Who would've thought....

Who would've thunk it. The day that I post on this dang blog... Well get excited people, because here it is!!!

Anna has decided to post!

I'd just like to give a little shout out to the people who are following this thing, I admire your dedication. I'm probably just doing this to avoid packing(for a tiny weekend home), studying, writing an essay, or showering... Life is just busy, folks. A good busy, but still busy in itself.

It's almost October, and school is well into swing. And it is no easy thing, but I'm making it! I went through rush here at my school and I am a Chi Omega! wooo! So now that porker is one, too, there are three of us sistas in that srat! woo! mc has no choice... hahaha! just kidding. :)

Anyway, life is just chugging along, and I can't believe how fast it has gone! New friendships that have come into my life, and the old ones are still there too! So many changes, but they aren't bad! I don't know how I could do it without God though. It's been tough, I won't lie, but He has had me every step of the way. From sorority stuff, friendships, and school, He has been a constant and leaning on Him has given me a peace that is like no other.

So yes, life is good. God is good. And I get to go home tomorrow!! woo! who would've ever thought that I would be this excited!? haha :) and I get to see my baby, check check.

Well fellow bloggers, this is good night, and hopefully I'll be back on here sooner or later, giving details into my crazy, exciting college life! haha! just kidding, but not really :)

-anna

ps-here are some pics, enjoy!

The rooms and I!

Mom and Dad came up on Bid day!

Going to a wrestle-mania function with my sista and "brother"!

A Little Too Quiet: Senior Year

Hey, y'all! Holding down the fort over here. :) I titled this post "A Little Too Quiet" because that's our house right now... too quiet. Without my sisters, it gets pretty dull around here. M and D are doing great; there's a lot of "Words with Friends" and guitar playing going on tonight per usual. At least they aren't asleep again...

I have a feeling I will get in trouble for this picture, but it's so worth it! It's a little peak at what I'm dealing with daily... ;)

It's quiet here, but peaceful. Going from three girls at home to one is quite a change for all of us but, in all honesty, we are finding it a pleasant change. Although we miss all of our girls, the Lord knew we needed a year to ourselves: a year of peace. :) Just this morning when I was driving to school at the crack of dawn (okay, maybe it was more like 7:00 AM, but that's still early!) I saw this beautiful sunrise and was reminded of God's promise of new mercies every day and the comfort that He is with us. ALWAYS.

Exodus 14:14, "The Lord will fight for you; you need only be still." Amen and Hallelujah.

In other news, my senior year of high school is starting with a bang! Cheer is crazy as always, but I am truly enjoying the girls on my squad. They are all nuts; I fit right in!

Our high school has a tradition of having one "Senior Lunch" a quarter at a student's home. All 120 of us unload upon a house and eat-and eat and eat. Today we had our first lunch and it was splendid. Even better than splendid-stupendous! It really made me realize that I am actually a senior, not still in seventh grade.

The moms who helped set up the lunch brought all the foods we

ate in kindergarten and elementary school! PB&Js, grilled cheeses, Lunchables, KoolAid, Caprisun, cotton candy, ring pops, Laffy Taffy, Fruit by-the-Foot, and so much more. They even provided sidewalk chalk and bubbles! But, get this, they also had two ice cream trucks come and serve us whatever we wanted. It was like Christmas!! We took a class picture then headed back to school all hyped up on sugar.

They also gave us some sunglasses with "Class of 2012" on the side. Here are some pictures of my friends enjoying them-in class of course. :)

Aren't they adorable?!

So, sisterless, somehow I am managing. We do alot of praying around here. :) We know that even though we can't be together all the time, God is with us every moment of every day.

Hallelujah. :)

bye, y'all!

-mary claire

College Times

I am moved back in at school and it feels like I have not ever left. Although this year is different than the past 2 years. This year Elizabeth is here with me! I love getting to see her on campus, and now she is a part of my sorority!

I was reunited with my wonderful roommates. I am so thankful to them, especially working with the freshmen and seeing how I have made so many deep and fulfilling relationships. These relationships are evident in my 3 roommates.

During this semester I have done some craziness! We went to the fair. I love fairs. Not only because of the rides, but because of all of the crazy people and the best food ever. At the fair we attended a glorious magic show, and did not ride any rides. This girl loves her fair food more than the rides.

Lastly, Elizabeth and I went on a spontaneous journey to see Les Miserables! We were going to go with one of our friends, but that did not work out and the sisters decided to go on our own. Girl power! I sobbed through the entire show, and we had such a wonderful time together. It is such a blessing to be able to see her whenever I want. She is such an encouragement to me, and I love getting to share college with her!

New Beginnings

The eldest three sisters are now settling in (I think I can safely speak for the other two) at our respective colleges.  I am with Sarah, and Anna is on her own, but surrounded by great friends.  The change from high school to college is a drastic one!  First there is the fact that I had to leave my parents for the first time, not to mention Mary Claire, knowing that their lives at home would keep going, but I would be completely separate.  It is so strange to think about.  Secondly, I would leave my home!  All of the familiar places would be traded for ones I had only glimpsed a few times on visits to see Sarah.  I am a disaster when it comes to directions, so moving was an intimidating concept for me.  Also, Anna and I had to separate for the first time EVER.  We are twins, so we have been together literally since birth.  Actually, since before birth!  The longest time we have been apart has been when we went on different mission trips.  I did not know what to expect with all of these changes.

I think I auto-piloted my way through the first week or so.  I was physically and emotionally exhausted but I did have a lot of fun experiencing college life for the first time.  God comforted me and blessed me with Sarah, who was a huge encouragement to me.  I did not miss my family too badly, and am starting to feel at home here.  I think it is when I really do feel settled in that I miss my family the most.  I wish that they could be here with me, not to see how well I am doing, but just to share in my joys and triumphs.  I wish that they could know every detail of my day, good or bad.  I just miss sharing every aspect of my life with them, which used to happen almost effortlessly at home.  

Communication is just different now.  In this new stage of our lives we are learning how to connect in different ways.  We are still close, and the distance between us makes us want to talk to each other more, and gives us more to tell each other.  I cannot wait to see Anna, MC, Mama, and Daddy again, though.  That will be fun.  In honor of the beginnings we are having, I think I will post pictures of Anna's and my dorm rooms.  Sarah has moved in a few times now, so her room was not documented...maybe she will post some pictures. :)  

We moved Anna in first.  Her college is a state school so the process was strictly timed and organized.  It was just a little bit stressful, and very hot, but we made it through and her room turned out great!

My moving-in experience was more leisurely, and I love the way my room turned out.  I got more pictures of my room than I did of Anna's, maybe she'll upload some more of hers.  

MC was tired of my indecisiveness, I'm sure. :)

This last picture is a painting done by a dear friend of our family, actually one of Mama's friends from college.  She painted this from a picture of us four at the beach when we were little; we used to go to Destin every summer.  She makes prints for each of us girls and gives them to us when we go to college. This picture is so special to me and I love having it in my room.  My sisters and I have made so many wonderful memories together, and I know we have many more ahead of us!  Love y'all so much!

Elizabeth

Oh, I should mention that beneath the picture is a chart that Mary Claire made me.  It asks a series of questions, and every answer leads to "Don't worry about it."  Such a good life lesson!  That girl is full of wisdom. :)