the story of Kid Cal

Once upon a time there lived a notorious outlaw named Kid Cal. He was feared far and wide for his dastardly deeds and over sized cowboy hat. He went from town to town robbing the local inhabitants, stealing steaks, and tipping cows. One day, in the town of Podge, Kid Cal was in the midst of robbing Joe Banker when he was interrupted by... Sheriff Thrasher! This man had caught many a crook, walked many a trail, and drank many a cup of coffee. Kid Cal knew he would have to act fast, and he did.

Instead of shooting (which would obviously have been what the Sheriff was expecting) the Kid swung his rifle and knocked Sheriff Thrasher out cold, tying both of his victims up. And then he laughed.

He was so preoccupied with his laughing in fact that he didn't hear the sound of footsteps behind him. And then when he did, it was far to late. He saw a blur of a gun barrel and flying braids, and then...nothing.

It was Bri Brady, who also happened to be the best shot in town.

And so ended the notorious reign of Kid Cal. He was thrown into Podge Prison (which I believe is a wooden chair in the middle of a field). The good townspeople were never harassed again and lived happily ever after.

The End.

great gatsby it's 2011

We had a good Christmas. A very relaxing, fun day. It's crazy to think that it's already done with and that we're already in 2011!!

(our yearly Christmas sock picture)2010 was a very good year for me. Lots happened, both good and bad, but God taught me a lot of things through it all. I'll graduate from high school this year which is scary and exciting at the same time. I'm getting a job this week. I have a bunch of school left to do, stacks of books to read, way too many lines to memorize for this year's play, and various projects abandoned in corners that need finishing. There's always cleaning, Tuesday's meal planning, horse chores, catching up on past episodes of Psych (very important), and spending time with various sisters, friends, and random acquaintances. Busyness all over the place, but it's good.

I can't wait to see what God has in store for me this year.

Merry Christmas

"It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags." Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before, "Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas," he thought, "means a little bit more."

in which someone gets engaged

This past Saturday (December 18), Anna and I drove up to Skaneateles. It was really pretty with all of the shops and snow and such, but we weren't there for the sights. We were on a secret mission... We scouted out a few locations, then hid in Talbots while we waited.

And then, we saw them. Jordan and Sarah walking along the sidewalk heading towards the pier. The sign said that it was closed, but I mean really, who reads signs nowadays? They're mostly guidlines anyway. ;) The short of it is, Jordan asked my sister to marry him at the end of the pier by the Christmas tree, and she said yes.

Anna and I ran out there to take pictures. We celebrated with hot coffee and chocolate, then took a few more pics in the gazeebo, then went out to dinner for more celebration.
Congrats YaYa and Chewy!!! I love you guys.

I (heart) Mr. Grinch

I have always loved the Grinch...the cartoon, the Jim Carrey movie, the book, and the song. Or songs actually, the New Song one and the original. Three years ago my friend Natalie, Anna, and I made this video, and it makes me laugh uncontrollably each time I watch it.

Welcome to Whoville

Last year Anna and I dressed up like Whos (see here) for our last day of history class. This year we recruited some help and this was the outcome: This should really become a tradition.

in which we sing a song

Mom, Anna and I were in a Christmas Cantata this year, and me and the mooches had a duet for the song "Offering". Which is technically a worship song, but it worked. Amazingly we didn't forget all our words, go off-key, or fall off the stage. Successful I would say.

I am so ready for Christmas now (oh wait, I already was) :D