January 29, 2018

j a n u a r y wrap up -- life in january + snow + playing tennis || hello february


LIFE IN JANUARY:


- The year 2018 started. I'm still trying to get used to writing 2018.

- We had an AWESOME New Years Eve celebration as a family.

- It SNOWED!!!




- it snowed again

- Our septic pump stopped working for a few days and us kids had to go stay with neighbors.

- Our ៱ Neighbor ៱ fixed us some AMAZING meals!

- UPDATE: THE SEPTIC PUMP FINALLY WAS FIXED!!!!

- realizing that the winter sky is my absolute favorite!




- lil boy at church: "My brain is smarter than the human teeth."


- I celebrated my ONE YEAR BLOGIVERSARY with the help of all of you! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

- My friends came for a visit and we had SO MUCH FUNNNNN!!!

- me: *busy at the sink draining beans*
  kris: "I feel drained. Physically and emotionally drained. I feel kind of like those beans."
  me: ???
  kris: "You know. Drained?"

- Gideon was keeping me company while I was doing my morning devotions!



- Our neighbors had us over one night to eat appetizers and play Skip-Bo and Phase 10

- We met some friends for a day of tennis. It was an absolutely beautiful day!

 
^ ^ On the way to play tennis. Yes, we were VERY squished xD
 

 
 
- me: *casually talking* "So...."
  ben: *finishes my sentence by singing* "...this is Christmas."


- I ATE CHINESE FOOD which is always a highlight for me xD

- I'm getting my flu shot today



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JANUARY GOALS


- work super hard in school so I can be finished 12th grade by February  CHECK!!!

- read at least two books CHECK! I READ FIVE. 

- write at least 5k in my wip

- practice manual on my camera more CHECK

- start exercising CHECK.

 

FEBRUARY GOALS

 
- finish school
 
- read at least two books

 - keep on exercising

 - write more




January definitely had its ups and downs, but overall it was pretty great.  I cant wait to see what February brings :)


 
How was YOUR month? Favorite thing that happened? When is the last time you ate Chinese? Have you ever played tennis? Did you complete your January goals? What are some of your goals for February? Lets chat in the comments below :)
 
 


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January 22, 2018

Two Truths And A Lie ANSWER!



 
 
I'm sure if any of you read this post, then you probably want to know the answer to the tag. Like I said in my last post, it's probably one of the funnest tags I've participated in yet, so thanks again, Lydia, for tagging me :)

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NUMERO DOS
 
So yep, #2 was the answer. Thanks to everybody who guessed!! :) And I hope you have a lovely day.
 
 
 
 

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January 19, 2018

Two Truths And A Lie Tag || I was tagged by Lydia

 


Lydia from A Bit Of Life tagged me for this tag, and I have to say that I think it's been the funnest tag I've participated in yet! Thank you SO MUCH, for tagging me, Lydia!! <3
The rules:
1. Write three short stories. Two of which are from my real life, one of which is made up.
2. You (my followers, readers, friends, commenters, whoever you might be) get to guess in the comments which one out of the three stories is the made up story. PLEASE let me know what you think in the comments below. I will be revealing the answer sometime soon.

So, lets get this rolling.


1. As my eyes watched the ride slowly lift off the ground, the scent of funnel cakes and Italian sausages wafted through the air. The ride went higher and higher up. The people who were on the ride were swinging their legs and laughing. My face tilted upward as I continued to watch the ride and the peoples faces. The ride stopped suddenly at the top and a few seconds later it dropped. Screams echoed through the air and I knew that I wanted to ride that too. I walked up to my friend. "Will you ride that with me?" Her eyes moved in the direction of where my finger was pointing. "Sure." We made our way to the gate and waited for the man to let us through since we were the first in line. He finally opened the gate and we quickly found a seat. Both of my friends were sitting beside me and I gave them both a smile. I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. Was this really a good idea? The ride started and it began lifting off the ground. My family watched me from below and I gave them a thumbs up to assure them I was all right. My friends and I began swinging our legs and we laughed together. My heart began racing as my family grew smaller and smaller. The fair looked beautiful up so high. It was dark and the lights shone brightly as I watched the tiny figures of people running around getting on rides. The ride I was on stopped abruptly and I clenched my fists and shut my eyes tightly. The ride dropped and my stomach felt as if it rose up to my throat. It was over. I looked up at my friends and grinned. "That was awesome! Let's do it again!"




2. The summer sun beat down on my skin as I reached down and pulled a weed beside the squash plant. "Weeds sure do grow fast", I told my brother as I pulled another one out. "You're telling me", he replied, holding up a container full of weeds. We chuckled and then we turned our attention back to our work. A light breeze brushed against my flushed cheeks, feeling like a piece of heaven. I stopped working and slowly closed my eyes, my lips turning upright to a grin. "Maddy, don't move." My breath got caught in my throat and I froze. My eyes shot open quickly. "Why?" I whispered.
My brother neared slowly. "Why?", I repeated. He grabbed a shovel slowly and lifted it up above his head. "Are you teasing with me? What are you doing?", I asked, not feeling quite as scared anymore. He rammed the shovel to the ground with a thud and my eyes followed it down. I screamed and jumped up. A snake lay dead right beside where I was sitting, now cut in half. "He could have bit me."
My brother rolled the snake over with the shovel. "Looks like a copper head. You better be happy it didn't bite you."
Shivers ran up and down my spine. "Well, I'm glad he's dead." I started for the house.
"Wait for me. Let me tell Daddy, since I killed him", my brother yelled behind me. I began to run.
"Hurry up, slow poke!"

　



3. "Go faster, Maddy!", my friend exclaimed as we rode the gulf cart together. I floored the gas and the gulf cart went faster. It couldn't go but so fast because the gulf cart that was made for three people now held six people. It was very tight, but it was fun. My hair blew in the breeze and laughter was heard tricking around as we grinned at each other. The summer sun beat down on our skin as a gust of wind blew our hair once more. I have the best friends ever, I thought to myself as the gulf cart rolled on. I hope nothing ever changes.  

 

 
 
So, there are my stories. And like I said before, PLEASE let me know which one YOU think is the lie. I'll be posting the answer on my next blog post.
 
I tag:
 

 
Anybody who wants to do it :)


 
 



Which one do YOU think is the lie? Are you going to do this tag? Leave your link to the tag in the comments (if you do it) so I can check it out!
 
 
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January 14, 2018

GIVEAWAY RESULTS || and the winner is.....



First off, I'd like to thank EVERYBODY who helped me celebrate my blogiversary!! I had such a fun time getting new followers and new comments, and watching entries for my giveaway come rolling in!!  Thank you SO MUCH for making my one year blogiversary special <3

So now, what you've all been waiting for.

Drumroll please!
And the winner is...

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ALLISON

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway  

 

*audience erupts with shouting and clapping* *confetti falls from the sky* CONGRATULATIONS, Allison!!!!!! I will send your prize to your email asap!!
 
 
 Thank you everybody who entered! And for the people who didn't win, here's an ice cream cone! Because ice cream always makes people happy, right? *hands ice cream cones to everybody*
 
 
 
 
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January 12, 2018

Book Review || A Question of Honor by Jesseca Wheaton


THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING!!! 

DISCLAIMER: I read A Question Of Honor by Jesseca Wheaton in exchange for my honest opinions.

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A Question Of Honor
Author: Jesseca Wheaton
5 out of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

SUMMARY


A man. A child. A war.

When German soldiers invade France during World War II, young Joyanna's perfect world is shattered. In the hands of those who hate her, she battles to comprehend why people can be so ruthless and cold toward those whom they have never met.

David Sullivan, pilot in the Royal Air Force, was certain he would never hate, but a painful loss forces him to either reconsider or do the inconceivable—forgive. He is suddenly challenged by the realization that doing God's will is not easy, but most important. With the lives of freedom-fighters relying on him, he must learn the difficult lesson that he is not in control, but merely one who must surrender his heart of obedience to One greater.

A sudden turn of events lands Joyanna and David in the same country—but for far different reasons. When their paths cross, David finds he must make a decision that will affect them both for the rest of their lives.

Will he choose vengeance, or will he let his life be ruled by a higher standard? A standard of Honor.


 

MY REVIEW


Ok. First off, let me just say, OH MY GOODNESS THIS BOOK WAS A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! It went high above my expectations. Jesseca did an excellent job with her characters. They were so easy to get to know and most of them were very relatable. I loved them all (yes, even Erich).
Joyanna was absolutely adorable, and unlike some books I've read, the author didn't make her act helpless despite her young age.
David was SO NICE and Gil was the perfect best friend. SPOILERS I actually had tears forming when Gil died. I wasn't even prepared for his death when it happened. WHY JESSECA??? WHY DID YOU KILL HIM???  :''''''( END OF SPOILERS
And like I said before, I even liked Erich. Yes, he was a very cold man, and he was absolutely terrible to little Joyanna, but I guess I just had a soft spot for him. I'm hoping that Jesseca will include him in another one of her books???
Anyway, I can DEFINITELY tell that Jesseca did her research.  I've never read any WWII books before, but let me just say, I want to read more. AWESOME JOB, Jesseca! Definitely a 5 star book!  I'm in the middle of reading book 2, "A Question of Courage" and I LOVE that one just as much if not more than "A Question Of Honor" so far!!!!


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

 

 

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or visit her blog

Whimsical Writings For His Glory

 
 
 

BUY A QUESTION OF HONOR ON PAPERBACK & KINDLE

 
You can buy YOUR OWN copy of this book here. GO BUY IT NOW!!!
 
 
 
 
 
Thank you SO MUCH, Jesseca, for allowing me to read this book! I love it and I cant wait to find out what happens in the 2nd book of the series <3
 
 
 
Oh, and if you haven't entered my giveaway yet, click here for a chance to win a $15 Amazon Gift Card (that way you can go buy Jesseca's book)!
 
 
 
 
 
Have YOU ever read A Question Of Honor? If not, then go buy your copy here. It's only $.99 on kindle and it is totally worth every cent. Have you reviewed this book? If you have then leave the link in the comments and I'll be sure to check it out. Did you enjoy my review? What book are you currently reading? Go check out Jesseca's blog and give it a follow. Have you entered my giveaway yet? If not, then go enter NOW!!!

 
 




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January 7, 2018

ONE YEAR BLOGIVERSARY!!!!!!! || A GIVEAWAY + blogging memories + lots of confetti

 

January 7th, 2018 marks my one year blogiversary!!!! *throws confetti* I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT I HAVE BEEN BLOGGING FOR A WHOLE YEAR!!! It has been wonderful thus far and I'm so happy I started this blog!
To celebrate, there's going to be lots of ice cream to eat, lots of confetti to throw, and an awesome giveaway to enter! But to start things off, I'm going to be sharing some of my favorite blogging memories from the past year. So please read on :)


FAVORITE BLOGGING MEMORIES


First Follower on Wordpress Blog: My sister, Katy! Thanks Katy! <3333

First Follower once I transferred my blog over to Blogger: Abbiee. Thank you so much!

First Comment: Tashia. Thanks, Tashia! You made my day with that comment!!!


I successfully transferred my blog from Wordpress over to Blogger! Although I lost ALL of my old followers (I was up to 58) from worpress, I gained so many new ones!

Abbiee helped me understand blogger A LOT better and recommended the template I'm using now! Thanks, Abbiee!!

I'd like to thank my family and a certain friend for encouraging me to start a blog and stick with it. There were some days I just didn't want to do it anymore, but they convinced me to keep up with it. Thank y'all! <3





THE STATS


BLOGGER FOLLOWERS: 45
EMAIL FOLLOWERS: 24
COMMENTS: 723
POSTS: 81 (not counting this post)


TOP POSTS:  

 
 


MY FAVORITE POSTS:

 




Remember that surprise I was telling you about in my last post? Well, here it is! In honor of my blogiversary, I am going to do a giveaway!!! *throws confetti* *scoops up confetti that fell on the floor and throws it up again* *hands everybody a giant ice cream cone*

Here are the rules:
(PLEASE READ BEFORE ENTERING)

- There will only be one winner and that winner will receive a $15 Amazon gift card.
- The giveaway lasts from Sunday January 7 to Sunday January 14.
- I will be announcing the winner on Monday January 15.
- The winner will be sent their prize ASAP.

Well, lets get on with the giveaway!!


So, that wraps up my blogiversary!! I CANNOT WAIT to see what 2018 has in store for little bit of sunshine.





How did you find my blog? How long have you been following little bit of sunshine? What is the first post you read on my blog? What is your favorite post that you've read on my blog? Did you enter the giveaway? If you haven't, go enter NOW!!!!!! If you win, what are you going to buy with your prize? Lets chat in the comments below!
 


 
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January 1, 2018

December in Review -- christmas parties + snow + tacky light shows + baking cookies || JANUARY 2018 IS HERE!!!!

 

WHAT HAPPENED IN DECEMEBER


- We had an ugly sweater party with the young adults / teenagers of our church, the children's church Christmas party (i helped with it), and then our church white elephant gift exchange Christmas party. IT WAS ALL SO MUCH FUNNNNNN!!!!

- We got the first snow of the year!!!! 8 inches. It was ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!! But I didn't take as many pictures as I wanted to.



- I finished up my government. YES!!!

- My family had a TERRIBLE experience. It had been snowing for some time, and on our way home from Walmart we see this guy standing in the middle of the road. As we near, we notice his face is covered in blood. He had wrecked his car into a gully and his face went through the windshield. He was up and walking around and talking to us, but it was really scary. We stayed with him until emergency services arrived. We called him the next day to see how he was doing and he said he was fine. I am so thankful that it wasn't any worse than what it was.

- More air soft wars with friends.



- Looked at Christmas tacky lights with my family and friends! SO MUCH FUNNNNNN!! (and we also ate at Arby's together!)


( ꜛ sorry it's so grainy ꜛ )
- We made TONS of sweets for Christmas. Thumbprint cookies, gingerbread cookies, chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter balls... Mmmmm....



- Watched all of our Christmas movies and listened to tons of Christmas music


- Had two Christmas dinners (plus leftovers). We had Christmas dinner with just my family and then we went over to my Grandmothers house and had Christmas dinner with my extended family!! SO GOOD!!

- I took our family Christmas pictures


- Went over to our friends house for dinner and let me just say the food was AMAZING!!!

RANDOM / FUNNY MOMENTS


Kris was talking to me about money while she was making cookies.
her: "It's not like your rolling in dough, although I am right now."


I smashed my finger and it was bleeding and I showed it to Ben.
ben: *looks at my finger and then back at me* "Do you want to play piano tiles with me?"
me:




kris: "My elbow smells good."



lil kid talking to me about my braces: "You have ugly x's on your teeth."
me:


I was talking to some friends about a lady who had triplets.
me: "She had three triplets."
him: *sarcastically* "I knew someone who had four triplets once."



"People are rolling in here like oranges."  -- ben


Ben comes in from the 40 degree weather. "It's actually a lot warmer in here than outside."





me: *points to an acne bump on my forehead* "This is what you call the third eye."
kris: *points to an acne bump on her cheek* "This is what you call the third cheek."
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kris and me kidding with each other
kris: "I know when I've been insulted!" *pauses* "I know when I've been inpeppered."





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DECEMBER GOALS

 

finish government in school     CHECK! I'M SO HAPPY THAT I'M FINALLY FINISHED!!!
relax     CHECK!!


 

JANUARY 2018 GOALS

Ok. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT 2018 IS HERE LIKE WAHHHT???

 
 
 
I have A LOT planned for 2018 and I AM excited, but it's just hard to believe that 2017 is gone. History. Poof.
I have tons of new year goals I have set for myself, but I'll just be sharing the ones I plan to get done in January.

- work super hard in school so I can be finished 12th grade by February

- read at least two books

- write at least 5k in my wip

- practice manual on my camera more

- start exercising



So today starts another year. A year of new adventures. A year of new possibilities. A year to make new memories. I'm really excited in some ways, but in others I'm sad. My life is slowly slipping by and I just want to grab it and tell it to stop. But I have to remember that 2018 is bringing so much stuff I haven't experienced before. For one, I'm graduating high school. That in itself is really scary to me, but I know the Lord will hold my hand and get me through it.

So, I hope you have a WONDERFUL new years day today!
*whispers* and guys. i have a surprise coming up next week!!  *screams* I'm SO EXCITED!!! shh...
 
 
 
How was YOUR month? Something exciting that happened? Any random / funny moments? How was your 2017? What are some of your goals for the new year? Lets talk in the comments, shall we?
 
 
 




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