Metro Relief

This last Sunday, my dad preached at our church. (You can listen to it here.) In it, he encouraged people to join an outreach that goes on every Friday night right down the road from where we have our services. As a family, we've only done this particular outreach once. My little sister and I have helped out at another thing the organization, Metro Relief, does.

So we went tonight. We kind of just hung out. Played with a jump rope. The kids that come every week got their faces painted & took part in a Bible study. It's good stuff. Good to know that somebody is taking care of those that we, as a town, didn't knew needed help. Good to get back out there in serving.

The Host

Once upon a time, I was obsessed with Twilight. Not hardcore, but I was definitely a fan. Being the good little fan I was, I had to read Stephenie Meyer's other book, The Host. Also amazing. So, when my best friend called me last night and announced that we were going to meet Stephenie Meyer today, the middle schooler in me freaked out.

She picked me up right after she finished her classes today & we headed down to the Barnes & Noble by NorthPark. It. Was. Packed. We got there around 2 & hung out in the Starbucks for a little bit. They called our group to be lined up, which is where the waiting really began. After about two hours, we finally reached the end (top picture). If you look hard, you can see Jake Abel & Max Irons at the table on the far left. I somehow forgot to take pictures of them where you could actually SEE them. My bad.

The sad part: my 16GB iPhone has been full for months (the thought of going through my pictures is intimidating), so it has been acting up for a while. SO I didn't get a picture with Stephenie. BUT I got her autograph, & that is all that really matters to me. The autographs on the poster belong to Max Irons & Jake Abel.

I'm still shocked. It all happened so fast. Middle school me is still freaking out.

The Harbor

We have lived in North Texas my whole life, so we have been to quite a few of the things that people usually go to see. Back in August, my parents first explored this little outdoor mall area on Lake Ray Hubbard. We knew we all had today off, but it took us hours to figure out what to do. Eventually, we decided to head back out to where they went. It was pretty chilly, but we only stayed out there long enough to walk around and take some pictures.

Hitting It Up

I'm 90% sure that title is not correct golf lingo. Oh well.

Today we went to Top Golf in Allen for the first time as a family. Overall, a pretty fun experience! My observations:
1) I do not care to do the technical golfing stance. I get halfway into it & then just hit the ball. YOLO?
2) Injecting chocolate &/or raspberry into donut holes is weird. I did not actually try one, but it was still weird.
3) My ideal time to go would probably not be on a Sunday afternoon when everyone else is there.
4) Get the kid's pizza instead of the chicken poppers. Seriously.

ps - tonight was the first episode of this season's Celebrity Apprentice & I already want to stop watching. Ugh.

Hawks

Today we went to Dallas Cowboys Stadium to watch some minor league football games, & then ate at Quaker Steak & Lube for the first time. They have super awesome bendy straws AND cheese fries. I was happy.

Snow Day

Today we had a snow day. Except, we didn't get out of school for it.

Lame.

It was all melted by the time we got out anyway. Sigh. I love snow. Especially the kind that doesn't include ice! Just snow + the cold. I hope to one day live where snow is a common occurrence...

Parades + Pizza

This morning we went to the 25th Annual Children's Medical Center Holiday Parade in Dallas. We didn't have the best view, but it was still fun for all of us to get out of the house. After we walked around downtown a little bit, we ate at our favorite pizza place, Grimaldi's. Later on we participated in our town's parade, meaning we both watched + participated in a parade in a single day.

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (in Yearbook)

Today in yearbook I walked in & sat down. Then I noticed the Christmas decorations. I'm fairly certain I squealed. Needless to say, December is one of my favorite months. I'm so beyond excited to see all the Christmas decorations start being put up all over the place.

Something New

Tonight I tried something new at la Madeleine, which is huge for me.

Election Day

Today it occurred to me how unique today really is. My day consisted of filming (on two cameras!), knitting, & watching HGTV + the election results.

Hibachi

Today we celebrated my mom's birthday by going to a hibachi grill.

Also, I pinky promise that, after this week, I will get back to blogging.

Progression

Tonight I was fortunate enough to be outside as a sunset progressed.

Uncertain

Tonight I filmed, where I got this picture.

Life

I blame my absence on football.

Last night we won 49-28, & at their homecoming. Sorry?

34-13

It's so great to be a part of a winning team!

Economics cupcakes

I'm not quite sure how it relates, but today I had a cupcake in Economics.

A baby, Bible, moon, & slush

These really are some of my very favorite things:
- eating breakfast by this cutie
- having Bible study with lots of blankets & girls I've known for years
- a pretty moon
- a tasty slush

10

Today I cut off 10+" of my hair. It's a big change, that's for sure, but I love it so far!

Lunch

Sometimes, as in every school day, I eat lunch with these chicas. Today Kalyn took my phone & took this picture. Me? I'm the one with the hands over my face.

Lemonade

Today...practice was short & I drank lemonade while filming it, so I'd say practice wasn't too bad today.