Feeling Feminine Challenge Day 2 and an Easter Poem

(Plus some extra pictures)

Balloons from the Fiesta last year

I'm so sorry I was sort of quick
yesterday and didn't offer much
explanation for my outfit. We
were getting ready to go to my
Grandma and Grandpa's for
dinner so I was in a hurry. :)




I'm wearing a sweater that I've had
for a long time! Not sure were I got
 it but it was probably given to me.
The skirt was one Mykaela had in
her closet that Mom had gotten at
Savers for her. Mykaela wasn't wearing it because it was to big on her,
and so I tried it on and it fit just fine! Maybe Kayla will get it when I'm
done with it...

I don't know
If anyone's
interested,
but here is a
picture of my
shoes. :)

I put my hair in a tucked pony tail.

Mykaela got the shirt from me
(One I got at Savers several
years ago) and the skirt was
either given to her our found at
Savers.

She decided to
go with a pony tail.

Keturah is

wearing a "Savers

skirt" and she got

the shirt from Kayla,

and the poncho

was given to her.

(Also in the picture

is Chiquita)

I put Keturah's hair

 in a ponytail with

a scrunchy that

she picked out.

She loves her little "baby"!

...And the chickens!

Couldn't resist putting

 these sweet pictures of Copper on. (Are you tired of the pups yet) :)

This is the remains of the turkey that Mom was preparing for dinner. I think Copper is feeling a little jealous...

OK, here is the poem I said I would post. As I think I've mentioned before, I'm still working on getting the meter right and I know it's not technically correct but I tried, so bear with me! :)

The Choice

Darkness now settles-


Faces awry


Three supposed criminals


Hanging to die.






Say’s one to the man


Who’s in greatest pain


“If you are who you say-


Call your Fathers name.”






Instead of demanding


Justice be brought


No relief was asked


And no comfort sought.






Grace is the huge gift


That freely was laid


Broken-down sinners


Through a guilt free man-saved .






“For you” said the other


Hanging beside


“This man has suffered,


And he soon will have died








I trust you Lord


And all that you say.”


Christ said “You shall dwell


In my Kingdom this day.”






The whole earth now shakes


The end very near


Sadness on some faces


Others look in fear






The cry: “It is finished”


Falls on many ears


Different faces


Stream down with tears




The torn head of Christ


Now drops down low


His breathing has ceased


Romans bid crowds to go




Torn is the veil


Just like so many hearts


The heavens seem darker


Some broken apart.


Laid in a deep tomb


It seems evil presides


Until it is shattered


For great light abides!




The angels rejoice


Singing jubilees


Death’s been defeated


Praise God on your knees






Christ is not dead


But risen Indeed


Mary’s rejoicing


“Clamps of death have been freed!”




The darkness now lifted,


Christ’s body is gone


Go people of Christ


Bring his great name in song




We remember the thieves


Who hung there as well


One went with Jesus-


The other to Hell






When you’re time has come


And you make the choice


Will you take Christ’ gift


Or ignore his voice?




The gift has been given


The price has been paid


Sinners repented


On Christ our sins laid.






On Calvary that day


Two chose where they stand.


One dropped down in darkness


One taking Christ’s hand.






Praise God he has risen


Sin cut like a knife


But what will you choose?


Hell or eternal life?
 
 
Hope you all have a great week! God Bless.
Kelsey

Some Balloon Fiesta Pictures

This morning dad and all of us kids went to the balloon fiesta. We got up at 4:30, and were out of the house before five. We still didn't beat all of the crowd, but going earlier helped a lot! We were able to see the "Dawn Patrol" go up. It was really amazing to see because it was still dark outside and when the balloons lit up their burners, you saw a black sky as a back round for bright orange balloons. (That was not their only colors, it just looked like that at times) Then there was the "Mass Ascension", where all of the balloons are set up and take off! The balloon field was covered with balloons! I've seen it before but I enjoy it every time!

Let me know what you think!

Dawn Patrol:

Now this is during Mass Ascension:

Here are some pictures I was able to take. Maybe it will give you an idea of what it was like if you haven't been there before. It is the largest balloon fiesta in the world. People come from all over to see them.

There was a man who, over a loud speaker, sang our national anthem. It was really amazing to see the whole crowd stop their talking, and put their hands on their hearts to salute our American flag as it was dangling over the side of a hot air balloon basket, while the balloon rose higher in the air.

When we came home, (along with cold feet, hands, and faces) Mom had prepared a wonderful breakfast for us all of hard boiled eggs, bacon, potato pancakes, and fruit.
Only one more day of seeing the balloons flying over our yard. We can't wait till next year!

Being Content

Have you ever thought that where you live might be a little boring? Or maybe you wish that you had something that other states have, for example, more snow, rain, or lots more sunshine? For five years, before we moved here, my family and I lived in New Hampshire. Talk about a postcard picture every season! I really miss the colorful leaves there, as well as the greenery and the snow. Now in NM, I never have really have liked the fact that, where we are, it's dry, barren, and the most popular plants in our yard, tend to be tumbleweeds. :) Though, I've found that with every downside, there will be good thing as well. Would you like to see one of my favorite things about New Mexico? Take a look!

Beautiful, Isn't it!


Something else that New Mexico is famous for, is our large Balloon Fiesta, showing off hundreds and hundreds of balloons every year. They will sometimes fly right over our house, depending on the wind.