Friday, August 30, 2013

"Overcomer By Mandisa"

 
 
Staring at a stop sign
Watching people drive by
T Mac on the radio
Got so much on your mind
Nothing's really going right
Looking for a ray of hope

Whatever it is you may be going through
I know He's not gonna let it get the best of you

You're an overcomer
Stay in the fight ‘til the final round
You're not going under
‘Cause God is holding you right now
You might be down for a moment
Feeling like it's hopeless
That's when He reminds You
That you're an overcomer
You're an overcomer

Everybody's been down
Hit the bottom, hit the ground
Oh, you're not alone
Just take a breath, don't forget
Hang on to His promises
He wants You to know

The same Man, the Great I am
The one who overcame death
Is living inside of You
So just hold tight, fix your eyes
On the one who holds your life
There's nothing He can't do
He's telling You

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Random Pictures I found on my Ipod :-)



 This is my favorite picture of him. Cutie.






 Rachel and I, she is so cute. :-)

 My friend found these two hair styles on the internet (I re-found them on Pinterest) and she did a really good job on doing it on my hair. Thanks Aunt Rebecca ;-)

 I think I got this recipe from one of my friends blogs. I'm not sure which one though. (I didn't like it because I don't like peppermint (AT ALL))

 I found this on Pinterest but I haven't tried it yet.


 Baby Levi is so little in these pictures.

Carter is so cute. :-)

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

"More Beautiful You By Jonny Diaz"





 
Little girl fourteen flipping through a magazine
Says she wants to look that way
But her hair isn't straight, her body isn't fake
And she's always felt overweight

Well, little girl fourteen I wish that you could see
That beauty is within your heart
And you were made with such care, your skin, your body and your hair
Are perfect just the way they are

There could never be a more beautiful you
Don't buy the lies, disguises and hoops, they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you

Little girl twenty one the things that you've already done
Anything to get ahead
And you say you've got a man but He's got another plan
Only wants what you will do instead

Well, little girl twenty one you never thought that this would come
You starve yourself to play the part
But I can promise you there's a man whose love is true
And He'll treat you like the jewel you are

There could never be a more beautiful you
Don't buy the lies, disguises and hoops, they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you, more beautiful you

So turn around you're not too far
To back away be who you are
To change your path go another way
It's not too late, you can be saved
If you feel depressed with past regrets
The shameful nights hope to forget
Can disappear, they can all be washed away

By the one who's strong, can right your wrongs
Can rid your fears dry, all your tears
And change the way you look at this big world
He will take your dark distorted view
And with His light, He will show you truth
And again you'll see through the eyes of a little girl

That there could never be a more beautiful you
Don't buy the lies, disguises and hoops, they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you
There could never be a more beautiful you

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Starting School

We just started school on Monday (8.19.2013) and I wanted to share a few things with everyone.

I am going to tell you the curriculum I use for each subject (not all, but some).


Math: Teaching Textbooks (Pre-Algebra)

Science: Biology (Apologia)

Spelling: Spelling power (Level 8.5)

Writing: IEW

Reading: Independent Literature and Guides

Bible: Jesus Calling

Grammar: Rod & Staff and Our Mother Tongue

Logic: Building Thinking Skills

Social Studies: Tapestry of Grace (Year 3)

Spanish: Instant Immersion

Health: Intro to Psychology

Fine Art: Meet the Masters

Phy Ed: Zumba and Cross Fit

Electives: Career Exploration and Child Development


We also got new planners when we went to the Arizona Home-School Convention, I am so excited to use them. :-)

Have you started school? Have a great week!

God Bless, Amy




Monday, August 26, 2013

"Good Morning By Mandisa (feat. TobyMac)"




Wave away my yesterday
Cause I'm leaving it behind me.
Hello sunshine, come what may.
I feel something new inside me.
I hear the birds singing
Now my alarm's ringing
Get up, get up, hey!

It's a good morning!
Wake up to a brand new day
This morning,
I'm stepping, stepping on my way
Good morning,
You give me strength,
You give me just what I need
And I can feel the hope that's rising in me.
It's a good morning

Slow down, breathe in,
Don't move ahead
I'm just living in this moment
I've got my arms raised, un-phased
Jump out of bed
Gotta get this party going
I went to bed dreaming,
You woke me up singing
Get up, get up, hey!

It's a good morning!
Wake up to a brand new day
This morning,
I'm stepping, stepping on my way
Good morning,
You give me strength,
you give me just what I need
And I can feel the hope that's rising up in me.
It's a good morning

Now I'm smiling, and I'm kissing all my worries goodbye
Got the feeling, if I spread my wings I might even fly
You are my truth, my way
Give me the strength to say
Get up, get up, get up
Cause it's a good morning, hey

Mr. Mac to the mic

[Toby Mac]
Hey, top of the morning to you 'disa
You smoothie, me ice cold pizza
Cafe au lait, latte dah
You do the zumba, but I do not
Give me like half a marathon,
I'll give you the gospel of St. John.
Hits me like a wake-up bomb
Cuz' we both know that His mercy flows,
In the morning.

Wake up to a brand new day
This morning,
I'm stepping, stepping on my way
Good morning,
You give me strength,
you give me just what I need
I can feel the hope that's rising up in me.
It's a good morning
Wake up to a brand new day
This morning,
I'm stepping, stepping on my way
Good morning,
You give me strength you give me just what I need
I can feel the hope that's rising up in me.
It's a good morning

[Toby Mac]
Top of the morning to you 'disa
Hey, top of the morning to you girl
To-to-top of the morning to you 'disa
Morning little Miss Sunshine.
[Spoken]
Man, you morning people.
No, I'm serious.

Sunday, August 25, 2013

"The Chick-Fil-A Song By Jonny Diaz"



If the good Lord wanted fast food
I know just what He'd eat
Not Taco Bell, the Pizza Hut
Or even Mickey D's

'Cause clowns have always scared Him
Just trust me I can tell
But there's something about that upright cow
Who needs to learn to spell

Chick-fil-A, I have to say
That you're the one for me
You're food is always hot and fresh
And your bathrooms always clean

And if you thank me for this song
You know I'd love the gesture
But I won't make a big deal out of it
I'd simply say, "My pleasure"

Number one, no pickle
That's always what I want
My wife says I should live a little
But I say, "What's the point?"

'Cause when you've tasted true love
There's no room for compromise
I say, "It's like my love for you, sweetheart"
But she just rolls her eyes

I still have my birthdays at your place
With a big fat smile across my face
When I'm sliding slides and acting squirrelly
People stare 'cause I'm almost thirty

So Chick-fil-A, I have to say
That you're the one for me
If you were open Sunday
I'd just stay with you all week

Coupons would be nice
But you know I'll take whatever
'Cause it is not the gifts
But love that's holding us together

So if you thank me for this song
You know I'd love the gesture
But I won't make a big deal out of it
I'd simply say, "It's my pleasure"
 
My two favorite singers are Mandisa and Jonny Diaz (boy and girl favorite). :-)

Monday, August 5, 2013

Pancake Secret

So... My little sister made these amazing smiley face pancakes. She got the idea from my grandma. And she said I can share it with you. :-)

With the batter, draw two eyes and a smile on the hot pan, then wait a second and poor the batter over the smiley. It will take a minute to get used to it, but it's fun. :-)