Florida 2013

More FL pics to come! :)

Dad, mom and me

Introduction

I was so excited to capture this! :D I took the picture on my ipod, so it's not the greatest quality... but still adorable. :)

our new puppy and my cat, Petruchio

Twelve Twelve Twelve

Today is a special day! It is the last triple number date we will see in our lifetime! That is unless we live to an exceptionally old age. If you haven't figured it out by now, It's 12/12/12! This date will not be seen again in a hundred years! Last year we had another exciting date, too - 11/11/11! If you'd like to see my eleven eleven eleven posts, they're in my archive here (top two results.)

I decided, for this special occasion, to mention twelve things I'm thankful for. So here goes! :)

I'm thankful for......

I.)  Salvation

Thank you Lord!

II.)  Scripture

I'm thankful to have been taught at a young age, the importance of reading God's Word and forever keeping it in my heart and mind

III.)    Friends...

...and family.

IV.)   ♪ Music ♫

I love to play music...

 

...and listen to music!

V.)  Books

  I love

           books! :D

VI.)    Cats

I've loved kitties ever since I was very small :)

VII.)  A Home

Everywhere we've been, we've been blessed with a wonderful home.

VIII.)    Duct Tape

"Duct Tape is like the Force. 
It has a dark side, a light side, 
and it holds the universe together." 

what would we do without it??!

IX.)   Laughter 

Laughter is the best thing in the whole world :D

X.)   My Camera!

^^^ My very first camera :)

XI.)  The Time We Had With Elle

Our little family dog, Elle, got hit by a car a couple weeks ago. We are still grieving deeply, but are extremely thankful for the time we had with her. 
♥ We miss you, Elle ♥

XII.)    Christmas Lights!

They're fun to put up... 

...fun to wear...

...and definitely fun to look at.

I'm thankful for much more than just these twelve, of course, but these are a few special things that came to mind. :)

Blessings!!

                       

Eight Years Later

back row, left to right: Grace Silverstein and me - front row, left to right: Peter Schmidt, Lily Silverstein and Aaron Silverstein

So you're probably thinking that we all knew each other in the first picture. Well we didn't! Back in 2004, we participated in a home school spelling bee but none of us knew each other (except Grace, Aaron and Lily of course;)! There were many participants - of all the places I could have stood for the group picture..... I was nestled among these four. And now, eight years later, we're fantastic friends. So yesterday we reenacted the 2004 picture at our house - holding our original awards. :D

SPECIAL thanks to Mrs. S. for taking the original 2004 photo! :D

Our blank expressions were driving me crazy, so we had to get a 'normal' picture ;D

You guys are the best friends I've ever had. I'm so glad God crossed our paths (again!) :)

<3 Em

Eat Mor Chikin

I would totally like one of these.

This picture reminds me of the song "Company Car" by Switchfoot! ;D Listen to it below.

Soli Deo Gloria!

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Slimed!!

We've been slimed!! ;D

Soli Deo Gloria!

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                   ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:|:-  Emily -:|:-~~'
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Flying Squirrel?

This little guy was fun to photograph. :) He and a buddy were playing tag. It was pretty funny!

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Upside down kitty!

Double Stuffed Oreo

Bahahaha. See it? See it?? :D

Mouthfull

I was sooooo happy to get this shot. Thank you... mr telephoto.

Up High

#4: Johnny on the "feverball"

These are some of my favorites! 

I like the background of the first picture, but I love his expression in the second!! ;D