also make Solly eat his food groups out of different bowls and in 3 bite cycles. Which is weird and when I feed him he never gets food on his face either. EVER. I figure I will get over it when I have kids and more important things to do than make sure their face is clean at all times and that they eat their food in odd numbered patterns ;-)

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I have been packing my stuff and decided to try and sell my goldfish tank on craigslist. =) So I had the picture (which reminds me I need to list that) and thought I would post it just for fun. Both fish died and we buried them, well... Solly and I had a funeral and buried the one... the other one kinda ended up in a mausoleum of sorts and that is all I am going to say about that! ;-)

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As I mentioned above, I have been packing my books and stuff for Katie to take when she drives from WA to NE later this month (June). I have a lot of books. Like a LOT. This is my mid mess picture. =) All my drawers and cupboards and everything are all empty now, so there are just a few random things left, and shoes, mercy! I collected a lot of shoes out here! But if I have too much for Katie, mom said I can keep my stash there with her and come get it someday ;-)

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Well folks, that is all I have for you today. I hope you enjoyed my pretty flat matter-a-fact descriptions and the very odd assortment of pictures! I fear my creative caption juices are not flowing right now ;-)

♥ Me

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Philosophy #2

I came across this today on a friends facebook and it completely and totally sums up my life and wardrobe choices.

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Converse

So Solly and I both got super awesome and cool converse shoes... I decided to see how many ways I could differently take pictures of the same thing, the result is below. Favorites?

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Love you!

Mmmm I LOVE this girl!! ♥♥♥




This is the natural eye color and contrast! ;-)

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Just another day...

Trina caught me on windows messenger yesterday with story from her everyday life that made me laugh until I nearly choked. I thought I might share it with y'all as some of you can relate and if you can't now you know a little bit of the anything that can happen at the Hipps' house ;-)

As follows: (Warning, you might gag, cry, laugh, choke, throw up, or something of the like. Canaan Farms and the Hipps Family is not responsible for any damage to your computer or anything around you.)

"Hills.....

Guess what I did today...

well, First I went to my class, then, I hung out with Michelle, and Bree, and then we shot guns.. and then..

I killed a sheep while trying to save its life.

It was wormy, and was dying from it, so Dad said to Drench it with electrolyte, and water, which I did, and the first time it went fine...

But two hours later when I went to do it again, I did not get the drencher all the way down, and started to drown the poor dude,..so

I realized that he was dying, so I tried to heimlich him, but that did not work, so I gave him mouth to mouth resuscitation. ....aka a big smooch... and he coughed all over my face and mouth and died, I tried kissing him again, but I guess I was not his true love, cause he died anyway.

Poor sheep, Leah said that at least he died doing something pleasurable...I disagree.. all though I don’t mind kissing a sheep..."

Just another day... in the life of a farm girl! Now, who wants to come visit!?! Or better yet, who wants to be a vet when they grow up!?

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I like cats...I like to eat them!

Status in question: “So many cats…so few recipes”

Andrea: cute! (@status)

I had a similar signature once on my emails: "I love cats -- they taste like chicken"

Hillary:

I hate cats

detest them

abhor

Andrea: second the motion

detest

Hillary: YES!

Andrea: revolting creatures

haha

Hillary: Okay we are destined to be friends

Andrea: woohoo!

Hillary: they are on a quest to conquer the world

Andrea: they're sick and evil

Hillary: and dishonest

Andrea: and arrogant and unfriendly

and staticky

Hillary: and spoiled

and stuck up

and rude

and like everyone's most annoying ex boyfriend!

Andrea: haha

just. plain. evil.

Hillary: AMEN!

Andrea: hooray for our side!

Hillary: This has been the best cat bashing conversation ever!

Andrea: you're awesome

Hillary: I like you too ;-)

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"My First Love"

My First Love

Tessa Kate Rayner



"A long time ago, a prince came to the village where a young peasant girl lived. As she sat out on the cobble stones playing with her wooden toys, the prince rode up beside her and reached out for her hand. As he gazed deeply into her eyes, he glanced over her shoulder to where her father stood, protectively watching over her. Slowly, he came forward and shook the prince’s hand, bowing slightly. Then the prince spoke to the young girl’s father in a compassionate, yet authoritative tone, “Thank you my good and faithful servant. You have raised this child, that the King my father sent to you, in the way that she should go and when she is old she will not turn from it.” As the prince then knelt down before the young girl, he softly spoke, “I love you, dear child. Will you let me be your first love? Will you give me your heart and when you are of age leave all that you know to follow me?” The child studied the handsome prince for a few moments before turning apprehensively towards her father. He gave a nod of his head as tears of joy trickled down his cheeks; this was the moment he had been waiting and praying for. The young girl turned back towards the prince, widened her big brown eyes and replied, “Yes, I would like to give you all of my heart.” The prince then returned to the castle, until the day when the young girl became of age that she would be able to fulfill the purpose that the King had prepared her for. But even as the young girl continued to spend her days in the small village playing with her toys and helping her father, she knew that in the castle her prince was waiting, watching her and that he would come again someday soon. But for the mean time, she felt the warmth of his compassion and never forgot that her heart has been given to him. He was her first love.

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As winter turned into spring, summer into autumn and the years briskly moved on by, the young girl began to blossom into a beautiful young woman. She spent her days serving people around her and still remembered that day many years ago when the prince had come to call – the day her heart was won. But because it was so many years ago, the young woman had become very familiar and carefree about the prince. She knew deep in her heart that he was still there watching her, but she was growing restless waiting for him to come and take her to fulfill her role in the kingdom. So as she waited day after day, she began to get distracted. One day, as she was talking with her mother a young man from the village approached her. As she gazed into his eyes, she was overwhelmed by the feelings that began to stir deep within her soul for this young man with the captivating pale blue eyes. She was quickly caught in the obsession of trying to please the young man, hoping that one day they would be married. However, she could not seem to get her first love out of her head. As she went about her daily chores, she was torn between what she knew was rightfully hers and what she selfishly desired. As weeks turned into months she battled these emotions, all the while the prince observed – his heart twisting with jealousy and compassion for the young woman. He desired to intervene, however, he knew that the decision that was to be made could only been made by the young woman. As she began to reflect back on her times with the prince and the purpose for her in his father’s kingdom, she began to discover that the village boy could simply not compete with her first love. He would make an amazing friend, however, she had a purpose to fulfill and the prince would be coming one day soon to welcome her as a servant into the king’s kingdom. As she looked over at the village boy she smiled with joy as she declared the promises made so long ago. He nodded with sincere understanding as she bowed down on her knees, lifted her hands to the heavens and said, “Speak Lord. Your servant is listening.” With the power of that wistful prayer the gates of the castle opened and the prince rode down the cobblestone path to welcome the young woman into his father’s kingdom, where she would serve him with all of her heart.



People may ask what happened to the young village man. He too went on to serve the king’s kingdom and he too loved the prince with all of his heart."

Tessa is a member of the Rebelution forum (which is where I found her excellent story). I would encourage you to add her blog to your "Follow" list if you can! God's Gospel Girl

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Contrast. :)

Simple fall Beauty......



7 Weeks later......

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Practicing For Politics

Dung flingers...





Project: cleaning out the old chicken poo..er..coop.


We considered applying for sainthood, but unfortunately they were out of halos.






Thomas Edison moment:





Puts a whole new meaning to the phrase: "If you've got any poo... fling it now."





Sometimes I look at us and all I can think is... wow... (take that however you like)



If only she knew....








John was helping Leah fix the fence and his run across the pasture to get her something was just so adorable!




Tada! Us!

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