Spring into Spring {When Its Still On Its Slow, Sure Way}

Today has been beautiful! Its actually starting to feel like spring! But its still much too cold to be pulling out bare legs and sandals, so I opted for this comfy, colorful outfit instead. :)

I found this outfit was perfect for the almost-there spring weather. The color of the jeans was definitely screaming spring/summer, but the layering of the jean jacket over the Aztec-print tank top kept me warm in the breezy weather. :)

What have you been wearing in the spring weather???

Love,
Manda

Alaska? Almost!

Last weekend my family had the opportunity to visit Lake Erie and see it covered in humongous chunks of ice! It was like we were back in Alaska on the Matanuska Glacier again! :) It was awesome and beautiful and cold and windy, and a blast!

And then later that day I got to hang with my best friend, Hannah!! :)

And now I'm on Spring Break!!! :D

Love,

Manda

four | 4 | iv

Four things that every girl should keep in mind to feel and look ladylike:

1. Lace. Lace is feminine and classy and is the perfect example of a lady. If you can get a lace dress, like I did, props to you! :)

2. A twist in your hair. A twist in your hair, whether it be small or big, adds a certain elegant-ness to your hair style.

3. Heels. Heels never fail to make me feel important and classy.

4. Pearls. Pearls are vintage and beautiful and ala-Audrey Hepburn perfect. Throw them on with a t-shirt and jeans and you'll instantly feel gorgeous. :)

Love,
Manda

Basketball Game!

Another home game for my high school!! :) A fun night with my friends!!!

Love,
Manda

REFRESH 2014

This past weekend was my youth group's winter retreat up north at an awesome camp! It was one of the best 4 days of my life. It was amazing, and crazy, and fantastic, and awesome and wonderful and I could go on and on and on, but I'll post my pictures of it instead. :) All the glory goes to my Savior Jesus Christ for the blessings and amazing-ness that was Refresh!

Me and my dear friend, Hans! 

Me & my sibs

tubing with the girlies!!! 

mercy and me with our "snow beards"! :)

doing our hair cuz we got bored during freetime. haha

our last night of being 19!

little bro, big sis <3

birthday morning surprise of streamers & balloons!

sierra, allyson, hans, & me @ the last session! :( 

me and nat-nat

<3 Class of 2014 <3

Love,

Manda

Goodbye 2013... Hello 2014

Tonight's the night. When the world says goodbye to another year, and welcomes in a new one.

This year I've learned so much. I think the biggest thing I learned was to challenge myself, get out of my comfort zone. Because, with God at my side, I can do anything, because anything is possible with God. I've learned how it feels when I conquer my fears... and lemme tell you - its an amazing feeling of accomplishment!! :)

I've made a few resolutions this year, some set goals that I'm determined with God's help to accomplish.

1. Start driving!! 

2. Lose [at least] 10 lbs before graduation on May 31st. I've got exactly 4 months to do it!

3. Read the whole New Testament.

4. And finally, and the most important, grow stronger and deeper in my love for Jesus and His Word. :)

What are you New Year's resolutions?

Love,

Manda 

Setting Standards {In Relationships}

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Years ago, I made the decision to save myself for my future husband. I set my standards high for that far off day when, Lord-willing, I would start to date. One of the decisions I made was to wait until I was out of high school to date. My sisters are in high school now, and we've had many chances to talk about standards and dating, etc. So I thought I'd make a post of it, and get everyone else's opinion on dating, and what standards you've made to keep yourself and your [future] relationships pure and glorifying to God. I will be posting later sometime on what my standards are, and why I feel they are right. :)

When do you think it is right to date?

What are the standards you've made to keep your relationships pure and glorifying to God? 

I can not wait to read all your responses!!!!

Love,
Manda