Amy

  I was encouraged by these verses and this hymn today.  It is wonderful to see scripture in a in a song and then to be able to have a song in your heart throughout the day!

Psalm 108: 1-5

"My heart is steadfast, O God!  I will sing and make melody with all my being!  

Awake, O harp and lyre!  I will awake the dawn!

I will give thanks to you, O LORD, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations.

For your steadfast love is great above the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!  Let your glory be over all the earth!"

Patricia :: {Mary + Ocean Sunrise} two-thousand and twelve

Good afternoon world. 

The picture below is most probably one the best pictures I have ever taken. I love it soso much! The girl jumping is my twin. She got up really early in the morning {just} so I could do a sunrise photoshoot of her. :) Warms my little heart.

Mary + Sunrise + Ocean + Photography = PERFECT

Full blog post here: http://woodenfencephotography.blogspot.com/2012/10/mary-sunrise-portraits-two-thousand-and_8.html#comment-form

Au Revoir,

               trishy

Hanna...Week 2

Some of the things I really enjoy doing are photography, Dance and Sewing/Fashion.

I own my own business, Sugar 'n' Spice where I sell doll, Baby and Women's attire. Visit:

sugarnspicedesigns-h.blogspot.com

In the past year I have really grown to love photography. Taking pictures is something I really enjoy. This was one of my favorites.

I have been dancing with CMA for 5 years and this year at their summer dance camp I choreographed my own dance and performed it at their reach-out project. Dancing is diffidently one of my passions. Besides worship dance I enjoy Ballet and Hip-Hop.

Have an awesome weekend!!
XOXO- Hanna

"She sets about her work vigorously;
    her arms are strong for her tasks.
¹⁸ She sees that her trading is profitable,
    and her lamp does not go out at night.
¹⁹ In her hand she holds the distaff
    and grasps the spindle with her fingers." 

~Proverbs 31:18-19

Tricia....

Have you ever thought about that fact that we were *made* for relationships with people? Made to have friends and companions to grow with, laugh with, cry with, and relate with? It's how we're wired. As a 100% extrovert person, I think that is one of the coolest aspects of being made in God's image (among SO many other things!)!!

"Our lives were meant to be lived with others. As echoes of the Trinity, we remember something. Made in the image of a perfect relationship, we are relational to the core of our beings and filled with a desire for transcendent purpose. We long to be an irreplaceble part of a shared adventure.{God's adventure for us}."
~John and Stasi Eldredge from the book "Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul"

Isn't that beautiful? That we're not just going on this adventures alone? By ourselves? We get to share it, and reflect the most perfect relationship ever lived!!

"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel." ~Proverbs 27:9

Happy Thursday! :D

Esther Ruth........

Psalm 103:15-18 says:

"As for man, his days are like grass;  As a flower of the field, so he flourishes. For the wind passes over it, and it is gone, And its place remembers it no more. But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting On those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children, To such as keep His covenant, And to those who remember His commandments to do them."
 

Hope you all have a blessed week!

Amy

     Sewing is one of my favorite things.  I had the opportunity to sew a lot over the summer and I made several aprons.  This apron pattern is from a very sweet online store called Marie-Madeline (http://www.mariemadelinestudio.com/).  They sell all sorts of cute dresses, aprons, purses, fabrics, & patterns too.  I love the look of these aprons and they make wonderful gifts.  I also like to make coordinating hot pads and table runners.  I am so thankful for all the dear ladies who have invested in me and taught me so many different handcrafting skills, including sewing.  

 

                                                            This photo was taken in May 2012

      "For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity, guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of His saints."  Proverbs 2:6-8

 

Patricia :: {lizards} two-thousand and twelve

Good morning people,

I took this picture in Florida. Which you probably guessed considering Lizards are plentiful there. Seeing one always reminds me of my childhood growing up in the Sunshine State: swimming, catching lizards and snakes, going to the beach, and being little. 

It was the happiest time, just being ME as a shy-blue-eyed-bleach-blonde-kid-with-a-pixie-cut. 

But times change and we have to learn and grow as God teaches us new things. It's all part of life...and you know what? I wouldn't change it even if I could.

xox

          trishy

My Summer 2012- Week 1

This summer my family and I traveled to California for our family vacation.

We went to Disney Land and it was my little Bro's first time on an airplane and his first time to go to Disney Land. He was pretty excited ;) We also went to the beach, but in 70 degree weather with wind we naturally didn't want to put swimsuits on. So as you can see in the picture below, we went in with sweatshirts and jeans. Bre and I told my mom we were only going to go up to our knees, but that didn't happen! We went all the way up to our necks and let me tell you... it was a pain trying to get sand out of my sweatshirt pockets the next day :)

Bre and I doing the dramatic 'smolder' look  

 On our way to Disney Land!

 Half the day into Disney Land, I saw this roller coaster. It's in the back of me. It was the best roller coaster. Despite the fact that we waited 2 hours in line to ride it.

 The best pie ever! Julian's Pie company. They have apple pie with cinnamon sugar ice cream. Yup. I went home and did Jillian Michaels after that one ;)

 Up in the "mountains" in California we walked around an old fashioned town called Julian. In this town there was a candy shop and Bryan and Emma got pop rocks. Their faces were hilarious! 

Hope you all have a great weekend! 
XOXO- Hanna

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.  Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." ~Matthew 5:13-16

Tricia's Summer 2012 Summary :)

Hello there! I am SO excited to be blogging here at Five Perspectives this semester! I am new to the whole blogging thing, but am excited for this new adventure!

This summer was full of sweet, beautiful moments. Moments that I will cherish forever. Moments that God was giving me, to prepare me for the most drastic adjustment in my life ever (thus far): becoming an only child after my two older sisters left for college. Pictures are so great because they give us a chance to capture those precious moments. Here are some snapshots from this summer!

My sister, Laina, graduated from high school!

 So proud of her! :) [L-R: Melika, Laina, Me]

We had some of our dear friends visit.

 We went to the NCFCA (National Christian Forensics and Communication Association) National Championship, in MN. Saw dear, old, friends. Made new ones. And learned much. :)

 On the way home from MN, we drove through WI to visit friends. And of course I soaked up every second of my beautiful, Wisconsin, homeland scenery... Ah, grazing holsteins...

 Rolling hills-drenched in green, under a baby blue sky. On days like this you feel like you're walking in a painting that was beautifully illustrated by The Creator. The warm sun. The gentle breeze. It's like He's whispering "I love you" with every breeze.

 In June we did lots of "artsy" things, like going to museums, and seeing a bunch of theatrical productions. Fun by me! :)

 We wrapped up the summer with relaxing sister time at home.... I am so blessed to have these two wonderful girls as my sisters. We are 3 peas in a pod. 3 musketeers. 3 strands of rope.

4th of July [L-R: Laina, Melika, Me]

We attended a wedding in Virginia in August. It was a beautiful ceremony. It was externally beautiful as well, but the main beauty I speak of is that of their hearts. It was the most Christ-centered, God-glorifying wedding ever, and it was absolutely beautiful. Inspiring.

A photo booth at the wedding. Photo Courtesy of "gabrijphotography".
[L-R: Tricia (me), Melika, Laina]

....and then we said good-bye. Laina went off to college, and Melika back to her college. God has blessed me so much in this new transition, through so many different tender mercies. He teaches me new things daily, as He sustains me with His grace, hope, and love. I am excited to keep on in Him on this new journey! Praise Him.

"Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." ~Ephesians 5:1-2
Happy Thursday!
~Tricia

Esther: Summer 2012

 I had a awesome summer!  It was full of fun trips to see good friends and family!  I had the privilege this summer to be one of my cousins bridesmaid!  It has always been one of my dreams to be in a wedding! It was such a special time!

Here are some of the pictures:

This one was taken right before we went outside to walk down the aisle!

This is my siblings and I before the wedding! L-R: Andy, Me, Billy, Amy and Katie.

Here is the bride with all the bridesmaids! L-R: Precious (sister of bride), Mariah (sister-in-law), myself (cousin of brides), Erin (THE BRIDE!), Mycah (sister of bride), Bailey (sister of bride), and the flower girl (cousin of bride).

The wedding day reminded me of this verse: 
^"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice." Philippians 4:4