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Multitudes on Mondays: Gifts

I have been doing Multitudes on Mondays often on for a long time now. However, this Sunday I read the book that has inspired the movement. Yes, I finally read 1000 Gifts. Reading the book inspired me to thank God all the time for the gifts I have, here is some of the things I am thankful for today.
371. The book that has dared me and so many to see the blessings around us
372. Sunbeams through clouds
373. Texas summers
374. Free Kindle books
375. Twenty-three years of life
376. Five years of blogging
377. Wonderful memories
378. Wonderful present
379. A wonderful future
380. A God who opens my eyes to the beauty around me

DC trip Day 8

We were all so excited. On our way home, we got to go see the Creation Museum! We had seen concept drawings for it in 2004. To get to see it built was amazing!
Outside, ready to go in.
The exhibits were amazing!
You felt like you were really in the place they were talking about.
They had some awesome stuff

My favorite part was all the life sized wax figures and scenes they had.
The movies they had throughout, though not long, were so well done.
tunnel of lights

In Eden
Eden

Eating the fruit
The first sacrifice 
Adam working the ground for food.

Noah's ark diorama 
Entering the Bable
So pretty!
I loved this fountain
Dinosaurs!!
They're not real, silly ;)
I hope you have enjoyed the pictures from my trip! Normal blog posts will resume next week.

DC trip Day 7

We got up early and headed to the National Zoo. the wolves were so cool.
The wolves were cool, but my brother is even better. to much Awesomeness in one photo.
Sea Lions! I haven't seen any in a long time. They were my favorite at the San Antonio zoo until they got rid of them.
This Sea Lion loved our little suffed dog
I am so happy to be there
Pretty cool, no?
Yes, I have great looking siblings
We had to see the Pandas
I fell in love with the Red Panda
Isn't he cute?
Next stop was the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial
I have to say, this was the most emotional stop for me.
We made a brief stop to see the Atlantic Ocean.
It was fun. I had only seen the Gulf before this. I can't say they are much different.
My brother loved this stop best of all.

DC trip Day 6

We headed to spend a day in Philadelphia! Our first stop was Independence Hall. We had reserved spots on a early tour.
George Washington actor who was telling us all sorts of interesting things about his uniform

All us kids in the old court room inside Independence Hall.
I was so excited to see the signing room!
All of us were.
The building was tall. I think we all had visions of the movie National Treasure while there.

Having some fun and learning in the visitors center.
Franklin court.
Benjamin Franklin's printing press
We got to stop in front of Betsy Ross's House (it was very small).
The Liberty Bell!!
On our way back to the house, we stopped by Valley Forge
The House Washington stayed in

DC Trip Day 5

We got to go visit with some our best friends who also bloggers
Rachel, Sarah, Jessica, Rose
We had a lovely drive to their home
We had a blast playing the Wii together
And talking, and talking, and talking.

DC Trip Day 4

After such an exhausting day in DC, we needed something easier to do. We went to the Hershey Chocolate factory in Pennsylvania.  We arrive!
Yummy!
Yes, singing cows on the free tour.

Writing Saturday: H is for Harold

SourceAge: Middle Aged man

Occupation: Captain in the service of the king

Best friends: Maggie, the head cook at the kings castle

Greatest sorrow: The loss of his wife and daughter

Greatest joy: Seeing Maggie from time to time

A piece of his tale: “Well, if it isn’t Captain Harold. Back already from Lord Sittell? I thought that he would give you a hard time taking the dues owed the king.”
Alditha raised her head to see a middle aged man dressed in clothes that reminded her of Lord Sittell’s personal servants standing at the gate.Captain Harold pulled back on the reins of his horse and raised his hand for the rest of the company to stop. “That is why they sent me to collect them, Bane.” Captain Harold’s tone was cool.A cocky smirk appeared on Bane’s lips. “Yes, you always did have a knack for those things. And here I thought running the castle was an important job. Well, do you need some help getting them all where they need to be?”Captain Harold’s horse stamped impatiently, mirroring his masters own expression. “I know where to deliver them. I have five men here to work on the castle, and one family is here to work in the fields.”Bane shook his head and let out an exaggerated sigh. “That is where you would be wrong. All of them are heading to the fields. The king is very anxious that the rains will come before the harvest is complete. I told you that you did not know everything.”Despite the condescending tone he had just been addressed in, Captain Harold stayed placid. His horse took as step forward, but with a quick jerk of the reins the horse stilled. “I have a girl that was supposed to work in the kitchens. She can be of no use in either the fields or in building the walls.”Alditha held her breath as Bane’s eyes searched the peasants, resting for a moment on her before returning to Captain Harold. 

Finds of the Week

Treasuring His Beauty~A lovely reminder~

How to Make the "Write!" Shirt
~Learn to make this awesome shirt~


You Might Be A Book Worm If... The Sequel
~I laughed out load all the way through this posts~


Wise Things I Learned From My Dad
~an post full of wisdom~


“Single” is not who I am
~How we should define ourselves~


Ribbon-Covered Flip Flops {Tutorial}
~Make these cute flip-flops~

DC trip Day 3

Day three in DC was by far our longest and most filled. I will let the pictures tell the story.
All us kid in Union Station (where we parked everyday)

When waiting to cross a street is a great time for a photo
The FBI building! We were so excited about this because we are all huge Sue Thomas: FBeye fans.
The flags are so cool. Each on is different. You can follow the flag back through history.
The really cool FBI seal
The National Archives where we got to see the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Maga Carta
Did I mention my brother had a word with the president? 
The National Portrait gallery was awesome. We got to get close to some of the more famous paitings.
Me and one of my hero's
The little women with the author of Little Women
The White House (and the whole family together)
The Lincoln memorial
View from the Lincoln memorial
World War II memorial is very powerful
Each star = 100 who died to give us freedom
Vietnam memorial
Photo of front of the capitol 

DC Day 2

 Day two in DC was all about the museums. The Holman family collects museums. 
Natural History Museum
This was so cool! I love whales!
The Hope Dimond
That is a big hunk of rock!
Three of my lovely sisters and a big rock
At the National History Museum. We got to so many things, not the least of which is the Star Spangled Banner, but they don't let you take pictures of it.
First lady dresses on display. So fun for us girls
Air and Space museum is so amazing
Mikayla and I couldn't resist. This is us in front of the actual model of the USS Enterprise they used in the Star Trek series.

After all that, we we exhausted
So we stopped and got some soda
Drank up.
And felt much better