Day 4 A picture of your night

Well since this was supposed to be yesterday's night I am showing what I did last night.
First I went to my d-group. Ahh I love these girls! We really go deep and meeting with them is probably one of my favorite times of the week! You girls are amazing!




Seond I did child-care at our church. LOTS of children! Like 50+ Kinda stressful but fun!

Day 3... Cast of my favorite show

I LOVE The Amazing Race1 The cast changes season to season but right now I am obsessed! It comes on Sunday's at 7! Watch it!

Day 2... Someone you have been closest to the longest

My dearest sister Mimi! Yep I have known her since I was born... We fight some and are very different but I still feel like she is the one that can see me for who I really am. I could not live without her. Whether she is taking me from place to place, or watching a movie with me, or we are getting ready for school together I really do love my big sis! And my little sis too!

Love you ladies!

Day 1

A picture of yourself with 15 facts...

1: I hate roller coasters... A LOT!
2: I collect snow globes
3: One of my favorite songs at the moment is " Bleed Red" by Ronnie Dunn ( Don't be hating on me for my love of country music)
4: I love to go to bed early... the earlier the better
5: I have a huge rope swing in my front yard that I swing on almost weekly
6: I like to read
7: My favorite dessert is cheesecake ( pumpkin:)))
8: I have a new-found love of making headbands
9: One of my pet peeves is when people tell me information I didn't ask for
10: I want to have 5 kids ( The first girl being named Addison Joy)
11:I have an obsession with Disney princess coloring books
12: I think writing letters is the cutest thing ever
13: I paint my nails almost weekly
14:  I love winter
15: I love family

I know, I know everyone is doing it...

I am going to do the blog challenge! Everyone in their brother is doing all over facebook and on blogs so I am giving into peer pressure here... but here we go!
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Day 01 - A picture of yourself with fifteen facts.

Day 02 - A picture of the person you've been closest with the

longest.

Day 03 - A picture of the cast of your favorite show.

Day 04 - A picture of your night.

Day 05 - A picture of an old memory.

Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for the day

. Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured possession.

Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh every time you look at it.

Day 09 - A picture of a person who has gotten you through

the most.

Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the dumbest things with.

Day 11 - A picture of something you absolutely hate.

Day 12 - A picture of something you absolutely love.

Day 13 - A picture of

your favorite band/artist.

Day 14 - A picture of a person you couldn't picture your life without.

Day 15 - A picture of something you'd like to do before you die.

Day 16 - A picture of a

person who inspires you.

Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently. Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity.

Day 19 - A picture of a

letter.

Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel.

Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget.

Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at.

Day 23 - A picture of your

favorite book.

Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change.

Day 25 - A picture of your day.

Day 26 - A picture of

something that means a lot to you.

Day 27 - A picture of you and a family member.

Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of.

Day 29 - A picture that makes you angry.

Sloooww Doowwnn.

How many times have you heard the phrase " Slow down, take time out of your day, relax..."
 Everyone of us have probably been told a least a dozen times to do those things. But in reality its probably one of the hardest things to ever do.
On Friday I realized that I had 7 I repeat 7!!! things on my schedule.
1: Babysitting in the morning 2: Chemistry Lab 3: Meeting 4: Swim 5: Sweet CeCes with friends ( Which I know is certainly not a requirement but still on the schedule) 6: Swim lessons 7: Babysitting again ( different family).
On Friday I spent about 60 percent in the car going from place to place.
On Sunday, I heard 2 different sermons on slowing down and spending time with the Lord.
Well hello wake-up call!

Because I am a mostly a people person, I really hate being alone. I hate having silence. I always need something playing or someone talking. So spending time-- still, alone, quiet, etc = AHHH! What I have really been challenged by is this: spending time alone, should not have to be a punishment of some sorts but rather a reward. Also when people say " sit perfectly still and be super quiet" it kinda scares me off. Sounds a little scary if you ask me...
But rather a time to re-fill oneself before burning out on busyness.
I really challenge you to do it! I am rEaLly try hard. I maybe be able to last about 2 min at first but hey practice makes permanent!
Buenos noches!

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day friends! I hope you are feeling very loved and doing some loving your self. I wanted to share something that I learned last night while reading my Bible


 ⁴ Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. ⁵ It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. ⁶ Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. ⁷ It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

We have all heard this verse about a thousand times and probably could recite this in our sleep. I find that sometimes that after hearing a verse over and over it loses some of its newness and meaning. A few years ago our pastor suggested that when reading this verse to put our own names in for love. So it would be Jenny is patient, Jenny is kind, Jenny does not envy etc...

After doing that with the whole passage I just sat back and thought  Whoa... I am none of those things! It kinda slapped me in the face for a second.

Something that I have been recognizing of late is my utter need and desire for a Savior.  At first I was frustrated with myself for NOT being all of those things. But then I was filled with a peace and a kind of joy. Why? Because I have a Savior that is so willing to help me work on being patient and kind. 

Hope this puts you in the right place today!
With love Jenny

P.S. I have the best mother in the WHOLE world! WHY??? Because on today she brought me a smoothie and a heart shaped balloon!!!!! :) Go ahead and just think how awesome she is!

Kitchens

Have you ever noticed how kitchens are one of the most important rooms in the house?
For me the kitchen means 3 things:
1: Warmth-Our kitchen is always filled with smiles. I can always count on my mother to be stiring up something wonderful on the stove or pulling out homemade cookies out of the oven. As I arrive home, I am usually greeted by little sister with a smile and a "How was your day?"
2:Purpose- In a kitchen you never have to wonder where the salt goes, or where to place the bagels. In a kitchen there is always a place for everything. It is so nice to have some sort of order in life even, if it is I will always know where to find the soup.
3: Family-One of my favorite parts about our kitchen is the fact that we eat in there for almost every meal. We have rousing disscusions about everything from 4th grade homework to politics.
Now I know this is a completely random topic to write on... Kitchens for Petes sake!
But go enjoy the family you've got whether it is in your kitchen or not!
Ciao!