just a quickie little update

hey guys,

sooo you know that vlog i promised y'all awhile back? well, i haven't done it yet just cuz life has been super duper busy with finishing up the school year and all that. so i'm planning on taping the vlog in like two-ish weeks, cuz then i'll be outta school and i'll have time to actually do stuff then!! :) soo thanks everyone for your patience! its appreciated. much.

have a great rest of your week!!! and don't forget - Jesus Loves You!

Love,
manda

Ready for Summer {Maxi Skirts}

I think I would wear a maxi skirt every day of the summer if I had more of them!!! I love these long flowy skirts! They are so breezy and cool. Here are just a few looks I found on Pinterest that I fell in love with. I hope you like them too!

Speaking of summer, I only have one full week left of school, then its just finals for three days straight, a half day, and then I'm free! And a senior. That is soo scary, you guys!!! Can't believe I've only got one year left of high school!!!! :)

Love,
Manda

Friends' Performance {You Can't Take it With You}

Hello everyone!!

Last night I got the privilege to attend two of my good friends' homeschool drama production of 'You Can't Take it With you' starring Jimmy Stewart in the film. Hans and Allie did an amazing job! I so wish I had a video of their swing-dance routine because it rocked the house, but sadly I don't! Just watching them made me wanna learn how to swing dance! haaha Okay so onto the pictures. :) I didn't get any from the performance, but that's okay. Allison or Hannah might post about it on their blogs, and since it was their performance, I'll let them show you the pics from the actual play. But here are just some pictures from afterwards. :)

*my girlies. love them with all my heart! <3*

I am soooo crazy proud of Hans and Allie, and everyone else in the play! They were all amazing and going to see the play was one of the funnest nights I've had in a long time!!! Thank you Jesus for letting me go! :)

Do you enjoy going to plays? What was one of your favorites? Did you like these pictures?

Love,
Manda

You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile

Just a few extremley precious things that have made my day today! :)

Recieved this sweet little gift of a note and homemade cookies from my darling girl Hannah today!! Like, seriously, can she get any sweeter?? Friends that pray together, stay together!

Saw this on Facebook and basically melted into a puddle!! Soooo adorable!!

I love them. I really, really, really do. They are adorable, and they have the biggest hearts for Jesus! Going on Sadie's twitter, I am always encouraged by what she posts!! #DuckDynasty #Awesomeshow #Hugefan #BroandSisinChrist

What has made you smile today? Share about a sweet blessing from the Lord today, in the comments below!! :)

Love,

Manda

What I Wore {Geometrics}

I wore this outfit to church yesterday. The shoes were my Jr/Sr "kitten" heels I wore Friday night. This is probably one of my all time favorite dresses!! I love the cut, and the flowy, drapey sleeves. The print is super summery and fun, and the material is t-shirty, but thick enough to not show anything. Its basically the perfect dress to wear on a Sunday when I'm in the nursery, which is every Sunday! :) I added the jean jacket to ward off the slight breeze, and threw on my Mom's silver necklace to match the shoes. As the days go by, and the weather gets warmer and sunnier, I'm just aching to be done with school and have freedom for 2 months! Anyone else feel the same way? haha Okay onto the pictures!!

Love,
manda

Junior/Senior {2013}

Last night was my school's equivalent to Prom!! We went to a nearby country club for dinner, then to a friend's house for the afterparty!! It was soo much fun! The journey Mama and I went on to find everything (dress, shoes, clutch, jewelry) was crazy but totally memorable!! :) I can't believe its already over. It flew by!! So here are some pictures from my fun night! I went with my friend Felicia, and also my twin Andrew. :)

*This beautiful girl did my hair at my house before hand! She did a wonderful job!*

Me with Felicia, Emily & Sierra!

mom and dad surprised me with this!! it matched my dress perfectly!

*me and rachael!! she looked gorgeous, and we kept saying she looked so much like jennifer lawrence from THG!*

*me & Felicia!*

*Emily and I*

*Lizzie & I*

*I wanted to take this adorable little pink car home with me so bad!*

*Katie & me*

*i love this guy!!! he's so sweet, and absolutley hilarious!!! thanks ryan for a good time at the after party! haha*

*we loved our cake pops! i had 2!!*

*love these people!!!! awesome times*

*favorite picture from the whole night, I think!!*

*love Natalie soo much!!*

All in all, it was a wonderful night and I'm soo soo glad I went!! :)

Love,
Manda

Being Stretched

Over the past week and a half, I've been dealing with a virus that has made me very dizzy for hours on end, and at random times. It has also sapped me of my strength and I've been too scared to go out places because I don't like being dizzy outside of my comfort zone, which is my home. After going to the doctors numerous time since getting sick, they have basically narrowed it down to *hopefully* just being a virus, and that my dizziness will slowly go away with the virus. I've gone two days now relatively dizzy-free, which is super duper exciting and freeing!!

But what I wanted to really share is that through this whole ordeal, even though it might not sound like much, it has brought me closer to the Lord, who will forever be my Rock, my Fortress and my Deliverer, the One I can always go to for anything! I have really found out truly what it means to trust the Lord and to lean on Him. In all honesty, its been a great experience, even though I've hated being dizzy, getting to know the Lord better and growing in my walk with Jesus has been AMAZING!! A song I've just recently found is sung by Angie Miller, who totally rocked it! Its called "Love Came Down" and it says, 'I will lift these hands in praise... oh I will believe! I remind myself of all that You've done, and that this life I have because of Your Son! Love came down and rescued me, love came down and set me free! I am yours..."

I am God's. I am His daughter, forever and always. What a sweet, sweet blessing. Thank you Jesus. Let me never take for granted what You've given me. Let me praise your name for the rest of the days you'll give me! I love you Jesus!!

*listen and be blessed!*

Forever His!

love,

manda