A birthday tag.

Stella made a birthday tag for herself and I thought I'd do it simply because it looks fun!

1. If you could be born any day of the year, what day would it be?
Hum, it would be interesting to be born February 29th (leap year). Then you could pick whether to celebrate your birthday either on Feb. 28th or Mar. 1st when it wasn't leap year!

2. What do you want your wedding dress to look like?
Oo Oo! I know this one! I actually have a wedding dress picked out!!! Finally I can answer this question with more than a "I don't know nor do I really care". Wait, I'm not going to answer it. I want y'all to be surprised when you see the pictures! So never mind!

3. (confessions time) What is an odd thing about you that nobody knows?
Uh - well this isn't going to work... Lyssa knows everything. I guess I'll have to settle for something y'all don't know. I do not like fireworks unless they are on tv or REALLY far away from me. I think they look cool and all, but I hate the noise! Plus I've always been afraid I might get burned by the sparks or some such thing.

4. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Character or feature? Either I'd want to be taller (I'm like 5' 3" or 5' 4") or I'd like to be more patient...

5. Random time - tell us anything:
My "Something Blue" at the wedding will be blue toenail polish. Fun, no? We accidentally stumbled upon this when I was trying on wedding dresses and my toes were painted blue. It looked SO cool. I have a picture somewhere...

6. Mac or PC?
Uh, PC? I've never used Mac.

7. What is your favorite song right now?
Probably Cheek to Cheek sung by Fred Astaire. Or maybe I Do by Colbie Caillat or even Make you Feel My Love by ADELE... Hum... yeah Cheek to Cheek wins!

8. Do you get very tan during the summer? Doing what?
Its depends on the year, some years I go out more than others. Mostly gardening, mowing/weed eating and sitting out reading. I got really burnt one year when I hadn't been out much since it was the end of May. I sat out and read almost an entire book all day. I got really red, but after that I go an awesome tan! Rambling over.

9. How long do you consider too long for hair to be?
It depends. Some people look good with longer hair and some with shorter, plus weight/thickness has a lot to do with it. I have really thick hair and I can't have it long unless I keep layers in it.

10. Big earrings or small?
Again, it depends. I like dangles, but only of a certain width or length. I don't like those really big hoops. Plus big jewelry doesn't look good on my because I am small.

11. Do you like lowercase?
In it's acceptable place. I like using proper capitalization. I only use lowercase a lot when I'm IMing Lys.

12. Is there anyone famous that you (or any part of you) looks like?
Um, no? I have been told twice I look like Anne Hathaway, but it was after Ella Enchanted came out and I think it was just the hair or maybe our over all coloring is similar? I don't think I look like her at all, she is prettier!

13.What is the weirdest thing you have ever photographed?
Um, an up close of a chess board,  falling puzzle pieces, a shoe, a cellphone. I don't know what all. It depends on what you qualify as weird.

14. What is something you say more than five times a day?
"How am I supposed to know?" - generally to one of my littler sisters who think I should know everything, but sometimes to Kay or my parents.

15. Which do you think is better or worse: Facebook or Twitter?
Oh, a lameness compitition? Um... probably twitter. I seriously think it is ridiculous to "tweet" about every little detail, plus there is the question about how it makes everyone else feel. It becomes a popularity contest, it makes people feel like their life isn't as interesting enough, on and on. But Facebook is pretty silly too..

16. (time for a super typical question) What is your favorite food?
*just a note: I am quoting her questions exactly. Anything bolded are her exact words. I'm not being rude by adding the things in the parenthese.
Chicken n' Dumplings (my mom's only) and maybe stuffed Strawberries

17. Do you like Antique stores or Thrift stores?
Antique for sure! I bought the cutest charm bracelet at an Antique store once!

18. What is something you've always longed to do, but never did?
Most of the time I want to do something I just do it. Dance for sure. Any and all dancing.. well any acceptable dancing. Ballet, tap, swing, ball room.. most any kind.

19. Do you love or loath peace signs?
Can I go with neither? I really don't have much of an opinion on them. T. Lynn loves them though, so when I see a peace sign I think of her. So maybe leaning more towards the "love" side since they make me think of my "baby" sister. (She isn't really a baby - she's ten.)

20. What is a guilty pleasure of yours?
I don't have one. If I like it then I'm not going to bother being guilty about it. Let's just pretend it's Ben and Jerry's Half Baked and be done with it :)

Ok... finished ;) Now a list of things I should post pictures of soon:
1. My blue toe nails
2. My charm bracelet
3. The necklace and anklet I was given yesterday
4. My bedroom since I just rearanged it. This one is mostly for Lyssa's benefit, that way she'll know what the room will look like when she comes to stay in August!

-Riah Chelle

Many Thanks!

Yesterday we had our big June birthday party. We all got together and exchanged gifts, had cake, ice cream and hot dogs. It was great fun. I thought I'd list everything I have gotten so far.

Lys gave me this necklace one day randomly. See this post.

Amber sent this table runner to me as an engagement gift. It was such a surprise!

She even hand stitched part of it! Several other things came in the box as well, but I didn't have time to locate them all, since they are now being used in my sewing and put in my hope chest.

Mom gave me these for my hope chest.

Amber (same Amber as before) sent me this handmade card and cross stitched book mark. She is really good at remembering that I like yellow and blue.

Bree gave me a Brooke Fraser CD and the second book in the series I'm reading. The book came out this month - or maybe it was last month - and I have been dying to read it. I loved the first one.

Beenie got me my favorite scented lotion and then put it in a jar and had Mom helped her with the cute little topper.

My dear friend Danielle gave me this necklace today at church. I love it. In fact I'm wearing it now.

Lys gave me these. I've already read A Dream To Call My Own, but I loved it, so Lys bought me my own copy. The one I read before was her copy. The other two I haven't read yet, but I'm going to after I finish reading my library books.

SO DO Y'ALL WANT TO KNOW WHAT THE BEST GIFT WAS? Yeah, I thought so... Alright so everyone pitched in and bought me this...

Yes, that is the Canon Rebel T3i!!!!!!!! I am so thrilled!!! I've already taken 129 pictures since yesterday afternoon.

Go here for more details on the camera.

So when I said everyone chipped in, I mean everyone. My grandma, parents, uncles, fiance, Lys... Everyone. I love love LOVE!

Thanks everyone for everything!!

-Ri

Number Four

**spoiler alert**

So I recently watched I Am Number Four. I liked it a lot. Good effects, good acting and an interesting storyline. I'm reading the book now and I like it even better, although Sarah and John kiss more in the book, driving me a bit crazy and many many things are different.

First there is Number Four aka: John (as he goes by the majority of the movie and so far most of the book). He is a Loric Garde aka: an Alien from Lorien with super abilities. He is being hunted by the Mogadorian's so that they can kill him before all of his Legacies show up (his powers are called Legacies).

Henri is a Loric Cepan (John's protector and pretty much normal with no super abilities). He was sent to earth to protect John until John's Legacies showed up. Once John's Legacies show up they are to join up with the other Loric and fight the Mogadorians to restore their planet.

Sam is John's best friend. He a alien fanatic and finds out that John is an alien when John has to ask Sam to help him save Henri when Henri is captured. He ends up helping John out quite a bit and encouraging him as John works on learning how to use his Legacies.

Sarah is John's girl friend. So far in the book she doesn't know John is an alien, but she does find out in the movie. I'm assuming she finds out in the book too. Sarah was a popular cheerleader in school and dated the popular football player, but broke up with him when she realized he was a bad influence on her. She is a photographer, but more so in the movie than in the book.

Number Six. She is really awesome in the movie with an amazing Aussie accent and wonderful control over her Legacies. I love her. She isn't in the book yet, but I hope she does soon!

-Ri

A challenge.

We are having a photo challenge of sorts at December Roses. For more information go here. You don't have to link up, but we hope you will or that you'll at least like our photos.

-Ri

A run down...

...of Lyssa's stay with us.

Friday:
We picked her up, ran a few errands brought her home. Then we settled in and then went to Beenies guitar lesson and afterwards went to get pretzels. Did various chores.

Saturday:
Just did stuff around the house and were pretty lazy. That night we went to my uncle's surprise party. Did various chores.

Sunday:
Church and relaxing afterward. Did various chores

Monday:
Wedding dress shopping. I tried some on at one place and just perused the other. Did various chores.

Tuesday:
Lyssa should have gone home during our milk run but she switched at work and was able to stay until Thursday!!! Milk run and then we cooked dinner when we came home. Did various chores.

Wednesday:
Got up and made biscuits, bacon and coffee for breakfast (yum), just had fun then when Beenie and Mom got back from her guitar lesson we went to the second bridal store and tried on some more dresses and Lys tried on a bridesmaid dress. Oh I told her that since the is the Maid of Honor and my only attendant that she could pick whatever dress she wanted as long as it was green (that way she'd like it and be able to afford it). And guess what?! She picked a really bridesmaid dress. It's beautiful by the way! She looked gorgeous! She's TALL AND SKINNY! Have I mentioned that?

Thursday:
**sob** we took her home. **sob sob sob** :(

I'm so used to her being here already. I miss her :( I'm used to our routine and everything.

I'm off to read, which is going to be lonely because we always express our opinions about characters or events loudly to each other! Ok, night...

-Ri

Go see!

December Roses is now open. Just in case you are planning on not going to look I'll tell you that we have pictures of me in wedding dresses up. This will probably be the ONLY time you'll see me in one of those torture devices. Yeah, so go look!

-Riah

The Waltons.

For as long as I can remember I've watched "The Waltons" on TV. It's one of my top favorite shows and I don't think I'll ever get tired of it!

Grandpa (Zeb) Walton is my favorite - when he is gone its just not the same...

I love his personality. He's so happy and sweet. :)

Grandma (Esther) Walton is one of my other favorites. She is so strong - She's just awesome!

John-Boy Walton is another favorite of mine. He has a gift with words and is a wonderful big brother! If i could have a big brother, he would be like John-Boy

 

Mary Ellen Walton is yet another favorite! She is so muh like me in a lot of ways. Strong willed, independent, active, sarcastic...I could go on!

I love all of the Waltons but those 4 are my top faves!

Ahh that looks wonderful!

             
                                      Aren't they adorable?!?!

Can I have this house please?

I'm done now. lol