Simply Country

Work + Autumn + Weekend.

2013-09-13T11:01:00.000-07:00

Hello (:

Hope you're Friday is finding you well, I cant believe it's the weekend already! This week (in my opinion) flew by.

Only in the Midwest can you have a 103 degree day at the beginning of the week, and at the end of the week have a day where the low is 49 and the high is 63. I was praying for fall weather, and I sure got it. I've been wearing a hoodie and jeans all day, I love it!

This week at work was a pretty big learning curve for me, trying to memorize all the horses, which stalls they go in, what medication and grains to give them. It can get over whelming, but with the Lords help I have come pretty close to memorizing most everything I need to know.

A special needs person volunteered at work the other day, his name is Austin. He volunteers occasionally. He pretty much just goes around the stables and does random little jobs that we tend to put off, but on Tuesday he helped me do all the morning chores. He is a very smart guy, just slower the most people. I enjoy talking to him, I like hearing his aspect on life and what he thinks. Though after just a few minutes of talking to him, I quickly realized how much he is in need of the Lord. He was telling me about some of his family members and what terrible things they have done to him. He continued on saying how they need to "burn in hell" for what they have done.

I was quite shocked with what he had said, it also bothered me. I asked him "why do they deserve to burn in hell" he then said "cause of all the bad things they have done". I asked him if he has done anything wrong, and he began to list off things he has done. He then asked me if I have done "bad things", and I told him I have done plenty of wrong stuff. I went on telling him that since we both have done awful, terrible things we both deserved to go to hell.

Austin got really quiet, I told him that "even though I deserve hell I wont be going there when I die, I've been saved from sin...I'll be spending eternity in Heaven".
He started to change subjects rather quickly, (I believe he knew where I was going with this) and anytime I started talking about the Lord or Church he would ignore me or talk about something completely different.

He usually works two days in a row, but he didn't come back the next day. I'm praying God works on his heart, and hopefully I can get another chance to talk to him. If you think about it, keep him in you're prayers (:

Well the Autumn season is coming upon us, mama got the pumpkin, and leaf decorations out. My all time favorite season, I love the colors and the brisk weather. (:

My nephew and niece's are spending the weekend with us, it's always so much fun having them here. Never a quiet boring moment, but I love it (:

(Lana being goofy)

(Nora, and my beautiful mama)

(Lana and Noah)

(Noah and me) haha(:

(wrestling with the kiddo's)

Lord willing the weekend will be a good one, hope yall have a great day!
God bless (:
- Hannah Sue

"rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer for His name". Acts 5:41
"Find joy when someone rejects you because of you're faith".

That's what I love about Sundays

2013-09-08T13:29:00.001-07:00

Hey Yall(:
My Saturday was a pretty relaxed day, I did have to work early morning and afternoon. But after I got home it was nice to just relax. My mama made some of her amazing chocolate chip cookies

Elijah

I personally think the dough is the best part (;

Last night my younger siblings and I were all sitting in the family room watching the movie (Epic). The parts of the movie I saw, I thought it was pretty cute. Anyways, I was laying on the family room floor watching it. I must have been super exhausted because I not only fell asleep during the movie, but also stayed sleeping on the floor all night!

My morning started out with a lot of stretching and back cracking, Sleeping on the floor all night is hard on the body. (:

I took a shower, got ready for church. I ate an apple for breakfast, and drank some orange juice. We all did some house cleaning before we left because we had company over after church. After we finished up the house and everybody finished getting ready we left for church.

The service was really good this morning, we have been going through James 4. The title of the sermon was "Like there is no tomorrow". It was about how we need to plan our lives towards God.

I'm one of those people that love to plan things, I like to think ahead and schedule stuff. There is nothing wrong with making plans and planning ahead, but it is wrong when I don't ask the Lord for guidance towards the plans.

Do not factor Christ out of you're life, it's foolish to plan without God. Pastor gave 2 reasons why its foolish, 1) Life is uncertain. 2) Life is brief.

"He comes out like a flower and withers; he flees like a shadow and continues not". Job 14:2
Life is so short, we NEED to live the short time that we have on this earth for the Lord!
God has the real plan for our lives. "that they should seek God" Acts 17:27b

"To know the will of God is the greatest knowledge, and the greatest achievement".

I love it when the Lord puts just the lesson I need to hear in my personal devotion, or sermon at church. Looking towards Gods guidance for my future is something I need to work on more!

After service we headed home to get lunch ready, and then some of our friends started showing up(:
It was a nice Sunday after noon of fellowship. Though, I will admit....I was watching some football. My family is loyal football fans to our teams. I my self am a Green Bay Packer fan!!!! GO GREEN BAY!

Daddy, Seth, Hannah Joy, Isaac, and Elijah are Vikings fans. Ben is a Cowboy fan, Zac and Bambie are Bills fans, Evan and Heather are Bronco fans, Mama I believe is a Seahawk fan, Abigail is a GREAN BAY fan!!!! I'm not sure if Eve has a favorite team, she tends to cheer for who ever is winning.

Football Sundays tend to be loud and crazy at our house, (which is actually normal for any day)!
I'm so glad football season is here, love watching it with my family.

(My Clay Matthews jersey)

(Zac, Bambie, and Sam)

(she is one of my closes friends)

(even though she IS a Bills fan)

Tonight at church the kids program starts, its called Kids 4 Truth. I will be helping my mama and sister teach the kindergarten class. I'm excited to see what the Lord has in store for the year!

Hope you're weekend has been a wonderful one, what did you do? What was you're church service about? I would love to hear about it(:

God Bless-
Hannah Sue (:
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope". Jeremiah 29:11

A fun September day

2013-09-05T15:08:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone (:

Well today was a good day at work, I work at a horse stable. Which is such an amazing job, I have worked with horses before this. But when we moved 2 years ago I wasn't able to work there anymore, (though I have had a couple jobs in between) It's a blessing to be able to work with horses again.

(this isn't a picture from the place I actually work at, but I was working on this horse before I rode it)

A family friend of ours gave us a couple bags of tomato's, pepper's, and cucumber's, so we decided to can some of them. My mama, my sister Eve, and I had a lot of fun, when we started cutting up the pepper's, little did we know how hot they were. It was hard to breath while cutting them cause it burned. My mama started cutting them and we all started coughing, it was slightly amusing!

Yesterday I made an ice tea, which was made out of; lemons, strawberries, and mint tea. It was so good, and pretty good for you! Today I made a fruit drink, I put water in a mason jar and cut up cucumbers and strawberries and shook it up. Its also pretty tasty (:

I think it would also be pretty good with lemons and blueberries, I will have to try it sometime.

Hope you are having an amazing day, and Lord willing I'll be writing again soon (:
God Bless!
-Hannah Sue
"Bind my wandering heart to Thee"

Fun pictures/sewing with friends

2013-09-03T16:19:00.000-07:00

Hey yall(:

The past couple days, we have had absolutely GORGEOUS weather. The house windows have been opened all day with a wonderful breeze blowing through, and at night the sky has been so clear that you are able to see every star. The past couple weeks it has been so hot out, in the high 90's. A day last week it even hit 103, I couldn't wait for fall to get here so we would have cooler weather. But with this 70 degree weather, fall can hold off a bit longer (:

My sisters and I took advantage of this perfect weather and took some fun, silly, pictures. When we have our "photo shoots" most of the time we are laughing our heads off and can hardly stand still for any picture. My little sisters can make me laugh like there is no tomorrow, they are full of craziness and silly ideas..which they probably learned that from me (;

(dirty feet)

(sewing)

Eve and Maddie did some sewing and made little bags, and yes Elijah wanted to help a bit(;

Hope you all enjoy these photos, and have a good evening! God Bless- Hannah Sue
Psalm 34:1- "I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth"

Birthday Party + Nephews

2013-09-01T13:38:00.000-07:00

Hey(:

Saturday, we celebrated my nephew (Brentley) 2nd birthday party. I can not believe he is already 2 years old, it just doesn't seem possible. It was a nice little party, most of my family was able to make it. With a family of 9 kids, and over half of them moved out and live on their own, its kinda hard to get everyone at the same place at once. When we can all get together, it is a crazy packed house! (:
Hope you're having a great Sunday! God bless -Hannah Sue

(Brentley opening presents)

(Sisters)

(I love daisies, not just in the summer, but any time of year)

(cake)

(my newest nephew Samuel)

(Nephews Brentley and Noah)

A few last summer days.

2013-08-31T20:58:00.001-07:00

Here are some random pictures I have taken through out the summer, sorry I haven't posted a lot.
Trying to get back into writing more often and posting pictures. Hope you enjoy these few, God bless -Hannah Sue (:

(Nora watching the parade)

(Uncle Ben holding his Nephew)

(cousins)

(pretty little miss Lana)

(Me and my very handsome boyfriend)

Spring days that feel like summer.

2013-05-15T13:40:00.003-07:00

Hey Yall (:
These last couple days have been pretty good! Sunday, (mothers day) I do believe my mama had a special day. We got her a few presents, and made a nice lunch. Even though we turned the oven on but forgot to put the casserole in before we left for morning service, so we came home to a cooked ham but nothing to go with it. I cant say we didn't try to make a special lunch, but with us something always is bound to go wrong in the kitchen (:

We had a relaxing afternoon with the family playing yard games, and enjoying the beautiful weather. In the evening I made brownies with Dove Chocolate pieces in it, they were amazing! You just cant go wrong with brownies, but especially when you add Dove chocolate to them

Monday, I had a nice day at work, the boys and I were outside most of the day. After I got off work, me, my sisters and my mama finished up dress shopping for the wedding. I think were all set and ready for it! (:

Tuesday, (yesterday) we had a grill out for my brother, to celebrate graduating college. We had a good time, except for the fact that it was 97 degrees out. Its kind of funny how on my open house it was 40 some degrees and then a couple weeks later for my brothers little party its in the high 90’s! I will never understand Midwest weather, its so unpredictable.

Yesterday evening after the grill out, me and my brother Isaac went to the lake to cool off/adventure off. Our plan was to just put our legs in the water but we ended up practically swimming (: We walked home from the lake, which is about 2 miles. We weren't even wearing our shoes, just walking barefoot every where. I love that about summer, walking with out shoes is amazing!

By the time we got home the sun was starting to go down, and we had to spray off with the garden hose before we went inside the house. It started off just me and Isaac spraying off our feet and legs, but 2 other siblings got involved so it turned into a water fight! (:

Hope you yall are having a great day, God bless!

-Hannah Sue
”The best way to end a meal is with dessert, and a day with prayer”

It’s May? Already?

2013-05-09T10:46:00.001-07:00

I’m sorry I haven't been able to keep up with this blog these last few months. Life starts to get busy and everything just happens at once so I forgot little things like posting on my website.

Wedding parties, baby shower parties for my sisters have finally come to a close, and my graduation open house and birthday was last weekend so that is now out of the way as well.

I will soon be done with my current nanny job, at the end of the month. I’ll be taking a couple month break from any permanent job. Since I was 12, I have always had a job. During the summer It would be full time and during school it was part time, but never the less I've always worked some sort of job. Not that I had or really needed to, I’ve just always enjoyed it. But I decided taking a little break just for the summer would do me good (:

I have a few places in mind, but this fall I will be working again.

I graduate June 1st, I use to think this day would never come. I remember when I was a freshman, and my first thought was “Ahh just 4 more years left of school...then I’m done!” That period of time between freshman and graduate travels by so incredibly fast.

I’m ready for the next step of life, I’m not like most young people my age who have careers and colleges picked and planned out. I’ve always known college would never be for me. Maybe a few art classes here and there, but I've never wanted to be a full time student.

I’ve just always wanted my own house and family, and college cant teach you that. I’m not worried about my life though, God will lead me and have me where He wants.

My summer plan is to, spend a lot of time fishing, reading, running, and camping, I can not wait. (:

After graduation I will be flying down south to spend a couple weeks with my boyfriend and his family, long distant relationships are extremely hard but they are possible. Once you’ve met someone who you know is the one God has for you, you don't let things like hundreds of miles get in the way. (:

Then I will come home, just in enough time to see my sister get married. My best friend for 18 years is getting married in a month or so, we’ve talked about this day since we were little girls. Now that the day has come upon us, it doesn't seem real.

I just finished writing my “Maid of Honor” speech, that was the hardest speech I've ever written. Marriage is a beautiful thing but its hard to talk about it when its you’re own sister, she’s all grown up...*sniff sniff*

Well I conclude this post with a picture of my wonderful family, my nephew Brentley, and my brother Zachary were un able to make it for the photo due to work and other engagements. But I still adore this photo. I love my family (-:

Snow, Tea, and Sisters.

2013-02-27T12:46:00.002-08:00

Howdy to all my readers (:
Yet another snow day this winter season, I’m not exactly sure how much snow we have actually gotten in this storm, but its well over 6 inches and its still coming down hard. The roads were in a pretty bad condition on my way home from work yesterday, it was quite the adventure. (;

I do believe I’m getting another cold, so I have been drinking a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar, and also lots and LOTS of tea to help. Hopefully I can prevent it before it gets to bad.

Tea is my favorite drink to have when I’m sick, it’s also my favorite drink even when I’m not sick (; It’s so soothing, and extremely healthy for you. I don’t usually add a sweetener or honey to mine, on occasion I will but I prefer having it just plan!

Planning my sister’s bridal shower today, we have most everything figured out, decorations, food, gifts, games, ect. It’s in about 2 weeks so were getting pretty anxious and excited for it.

We are going to try and make some new desert to serve at the party, they sound really good! Let’s just hope it all turns out right.

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The Proverbs 31 devotion is going GREAT! I love being able to study it verse by verse, and really getting the true meaning of each verse. Each page of the devotion is highlighted, written, and scribbled all over. I love taking notes (:

I’m now memorizing Proverbs 31:10-13

There is a few quotes from the book I’d love to share with yall…

“God will use a woman of prayer to bring about much good in the world all the days of her life.”

“Capable women don't complain. They take action to change the situation or have enough faith to accept the things they cannot change."

“No Christian is greater than her prayer life”

If you’re looking for a daily womens devotion book, I’d highly recommend this book!

The book “A holy Ambition, by John Piper” is another book I recommend, it’s excellent. I haven’t finished it quite yet, but almost there. It really makes you re-think about your life, and rather or not your goals, and ambitions are Christ centered.

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I was going through some old family photos (trying to get an idea of some pictures for my graduation) anyways; I came across this picture of me and my sisters. It’s an older picture, it was taken a few years ago I believe. I forgot it even existed, I love going through family photos for that reason. In a way “old” photos become “new” because you forgot they had been taken!

My sisters and I have always thought of ourselves as “Little Women”. Being 4 girls, just the same as in the book. Our personalities match up quite a bit to the March girls, Heather being similar to (Meg). Me (Joe). Abigail (Beth). Eve (Amy).

I think that’s why Little Women is one of my favorite movies, because it reminds me SO much of how we are when were all together. I miss having our sister time!

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Hope the rest of you’re day is positively wonderful,
God Bless!
-Hannah Sue

Psalm 18:30- “As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.

Free day + Organizing = CLEAN HOUSE!

2013-02-20T14:05:00.000-08:00

Hey yall (: Hope this lovely cold, winter day is finding you healthy and well!

Do you ever just get that “cleaning bug” inside of you, where you want to organize and deep clean everything in sight? I get this bug quite often, especially days when I’m not at work. It just feels good after a long winter to deep clean, air out, and organize the house.

We have some family/company staying the weekend with us so the house definitely needed a good cleaning before then.

(closet cleaning)

Call me an organizer-freak, but I love things to be in order (: Even though from time to time I have been known for my crazy messy closet. The times I get super busy in life, I tend to just wash laundry and toss it in the closet, wear shoes and kick them off, and yes even read a book and just set it on the closet floor.

It drives me crazy when my personal space is messy, but it does get to be a disaster sometimes. When I clean my room/around the house, I cant just do a quick “light”cleaning. I have to make sure its cleaned completely right, meaning organized! I don’t mind cleaning, in a weird way I actually find organizing and sorting through stuff relaxing.

(deep cleaning)

It has been a great afternoon, after lunch I got some coffee, and my sisters and I hit my closet with full force. I will admit, we tried on random outfits before cleaning. It was fun(: I love sister time!

My two younger brothers were also put to some deep cleaning work today, I know their rooms were kind of a scary sight. But we will prevail and Lord willing the house will be glowing before the weekend is upon us!

(a portion of my organizing work)

I started a proverbs 31 woman devotion on Monday, and I’m in the process of memorizing the whole chapter. This week I’m working on verse 10 and 11. Its one of my favorite chapters of the Bible, I believe every girl/woman should study it.

I edited some more of my photography today, they didn’t turn out quite as I wanted them too. I’ve been reading a lot of photography books, just trying to improve a few things.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!
-Hannah Sue
God Bless!

Proverbs 31:10, 25
“an excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious then jewels.”
“Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.”

Busy Month

2013-02-18T12:48:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone (:
Wow I truly thought the holidays was the busiest time of year for me, but this month proved me wrong! From work, bible studies, wedding planning, family, friends, and trips, I haven’t had a relaxed day or weekend yet this Feb. Even though I have been extremely busy, I have enjoyed this month very much.

I had a lovely valentines day, my mama got me a little present (she always gets us kids a present on valentines day, which she calls “little love gifts”) I got a box of assorted tea, I just opened it and am drinking the blueberry tea as I write this. So far its amazing! I also got a card and a flower from a good friend of mine. (:

Last Thursday night after work, I drove up to my sisters place and stayed the night with her. That next morning we woke up at 4:30am to get ready and leave for a road trip to Kentuckywith a group of friends. Why Kentuckyyou might ask? Well there was a 2 day Christian Conference at Boyce college.

It was SUCH a great conference, so many good speakers. John Piper was the main speaker, I love listening to his audio sermons and so listening to him preach in person was pretty great! I purchased one of his books, “a Holy ambition” I have yet to read it but once I do I will give you my thoughts about it. So thankful for the great weekend, I was truly blessed.

Sorry for such a short post, I’ll hopefully be able to write more later on during the week.
God Bless
-Hannah Sue
"His Glory should carry us through our lives with passion"-John Piper

Sunday wearin' boots

2013-02-04T19:03:00.000-08:00

Hello Y'all (:
Hope you had a great weekend, and if you are a 49er fan I hope you’re not TO upset about how the super bowl ended. I myself didn’t care to much about the game this year because my team (Green Bay Packers) didn’t make it this year, But they will dominate next season, I’m sure of it (;

I just thought I would show you my Sunday cowgirl boots, I have my normal/working cowgirl boots, and then my church/fancy boots! You know you’re a country girl when you only wear boots. (:

They are the best shoe in my opinion (besides flip flops or going barefoot) that you can wear, and they also look good in jeans or skirts.

My 2 younger sister’s and I, they are 2 pretty, awesome, godly, young ladies. I love having girl time with them, rather its painting our nails, listening to music, baking, or just talking. Sisters are some of THE best friends one can have.

I had a busy, yet fun weekend. On Saturday, us girls did some more wedding dress shopping. It is so hard these days to find modest brides-maid dresses! Even for younger girls, in my sisters cases. We picked out some dresses but I we will be adding some extra straps and sleeves to be a little more covered.

They did have some pretty chiffon shawls I thought would look cute with summery dresses. (: Ahh!! Cant wait for summer!

On Sunday, I got up a little earlier then I usually do. I attended a new Bible study, which is before the church service. It’s a class on how to study you’re Bible, my daddy is leading it. I took a lot of notes, and keeping them in a folder so I can have them to look through when I need them. I’m anxious to learn more!

Later Sunday, we went to my oldest brother and his families house for a super bowl party. Even though the whole family wasn’t able to come, I do love getting together with at least part of the family. I’m extremely blessed with the big family God has blessed me with! (:

I thought I would share a passage of scripture that I read this morning in my personal devotions, its one of my favorites.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-14
To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven:
A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted; A time to kill, And a time to heal; A time to break down, And a time to build up;
A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones, And a time to gather stones; A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing; A time to gain, And a time to lose; A time to keep, And a time to throw away; A time to tear, And a time to sew; A time to keep silence, And a time to speak; A time to love, And a time to hate; A time of war, And a time of peace. What profit has the worker from that in which he labors? I have seen the God-given task with which the sons of men are to be occupied. He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end. I know that nothing is better for them than to rejoice, and to do good in their lives, and also that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labor—it is the gift of God. I know that whatever God does, It shall be forever. Nothing can be added to it, And nothing taken from it. God does it, that men should fear before Him.

Such a great reminder that EVERYTHING is in Gods timing, and not mine.
Have a great night (:
-Hannah Sue

Snow day+ Photography= Photos edited!

2013-02-01T08:15:00.003-08:00

Hey all! (:
Hope this Friday is finding you well. Is it seriously Feb. 1^stalready? It seems like Christmas was just yesterday! Wow, I suppose this year will fly by even faster then the last. They seem to go by faster the older you get :P

On Wednesday, I didn’t go into work due to a snow storm. Which gave me the PERFECT chance to edit some of my photography. I had such a lovely snow-day, I woke up at 6am to find out I could stay home from work. So I went back to bed and spent some time in the Word, there is nothing like reading the Bible in the quiet early hours of the morning, drinking coffee, while wrapped up in your favorite quilt, sitting by a window that is slightly chilled by the winter wind and watching the snow fall so fiercely. I started out my day pretty well I think (:

Later that day, me and my younger siblings adventured out into the woods (while it was still snowing) and did some sledding, goofing around, and mostly just being crazy “Kyles”
Being country kids, we love going out to the woods any chance we get.

That night I did some photo editing, let me know what you think. I’de love comments, or even advice if you have some for me! (:
-Hannah Sue
Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, the God of our salvation! Psalm 68:19

(Just a bunch of random photos I took)

A great weekend.

2013-01-28T12:54:00.001-08:00

Hey y’all (:
Wow, what a fantastic weekend! After getting off work on Friday evening, I started my weekend by going for a run ( with the weather still being in the high 30’s) I’ve been taking advantage of the “warm” weather and trying to run more. I love running, but during the winter its hard running in the cold, snow, and ice. I guess you could say I’m not a committed runner. (; (except in the summer)

Later Friday night I got to spend some much needed family time, me and my younger siblings played some games and just spent the night in the family-room with good times and laughter.

Me being the middle kid of the family, and having 4 older siblings and 4 younger siblings, I know from experience how it feels to be the baby of the family and yet the oldest. I was the baby for a little while with my 4 older siblings, and now I’ve been the oldest kid living at home for quite awhile. It’s an interesting feeling being treated the baby and the oldest at the same time, but I’m content where the Lord put me. (:

On Saturday me and my mama did some shopping, which was great! I was able to find quite a few new skirts for me and my sister, at a good price. My mama bought a salad spinner ( I personally had never heard of such a thing) she got it at a good price as well! Nothing says anything quite like 2 women who got what they where out looking for and able to make a good deal on the items, success! (;

Speaking of kitchen utensils, what is you're favorite or most used item in you're kitchen? I personally love just a good ole wooden spoon, and what I like about it is just about everyone has at least one good wooden spoon they like using! (:

My Saturday evening I spent doing some house cleaning, and washing laundry, it’s nice just spending most of you’re weekend at home. Even if your cleaning or working on random projects that often need to be done in a family our size, there is just something about taking a break from the busy "week life".

I enjoyed going to my younger brother and sister school play/ dinner theater Saturday night. Even though we are homeschooled, my 4 younger siblings attend an extra curriculum christian academy. The play they performed in was phenomenal; it was a humorous version of the tale of Robin Hood.

(Some of the cast from the play)

I was very impressed with my brother and sister acting capabilities. They came out of their “box” and really put on a great show, I know I myself would not have been able to do so. I’m a very proud big sister! (:

Church yesterday morning was cancelled due to ice rain which made the roads not drivable. Even though it was an unexpected, disappointing weather change, I do believe the Lord blessed it because it was great to do a personal family church service at home. I love listening to my daddy teach/ preach the Word, or just read a few verses to us. It is a blessing to have such godly parents who know the importants of teaching the family about the Bible.

(ice rain)

Daddy did something a little different then what we normally do in these cases, he read through part of a Charles H. Spurgeon sermon. I always enjoy Spurgeons work. I’m so thankful for men in history or even in these modern times that God truly uses to bring out His Word.

I finished up my Sunday with watching a movie with my mama, playing games with my family, talking to a great friend, and writing part of this! (;

Got off work early today, which i'm using my extra time to read a couple books and work on editing some of my photo's.

I hope you're weekend was a wonderful one!
-Hannah Sue

Winter, Devotion, My Work

2013-01-25T13:16:00.002-08:00

Hey (: Ah yes sunshine, its sad when 35 degrees feels more on the warm side. I guess that comes with living in the Midwest. The winters here can be so cold, dreary, and cloudy, so I do enjoy any ounce of sunshine I can get during these cold months!

I started my morning at 6am, it was quite the battle trying to force my self to wake up and get out of my warm bed. Once I fully woke up, I read the morning devotion by Charles H. Spurgeon, it was very good! It talked about when we get sad, gloomy and in such a mood, that we need to remember the love of God, and that joyous moment when He freed us from the chains of our sins! “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed”-John 8:36 we need to have hope, because His love and mercy never ends and never fails us. I was excited to see the verse I chose to be my personal verse of 2013 quoted at the end of this devotional. "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."- Lamentations 3:22-23 if you’re a believer that verse alone should make you filled with hope and excitement! I was greatly encouraged by Spurgeon’s devotional this morning!

Running on 5 hour’s of sleep, I have had already 2 cups of coffee and a cup of caffeinated tea. Still going strong (: Being a nanny of 2 little boys is an amazing job, but at times tiring! I tend not to have as much hyper energy as they produce each and every morning. (: But I adore the boys, after watching a baby and a toddler most of the day, you really relies how much work and time it is in being a mother or father. It is definitely hard but very rewarding, with the cute little smiles they give, and with the craziest, cutest things little ones will say! From my little experience I have, I know I’d prefer having all boys if I have a family of my own someday. Crazy of a thought it might be, but I guess I’ll just have to wait and see what the Lord has in mind! Hope you are enjoying the blog thus far, have a good day! (:
P.S I actually did not take this photo, this was shot by my daddy. Photographer's run in the family I guess. (:

2013-01-24T20:05:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone (:
First day blogging, slightly confused on how to work the website. :P But with time I figure I’ll get the hang of this. I am so glad that the weekend is upon us! Me and my mama plan to do some thrift store shopping on Saturday, which is always fun. Not only getting to shop and find good deals but the quality time with my mama is great, I love it. She is such a godly example in my life, I go to her for all sorts of things but I cherish the times when we can just relax and have girl time. Speaking of girl time, my oldest sister is getting married this summer. As you can imagine there is all sorts of planning going on in our house hold. We are going to have the bridal shower in a month, so I’m trying to prepare all different kinds of cheesy, bridal, girly games that are always at these sorts of things (; I definitely enjoy planning a party. Especially for my sister who is my best friend!