twenty ninth.

his mercies are new every morning.

adele kept me company today. if you haven't heard this song, you should...

I heard
That you're settled down
That you
Found a girl
And you're
Married now

I heard
That your dreams came true.
Guess she gave you things
I didn't give to you

Old friend
Why are you so shy?
Ain't like you to hold back
Or hide from the light

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it.
I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
That for me it isn't over

Never mind
I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
"Don't forget me," I begged
"I'll remember," you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead."
Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead,
Yeah.

You know how the time flies
Only yesterday
It was the time of our lives
We were born and raised
In a summer haze
Bound by the surprise
Of our glory days

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it.
I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
That for me it isn't over.

Never mind
I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
"Don't forget me," I begged
"I'll remember," you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead."

Nothing compares
No worries or cares
Regrets and mistakes
They are memories made.
Who would have known
How bittersweet this would taste?

Never mind
I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
"Don't forget me," I begged
"I'll remember," you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead"

Never mind
I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
"Don't forget me," I begged
"I'll remember," you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead"

Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead

twenty eighth.

it was sad to be stuck inside all day.

absolutely lovely weather.

twenty seventh.

that is all.

twenty sixth.

....are you sure about that?

twenty fifth.

today our home was converted into a day care. well, 4 children made it FEEL like a daycare.

we had fun with our little 2 week old cousin, reese. and this is a picture of my 3 yr old cousin, mandy, holding her.

mandy reminds me so much of the way my sister, bethany, was as a little girl. she has always loved little babies. "can i hold her?"

adorable.

twenty fourth.

i made a cake. this never happens. however, may i say.... nailed it.

twenty third.

this year, easter is growing on me a bit.
(above- morgan and my cousin katelyn... *ahem*.. the easter bunny.)

twenty second.

i've been in a very melancholy mood these past few days.

my former wedding date is approaching. brings back a lot of memories, of course. i am dissapointed and still hurt by the fact that i'm no longer getting married.

and, of course.. there's just been many things adding to it. i'm very emotional, everything is making me cry, i'm in this reflective mindset and i can't help but wish-at times- that i could rewind. just for a moment. my sisters and i... we had the best childhood.

i think heaven will be much like being a little girl again. running free, laughing, no cares. and together. with my sisters. my family. and Jesus. together.

twenty first.

there is no picture today.
it's been that kinda day.

twentieth.

did some speed shopping and found a dress for easter!

also, wednesdays mean kid's church. here's a snapshot of bonnie, who (literally) always comes to church dressed up as a princess. seems like something my future kid would do someday.

quote: "i used to be four but now i'm five." (bonnie) p.s. i hate blurry pictures.

nineteenth.

my version of spring cleaning consists of re-arranging all of the furniture in my room.

eighteenth.

ashamed to say i almost forgot you today, mr blog.

i spent all day with my parents in lafayette!!! the dreaded *easter dress shopping* (groan)... guess what. i found nothing. so tonight, i've resorted to looking online. i'll keep you updated.

the end.

seventeenth.

taught bill how to make cookies. went to church. watched 'the blind side'. spent two hours in a sign language/creative movement class with some of my favorite girls. and even took a nap somewhere in there. i do love a good sunday.

sixteenth.

so many things happened today! i did my 16 yr old cousin's hair/makeup for prom (she looked beautiful... and i forgot to take a picture), went to do a little shopping with my sister, then we spent some time at the park (where i read a math book, fun fun), and upon arriving back at my sister's house we watched a movie and made cupcakes!!! i loved today.

thanks to my cousin, jason, for buying me a fudgesicle (am i spelling that right?) at the park.

fifteenth.

i slept and exercised most of this day away. then i got in a car and tagged along with twenty two hyper, loud teenagers to the mall. it was a blast. we ate at the food court, i made some new friends, and we saw 'soul surfer' ...(yes, everyone was crying.)

there's only so much lighting in a movie theater. we were the ones trying to take pictures with my blackberry.

fourteenth.

a very lovely day, working/chatting/laughing/playing. and time with three of my inspirations.

thirteenth.

i'm loving blogging every day.

this is the view from my desk at work. as you can see, i was drinking some chick-fil-a sweet tea and.. once again.. studying.

twelfth.

i thought today wouldn't have a picture. i forgot to take one. went to burger king, got one of those iced coffees (don't laugh until you've tried one- they're yummy), spent the day at work, worked on more math (*cringe*) and it felt somewhat like an average day... although, it was a very good day. i am blessed. but then.

this picture doesn't do it justice... this is some sort of blueberry pie with a crunchy layer of pecans on top that my mom made (just for me) and it was waiting (for me) when i got home.

i don't even know it's official title but it's one of my favorite things. and i did nothing to deserve it, but she made it. (for me.)

eleventh.

this is my life now.

or, at least.. it was my life today. books. reading. studying. literally. all. day.

tenth.

a fun day. church, time with family, playing "club penguin" with macie, had drama practice with a group of girls, and now watching the red sox with my dad. just how sundays should be.

ninth.

this is kayla. i don't know why this picture is so blurry. kayla and i have been friends for a little over 2 years. when i lived in baton rouge, my friendship with this lady made every day better. she's the funniest person i know. we have shared more laughs than i have with most people i know. and today i got to see her. and i love her very much. that's all.

eighth.

first of all, the word "eighth" looks totally bizarre. and as you look at it longer, it becomes even more foreign, doesn't it? sometimes i wonder... boo.

i never took my ACT. this is probably something most people would be ashamed to admit, but i'm always honest, so why change now. i have to take it to get into college. and this is my next major goal.

today i've been studying. it's been so many years since i've looked at anything involving algebra/science/geometry/so-on-and-so-forth. i went to beauty school. the only time we used math was when we counted our tips.

it's been a nice day though, slow starting.. but warmed up towards this evening. i am at peace, and everything is calm at the moment. missing my sisters. but that's normal.

seventh.

today was actually pretty liberating. i spent a day doing what i enjoy. going to "work" isn't really work because i'm surrounded by friends and we spend all day laughing. during my drive, i listened to a cd by passion worship band that i can't seem to turn off. i sang at the top of my lungs. and i made an effort to do several random acts of kindness/service for others. it was a lovely, calm day. i'm grateful for it. me and my co-workers scored some free cupcakes and such from a local bakery, also. that was another highlight. and i started studying algebra for the first time in years. that's okay, still a good day.

sixth.

emotionally and personally not an easy day for me. i did my best to make the most of it. i had my hopes up for it, but it didn't turn out to be all i wanted.

the best part, hands down, was children's church tonight. spending a little time with a bunch of silly, creative, crazy kids is always good for anyone. i had about one hundred "flowers" picked for me (weeds), played a little basketball, and had my arms & hands drawn on with washable markers by these cuties you see below.

oh, to be young again.

fifth.

i was unable to get a picture that truly described this day. here's my pawpaw in his house, watching tv. i went to spend a couple hours with him. we watched a civil wars show, discussed "the frozen chosen" (or maybe it was "chosen frozen...), we talked about bakeries, we watched 'dancing with the stars' and i laughed at his open criticism of the dancer's costumes. i also found a new friend in my cousin-in-law, she and i had lunch together. and i enjoyed my day at work, because i get to spend eight hours with fun, beautiful people... and there's an un-ending supply of coffee and easter candy. AND the weather was perfect. the end.

fourth.

spent the afternoon with my sister away from sisters. and here she is in one of those "hurricane simulator" machines at the mall. 78 mph winds in that box. we did some shopping, did some talking, running in the rain, and did some sharing of our hearts. it was very good for me.

third.

my sisters and i have always been very close. i consider the two of them my best friends. they believe in me, support me, offer honest advice, hold me up, listen.. and make me laugh.

today is my older sister's birthday and so, today's picture is of her. she's beautiful. what makes her lovely though is her huge heart. she is compassionate and sweet, and pure kindness pours out of her in the most natural way. i'm lucky & i'm blessed to have someone like her to look up to.

happy birthday, misty. love you always.

second.

it's going to be my attempt to do the whole "picture a day" this month. i know i missed yesterday. but hey, it happens. so here goes. day one. april 2nd.

tonight my little cousins came over to watch nickelodeon, put together nemo puzzles, chase each other around the house, eat cheese puff balls, play fruit ninja on the ipad, scream, giggle, make popcorn, show off bruises/scratches/scars, wrestle, give out a million hugs, tell stories... and anything else they could get their hands into.

no words to describe how much they add to my life.