No Excuses ~ 2013

As we come to the end of another year, we naturally meditate on this past year. We think about what we've done and what haven't done. What we should've done better and what we shouldn't have done at all. This has been a hard year for a lot of people but we can still keep moving forward. 2013 is going to be the year of NO EXCUSES. No excuses spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, etc. The most important thing is to make sure that you are walking with God the way that you should be. There is always room for improvement. It's not going to be easy. You will have weak moments, temptations, trials... but you have no excuses. With God ALL things are possible. Mentally you have to break down those walls that keep you from doing and being your absolute best. Emotionally you have to be stable. You can't be wishy washy. You have to learn to control your emotions but at the same time don't be afraid to let them show. Physically you have to push yourself. Push yourself harder than you ever have before. This is the time for you to become what you've always wanted to be... what you've been striving for your whole life. You have to break down your walls. Don't be afraid of failure... because no matter how slow you're going, you're lapping everyone on the couch. In 2013, we are going to start a revolution. A revolution where people start conquering their mountains. A revolution where we as a people can become what we were intended to be. We know it's not going to be easy but it's not impossible. This year we will make a difference. We will make sure that people remember what we did. We should want God to work so much in us that people talk about what He did. This year we will make it count. 

Hey;)

I am almost completely recovered from my concussion. Hopefully pictures from my awesome (and somewhat dangerous) week will be here soon. I forgot to mention that K (one of three most awesome kids on my street) got saved last Sunday. I was sooo excited and she was too! She's only 8 but she's more mature than me at times. Well, maybe that's an overstatement but you get the idea. Then the next night my other neighbor whose 8 and name is Kylie got saved. ( I know it's confusing) It was truly an awesome week!
We got to beat each other up at karate last night with our belts. Haha just kidding... Sensei has us doing some really cool drills with our belts. It was really fun. And I always enjoy doing kata. Summer has been awesome so far. Next week I'll be at camp and I'm sure that will be awesome (assuming I don't get another concussion) Well, on that note, I have floors to clean and laundry to put away so adios!

Well...

Here I am almost a month into summer and I haven't posted anything at all. My summer has been great so far... especially this week. Neighborhood Bible Time has been a blast. I have made many memories... and injuries. Every single person that has been at NBT has at least one bruise I'm sure. Although I took home the gold on Wednesday night... While trying to make it all the way across the tarp on my feet (which was covered in baby shampoo and sprayed by the firefighter) I got half way across and my feet slid out from under me. One concussion later I still don't remember falling but I'm sure I didn't black out or anything. At least I got people to laugh;). Also I gave people a pretty good run for their money by diving over the four foot big ball and landing on my right knee and elbow. Yet again I got the most laughs... ;) It's been an awesome week and it's going to be an awesome summer. Have a great day!

A Great Weekend

Well, you might have wondered about my twitter statuses... they wouldn't have made sense unless you knew where I was. But we were in Ohio from Friday to Monday. We had an awesome time:). We went up because our old pastor was retiring. We didn't get up there till about 7 on Friday so we didn't do much then. Saturday was fun. I went with Paul to the church to help the youth group set up for Sunday... that was fun. I saw a ton of people I hadn't seen in years. The girls hadn't changed much... they just got a little taller;). The boys are a different story... The boys that used to be short and annoying are now tall and really cute. ;) Sunday was awesome. My face was sore the whole day because I was smiling literally the whole time we were at church. I still can't get over how big all the kids have gotten... I mean I've obviously gotten taller since I was 9 but I don't notice me as much... since I see myself everyday;). Well, it was back to school today. I can't say I'm excited about school but it wasn't a totaly drag... I don't hate school... at least not all the time;). So, I'm gonna finish watching Biggest Loser and then get my hiney to bed. Goodnight y'all:)

It's Wednesday...

I know it's only 9:30 but I'm literally following alseep. Oh well. Did you guys hear Jack got his halo off today? That pretty much made my day. It's just amazing seeing how strong and joyful he can be. It kinda makes me wonder how I would respond in that situation. But hands down, Jack's a huge role model for kids everywhere.

I crashed my scooter three times today... although, I was sitting down on the scooter 2 out of 3 times. The other time I didn't actually fall... I caught myself. The weather was awesome today. We had a blast outside. I'm sure that will be the same for the rest of the week. Maybe I'll find some people to take pictures of us outside because I know that y'all are dying to see what we do out there;). Idk... it's just an idea. Honestly, my thoughts are kinda all over the place right now because I'm so stinkin' tired. With that I'm just gonna tell y'all goodnight and post something in the morning. Hope y'all have a great night!

July 25, 2011

So, I haven't been a very good blogger lately... I really need to work on that. You would think that during the summer I would have more time to blog but I don't. I will try to keep this blog updated more. So, I put some more of my running time on my running page. You should go check it out:). The last two running entries were really fun because I ran with Caroline. I mean what better motivation than to run faster then your best friend? ;) I think I actually work harder when I work out with Caroline because we have a competition... constantly. But we wouldn't have it any other way. I'm getting ready to go the gym and hopefully run 25 minutes and do some weight lifting. After that, at home I'm going to do some sit ups, push ups, and plank especially for Caroline. My workouts from now until the first week of August (which is like next week) are going to be pretty intense. I have soccer camp coming up that's 2 1/2 hours every night all week. I've done it before but I want to be able to do it better this time around:). Well, i guess I better head off to the gym before it gets too late. Have a great day!

It's Monday:)

I absolutely love Mondays. I think I've mentioned that before... but they really are awesome:). I'm going to the gym today... depending on my knees I will try to run at least 2 miles... but if they won't let me it will be a short run day. I had a great time at the river on Saturday. I only caught three fish though... 1 rainbow trout and 2 horny heads. The water was really cold but I think that was just because of the rain that we had. We saw a little fawn cross the river too. It was so adorable. I didn't run at all through the weekend but I think it was a good thing I took a rest... if I ran everyday my knees would put an end to my running career:). As I'm typing this I have the straw of my water bottle in my mouth... drinking as much water as possible before I run. It makes me run stronger and faster. I will try and post my time when I get back if I remember:). Well, I guess I'm gonna go... drink more water:) Have a great day:)

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

I ran two miles this morning in under twenty minutes!!! I'm very proud of myself:) I'm getting ready to get a shower and get ready for bed... I gotta get up early to run outside tomorrow... have a good night y'all!

Tuesday

Well, today has been a pretty awesome day. I got up and my Mommy and I had to run some errands so we left early to get those done. After we finished that we got to go swimming at my grandparents house! I was so stinkin' excited and I had a blast! After that we had to go Wally World (for the 2nd time today) and then we came home. Since we got home after 7 I figured the temperature had dropped some so I went out and ran for about 10 minutes and it was amazing! It really was an awesome run and the best part about it is that it got rid of my headache! Just another reason you should start running:) Well, have a good night!

Oh My Goodness

This is what happens when you try to make a very small turn in a very big truck. It kinda makes you wonder who taught him how to drive? I' kidding... accidents happen. :)


By the way... GREEN BAY WON THE SUPERBOWL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now that I got that out of my system, y'all have a great day:)

I'm not OCD...

I just simply label my school notebooks in two different places and color code my subjects... and no I don't have a problem... well... maybe I do... :)

January 30, 2011

My new soccer ball because my other one had a leak:)

January 29, 2011

Well, no picture today.... But I did run 2.5 miles in 2:34 (mm:ss) and I felt great afterwards! Guess I really don't have anything else to say... I'm just working on homework...

January 28, 2011

Hey guys. My post for today is going to have some good running quotes so I can clean out my inbox.... and I don't want to lose them. Now those of you who read my sister's blog know that she did a post just like this and I promise I'm not doing it to copy her... well... maybe I am... but that doesn't matter:). Anyway, here are the quotes.



"Running is a passion for me. I like to set new challenges for myself. The cool thing is, it's something you do yourself. I don't have 10 other guys blocking for me. I would love to have 10 other guys out there blocking for me, but it doesn't work that way. It's all about you. "
~Roger Craig, Former NFL running back



"It's the one thing that's mine. My runs everyday are my thing. It's my therapy, my hour to myself. Nobody can really take it away from me... It's such a huge part of me. I love to say that I'm a runner. "
~Summer Sanders, Olympic gold-medalist in swimming



"I just think running makes me feel more disciplined. It makes me feel more committed, to not only my job, but to life. It makes me feel I'm doing all I can do to be as good as I can be. "
~Michael Waltrip, Race car driver

Now there are only 3 but those are just the running quotes. I have a couple more quotes that I think are pretty cool.


"People are less intimidated when you are more like them, but are they more helped?"
~John Piper

Ok. Now that I got that out of my system, now it's time for the most important part of this post. My favorite Bible verses. As you should know, those are the most important.

Matthew 19:26 ~ And Jesus looked at them and said, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

Psalm 119:11 ~ I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

Matthew 6:21 ~ For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Proverbs 15:1 ~ A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.

1 Timothy 4:12 ~ Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Proverbs 12:1 ~ Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.

Proverbs 13:7 ~ There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing; And one who makes himself poor, had great riches.

Proverbs 13:10 ~ By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom.

Now obviously these are not all of my favorites because if I put them all up here I would be doing it till tomorrow. Have a great day guys:)



"The role of the will in sanctification: How intentional must you be to tear out your eye? Totally. It's never spontaneous."
~John Piper

January 27, 2011

Sticky notes!!!! One of my favorite things:)

January 26, 2011

Pretty sunrise... but you can't really see it in this picture... sorry:)

January 25, 2011

My new favorite snack:)

January 24, 2011

*Woke up this morning and everything was white... but the thing is... I thought it just looked white because I had just got up... oh well... :)

January 23, 2011

*We ate lunch at Cracker Barrel today... and of course no trip there is complete without playing with the stuff in the store:)

January 22, 2011

*Ok everyone this is our verse for the week. If you can't read it the verse is Matthew 6:21. Have a great day!