I'm a Big Girl Now

I remember looking up to the Big Girls at ballet as a young girl. To me, they danced beautifully, seemed so grown up, and were very cool. I copied them and watched them, and I wanted to be able to dance like them. 

Now, an interesting turn of events has occurred. I'm now the Big Girl. I'm now the girl that the younger dancers look up to, copy, admire, and watch. I can see their bright faces looking at me. I can feel when they want to ask me questions. I can show them what it means to be a dancer. 

This is a big responsibility. 

I remember the Big Girls that I looked up to, but I also remember the Big Girls that didn't earn my respect. I want to be a good example to the younger girls at my ballet school through respecting everyone, being kind, and reaching out to everyone, big or small. 

And this isn't a chore for me. I love listening to them. I love watching their eyes grow bigger when they see me do a hard ballet step. I love answering their questions. I love teaching them to love ballet. 

Yes, I'm a Big Girl now. And I like it. 

Hannah 

No more DPC

I'm finished! I completed the Decmeber Photo Challenge! I am so proud to actually post on my blog every day for 25 days! 

Now that I have the habit going, hopefully I'll be posting more regularly! 

See ya soon! 

Hannah!  

DPC- He is Born!

Today we celebrate Jesus' birth! Today is the day that we remember how much he loves us, loves you. Sit back. Remember. Jesus loves you. 

Look at the manger. It is a symbol of His love. It says, "I crossed the gates of heaven to come to you. I gave up my throne for a manger. I love you this much." 

Thank you Jesus! You love is enough! 

Merry Christmas! Let Christ's love fill you with assurance and joy! 

Hannah 

DPC- Christmas Eve

Today is Christmas Eve! 

The whole day seemed filled with a surge of excitement and festivities. We cleaned, wrapped, made, decorated, and more. Christmas songs filled out ears all day. Smiles and laughs each org through the house as we imagined what might be in those boxes under the tree. 

We went to the Christmas Eve service at church, where I was reminded of how amazing God's love is! The Christmas story is spectacular! 

And then it happened. We opened our presents. 

My family always opens our gifts in Christmas Eve. We are more night owls than morning people, so this just made sense. 

After all of the wrapping, planning, bow-making, and buying, it was finally time to give and get presents. 

And it was wonderful! 

I am so thankful for my family, and most of all, for Jesus, the greatest Gift ever! 

Merry Christmas! 

Hannah 

DPC- Crafty

Today was a crafty day. 

We made Christmas cards, ornaments, and cookies. Very fun! And the best part about it all was spending time with my wonderful family! 

 

Don't you love my Legolas, Harry Potter, and Nativity cookies? 

The ornaments were so fun yet easy to make. Everyone's turned out so pretty! 

It's almost Christmas Eve!! 

Hannah

DPC- Harry Potter

Harry Potter is my favorite story of all time (except for God's story).

We watched Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince tonight.

And so, tonight was a very good night. 

Add a glass of homemade butter beer and things become delicious as well as epic.  

Thank you J.K. Rowling for writing such a creative and uplifting story like Harry Potter! 

Hannah 

DPC- Elf

(Okay, I just realized that this post, originally from December 19th never published. Apparently the internet was down or something. Well, here's the post, a few days late.) 

Today we watched one of my favorite Christmas  movies, Elf! Pair it with warm chocolate chip cookies, and you get a delightful evening! 

Hannah