The greatest Mr. Clean

I'm sure we've all had those moments. The moments where you are so exhausted, but know you have to clean. Once you start into the chore, you keep muttering to yourself, Didn't I just do this yesterday? And its already dirty again??

That's when that little voice inside you starts whispering, You know its not going to stay like this right? You know that you're just going to have to do it all again tomorrow? Why don't you just leave it be...

Being the "everything-must-be-perfect" kind of person that I am, my mind fills with thoughts similar to these constantly.

The other day, I was mopping the kitchen for what seemed like the 5th time that week, and I was having a mental battle in my mind. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy cleaning. I am always happy when I look back on a chore and see everything is tidy and spotless. But some days, I just get so worn down, that I'd rather do anything else than clean.

I began to mentally complain to myself, that I was just wasting my time. That the floor would just be stomped on with muddy boots by the end of the day, then I'd have to mop all over again. In that second, a thought struck me. What if that's what God thinks of us?

What if God gave up from cleaning us of our sins? What if He just cast us aside, deciding to just leave us be because we'd get dirty again right after He cleansed us?

Thank you, Lord, He doesn't! He sticks with us, through thick and thin, through the good times and bad, through the clean, perfect moments, and through the dirty, ashamed-with-sin moments.

That thought, that God would never give up on cleaning us from our sin, gave me something to think about during that day, the next day, and all the days leading up until now. It will probably stay with me for a long time as well. It made attending to my chores a little bit sweeter :)

~Peace, love, rolos~

Smile a Little Mondays {week 1}

Because they're about to get a little better :) I enjoyed Jessica from Diary of a Beautiful Soul's idea of doing funny posts on a certain day, and leaving the rest of the days to do other things. I know a lot of people dislike Mondays, so I figure that's the best day for me to spread a smile :)

I recently received this forward from a friend:

Me and my four wheeler…

Getting old is easy.....
Having fun at it is the real trick.
I celebrated my birthday this year by buying an all terrain 4 wheeler...
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Life is Fleeting By. Enjoy it while you can! You're never too old to have a good time

~Peace, love, Jif peanut butter~

EEEEEPPPPP!!!!!

I never told you guys, but this past week I was working on my huge science fair project. I was posting mainly just so my blog wouldn't look empty. I had to create a board with everything and type up a 16 page research paper(slash novel in my opinion). I didn't really want to mention it on here, because I wasn't sure if I was going to be successful or not.

Yesterday was the day of science fair. I got up early, made sure I had everything packed up, dressed in something formal because I had to present, and momma drove me to the fair along with my sisters.

About half a mile from where the fair would take place, I asked momma, "Can we turn around and go home now?" Those of you who know me, I'm a perfectionist. I like things to be in order, and know what's going to happen. I was so nervous about this thing. I forced a bowl of cereal into me before my stomach remembered that it was the Big Day, other than that I wouldn't have ate at all.

Momma just laughed, and we continued on. I presented my experiment to the judges, and pretended to be calm while on the inside I was freaking out.

Later on, when it came time for the awards, I sat next to my best friend whom I hadn't seen in a while. They called the 5th grade winners, they called the 6th grade winners, they called the middle school winners. Then it was the time I had been holding my breath for. As my science club teacher started naming off the high school division winners, I couldn't breathe. She got to the 2nd place winner, and still hadn't called my name yet, then I knew.

You know that feeling when you are so nervous that you feel like you are about to collapse? Let's just say I was like that times 10. My heart literally felt like it was up in my throat. I thought I was about to start hyperventilating. The 2nd place winner left the front of the room, and then the teacher called the name of the first place winner. My name. I tried not to trip as I walked up (people don't tease me about being Grace for nothing).

So yeah, I won. And it felt awesome. :) Next month is Regionals, so I will be headed there to present again. I'm so excited, yet terrified at the thought. I have to keep reminding myself that I can do ALL THINGS through Him who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:13 for those who don't follow Tebow ;) )

~Peace, love, fruity pebbles~

To make your day a little brighter:

And also because I can't take being serious all the time ;) My blog has never been about "serious-ness", its always been my haven to be free, and be myself. Which ends up with me being a lunatic, and wondering why you awesome people decided to follow me and my randomness. And I love you all for that :)) *kiss kiss*

I couldn't help myself :)

Aww broccoli, don't worry, I love you! *hugz*

Amen? Amen :)

~Peace, love, Rome Italy~

You are more than what meets the eye

Just because you are not a size 0, doesn't mean that you are not beautiful.

Just because you don't have the perfect tan skin, doesn't mean you are not dazzling.

Just because your hair doesn't fall exactly the way you see in all the pictures, doesn't mean you are not admirable.

Just because you don't have the blue eyes that everyone craves, doesn't mean you are not magnificent.

Just because you are not the correct height, doesn't mean you are not awe-inspiring.

Just because you would rather go outside and climb a tree than go shopping for the newest clothes in style, doesn't mean you are not astonishing.

Just because your face is adorned with freckles and blemishes, doesn't mean that you are not stunning. Just because you don't have a boyfriend at the moment, doesn't mean that you are not marvelous.
Just because you have braces on your teeth, doesn't mean that you are not gorgeous.

Just because your hands are worn from years of cleaning and helping take care of younger siblings, doesn't mean that you are not breathtaking.

Just because when you look at magazines and see how they portray beauty, and you think you won't ever be able to look like that, doesn't mean that God doesn't have a big purpose for your life.

Forget Hollywood, forget Barbie, beauty on the inside is what matters. Beauty within is what is going to stay with you.

But let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. ~1 Peter 3:4

God loves you. And He has amazing plans in store for your life.

~Peace, love, colorful construction paper~

"The Best Day Of My Life"

Today, when I awoke, I suddenly realized that this is the best day of my life, ever!

There were times when I wondered if I would make it to today; but I did! And because I did I'm going to celebrate!

Today, I'm going to celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far: the accomplishments, the many blessings, and, yes, even the hardships because they served to make me stronger.

I will go through this day with my head held high, and a happy heart.

I will marvel at God's seemingly simple gifts: the morning dew, the sun, the clouds, the trees, the flowers, the birds.

Today, none of these miraculous creations will escape my notice.

Today, I will share my excitement for life with other people. I'll make someone smile. I'll go out of my way to perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone I didn't even know.

Today, I'll give a sincere compliment to someone who seems down. I'll tell a child how special he is, and I'll tell someone I love just how deeply I care about them and how much they mean to me.

Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don't have and start being grateful for all the wonderful things God has already given me.

I'll remember that to worry is just a waste of time because my faith in God and his Divine Plan ensures everything will be just fine.

Tonight, before I go to bed, I'll go outside and raise my eyes to the heavens. I will stand in awe at the beauty of the stars and the moon, and I will praise God for these magnificent treasures.

As the day ends and I lay my head down on my pillow, I will thank the Almighty for the best day of my life. And I will sleep the sleep of a contented child, excited with expectation because I know tomorrow is going to be...

The Best Day Of My Life!

-Author Unknown-

~Peace, love, flamingos~

An award :)

I was awarded!

Thanks so much to Sierra and Breanne for this!
So here are the rules:
Rules:
1) Link back to the person who gave you the award
2) Complete the form below
3) Award other blogs, and let them know in a comment/email that they have been awarded
4) Share seven random things about yourself
Here is the form:

1) Name your favorite song: Oh goodness this is hard, I have so many! Umm...at the moment I seem to have Hands and Feet by Newsboys

2) Name your favorite dessert: An ice cream cookie sandwich. You take 2 chocolate chip cookies straight out of the oven, and put a scoop of ice cream in between them. Its to die for :))

3) What makes you angry: People who lie.

4) When you're upset: I don't show it. At night, when I'm in bed everything will come out onto my pillow.

5) What's your favorite pet? My 2 cats :)

6) Black or white? I want to say white, but I know black is easier to wear...

7) Biggest fear? Snakes, and disappointing people

8) Everyday attitude? Normally happy-go-lucky. I'm almost always laughing, and doing something

9) What is perfection? Our great and mighty God :)

10) Guilty pleasure? This is something only you follwers can know about me. If you tell anyone else I will have to...umm....tickle you with a feather(Love Astro Boy ♥). I'm obsessed with Disney movies, like the little kid ones. Especially Disney princesses ♥

7 Random Things About Me
1. I'm in love with we♥it.

2. Last year for Halloween, I made a Cinderella's carriage pumpkin for 4H. That goes right in line with the Disney-Obsession

3. Scary movies are just not my thing. I get really freaked out and start screaming.

4. I'm extremely ticklish.

5. I get annoyed when people tell me I can't do something. As soon as that happens, I set out to do it (Unless it was something that they were warning me for my well being, like saying "You can't jump off a 20-story building". I'm not that weird.)

6. I get really emotional while reading books. I'll start crying, I'll start covering my mouth with a pillow so I can scream, I'll sigh when something good happens, I'll throw the book against a wall when anything bad happens.

7. I love Kristin Bell. Like seriously love. She's so amazing in You Again, When in Rome and Astro Boy.

I award:
Cindi
Sophie
Mary
and Skates
♥

~Peace, love, Somewheeeeeere over the raaaaaainboooooow~

What I do for fun

{All pictures mine, none edited}

So what do a couple of homeschoolers do when the weather begins to get below freezing at night? That's simple. We roll out a huge tarp on a hill, have a sprinkle spray it with water all night, and when we wake up in the morning, we drag each other down on boogie boards :)

The tarp the night before the big freeze.

The frozen grass blades were begging for me to take pictures :)

As were the water spoltches on the tarp. My sisters and I had fun making pictures out of them.

My jeans, after sliding and getting them almost completely soaked. I was freezing cold.

Needless to say, we had fun :) I wish I could've posted some pictures of us sliding down the hill on our boogie boards, but all of them had our faces showing, and since mom doesn't want us on the internet, they were a no-no.

I am entering this photo in Clara's photo contest

~Peace, love, Daffy Duck~