Seventeen

Have the Happiest Birthday Ever my dear. Love ya!!

September 6th, 2007

Happy 18th my friend!! Have a smashing day.

Change

I figured that now was a good time for an updated look. My life is in the process of a good change, and so, I've decided to let my blog reflect that . As I step into this next phase of my life I pray that I may " walk in a way worthy of the calling to which I (you) have been called...." (Eph. 4:1b - personalized...)

See ya'll

photo credit : my sis

Friends are For Forever

Tomorrow night, our dear friend Lorah departs for sunny California. Lorah we love you so much! Here are a few of the memories that we will always have to cherish! Lorah, you and I have been close since 5th grade - but unfortunately, my family didn't own a digital camera "back then" :-) So, as far back as my digital camera can take us - these pictures are dedicated to you my friend!

Pray for Me

- Micheal W. Smith-

Here is where the road divides,

Here is where we realize,

The sculpting of the Father's great design,

Through time you've been a friend to me,

Though time is now the enemy,

I wish we didn't

have to say goodbye

But I know,

I know the road He chose for me,

Is not the road He chose for you,

So as we chase

the dreams we're after,

Won't you pray for me,

And I'll pray for you,

Pray that we would keep

the common ground,

Won't you pray for me,

And I'll pray for you,

And one day love will bring us back around again.

Painted on

our tapestry
We see the way

it has to be
Weaving thru

the laughter and the tears

But love will be the tie that binds,

To the time we leave behind us,

Memories will be our souvenirs

And I know that thru it all
The hardest part of love is letting go
But there's a greater love that holds us

Pray for me, and I'll pray for you
Pray that we will keep the common

ground

Won't you pray for me,

And I'll pray for you,

And some day love will bring us back around again

We'll miss you Lorah!!!! Have a wonderful term! Love you! And remember, I'll be praying for you!

** If you'd like to comment be prepared to scroll down..........ALOT. :P Me and my computer aren't getting along too well today. sorry about that.

**I didn't actually take all of these lovely photos. I must give credit to the those talented photographer friends of mine. Hannah, Steven, Dani, Stephane, Cole and mum. So basically, I didn't really take too many of these.

** so now, I am simply writing to take up space, so that you don't have to scroll down as much.

flowers...yet again

I know I'm a little flower photo obsessed, but these aren't just any flowers!

They're Muskoka flowers.

oooh ahhh.

ok I'll go easy on the flowers for a while, i promise. :-)

fLoWeRs

Another favourite of summer

Summertime

So I was thinking that it's about time I updated. :-) Unfortunately, my week has been less than exciting, and so, I was having trouble coming up with a post. Lately, I've been, hmm, practicing
a lot of piano, (piano exam- August......bad idea Emily) , trying to play my clarinet again, ( Hannah and I tried playing our own pathetic version of "When I'm Sixty Four" - by the Beatles, on the cello and clarinet. O my. It was quite funny). Hmm. what else? Lots of cleaning ( you know, the type of cleaning that only gets done once a year.....:-), and more practising. LOL, o yes, and we spent a few hours earlier this week trying to put together our new Muskoka chairs for the backyard. Wretched things. I mean, could they have included any more screws??? I'll also be starting up teaching again in a week or so. ( I know you must be thinking that I am a mean teacher who makes my students take lessons through the summer - but I assure you........the kids wanted to!!!! Don't ask me why. I never use to take summer lessons) O yes. My brother came home on Monday. He's hilarious. But, those stories deserve a separate post. ;-)

However, today I creatively decided to post something about summertime. That's appropriate eh? What exactly does summer mean to me?

• Cottage Days
• Iced Cappuccinos
• Long Summer Evenings
• Bonfires
• Tomato and Cucumber Salad - best salad EvEr!
• Canada's Wonderland
• Playing Soccer ( *sob* This is the first summer in 14 years that I haven't played....)
• Reading, undisturbed for hours on the dock by the lake
• Summer Concerts in Parry Sound ( right on the lake...gorgeousness)
• Barbecues
• Flip Flops
• Day trips
• Beaches
• Boat rides
• Ice cream
• Summer breezes
• Falling asleep to the sound of rain on the cottage roof
• Bright Colours
• Fireworks
• Spending LOTS of time with friends and family (especially getting together with ppl I haven't seen all year!!!!!)

I could go on and on! But I figured I'd stop at 20. Here's to summer!!

A 'Loverly' Day in Stratford!

For my 19th (gasp) birthday, my mom and sister bought tickets to see King Lear

in Stratford! So, yesterday morning, we packed up and headed out to

spend the day shopping and touring downtown Stratford, before the show at 8pm. So fun!

Here are some fun pics that we snapped throughout the day!

nice reflection eh? oops! O well.

photo credit: my mum.

after the rain

they have amazing gardens in front of the theatre

shopping!!



photo credit: Hannah

amazing colour!

Mr. W. S.

A very chic cafe, where we had dinner.

picturesque

The End
Photo credit: Hannah

the Graduate...

Saturday, June 16, 2007

Oakland Hall

7pm

Live pianist ,yummy food, great people!

Happy Graduation Aves!

sTaRfieLd

Ever since we got back from NA - I've been listening to my Starfield cd almost everyday when I'm in the car! (notice that I said the car and not my car..:-) ) This is one of my favourite songs.

UNASHAMED

I have not much To offer You

Not near what You deserve

But still I come

Because Your CROSS

Has placed in me my worth

Oh, Christ my King Of sympathy

Whose WOUNDS secure my peace

Your grace extends

To call me friend

Your mercy sets me free

And I know I'm weak

I know I'm unworthy

To call upon Your name

But because of GRACE

Because of Your mercy

I stand here unashamed

I can't explain

This kind of LOVE

I'm humbled and amazed

That You'd come down

From heavens heights

And greet me face to face

Here I am at Your feet

In my brokeness COMPLETE

photo art by hannah bee

Photo taken and edited by my very talented lil' sister

"Encore"

Part 2

Downtown Louisville

(pronounced Louvul)

This reminds me of the oceans 11 shot in

front of the water fountain

First Session!

Listening to another hilarious Stephane story!

After 7 hours in a big van with 8 other people....

... feeling photogenic? I think not....yay!

Those sweet maps! Your guide

to everything NA

Louisville - 2:30 am:-)

Here We Go!

Memories from NA 2007!

Arrival! - 10 hours later

President - the world's best card game for road trips!

Spending good times together!

ipods

The Pub - a very cool place!

Avery Jane

NA

Could one possibly describe the experience of going to New Attitude 2007? It would take so much more than one paragraph ................

Well, it was fantabolous! (yes, i wrote that word on purpose...:-) ) First of all, the worship. Although singing a capella with 3000 other people is an experience in itself - I was never as much aware of those other people, or of myself, than I was aware of my sin, Christ's saving work on the cross, and God's GLORY!!!
The song, Surrender All, was one that really impacted me and convicted me as I sang it out to the Lord.

The messages were all sooo good. When I got home, I said to my mom - " ya, we can listen to messages by C.J. and Josh Harris on the Internet anytime - but being there and seeing the passion that those men have when speaking about the gospel is so poignant! It really challenged me to go to the foot of the cross daily, remembering that God crushed his Son for my sin.

The fellowship - well, what can I say? I pretty much have the coolest friends around. :-)Anyone for some poker?.....with UNO cards for chips? lol

But seriously, being with you guys and talking about what we were all learning about God, or what we learned from the messages, was a time of encouragement for me.

O- and I absolutely loved those sweet bean bag chair things in the neighbourhood!

Car ride home - one of my most memorable car rides yet! Bubble gum rox! And I will never consume aspartame again...

This post is dedicated to Papa John's. " the pizza that never comes.........." lol

Coming sooooooooon - pictures!! memories!! fun times!!

see ya'll

p.s. Grr. I have no idea what I did wrong - it won't format properly!!!!! sorry guys. Its kinda hard to read...............

The World's Cutest Puppy...i.e. my dog Indie:-)

This is my most adorable puppy Indie. or Windy. or Mouse. or Cindy....lol. Whatever you choose to call her, here she is. :-)



The most photogenic in our family



the great Sphinx Indefatigable

Sleeping Beauty

Amazing moment

photo credits: ham and I