Amazing Cupcakes

As some of you may know, I love anything to do with cake decorating. So, when I saw these pictures, I immediately loved them! Here are some cool pictures of cupcakes all made by two friends from co-op, Larren and Michelle.

Elmo and Cookie Monster

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These two pictures are of Brobee and Muno from "Yo Gabba Gabba" and Elmo and Oscar the Grouch from "Sesame Street"

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Elmo

Young Maidens Daybook

Today…Monday, October 26, 2009

Outside my window…a pale, early morning sky

I am thinking…I better finish my writing assignments this morning, or else I won't have time

I am wearing…a blue shirt with kittens on it, and a pair of capris.

I am reading…Pride and Prejudice :)

I am creating… something....;-)

One of my favorite things…classic books

For education this week…school and newspaper assignments

A keeper at home skill I am using/learning …organization

A spiritual lesson I’m learning…to realize that "God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." ~ 2 Timothy 1:7

A godly character trait I plan to work on…patience

Scripture I am memorizing…1 Thes. 5:14-26

I am praying for…peace

For the rest of the week…visiting with friends, cleaning, school, and whatever the Lord has in store for me.

A picture I’d like to share...

A preview of a template I'm working on for a new Below the Plateau button

Psalms 100

¹ Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands!

² Serve the LORD with gladness;
Come before His presence with singing.
³ Know that the LORD, He is God;
It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;^a]">[a]
We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.

⁴ Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
And into His courts with praise.
Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
⁵ For the LORD is good;
His mercy is everlasting,
And His truth endures to all generations.

Young Maiden's Daybook

Today…Monday, October 19, 2009

Outside my window…a very dark sky

I am thinking…The ACT is in 5 day........< :-) I am thankful for…school books I am wearing…a pair of jeans and a comfortable shirt in a really pretty shade of purple I am reading…So Much More

I am creating…a surprise

One of my favorite things…chocolate

For education this week…school and getting ready for the ACT this Saturday

A keeper at home skill I am using/learning …tidyness

A spiritual lesson I’m learning…to give everything to the Lord

A godly character trait I plan to work on…faithfulness

Scripture I am memorizing…Philipians 4:4-7

I am praying for…guidence

For the rest of the week…ACT prep, cleaning, co-op, babysitting, and whatever the Lord has for me

A picture I’d like to share...

Some really cool triple-braided bread my Mom made. =)

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Words by, Joseph M. Scriven

What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
Oh, what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!

"Have we trials and temptations?

Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful,
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
Take it to the Lord in prayer."

"Are we weak and heavy-laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there."

"Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised
Thou wilt all our burdens bear;
May we ever, Lord, be bringing
All to Thee in earnest prayer.
Soon in glory bright, unclouded,
There will be no need for prayer—
Rapture, praise, and endless worship
Will be our sweet portion there."

Last Glimpse of Summer

Young Maiden's Daybook

Today…Monday, October 12, 2009

Outside my window…rain, rain, and more rain

I am thinking…that I hope the ACT goes smoothly in two weeks

I am thankful for…our house protecting us from this never ending rain

I am wearing…my pajamas :)

I am reading…So Much More, by Anna Sofia and Elizabeth Botkin

I am creating…mug cozies

One of my favorite things…really good books

For education this week…ACT prep and school

A keeper at home skill I am using/learning …organization

A spiritual lesson I’m learning…that I need to keep my heart open to the Lord's leading

A godly character trait I plan to work on…faithfulness

Scripture I am memorizing…Psalms 46

I am praying for…peace

For the rest of the week…ACT prep, cleaning, catching up on a couple things, and whatever the Lord has for me

A picture I’d like to share...

My Mom's delicious Nutritional Yeast Popcorn! :) (Nutritional Yeast is a vegan cheese substitute)

Young Maiden's Daybook

Hey there everyone!I hope you are doing well on this blustery October day. =) Sorry for any inconveniences you may have had on Below the Plateau while I was fixing everything for the Fall theme! Posting should be getting back to normal now that all of that scary HTML work is finally done with! =)
For a little more than two month now, I dropped doing the Young Maidens Day book. It has been an extremely busy past couple months, and it's been a little hard keeping everything straight! However, all of the weekly posts are starting back up again; hopefully I'll remember to keep up with them! =)

If you would like to start doing Young Maiden's Daybook on your blog, just click on this link:

http://www.hskubesgal.blogspot.com/2009/01/young-maindens-daybook-beginnings.html

(This post really should have been posted yesterday......=) Sorry! I will start posting this weekly post on Mondays again, starting next week.

Have a wonderful day everyone!)

Today…Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Outside my window…A dogwood tree with leaves in shades of read and brown covering it, standing against a cloudy, rainy sky.

I am thinking…I'll be glad when all of this preparing is finished...(will post about what I am talking about this week! =) )

I am thankful for…my family, and really good books

I am wearing…capris and a comfy tee shirt

I am reading…So Much More, by Anna Sofia and Elizabeth Botkin
I am creating…arm chair covers and mug cozies

One of my favorite things…chocolate =)

For education this week…ACT prep and school

A keeper at home skill I am using/learning …mega cleaning and baking

A spiritual lesson I’m learning…that I need to trust in the Lord to show me what I need to be doing, instead of trying to solve things on my own.

A godly character trait I plan to work on…patience

Scripture I am memorizing…Psalms 46

I am praying for…peace

For the rest of the week…cleaning, cleaning, and more cleaning.......baking, ACT prep work, co-op, and whatever the Lord has planned for me!

A picture I’d like to share...

This is a picture from a scene from the wonderful BBC series, Cranford. While this picture is a little funny =), I fully recommend seeing this series!!!

God of Wonders

For this week's "From the Heart of Worship," I decided to post one of my favorite praise and worship songs: God of Wonders. This song is so great, because it's focus is entirely on giving praise and glory to our Savior. Here are the lyrics and the video for it. (Make sure you turn off the playlist on the sidebar before you watch the video! =) )

Lord of all creation
of water earth and sky
The heavens are your Tabernacle
Glory to the Lord on high

Chorus:
God of wonders beyond our galaxy
You are Holy, Holy
The universe declares your Majesty
And you are holy holy

Lord of Heaven and Earth
Lord of Heaven and Earth

Early in the morning
I will celebrate the light
When i stumble in the darkness
I will call your name by night

chrous
lord of heaven and earth
lord of heaven and earth

Hallelujah to the lord of heaven and earth (repeate 3 times)

holy......holy....holy god.....

Chorus

Precious lord reveal your love to me....
Father holy..
(backround)...Lord god almighty...

The "universe" declares your majesty
"you are" holy,holy,holy,holy
Halleujah to the lord of heaven and earth 9x

Have a wonderful Lord's Day everyone!

And the winner is.........

The Hansen Family!!!!
Congratulations on winning the random drawing of the first giveaway on Below the Plateau!

Thank you to everyone who entered these past couple weeks, and for spreading the word about it. You all really made this giveaway a reality! For those of you who entered that are new to my blog: Thank you for reading Below the Plateau. I hope you have enjoyed reading it, and that you will come back soon! =)

Come back this December to enter to win a brand new prize in the winter giveaway!
Have a wonderful Fall everyone!