Blogging Break

Hello Lovely Blogging Friends!

I have decided to take a blogging break. I have some projects to get finished. I'll see you all soon! :)

Happy Blogging!

Love In Christ,

FF Challenge Day 6 and 7

Day 6 and 7 of the "7 Days in a Dress" challenge put on by Feelin' Feminine. This month's challenge is hosted by Jessica.

Sorry I'm so late in getting these up...

Day 6:

Pictures by Andrew. 

Sweater-From Katie.

Skirt- From Katie

Boots-Rack Room Shoes

Day 7:

Skirt-From Katie

Boots-Rack Room Shoes

Shirt-Macy's

Jacket-Ross Dress For Less

I'm so glad I did the challenge. I recommend doing it if you haven't already. It's so much fun to mix and match outfits and do different hairstyles for each day. :)

Have a lovely evening!

Saturday/FF Challenge Day 5

Saturday started out bright and early for my family. We had to leave the house at 7:45 so we could be at Andrew's soccer game at 8:00. It was his last soccer game. His team played really well this season, but they didn't win the game on Saturday. I think part of the reason was because it was so cold out there. lol It was in the low 30's! We were bundled up in lots of layers and we brought some warm blankets with us to the field. :)

After the soccer game we came home, got some lunch, did a few little things around the house, and then we headed at the door again for a fall party at 2:00.

Here are a few pictures from our day...

Here is the outfit that I wore for the day...

Pictures of me by Sarah-Anne. Thanks again SA! :)

In Christ,

FF Challenge Day 3 and 4

Whew! This week has gone by so fast! I didn't have time to post pictures last night because I got home late from helping a friend at her house. Katie and I help her clean and pick up her house almost every week. She is a single mom of three children and has to work. I am so glad that we can bless her with what she needs done around the house. :)

This is the outfit that I wore yesterday...

I am having a lot of fun with the challenge this week, although it's difficult to find 7 different outfits to wear that are warm enough and look nice. :)

Today, we cleaned house, Katie and I helped babysit some children at a ladies Bible Study, we had our Bible Study, and after I click the publish button for this post…it's off to bed. :)

Here is the outfit that I wore today...

We have Andrew's soccer game at 8:00 in the morning and a fall party later in the afternoon. It should be alot of fun! I'll try to take some pictures...that is if my camera gets charged before then. ;)

Have a wonderful weekend!

Much Love,

Emily

FF Challenge Day 2

Here is my outfit from today...

Dark Blue Jean Skirt-Fashion Bug
Jacket/Sweater- Consignment Shop
Brown Ballet Flats-JCPenny
Jewelry- Silver Earrings
Hair- I pulled it up in the back, twisted it, and used a clip to fasten it.

God Bless,

FF Challenge Day 1

This week I'm taking part in the "7 Days in a Dress" challenge put on by Feelin' Feminine. This month's challenge is hosted by Jessica.

This is what you have to do while doing the challenge:

1. Wear skirts/dresses for a week.

2. Try a different hair style each day.

3. Post a picture of your outfit each day or if you don't have a blog send your outfits by email to your friends and challenge them to do it with you. The more ladies that do it the more fun it will be. :)

Here was my outfit from today...

Jean Skirt-Fashion Bug

Pink T-Shirt-Kohl's

Brown Ballet Flats-JCPenny

Now, I challenge YOU to join me on this challenge. Please comment and link back to me so that I know where to check out your posts!

Have a blessed week!

Questions and Answers?

I have been very inspired by several blogger friends who have written similar posts on this subject. With that I have decided to hold a random question and answer post of my own. In the comment section of this post, please feel free to ask any questions you may have about me, my likes or dislikes, my family, our beliefs, or any other random questions that you want to ask me. I'll try to answer the questions as time permits in an upcoming post. Also, if I do not receive any questions on this post then I will have reason to believe that I am very dull. :)


God Bless,

More Giveaways!

This giveaway is for a purse/tote that Livvy made for her 100th post. Isn't it pretty?

The pretty rustic Autumn colors are perfect for the season! It has a zippered pocket and a little snap at the top to hold it closed.

This bag is perfect to use as a purse or as a tote to hold your crafts. The red paisley-like fabric is recycled from a dress that she used to wear. The tan material has a slight burlap feel to it, giving the bag a bit of a rustic look.

To enter:

1. Leave a comment on her blog.

2. Post about it on your blog and leave another comment.

~Anyone from the US or Canada can enter.

The giveaway ends on Saturday, November 7th, 12:00 PM Eastern time.
 
Head on over there and check it out! :)

Also, here is another wonderful giveaway hosted by Jessica and Rachel. They are celebrating their Blogiversary with a giveaway! :D  This is what they are giving away...

This giveaway will be held from October 30 @ 1:00 AM (EST) - November 6th @ 12:00 PM (EST).

To Enter:

1. Leave a comment on their blog telling them what you have enjoyed about their blog so far this past year or something that has touched or helped you in their posts.

2. Put their blog button on your blog sidebar.

3. Share about their giveaway on your own blog!

4. Share with your friends through email, facebook, or twitter. (Each of these separately counts as one entry.)

Go check out the details HERE!

Halloween

Halloween is just a normal day for my family because we don't celebrate it. While many families are going to trick-or-treat tomorrow night, we will be staying home. (Last year we enjoyed watching all of the people trick-or-treating in our neighborhood, with the lights turned off of course. We even saw a hamburger and some french fries walk down the street. Hehe!) Anyway, we don't dress up, trick-or-treat, or carve a jack-o-lantern. We don't believe in things like ghosts, demons, and other "scary" things either. Some people think it's just harmless fun to celebrate Halloween, but actually Satan is working in their lives to spread his lies through this well loved holiday. People are getting "sucked" into the darker side of the world and they don't realize it. Halloween is really just a holiday for Satan.

Evil is evil...even when it's just pretend. Satan loves what we think is good innocent fun is actually promotion of him and his. Movies, TV, books and Halloween. He uses things like these for his glory.

Here are some verses for you to ponder on...

"The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons."-I Timothy 4:1

"The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God."-Galatians 5:19-21

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." -Philippians 4:8

True Peace

True peace only comes from the Prince of Peace.

Peace does not mean that everything around you is calm and tranquil; true peace means that you are able to remain peaceful during the storms of life.

But this peace, which the Bible promises is available to believers, can only come from God. Jesus said, "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace" (John 16:33). In other words, Jesus came so that you could have peace.

Paul tells us, in Philippians 4:6-7, that we can have peace if we don't become anxious about life but instead give our worries to God: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Hand over all of your problems to the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, and He will give you a peace that passes understanding -- a peace that is beyond comprehension.

Much Love,

Recipe of the Week - Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Bread

From the Kitchen of Mrs. Lori

Ingredients:

2 cups sugar

1 c. oil or applesauce

3 c. AP flour

1 and 1/2 t. salt

2t. baking soda

1 can pumpkin

4 eggs

2 t. pumpkin pie spice

1 t. cinnamon

1 t. nutmeg

2/3c. water

2 t. vanilla

1 c. pecans, chopped

Directions:

Blend sugar and oil together. Stir in other ingredients.

Bake Times:

Bundt pan: Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes -1 hour.

2 loaf pans: Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

24 muffins: Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

*Cook until toothpick comes out clean.

I hope you enjoy! :)

A Giveaway at Marie Madeline Studio

The Long ladies over at Marie Madeline Studio are having a giveaway this week. I thought I would pass this lovely news along to my lovely followers...just in case you haven't heard about it.

The winner will receive one gracie ruffle skirt sewing pattern + the fabric to make their gracie ruffle skirt!


Here are the ways that you can enter…

-leave them a comment with your email address right HERE!

-let them know your favorite marie-madeline sewing pattern.

-blog about the giveaway for 10 extra entries, and leave them a link to your post.

God Bless,

Don't Run Away from Your Trials

Don't run from your trials.

Everyone faces many trials; however, these trials are not in vain. God uses them to do a work in us, developing us into mature Christians.

In James 1:2-4, we are told, Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. In other words, God uses the tough times in life to sharpen us, making us mature and complete Christians.

Furthermore, God will not permit you to remain in the same trials all of your life; in His proper timing He will deliver you. Psalm 34:17 says, The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.

So don't run from your trials, because the testing of your faith develops you into a mature and complete Christian.

Much Love,

From: www.christnotes.com

What I Like About Fall...

I like: Pumpkin bread, mums in the yard, scarecrows, pumpkins, drinking hot mulled cider, sitting by warm fireplaces, riding on hayrides, pumpkin pie candles, apples, cold weather, going to the mountains, colorful fall leaves, and being wrapped up in a blanket while doing school.

What do YOU like about fall?

Have a blessed week!

From Other Authors- A Mother's Instruction

A Mother's Instruction

My dear, (my mother said to me), beware how you spend your days,

By idling the time away, a fool you're apt to be.

Guard your heart from sinfulness and keep a watchful eye,

For the world is full of sin and will tell you a lie.

Cooking and cleaning, washing and baking: these are good skills to learn,

But all of these are half as good as a difficult turn.

A turn away from sin and death, a turn to joy and life;

A turn of heart, a turn of mind, a turn away from strife.

Mold your character and be a woman fit for praise,

And may our God, the Lord of all, bless you all your days.

Author-Miss Tara Y.

Snow in October? What?

This is one of my favorite crops to see growing in the fall. Right now, there is a lot of it growing in fields around my town. It's so pretty! I have wanted to get a picture of it for awhile and last Saturday I got to take a few shots. The whole family and I were on the way home from Andrew's soccer game and my wonderful Daddy pulled off the road for me. *grin* It really does looks like snow. I better get off this computer and  help finish some laundry before it's time to get supper ready.

In Christ,