Sweet Sunday...

Today was a splendid day. Of course, how could'nt it be with it starting out with a great church service?! :)
After church, my family and I enjoyed a delectable lunch at Panera. (Their blueberry scones are AMAZING!) The rest of the day just got better! My mom and I went to Crystal Court at South Coast, and went to the grand opening of a wonderful kitchen ware store.....I forgot the name. haha. To celebrate, they had a really sweet cookbook author there displaying her wonderful cookie and treats book with her daughter. At the table you could decorate cookies! I could'nt pass up cookies! So I frosted an acorn shaped cookie for my mom, and a pumpkin for me. They were delicious. After going to several other stores, my mom and I split a danish from Pacific Whey Cafe. That was very delightful. Very cinnamon-e flavor, which is always great. And we just thought it was great because all there bakery treats are 50% off ater 4pm. So....when we came home we went for a brisk walk with my dad and headed back home for dinner.
Wow....I guess you don't really realize how filled your day was until you fill a a large square with all your activities, :).
Tomorrow is school. Another week to begin. :D

Fall Baking...

Today is a nice day of fall baking.
I wish it was colder, but it will be soon. :)
I made chocolate chip cookies today. They were absolutley delicious! They are just the very best when they are fresh out of the oven. :) My sister and I really enjoyed them.

Im 15!

Well, today was my 15th birthday! It was a wonderful birthday. I had many great surprises. I was so blessed with great company and gifts. :) My friend, Elizabeth was so sweet to drop off her very thoughtful presents, and my good friend Brooke took me out to Coffee Bean for a tasty treat. Everything was just so sweet. My mom and I went to see the movie, "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" It was cute, and also neat in 3d.
Honestly, this may have been the greatest birthday ever. I was just so abundantly blessed.
Thank you, Lord for giving me such wonderful friends with beautiful hearts, and a family so thoughtful and loving.
I have so many things to be thankful for. And I have always been happy to have the same birthday of Fall! Such a lovely season of the year.
Well, it is no longer my birthday any more. Now on to another day, and before I know it...it will be my sweet 16! Haha.
Happy Birthday, Fall! :D
P.S.
Thank you Branyn, for my beautiful festive gifts! It means so much to me! I love you, very much!

Branyn is 19!

Today is my sisters birthday!
She is 19.
Since Disneyland fell through, :( We will be making cookies together today! :)
I hope she can get in for free another time, though. I know she was really looking forward to it since shes has'nt been there in a vey long time.
But cookies will be fun! And it will be neat to have two days of celebration!
Happy Birthday, Branyn!
I love you! I am so blessed to have you as my sister. <3

A great ending for a great day

My sister and I decided to go to Target just to look around and hang out. It was so much fun looking at all the fall things and magazines! We also loved looking at the garden and sitting on the glider. Simple and cheap entertaining ideas we call it, :).

Now, it is late and I better get to bed. So happy it's the weekend!

Friday!

Yay! Today is a nice free day!
Late yesterday, I recieved the October 2009 Better Homes and Gardens magazine!
I always love it when I get the fun ones with neat crafts and ideas. Best part is that it is all dedicated to Autumn! Little by little, my family and I are decorating our small home with festive fall things. Pumpkins and apples and candles are being spread all over.
You can never have too many fall decorations. :)

Also, Im looking forward to my sisters birthday on Sunday!! She's going to Disneyland to celebrate. That will be a fun day! Happy soon to be birthday, Branyn!

Another peaceful day...

Today was a good day. I worked while I listened to Christmas carols :)

It's just so funny- I am so happy for fall, yet wanting Christmas also! Maybe I should give up the carols till' December. Hehe.
Well, tonight I believe my family and I are going to church. It's so important to have that during the week.


So, I just might blog later.

I loved this idea! It is so cute!

Use the surplus from apple season to make tabletop decorations.
For Votive HoldersPlace a tea light on an apple; cut around edge with a craft knife. Scoop out flesh with a melon baller, and insert candle.
For Place CardsUsing decorative-edged scissors, cut leaves from green paper.
Put 1 end of a 3-inch-length of floral wire between 2 leaves; use craft glue to paste together. Repeat with opposite end of wire and 2 more leaves.
Write guest name on 1 leaf. Wrap wire around apple stem.
MarthaStewart.com

Just Because...

So, I just felt like blogging right now. I have only written two posts, yet I love it already!
After posting about breakfast, I spoke to another friend of mine. She goes to a different high school, so it's always nice to catch up with her.
I can't wait till' Fall! It's just around the corner- the 22nd.
Im also anticipating my "welcome autumn party." It will be full of friends and cider, homemade apple pie, and harvest crafts. I'm even hopeing to watch Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin. I love the festivities of the season. I only wish the leaves would turn to red and gold....
Thinking of the harvest time, can you even believe it is almost October already?!

About 15 minutes ago, I came home from a wonderful breakfast with friends. Our friends, Brittani and Lori, recommended a great place called Zov's Bakery. It was delicious!
Best of all, It was just so nice to talk and think about life.
I am so thankful I got to spend time with precious friends today. It's one of the many great things in life....

My Blog!

Yay! I created a blog today. I'm really excited!!