..**~ the promised post..**~

I realize that I didn't do that post that I promised to do. I tried. I have worked on it. But I never got it finished, and ready to post. So. Here I am. Ready.to.post.

{notice Titus looking at me, like I'm an idiot, and Lily Kate looking like, "I cannot believe she is doing that!"!}

these were taken a few days ago of Lily Kate, and Me, by Gabe. Thanks Bud! ;)

this is Lily Kate sittin' pretty, before falling off. She didn't get hurt. :)

                                                     
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This week has been so busy. Not because we did a ton of stuff, and were gone everyday, it was just the time  that school took, then doing things around the house, and all the that other stuff. There are times that I just wanted to run into my room, and dive under the covers-- which, realistically, you can't. So, I just take a deep breath, and...screamed. Well, I don't scream, but I feel like it sometimes. So I just try to be kind, and not scream. Which it usually goes better that way. :)

well~ One morning  I was laying in bed one morning, reading my Bible, when I heard Titus screaming for me downstairs.  "LYDIA, LYDIA, LYDIA". {it wasn't because he was hurt or anything, He just needed me for something. yes, at eight o'clock in the morning, when I was still laying in bed. I know eight o'clock sounds pitiful to some of you early birds out there, but I am not an early bird. *wink*}. So, I finally yelled back to him, and asked him what he wants. He said that Mama wants Me. So I climb out of bed, and ran down two flights of stairs, and wnet out side in my lepord print pajama shorts, and "Homeschool Rocks" T-shirt. {I like to sleep in style *wink*.} Mama says wants to take my birthday pictures. So-- if you think my eyes look like my eyes look sleepy, it's because they are. :)

{Me trying to make Lily Kate happy-- Don't I look corny? :) }

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A couple of days ago we went to a farm to pick apples. It felt very fallish~ which I loved. Fall time is such a beautiful and cozy season!

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I have a bunch of pictures from my cousin Emily's wedding, my birthday, and some others, that I need to post, so I will put those in another post~ But for now, I am going to read blogs before "19 Kids & Counting" comes on.

Have a wonderful evening!

because

because yesturday was the last day of summer..

beacause today was the first day of fall..

because leaves are starting to change..

because I love fall time..

because I love barns..

because there are a lot of barns where I live..

because I have 1 lb. of "Bob's" soft peppermint candy sitting by my bed..

because tomorrow is the last day of school-- the next day I get off to celebrate my birthday..

because I have a little sister that smiles a lot..

because I am a night owl..

and because I am going to drink a cup of tea tonight..

I am going to do a long post tomorrow~
stay tuned..

birthdays, Levi, and things that make me laugh.

Tomorrow is my birthday. It kind of just hit me. It has been so busy lately, I haven't thought much about it, unlike, when I was younger, I would start planning my party two months before. :)

I love birthdays. Mine, and others. It is such a happy time~ when there are birthdays around our house, it's a big deal. My family always make me feel so special on my birthday, and goes all out. I've got a good family. ☺

Yesterday Mama told me about a conversation that she had with Levi. He had gotten a balloon from the Library the day before, and he was playing with it, and said, "I think I will give my balloon to Lydia for her birthday." Mama said, "Levi that is so sweet of you!", then Levi said, "Uhh, Nah". ;) He'd rather keep it to himself-- that's okay. As long as he keeps me laughing, he can keep his balloon! :)

Levi is playing "Dog" with the boys. Titus just asked Him if he could be a dog. Levi said, "Nope, your my son"... somehow that just doesn't sound quite right.. what do you think? :)

Lily Kate is sitting in my lap eating a whole piece of toast-- I think she is feeling a bit overwhelmed.. or maybe independent!? {grin}
Have a great Friday!

finally...

sLowInG dOWn.

The last week...wait? How long has it been exactly?

I guess it has been about a week and a few days but anyway.

They have been crazy. We have been living out of suit cases and boxes. I am officially sick of it. I have spent the spent the past the nights in the past week in six different places. :/ If you think about it, that's a lot of unpacking, and packing up the car. We have packed and un-packed the car a total of 13 times. I am officially sick of that too. :)

I don't even really know where to start. so much has happened.in.so.little.time.

I feel like I have been gone for *weeks*.

There has been ups and downs. Leaving our little house that we lived in for less than a year was sad. {Yes, that is also the house that we hated the first time we saw it, and vowed we would never cry when we left it. :)}  Our dearly loved, cat Lizzy, ran away. When my dad opened the door to his truck to turn in the keys of our house at the rental place, when we were about to leave, she jumped out, and ran away. He tried to get her back, but she didn't want to come, and ran off. We loved her while we had her, and hopes she finds a nice new home with another family. We Love you, Lizzy!



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There was this fabulous public swimming pool there. It was so fun. I felt foolish doing my high school musical jumps off the bouncy diving boards. Or even those, great frog jumps, but it was to much fun to think what others thought of me. But I have this thing for public swimming pools, with life guards. I don't like life guards. I feel there eyes watching me, and every move I make, even through their sunglasses. I had a bad experience with a life guard when I was little. I think it ruined me for life. :) But to my great relief I didn't get called on, or yelled at. And I didn't forget to not run. I was proud of myself. ☺

We didn't get any pictures of us swimming though... I guess we were having to much fun! :)


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i'm finally going to post this post~ it's been sitting in my drafts box for a couple of days now. I've just been to lazy not finish it up, and post it. Sorry~ I know it's been a little lonely around here lately. :)

I will probably just put a few pictures in the next several post. But for now here are some that I took~

{the two little boys by the river splashing.}

These pictures are taken when we were riding down the long country roads. Can you tell I like barns?

This one picture is just a random one that I took when we were down by the falls and the sun was setting. I added a little piece fo lyrics from the newest song on my playlist {first song on there}. And, yes, I realize that you are not supposed to spell 'to' like that, when using it like this. Does that make since?? I meant 'too', sorry about that!

I will post some more later~

Thanks for reading...

Lydia

Giveaway!

Well, I'm not giving it away, but Amber from Hutch5 is, and you can go to here blog to enter! She is giving away some great things~ pretty baskets filled with some really cool things, like Apple lotion from Bath & Body works, and an iTunes gift card. Be sure to check it out, and enter!

love,
Lydia

p.s I will be doing a long post about the past week hopefully tomorrow. :)

packing up, and moving out

The movers are here, and I am surrounded by boxes~

Once we had all of our stuff that we wanted to keep with us together, it was relatively easy..
Mama, Abigail, and I  even went shopping yesterday.. and we went again today! Wow- who new moving could be so easy?! *wink*

There isn't really anything to do- you kind of feel lazy. Haha! You can just sit back and watch the movers pack everything up.. or go shopping. {grin}

I might not be able to post for a little while- but I may be able to post when we stop by my grandparents.
I will miss you all!
Until then...

..~**...~**...~**..Lydia

{This is a picture of Levi and I with the huge train that he built around the living room...I know it is not the best!}

"can you watch me run?"...

tonight Abigail and Mama went to a kids consignment sale. As they left I was standing on the front porch with Levi and Titus waving. When they drove away I felt this hand on my leg, and a little voice say, "Ydia {his from of Lydia☺}, can you stay out here, and watch me run?"...

so he ran around in circles, in the rain. Around in around in circles..

and I sat there watching him run...

and I never wanted the moment to end....

but there was a dirty kitchen, a crying baby, and two baskets of laundry calling my name. :) But I watched Him run. He enjoyed it.. so did I.

..~**..~**..~**Lydia

since when...

We are cleaning today, so it will be ready when the movers get here Tuesday..
I have used 1357 paper towels {okay maybe I am over acting just a bit.☺}
I have smelled Clorox way to much.

my our world is slowly but surely flipping upside down..

i'm feeling like this like this. ^
{they were doing a flip *wink*}

I need to go use more paper towels... and smell more clorox... {grin}

..~**..~**.Lydia

why God gave me brothers..

God gave me brothers to understand the fascination for sticks and snails, and puppy dog tails, that's why God gave me brothers.

I don't think I would have believed you if you told me ten years ago that I would have three younger brothers.

They add all the spice and excitement to life, that even a dozen sisters couldn't give me.

They scream {too much}, they laugh {too loud}, they make me want to pull my hair out {a lot}. But they make me scream {too much}, laugh {too loud}, and I make them pull their hair out {a lot}. :)

But that what makes me love them..

They are so different from sisters.

I have always been the one that they expect to dress up with, and play cowboys, and indians. I'm the one that they want to run around the playground with and play tag. And, yes, I have had the best times playing cowboy and indians, and running around the playground playing tag. :)

~tonight I was sitting on the swing on the front porch. I was holding Lily Kate, and Levi was sitting next to me.
There is this song that Levi has been singing for weeks, it is called "He never lets go" {Matt Redman. It's on my playlist somewhere. ☺} He doesn't get the words quite right sometimes, but He doesn't care. :)

So I started singing it, and He joined in, and that set Lily Kate off dancing. And clapping.

We sang to the top of our lungs, swinging back and fourth. We enjoyed ourselves, even if the neighbors didn't!

We had fun, we laughed. {too much!}

It was fun.

I love my brothers. I sure couldn't imagine life without them. It would be too quiet!

Love you boys!

...Lydia...

             

one little...

two little...

three little...

Indians!

It's not everyday that someone has three little indian's living in their back yard... that's why I consider it an honor. :)

Really I do~

{post inspired by Levi's pants ☺}

tag, I'm it.

~4 Things Found In My Bag/Purse
1. wallet
2. big bug-eyed sunglasses {grin}
3. lipstick
4. vintage pocket mirror

~4 Favorite Things In my Room
1. portable DVD player
2. my shabby-chic bed
3. clothes
4. books



~4 Things I've Always Wanted To Do
1. sing really well
2. visit Ireland, Scotland, and England
3. surf
4. be in a flash mob



~4 Things I'm Currently Into
1. fashion
2. vintage/shabby-chic
3. photography
4. the color white {i.e decorating}



~4 Things I Bet You Didn't Know About Me
1. I laugh a lot.
2. I can be extremely corny..{grin}
3. I sing in the shower. ☺
4. I was born at home. My aunt says that I am "Home Grown"! Haha. :)



~4 Songs I Can't Get Out Of My Head
1. "Lead Me", I'm not really sure who sings it.
2.  "Beautiful Ending", Barlow Girl
3.  "Get back up", Toby Mac
4. "The Untitled Hymn", Chris Rice

Well, that sums it all up. Thanks again Samarah for tagging me! I tag anyone who read this~
Happy Monday!

...Lydia...

these little feet learned to walk this week.

Babies have it so simple. They have a daily routine. Nothing messes it up.

This particular little baby learned how to walk..I mean really walk this week.

She thinks she is SOO big! :)

{I love these little white lace leggings, I might have to get a pair ☺.}

{here she is showing off her walking skills.}

{there she is in the back, hanging out in her basket.}

She likes to eat her toes.. I wish I was that flexible..man do I wish. :)

abigail joined in the for the last few shots...

Here are a couple of pictures that I took of Levi and Lily Kate, when I put them in the jogger and we went from a walk. You don't know what it took to get them to both look at the camera, at the same time, and smile!! :) [but Lily Kate wasn't really smiling!!] Was I asking for to much? haha.

My grandparents from my dad's side are here. They came down here to pick up some of our stuff that they we didn't want to be in storage when we moved.

My dad helped them set up a Facebook account today, so I took some pictures of them to put on there.. Here are some that I got~

haha. Isn't this cute? :)

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Alex asked me when we where moving-

In about two weeks- wow!!

she also asked me what songs we sang when my cousins leave.

Well, we actually have a few that we sing. Here they are~

The closing song on the Donny and Marie Osmond show, I can't think of the name of it, it goes like this~

"May tomorrow be a perfect day, may we find love and laughter along the way. May God keep us in His tender care, till He meets us together again."

"Friends Are Friends Forever"

"Come by the Hills"

and I think a few more.

I know- we're corny! :o)

Samarah tagged me, and I will do it in the next post! Thanks Samarah~ ☺

Have a great weekend..

...Lydia...

finding something beautiful in everyday of life.

Are you up for a challenge? A challenge were your patience is tested, your kindness is pushed, and there are days when you want to quite? Yeah, I thought you might want to! ☺

Well, I am having a challenge. And I want you to join me. This challenge is about pushing yourself to be better then you are today, and developing a better out look on life.

This challenge is about having a positive attitude. Especially when you don't feel like it. It is about finding beautiful things in a crummy day. Making a purpose to find something beautiful in everyday of life.

I am going to list the four things that you have to do in this challenge~

1. Holding your tongue when someone makes you mad.
2. Not only holding your tongue, but replacing what you would have said with something positive. Praise them. Like Michelle Duggar said "There has to be something that they did, that you can praise them for!"
3. Be positive. In a negative situation.
4. When you start thinking about how bad your day is going, look on the bright side, and think about the positive things that have happened.

Okay, now that you know what this is all about, let me tell you how it will work.

If you are up for this challenge, post about it on  your blog, and put the button on your blog. {If you don't have a blog, that's fine too.} Let me know in a comment whether you will be doing it or not. I will post about often, and add new things to the challenge after a couple of days.

I want this to be a thing that will make an impact on your life. Make it better. I want it to bring a fresh, new, positive out look on life~

Hope you are up for the challenge!

...Lydia...