thanks a bunch.

100. Really? You all are too amazing. I can't express how thankful I am for all of you. For some reason, I feel like I'm finally official. You know? Triple digits? I know you've heard this speech one hundred times and it probably seems fake, but I assure you, it's not. So thank you all, and thank you Lord.

The giveaway will be coming soon, but I haven't put the whole thing together yet. However, I'm guessing you'll like it... probably.

[ I asked libby if I could 'take a couple pictures' and she complied, but she knew that 'take a couple pictures' means 'take 5,000 and tell her to redo this and that'.]

Rosie's sister's cat, Thomas O'Malley. :)

In ten days I will be leaving for Florida. I don't think I've ever said this, but my Daddy is a pastor. He has been doing seminary for many years, but he's been doing long distance courses so that we didn't have to move around. Well, in less than two weeks he is finally going to graduate in Florida! I'm so proud of him and I can't believe that he's almost finished. I'm simply giddy to finally fly again and spend some time on the beach. To be truthful, my sister and I have been planning out every single detail since the moment we decided to go. What we're going to wear on the plane, our "Audrey" outfits for the beach, how we're going to ride townies around the town. 

In two days, however, my brother will graduate from high school. *sob* Things have been crazy trying to get ready for the graduation, which we are doing with one other family. I'm sorry, but if I keep talking about this, I'll think of him leaving and be depressed, so I must stop.

Love and a hug,

Lindsey Nicole

here's the deal...

i. You all are so amazing. I can not believe that 98 of you have come along for the ride! I'm planning a giveaway at 100!

ii. I know I had said previously that I was going to do a vlog... well, I can't do one, but I would still like to  do a post answering any questions you might have about pretty much anything, so ask away!

iii. I know you're not going to believe this, but... I am finally putting together a new blog design!! Have you finished having your heart attack? Okay, well it's true. I have reasons for never redesigning this 'ol place though. 1. I don't like to waste hours on the computer. 2. I don't  didn't know how to do anything involving blog design until now! Google has become my best friend and I am feeling so empowered. I've also had advice from fantastic blog designers like Gracie. :)

I think that's all. Have a lovely week!

Love and a hug,

Lindsey Lou

Lately Lovely

{crushed up cinnamon graham crackers+chocolate pudding+oreo+coolwhip+sprinkles=happiness in a ramekin.}

as a child, i always wanted to blow bubbles to the top of my milk... somehow, i was always stopped before i even hit halfway. but today i did it.


This morning when my alarm clock alerted me that it was 7:00 and it was time to wake up, I ignored it and slept in. The weather was too superb to stay inside, so a little while after I pulled myself out of my bed, all of the girls (my mamma, libby, penny and I) spent the morning in the garden. Oh, how lovely it was. Pulling weeds, planting beans, and transplanting my zinnias and cilantro, which were strewn across my garden in a very un-orderly fashion.  I simply don't know how that happened.:) 
Today felt like an eternity because I procrastinated with my school subjects for far too long, but when I finally finished, I felt so very free. And since my parents took a little outing to the City, we all pitched in to clean up the house. Now that was rewarding. 


Love and a hug,
Lindsey


{p.s. 95? Really?? What do you think about a giveaway at 100?}

Sometimes...

Sometimes I just need to . . .

. . .  climb a tree . . .

. . . or sit in a bed of flowers, watching the bees . . .

. . . or write out the thoughts muddying my mind, even if it means getting up 30 minutes after hitting the pillow . . .

. . . or cry over the unrelenting love of Christ . . .

. . . or cry for other reasons . . .

. . . or run to Jesus in my loneliness . . .

. . . or remember that I'm me, not this girl, or  that girl . . .

. . . or say 'yes, Lord.' . . .

. . . Do you ever have to do any of these things? 

xo.

Lindsey

A week in pictures.

after curling my friend's hair, I  snapped a few pictures...

{my personal favorite}

... and this is my small group. :) usually we're a bit more calm and thoughtful. 

Finished my research report today (!!!) // I'm behind on algebra 2, so I get to have two-a-days... although I can barely handle one lesson // saw some lovely friends over the week // finished my research report // had a party with my small group (last photo) // trying to find a little time to relax... not too successful until my head hits the pillow and I daydream for an hour :) // babysitting the cutest kids in the world // finished my research report // planning for summer.

Oh, and did I mention? I finished my research report! 

;) sorry, it's just been such a difficult experience that I'm so free and I have to share my excitement with someone.

Also, my small group leader (the lovely one on the right end-- she's really amazing) challenged us to find a life verse to memorize. After looking a bit, I chose Philippians 2:1-11. It's about imitating Christ's humility, and I find it's really a good passage to strive to live by. You should look it up.

Off to do my favorite bedtime activity... math! 

xxx.

Lindsey Lou

{p.s. how on earth am I blessed with 93 of you?? Y'all are THE BEST!}