Once and a while...

...I'm touched by a message that crosses my path.

Today, these two crossed my path and I enjoyed thinking about it so I'm passing it along.

(you'll have to pause the side music)

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This first video reminds me of Devin's presentations. If we could grab every teen/tween and tell them how wonderful they are, we could change lives.

With the world screaming so loud in their ears,

if only they could hear this message enough to stand tall amidst it all.

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If He who made them loves them so fully,

then how is it the world can say they're not good enough?

I liked this last one. You have to at least watch the first half and see how it makes you want to jump up and help serve become more like Christ.

Isn't it amazing how music can be so powerful?

LOOOVE it!!

Happy Friday!!

I Heart...

Are you IN?!

I came across this challenge and I loved the idea! So for the month of November (currently on day 4) we are doing random acts of kindness where she challenges you to follow through on thoughts and seek out ways to give and then record it. Not limited to financial ways, but any ways - she says to think of your talents.

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We have been on the receiving end of SO MUCH kindness and generosity over the last 6 months that I can't possibly describe how much I've been touched. We felt like it was time to start paying it back.

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Here are others' talents:

Do you know someone hit with a tragedy?

Click Here to learn more about Ryan's Lions

I love the idea of Ryan's Lions and passing compassion forward.

The idea is to continue passing the lion on, once you feel strong enough, to those who need the comfort, love, or empathy through their trials or tragedies. When words are hard...

I heart my Toms Shoes! (My sister ROCKS)

(except mine have a cool orange triangle)

I love people that blog their talents!!

Sites like http://www.shesaved.com/ (coupon tips - I actually bought a new Wii for $125 using her tips)

or I loved OhBrooke's blogging tips on changing your blog's fonts around!

I heart creative and crafty people! I wish I had time to list all the ideas I love!

What do you heart?

(We are doing a "Favorite Things" party next month and I love hearing about everyone's favorite tips or personal items!)

So seriously, what do you love???

Happy Halloween!

Looove Halloween around here!

Hal spent the week in DC and flew back just in time to celebrate with us.

This is pink butterfly "Idaho-cold" style!

Her face makeup was so cute; too bad it didn't show up.
I loved making Evie's little ladybug costume!
This is the first time I've attempted "making" one - wahooo!!
(I can do no-sew!)
Ah, random: it made me think of an announcement printed in church today:
"Attention Sewers!" - I had to read it a few times to realize it meant sew-ers. I kept thinking about the water lines they just shut off this week!
~~Insert slap on forehead~~
Hal and Kya went to a wild street for trick-or-treating with some friends while I stayed with the angry ladybug. This is pretty much what we looked like for two hours handing out candy...