Hunting Trip with My Bro

Yesterday, I went rabbit hunting with my brother Skyler. We had a bunch of fun walking thorough the woods looking for prospective "dinners." Although we were not successful securing any game (the armadillo Skyler killed did NOT count), we really enjoyed ourselves! :-) I really enjoyed learning the ins and outs of rabbit hunting!

My sweet brother kindly allowed me to borrow his ALERT BDUs and a pair of combat boots. They were fun to wear, but I don't for see them becoming a staple in my wardrobe! :)

What have ya'll been up to?

A very merry Christmas to all of you! Love you!!

Wishing you all...

The merriest of Christmases!

May your days be merry and bright.

Love and hugs from,

Sophia

48 Things I Learned at EXCEL

Today I was thinking about all the things I learned at EXCEL; I decided to make a list. Soooo, here it is:

1. Two months isn't nearly as long as it seems
2. God really does answer prayer
3. EIC is totally not worth stressing over, and if you do stress, it renders you incapable of getting anything accomplished. (Do I hear any "amens?")
4. You can make friends really fast when you realize you're going to be with eachother for 2 months
5. Vitamin C + prayer (lots) = staying healthy
6. Good and evil run on parallel tracks, and they usually arrive at about the same time
7. It is actually possible to climb 4 flights of stairs in a minute and a half :b
8. Listen CAREFULLY to instructions. They do come in handy.
9. Oh my goodness, NEVER EVER forget your name tag!!! That one seemed a little hard to learn. (Quit laughing Rachael)
10. It's a good idea to not leave your key in the door. After all, you never know who's lurking around....
11. You never know when you are being interviewed
12. My DISC personality is C/I
13. Wimpy theology makes wimpy women
14. Keep calm and carry on
15. A merry heart does wonders for your attitude
16. Always keep your room in a presentable state (including the drawers)
17. Breakfast on Monday is the best event of the day :)
18. Do consider the consequences of not washing and drying your laundry within the allotted amount of time. (hint: wet clothes spread out ALL over the room)
19. Quickly forgive and resolve any conflicts that arise
20. My primary love language is Words of Affirmation
21. My life has been custom tailored by God to form the perfect environment for me to come to know Him
22. It's amazing all you can accomplish in 5 minutes!
23. God really IS the God of the impossible
24. Sunday is the BEST day of the week!
25. Wearing a skirt over pj's is totally "in" within some circles
26. It's actually possible to survive without chocolate
27. You will not surely die if you must rise at 6:00 am every morning for 2 months
28. Be a thinker, not a learner
29. Feelings do not = truth
30. "You will know the TRUTH, and the truth will set you free."
31. It's very enjoyable to sing the "Star Spangled Banner" in 3-part harmony after lights out
32. Be real!
33. God is El Shaddai - My Almighty God and all sufficient, tender Lover
34. The meanings of the words coruscate, laconic, and a whole bunch of others that I can't remember at the moment :)
35. I am precious in God's eyes
36. Smocking is not my absolute most favorite thing to do in the whole wide world (apologies to all avid "smockers.")
37. It's actually possible for me to exist without music.....notice that I did not say "thrive."
38. God is my God
39. The way God made me is "very good."
40. 6:00 means 6:00....not 5:59 or 6:01
41. God created me with a purpose which only I can fulfill
42. "Make what you do today important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it"
43. To do what needs to be done whether I feel like doing it or not
44. Act your way into feeling; don't feel your way into acting
45. The name of my God is my help and strong tower
46. Sewing is not near as hard as I thought - In fact, it's quite fun!
47. "Ro-MANCE will make you cr-AA-zy"
48. Once upon a time God loved me...and happily ever after started THEN!

So what did ya'll learn?

Love you all bunches! Every one of you are so precious to me.

Baylie

Missing you all.........

Hi everyone!
I was just thinking about you all. I can't believe how much I've missed seeing you all everyday. Life has been crazy since I've gotten home, but I'll never forget everything I learned with you all and all the awesome memories we made. Here are a few of my photos, some of them turned out really nice: I'll post some more later. Love ya'll guys!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving (okay, so it's a little late) and that I'm so thankful for you guys! I miss you all so terribly. :( I hope you all are doing well and learning even more about our incredible God. I know I am!
I am planning to get in touch with ya'll this coming week....REALLY! I feel so bad that I haven't talked to any of you since I've been home. I have been crazy busy.
I'll close with my "Quote of the Week:"

"Often and often I have in my folly torn up my copy of God's covenant with me. But, blessed be His name, He keeps the original in heaven safe, and He stands by it always."
Samuel Rutherford

I love you all a TON!
Baylie

Theeeeeee...

CORUSCATERS! :b