A Life of Faith Book Series

~O~
Hey Everyone! I hope you all are having a great day! Like C said, Fall is here!!! Its my favorite season! The leaves are starting to turn colors, the air is turning cooler, pumpkin season is here and its getting so gorgeous! Ahhhhhhhh! Thank you God for creating so many beautiful and wonderful seasons!!!
"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted."
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Anyways, getting to the topic of the day.... I wanted to share one of my favorite book series! "The Life of Faith Series!" Martha Finely actually wrote the original text in 1876 but Mission City Press has made a more simplified version of the series! There are actually 4 series in 1 series! So...there's: Millie Keith, Elsie Dinsmore, Violet Travilla and Laylie Colbert! Each series shows how the girls faith is stretched and how she becomes closer to God! Its really inspiring! I am going to tell you a little bit about the first two books of the first series: Millie Keith! Here is a preview for : "Millie's Unsettled Season!"
"Meet Millie Keith, a bright and energetic twelve-year-old living in the charming town of Lansdale, OH in 1833.  Her world is about to be turned upside down when her Papa announces that he is moving the family west to an undeveloped town on the frontier.  The eldest daughter of eight lively children, Millie must shoulder responsibility for her mischievous brothers and sisters on the perilous journey and learn to trust God for her uncertain future.  Will her Christian Faith sustain her as she leaves behind friendships and everything she has ever known?" 
Here is a preview for the second book, "Millie's Courageous Days!" "Millie Keith put her faith in God when her parents moved the whole entire family out to the wild frontier, where life is full of surprises, adventure and danger.  But now Millie, just turned fourteen, finds her faith tested again when tragedy strikes her family, when she looses her best friend because of her faith and when deadly fevers stalk the town.  Can she trust God with life...and death?"

I hope you all will choose to read this series! It is truly phenomenal! C and I will be taking turns posting about this series each week! Blessings,
~O~

Fall is Here!!

~C~ 

Hi ~C~ again!

 Fall is finally here!! I love all seasons, but I love the color of the leaves in the fall! About three weeks ago I did a post on cooking... Well in the Fall one of my favorite things to cook with is PUMPKINS!!! I love pumpkin pie, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin chi, pumpkin doughnuts, pumpkin bread... ext... ext! So as you can tell I LOVE pumpkins! The next time I do a post I might put up a pumpkin recipe. One of the things I am excited about this fall... well actually I have several things I am excited about! For example I just got back home form camping which was awesome! But as for the things I am looking forward to my whole family is coming to visit and I am looking forward to working on a large project I  just started on a couple weeks ago! Sorry today might have been a little short! ~O~ will be posting next week!

Have a great week and enjoy Fall!
~C~

Monthly Post

For our monthly post we decided to write a story, we will be posting one chapter each month! We y'all enjoy!!



Chapter 1~

Taylor’s  POV

Vivian and I have been super close for as long as I can remember! I need to call her to schedule a “Sister’s Day Out” so I can reveal the surprise that I’ve been waiting three weeks to tell!! I am six weeks along today and can’t wait to tell Vivian! She will be so happy for Andrew and I! We have been married for exactly six months today! We got married November 24, 2018 and we can’t wait to have our first baby!! I haven’t seen Vivian  in a week because she has been busy with Speaking Engagements and says she hasn't been feeling well! I’m hoping she isn't sick because I REALLY want to get together with her!

Vivian’s  POV

I have not been feeling that well recently and have been at speaking engagements for the past week. Yesterday I went to the doctor and David and I found out we were expecting our 5th child! We are so excited! We have three girls and one boy. Nicole Marie is the oldest child, she is 4…soon to be 5! She has a super sweet personality just like her Daddy! She loves people and is an awesome big sister! Lauren Hope is 3 and is the most adorable little girl ever! She had a twin brother but sadly, he was stillborn. Marie Elise just turned 2! She is learning to talk and loves to run! She also loves to cuddle up with her baby brother! Samuel David at one year is the youngest (but not for long) and is the most precious little boy who is FULL OF ENERGY! When David and I found out we were expecting a boy we were so excited to finally break out the blue!!The kids are about to take naps so…I’ll go ahead and call Taylor to arrange a day we can spend together so I can tell her the news!!

Taylor: “Hey Vivian! I was wondering if you wanted to join me for a special “Sister’s Day Out” on Saturday!

Vivian: “That would be great Taylor! I was about to call and ask the same thing!”

Taylor: “Oh! Haha! Great minds think alike! How have you been feeling? I remember you had texted and said you weren’t feeling good!”

Vivian: “I am feeling a little bit better! Thank you for asking! I am always up to hanging out with you!”

Taylor:” Awwwww! Your too sweet, Vivian! What time should we meet on Saturday?”

Vivian: “Ummmm…maybe around 11:00! I can arrange for Andrew and David to do something fun with the kids!”

Taylor:” Okay! That would be great! I can pick you up at 11:00 on Saturday!”

Vivian: “Thanks Taylor! I’m looking forward to hanging out with you!”

Taylor:” Me too Vivian!! Well…I’ll see ya Saturday! Love you”

Vivian:” Love you too Taylor! See ya then!”

Musical Talents

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I wanted to take this week and talk about music! God has

greatly blessed me with a musical talent! I play violin, piano and harp! I also enjoy singing! Music has been in our home for a number of years and its so peaceful! My wonderful parents have always encouraged me to "Play Skillfully!" and to "Play for the Glory of God!"  I have had the privilege of attending a musical camp for the past few years called "Fine Arts Summer Academy!" Its held in Nashville every July! I have built so many amazing
friendships each year, its so amazing to have friends from all over the U.S.! I always leave Nashville feeling inspired to practice and to really "Play for the Glory of God!" The teachers at FASA are just phenomenal they push you and help you grow in your musical abilities! I feel like music is a life long gift that you can share with anyone! I enjoy going and playing for
Nursing Home's in our local area! Its so fun to bless the elderly folks there! I want to close with one of my favorite musical quotes: "Life would Bb without music!" Thank you for taking time to read our blog today! 
Blessings,
~O~

Cooking

~C~

Hi! I love to cook and bake! It is defiantly one of my favorite things to do! From soup to cookies to brownies to chicken to Mexican to pasta I just LOVE to cook on many, many different bases! Do you like chocolate covered strawberries and milkshakes? If you answered "yes" to the question I have a delicious treat for you! Take frozen strawberries, Greek strawberry or vanilla yogurt and chocolate almond milk put it in you blinder until well blended.  TA-DA!!!! You have a chocolate covered strawberry milkshake! Make sure the berry's are still frozen! If you don't like strawberries you can do the exact same thing with frozen cherries, also very very delicious!

If you are allergic to almonds use any rich chocolate milk that your grocery store sells. I would defiantly NOT use normal milk and then add chocolate syrup! If you have a Whole Food Grocery near you "Cocoa Metro Belgium Chocolate Milk" Is also very good, It is a little more on the expensive side so when I get it I usually just drink it.

    Or if you want it creamer another great way to make it is to add your frozen strawberries, plain or chocolate milk your choice and, some chocolate ice cream! If you wanted you could even add strawberry ice cream and chocolate ice cream! YUM! Hope you enjoyed this! Next week you will be hearing from ~O~! Have a great week!