No, I haven't dropped off the face of the earth!

For those of you who are wondering if I am still alive, I AM!! I am just extremely busy right now and haven't found the time to update my blog. 

Here's just a few things that have happened in the last few weeks. These are all kind of in a random order, sorry about that, but if I waited until I could get it all typed up perfectly, you'd never hear from me!! :) 

I arrived home from visiting my grandparents in Louisiana on April 6th. I had a wonderful visit with them!

I had a job interview on April 7th, was hired on April 9th, and started my first job on April 17th., as a cashier at Sobeys. At this point I am only scheduled for 6-12 hours a week. However, last week several of my co-workers were sick or had family emergencies and I filled in for them and ended up working 31 1/2 hours! (Are you still wondering why I haven't been blogging recently?) 

April 14 was Charity Rose's day. Twelve years ago, the Lord called my little sister home to be with him before birth. 

I have started gardening a couple of days a week for the Estabrooks again this summer. 

Nathanael & I will be having our last bible club before summer break this afternoon. 

The church field of three churches where my Dad has been pastoring for almost 10 years is separating next month due to financial reasons. My Dad's last Sunday preaching for the field is May 30. He may continue preaching at one of the churches to help them out while they decide what they are going to do. What this means for our family is that we may be moving sometime in the not so distant future. Our house is not ready to sell so we have a lot of work to do on it in the coming months getting it ready to sell. If we do end up moving it will be a big adjustment for all of us. My parents moved into this house 21 1/2 years ago when Joshua was 2, Timothy was 1, and Mom was expecting Rosanna. This is the home that has all the memories for us kids. I have lived my whole life in this town, and this house. This is where my little sister Charity and brother Daniel are buried. It would be a big adjustment if the Lord calls us to move, but he knows what is best for us! 

Yes, I still plan to post pictures of my visit down south soon! Keep watching for them! :) 

Until next time...

Spoof Life Insurance Commercial

My brother, Andrew, recently created this life insurance spoof. Enjoy! :)

(You will need to scroll down to the bottom of my blog and pause the background music so that you can hear this)

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies

I just tried a new recipe tonight that I wanted to share with y'all. Grammy says "These are the best Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies I have ever tasted!"

CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

In a small bowl combine:
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda

In a separate mixing bowl combine:
1/2 cup of butter (softened to room temp)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg

Beat really well until very creamy. Then, blend in:

1 cup old fashioned oats
3/4 cup chocolate chips (we used 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter chips)

Add dry ingredients and mix well until creamy. Make into small balls and press flat on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until slightly brown. Remove from sheet and cool on rack. ENJOY!!

A word of advice: Wait a few minutes before testing the cookies (unless you like really crumbly cookies).

Pictures from the air...

 

Well, I finally have some pictures downloaded that I can share with you. This post will contain pictures from my flight to Louisiana. 

 I left very early in the morning so these pictures are of the sun coming up, as seen from above the clouds. 

"It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness." -Lamentations 3:2

 The New York city skyline.

 

The Hudson River

(no bird strikes, no emergency water landings) 

 

And last of all, my personal favorite! I hope you enjoyed these. More pictures coming when I get the chance! :)

Just a quick post to let you know that my luggage arrived last night! I am so glad.

Going to see my cousins play basketball today.

In Louisiana!

I have arrived safely in Louisiana. As for my trip, it was eventful! New York was supposed to be a stop where I stay on the plane and everything goes smoothly...it wasn't! To sum it all up quickly; I had to changed planes, that flight was overbooked which led to delays. While sitting on the plane waiting for take-off, I saw my luggage (my sis tied a orange bow on it that you can see from MILES away) being taken off the air craft!

When I arrived in Louisiana, sure enough, my luggage was not there. They had sent it via Atlanta hoping that it would arrive in LA before I did. That flight was canceled! So, besides not having my checked baggage, I am throughly enjoying my stay with Grampy, Grammy, & Aunt Zula.

Off to Louisiana!!

It's 2:24 AM. I went to bed at 10:15 PM. Not the best amount of sleep for a day of travel!

I would appreciate your prayers as I fly today For those of you who are interested in my travel route, my parents are driving me the two hours to the airport, from there I am flying to New York, then to Pittsburg, then to Memphis, and from Memphis to Alexandria LA. From Alexandria it is about an hour to my grandparents home.

I'll let you know when I arrive safely! :)