4 of the 11 days

As nothing new magically appeared on this blog for the past two weeks (barring this post), I hope that you made the assumption that I was travelling...yet again.  I feel so bad letting my blogging slip into a very sporadic rhythm.

On our little trip, which in reality was a very big trip, being gone eleven days, we spent some time with my oldest brother. For a little while now I have had this urge to go to a zoo. I really do love them! So, we made plans and off we went. It was frightfully cold (snow fell), meaning not too many animals showed their faces. We just ran into their indoor exhibits and watched them through glass. Monkeys and pandas are my favorites!

In the process of the four days we managed to fit in some shopping....That made very happy.

It was a wonderful trip! Looking forward to going back...

Songwriting

Songwriting with the Hobson's.  2014 new hit single! Hopes are high :).

Last week I had the privilege to live a week with my good friends, the Hobsons.  They are musicians extraordinaire and we wrote a song.  When the lyrics kept coming and ideas were bounced between five girls, a song was formed. The lyrics are written and the music is on paper! I now am working on the vocals.  It will be so much fun to record!

Adventurous Beauty, Courageous Femininity

This was my alumni trip to Endeavor* and it was all the better for having experienced it before. I have to admit that knowing what is going on around me will ease my mind. That was the difference.  

Endeavor's vision is to impact these young ladies toward godly womanhood in a very well-rounded way; I would say it is successful. Shooting guns, Jell-O Twister, and fitness might stretch some, but the dressy side with the tour to the Ritz Carlton Tea, and cooking, will stretch others. Learning how to handle yourself in both formal and casual situations is a learning process we get exposed to.   

Did I mention the food? Oh, Y'all! You would start drooling if I described it to you, so I will just touch on it. Chicken salad croissants is a favorite of mine, but the chocolate mousse cups, blackened chicken topped cous-cous, and lemon scones rank right up there with it.

I love my new friends, I love the laughs, and I love Endeavor.

*See last year: 1,2,3,4,5

Team 1 before the shoot-off.

Thankfully, I improved with time. Possibly nicking one clay pigeon doesn't quite rank you with Annie Oakley. However, in the competition, I think I helped my team.

The two Zinnia teams tied for first place! Way to go girls!

Putting the finishing touches to the tables before the four-course dinner.  Beautiful night.

In the Ritz's backyard.

On our tour of the Ritz

 Tea at the Ritz.

 Having fun before session.

 The hangout place.

Luci! Great friends make the week memorable.

Camping 2012

        

   

   

   

                       See no evil.                                    Hear no evil.                         Speak no evil.

 

We camp every year* with an awesome family, the Hobsons.  As always the  highlights are roasting marshmallows, joy-riding around in the mountains, playing games, laughing, taking pictures, hiking, staying up late talking in the sleeping bags, spotting bears, hanging out the car windows, eating all day long, tubing, walking on bridges, being silly, taking more pictures, and making memories.

*See last year here and here.

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A Happy Weekend

I'm at my brother's cute little home.  We have grand plans for this weekend: painting, sewing, going to see Brave (I'm so excited!), watching more movies, cleaning, eating watermelon, repairing siding, playing games, and enjoying my brothers and sissy.

Big brother's house.

What fun things are you about to enjoy?

Happy Graduation, Big Brother!

Clay

(by Anna Heritage)

The little guy:

Happy graduation, little big brother!  I can't believe how fast life changes on me....We used to be little, "about a week ago", as Mama says :).  Congratulations and live for Christ!

GHEA Graduation

May 5, 2012

The family.

Endeavor: Staff Friends

The staff group at Endeavor was absolutely fabulous!  Sweet girls to look up to and learn from.  They were such good examples for me to follow.

This was the last day....*frownie face*. Of course I had to get pictures with my staff friends as well. Love you all!

Room mate! Anna

Buddy- Paige

Small group leader-Sarah

Old friend-Valen

Photo credits Anna Heritage.

P.S. Sorry for all the Endeavor posts. I just had to put these pictures up.