Eek.

Thats really all I have to say. Eek. My. Brother. Can. Drive. (Now.) I really don't mind anyone driving. But yesterday I just couldn't believe he was really driving. Mom was probably just controlling everything with some secret driving wheel of hers. He was driving. He was..

See, I don't mind when my mom drives..

(Not that I really mind when Joshua drives,

I just don't hold my breath when my mom drives)

(this picture was taken at a stop light)

And then Joshua.. He got his permit yesterday.

He drove the great big van down the long country roads to our house.

I think I held my breath most of the way..

And I couldn't help staring at these gorgeous

blue eyes while holding my breath.

(Yes, he does have paper in his mouth.)

Joshua presented me with a gift before driving away.

Wasn't that nice of him?

I've been doing a lot of facial shots lately.

(I'm really enjoying my new camera)

So basically the new things going around in my house :

My brother got his drivers permit.

We finished tiling the kitchen and entry way.

Joshua has a new pet. His name is Charlie Daniels.

(Anybody wanna guess what it is?)

Also. When I first made this blog, I thought I would make it sort of my writing blog, and post some of my writings on here. But its turned more of into my photography blog. And another blog (This Blog) I made specifically for my photography, but I haven't been doing much on it. So I was thinking maybe I should just completely turn this into my photography blog? What do you think? I also have a poll on my sidebar, about my template.

Have a wonderful Easter!

John 11:25-26

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.

-Anna

Merry Christmas!

I just wanted to wish all my lovely blog readers a most lovely Christmas Eve/Christmas Day! I hope all of you have a blessed rest of this joyous weekend and may you stay warm! Please don't forget that Christmas isn't about Gifts, Cookies and Friends. (Those things are very nice this time of year though ;) ) Its about Jesus, his death and his birth! Have a wonderful Christmas!

Gott segne und frohe Weihnachten!

That night was anything but silent.

The Christmas song "Silent Night" is a beautiful song. Lots of people enjoy it, and its probably some people's favourite Christmas song. I like it also. Here's the lyrics :

Silent night, holy night

All is calm, all is bright

Round yon Virgin Mother and Child

Holy Infant so tender and mild

Sleep in heavenly peace

Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night!

Shepherds quake at the sight

Glories stream from heaven afar

Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!

Christ, the Saviour is born

Christ, the Saviour is born

Silent night, holy night

Son of God, love's pure light

Radiant beams from Thy holy face

With the dawn of redeeming grace

Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth

Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth "

But if you think about it, that night was anything BUT silent. Now here are the lyrics for:

"That night was anything but Silent" Tell me what you think.

The heavens rang, the angels sing echoing the glad refrain.

That night was anything but silent.

Songs of hope, were everywhere.

Joyous praise filled the air, that night was anything but silent.

That night was anything but silent.

A multitude of angels sang his holy name,

he is the promised one, messiah, king of kings they all proclaimed.

That night was anything but silent.

The angels came that night to say a king of kings is born today.

That night was anything but silent.

Shepard's came to see the sight, I'm sure it was a holy night.

That night was anything but silent.

That night was anything but silent...

A multitude of angels sang his holy name,

he is the promised one, messiah, king of kings they all proclaimed.

That night was anything but silent.

That hill became a holy place where angels trod.

The Shepard's left their sheep to find the lamb of god.

The lamb of god!

That night was anything but silent!

I really like "Silent Night" its a beautiful song. And it will probably be a favourite by thousands of peoples for decades. But my favourite is "That night was anything but silent". It wasn't a silent night, it was a loud glorious night.

Gott segne und frohe Weihnachten!

O' Come O' Come Emmanuel

I have many favourite Christmas songs. And many I dislike, and some I don't mind. I liked the sound of O' come O' come Emmanuel, and I liked singing it. But for a while, I never got the meaning of it. Mom and I were talking one day, and after thinking about it. Christmas really isn't about Jesus's birth. It is about his death. Because Jesus was born to die for us.

"O come, O come, Emmanuel

And ransom captive Israel

That mourns in lonely exile here

Until the Son of God appear

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel

shall come to thee, O Israel.

Christmas is a fun holiday to celebrate, and giving and receiving gifts is a lot of fun. But sometimes we forget what Christmas is really about. I know I do. And I have to remind myself, it isn't about gifts and baking and our enjoyment. Jesus died for us. He suffered and forgave our sins

O come, O come, Emmanuel

And ransom captive Israel

That mourns in lonely exile here

Until the Son of God appear

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel

Shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free

Thine own from Satan's tyranny

From depths of Hell Thy people save

And give them victory o'er the grave

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel

Shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, Thou Day-Spring, come and cheer

Our spirits by Thine advent here

Disperse the gloomy clouds of night

And death's dark shadows put to flight.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel

Shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, Thou Key of David, come,

And open wide our heavenly home;

Make safe the way that leads on high,

And close the path to misery.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel

Shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, O come, Thou Lord of might,

Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai's height,

In ancient times did'st give the Law,

In cloud, and majesty and awe.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel

Shall come to thee, O Israel.

Gott segne und frohe Weihnachten!