Peace Be Still

Dear friends,

It is a bit after 11:30pm on election day and it was announced online a bit ago that we now have Obama as our president. Now don't get me wrong. I don't hate Obama himself as a person and I respect the role of a president but what I don't like is what he supports like prop. 2 and such. All I can say is that God is forever in control of all circumstances and I like this verse:

Isaiah 55:8-9 (NIV)

8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD.
9 "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.

We don't know God's thoughts on this situation but I know that God has a purpose for what is happening every second of every day. I am definitely not happy with this situation but I know its all for a reason.
I got the title for this post from Rush Of Fools song, Peace Be Still. Here is a music clip of it that I took with my camera. Unfortunatly my camera ran out of memory at the last few seconds of the song. : P




I also take comfort in this verse:

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

God has a plan for all of us and although we may have a calendar filled with events, God is the one who plans each day for us. He decides if we will have another breath or wake another morning. Dwell on thoughts and happiness and remember that God has a reason for all things.

~Butterfly

P.S. If we could survive under Bill Clinton, we can handle these upcoming four years.

Also, I made this post RED, WHITE, and BLUE to be PATRIOTIC! : )

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! ! !

Hey Everyone,

I hope you all have a safe and

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! ! ! ! !


Blessings,

Butterfly

P.S. I was a Hawiian Girl!!! : )

FACE IT! ! ! <3

Face It
by the Brio staff

Get in the kitchen and whip up a facial mask for you and your friends. Make sure you get permission from your parents before using the kitchen and ingredients. If at any point you have a stinging sensation from a facial mask, completely rinse off the mask. You may be allergic to the ingredients used. (Test behind your ears before applying mask to your entire face to check for an allergic reaction.) Don’t apply masks more than once a week. Follow each mask with a facial moisturizer for your skin type.


Balanced Breakfast Mask (for all skin types)
What you need:
1 egg white
1/2 cup cooked instant oatmeal
1 teaspoon olive oil
few drops of lemon juice
What to do:
Mix ingredients together. Spread over face. Let it set for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Dry face.

Berry Smooth (for all skin types)
What you need:
3-4 tablespoons plain yogurt
3 strawberries
What to do:
Mash strawberries into the yogurt until mixed well. Apply to face. Leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Dry face.

Honey, I Shrunk the Zits (for oily skin)
What you need:
3 tablespoons honey
Use either: 8 strawberries or half of an apple
2 tablespoons of oatmeal
What to do:
Mash strawberries or grate the apple. Add honey to either fruit. Apply the mixture to your face. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Dry face.

Monkey on a Mission (for dry skin)
What you need:
1/4 cup dry oatmeal1 ripe banana
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
What to do:
Mix ingredients in a blender until dry oatmeal turns into a powder. Add other ingredients. Spread over face. Leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Dry face.

All of these are really great! Enjoy and tell me how they work. I will tell you how I am doing in a later post (I have been reaaaaaaaaally busy! Sorry),

Butterfly

Highlights of last week

I am so sorry that I have been neglecting my blogging responsibility! I have been really busy with my family but here are the highlights of the last week.

Last Sunday (October 12) we went to a Halloween party type festival and I was a Hawiian girl, my sister was a princess, my brother was a Ninja and my baby brother was a baby dragon! AJ was soooo cute in his little costume! Anyway before the party we had gone to a historical outdoor museum and that had been nice because the weather was sooo beautiful! God made a perfect day once again!

Last Wednesday (Oct. 15) I had my PSAT test at 7:30 am and it lasted until 11am. I feel that I did a really good job and God gave me peace throughout the test. I skipped a couple problems I was unsure of but the rest were not so hard.

Last Thursday, (oct. 16) we went to a local Cider Mill to get donuts and we went on a hayride. Our aunt, cousins, and grandma came along with us and it was sooo much fun! We played in the barn park and my little brother played on the mini pedal John Deer tractors. It was real nice. Oh and we also fed baby goats some oats! They were sooo cute! Here is a pic of them:

Last Saturday, my dad installed a gate at the top of the stairs because my little brother is crawling every where now. We did chores cleaning up but nothing super special. But the Saturday before last (October 11) we went to a Fall Oktober Fest and the had a car that looked like Tow Mater (from the animated movie CARS) and I took a few other pics to share that with you:

Yesterday, we went to Church like usual and they had a message on Tithing (I am good on that subject and give 10% of my babysitting money to charities) but anyway, after church, we went grocery shopping at a couple different places and I got a new winter jacket (its all CHOCOLATE brown) so I have a backup in case any more buttons fall off of my other red jacket. Also we went to a local crafting store later in the evening and I bought another scrapbook and some scrapbook stickers all for a total of $12! I bought four sheets of those bubble stickers and the book for that price! Usually its a lot more than that so I was happy (it was all 40% off).

Today, I finished making my mask for the masquerade ball on this upcoming Saturday. I am sooooo excited. I have my dress, I made my bag, and I finished my mask so all I have to do is knit a easy shawl and I will be good to go! Oh and I already picked out a hairstyle too! I will post pics of my stuff later!

Until next post,

Butterfly