Fourth of July (3) Chloe Reese

The Fourth of July is the national holiday that celebrates the independence of the United States. July the fourth is the day the United States declared its independence from Great Britain. We celebrate this day by wearing red, white, and blue, the colors of our flag. Then we celebrate by buying all kinds of fire works and lighting them at night. This has become a tradition many people do on this holiday. There are also other people in the United States that take this day off to go to the lake and take trips with their family. This holiday is usually spent with family and friends. This time is spent enjoying our independence and having fun lighting fireworks. This Fourth of July was the 2,016 th birthday of the United States. For this holiday my family and I went and bought ground fireworks and then for the first time ever, we got a huge package of the huge explosive fireworks. Then that day we went shopping for food at krogers. We went there looking to buy ribs, and while we walked up we saw that they were grilling some outside. So instead of having to cook some, we bought two slabs outside that smelt like heaven and were already cooked. Then we went home and grilled Corbin the cob, potatoes, and some chicken on the grill. We knew it would be a while for everything to cook , so my sister and I went down the street to my cousins. They were outside doing fireworks so we joined them for a little while until the food was done. Then my sister and I went home and ate until we couldn't eat any more and waited for it to get dark. Then we doused ourselves with bug spray and lit the fireworks. We sat and watched the sparks fly and listed to them pop. They were mound and amazing to watch. But then the night came to an end when we  ran out of fireworks and were being carried away my the pesky mosquitoes . To sum it up this Fourth of July was great and one to remember.

21 facts about me -Faith Brooks(18)

facts about me woo

1. my full name is Faith Lynn Brooks
2. I'm 16 years old
3. my favorite movie is probably Deadpool
4. I'm dating Dillon Boatman
5. we've been together for over a year and six months
6. I was homeschooled until the fourth grade
7. right now I'm watching Glee, but my favorite TV shows are Grey's Anatomy and One Tree Hill
8. I'm 5'8", I have green eyes and red hair, I wear a size 9 1/2-10 in shoes, & I will not say what I weigh because ew
9. my favorite character in Grey's Anatomy is either Merideth or Carev
10. my favorite color is either blue or purple, I can never decide
11. I go to church at Caraway United Methodist
12. spiders and whales really freak me out
13. I love all babies ever
14. I want to be a neonatal nurse when I'm older
15. I really like the names Camille, Elliot, Lawrence, and Teigen(all of which I would use as unisex names, except Camille, that'd be weird)
16. I consider myself an introvert because I don't really talk to or hang out with people I'm not super close with, but I will if they ask me to or talk to me first, I'll just be awkward & quiet
17. my brother is Austin Lynn Brooks, who I wrote a post about the other day
18. I'm really easily amused, especially by Vines
19. I want to go to the University of Florida, but if I can't get in there, I want to go to the University of Arkansas
20. I really like sewing, coloring, drawing, driving, Florida(specifically Daytona Beach and Coco Beach), my boyfriend, Twitter, the "spunky hooligans"(my friend group), sushi, babies/little kids, grocery shopping, and Taco Bell
21. I really don't like two-faced people, spiders, getting burnt, big dogs(scary), any large sea animal(specifically whales), not being able to sleep, shopping(I love stuff, I hate spending money), etc

America's Birthday -Faith Brooks(17)

The 4th has always been a holiday that my family & I have loved to celebrate. Yesterday was a really long but fun day, so here's what went down:
First, my mom got me and my brother up so we could get dressed to go outside and watch the parade. I've only been in the parade once or twice with friends, but I like watching it better than being in it, so that's fine by me. After the parade, we went back inside and I attempted to ice a cake I made the previous night with a recipe off of Facebook. It turned out cool on the inside because it was marbled red white and blue, but when I tried to take it out of the pan, it was a disaster. One of the cakes broke in half and the middle of the other one stuck to the pan(it was a layer cake so I had to make two circular cakes). After my beautiful cakes fell apart, I just stood there and stared at them, trying to figure out how to make them look good enough to bring to a pool party we were going to a couple hours after that. I decided to just stack them on top of eachother, try to make them stay together, and ice them. While icing them with two big things of cream cheese icing, the cake decided to be dumb and continue to fall apart(technically, I was the dumb one for not putting more stuff on the pans so they wouldn't stick, but I'm gonna blame the cakes to make myself feel better). In the end, I crumbled red and blue cupcakes on top of the cake and it looked okay-ish, but I still decided to leave it at home. After I put my cake catastrophe aside, I got my stuff and we all left to go to the pool party at our family friends' house. There, we swam, got bored, went to the park celebration thing, got snowcones, and ate. The rest of the day consisted of watching the adults play games, on-and-off raining, then finally going back to my house with my family and Dillon. Once we got there, we started our fireworks, then we headed to the Caraway ballpark to watch the city's fireworks. Overall, it was a pretty good day.

my fourth of July -Ambria Curtis

As everyone knows, the fourth of July A.K.A. Independence day, is supposed to represent independence because it is the day that the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England. This eventually led to the United States forming. It was a very important part to History so we celebrate this day because without it there wouldn't be a United States. So now, it is a day everyone likes to celebrate generally, it is done by shooting fire works and cook outs. My fourth of July was very fun and eventful. I had been staying a few nights at my nana's house so around 12:00 yesterday my brother and his friend came to get me from her house and we went to my brothers friends house. But, that morning I spent with my Nana playing scrabble because it's her favorite game. After I was picked up we did some grocery shopping for the party then went back to the house. We grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. While waiting for the food to cook, everyone stayed outside and rode dirt bikes and we also did some target shooting. After the food was ready, we all went inside to eat and visit. Later, when it started getting dark, we all began shooting fireworks. They were so pretty watching them light up the night sky with different colors. The only bad part was the mosquito's biting. Bug spray didn't even seem to help. That was my least favorite part but, in the end it was worth it. After we shot all of the fireworks off, everyone started to head home. We even got to watch more fireworks on the way home. You could see them through the car window and they looked so pretty. By the time I got home, I was so worn out so I slept pretty good. All in all, I had a great fourth of July. I got to spend it with friends and family and that's the most important part to me. I can not wait until the next fourth of July!

God... - Kim Wilson (9)

God never lies to us. He will never tell us something that isn't true, He loves us too much to do that.
God will never leave us. He will be there at all times. He will be there even if you turn away from him. He will always be waiting on you.
God will be there with us through everything. There is no circumstance that will be too much for God. He will be there with you regardless of what  you're going through.
God is with you at 4 a.m. when you feel so alone. God is there in the dead silence. He's there when it seems as if you're the only person in the world who feels the way you do.
God hears you when you cry. He catches your tears before they fall and wraps you his arms.
God hears all of your prayers. When you think He's ignoring you, think about whether or not you're allowing Him to speak to you. God communicates through prayer and His word. God can't talk to you if the line is closed. He always hears your prayers.
God knows and understands you. I love to think about this. God, who is powerful and wonderful, knows who I am. He knows and understands me. How marvelous does that sound?
God knows the your darkest secrets and loves you the same anyways. He knows bad thing you've ever done, yet He loves you the same. Nothing you could do will change how He loves you. I find that magnificent.
God knows all of your fears and protects you from them. Whether you're scared of spiders or oblivion, He knows your fears and protects you from the things that frighten you.
God has a plan for you. You weren't put on the Earth because God thought it would be fun to see how many pizzas you'll eat in a year. He formed you specifically. He had a plan for you before your nose developed. You are here for a reason, God has a plan for you.
God will never give up on you, even if you've given up on Him. We fail him daily. We lie, we cheat, and we lie again because people lie frequently. Despite all of the sins we commit over and over, He still loves us and will never give up on us.
God is there whenever you call.
God gives Living Water to the thirsty.
God will never bring you down.
God loves you despite all of your flaws.
God never brings up you past mistakes.
God brings healing when you need it.
God fights for you when you're weak.
God wants what's best for you.
God will lift you up when you fall.
God will carry you when you're weak.
God is ready to welcome back all of his children, yes, that means you too.
God will provide for you.
God loves you, even if you don't love him.

Important things in my life- Wesley Jordan(#11)

There are several things that are in my life that have always and will always be important to me. These things I will hold onto forever and always.
One of the few things that are important in my life is God. God is the number one thing that is in my life. God will always be the number one thing in my life. Without God in my life, I would be a complete mess. I'm glad that I will always have someone that is there that I can talk to no matter what. I will always try my best to follow his ways. Even though I may fail, I will always be forgiven.
Another thing that is important in my life is family. I am so glad that I have a mom, dad, and a sister that will always be there for me whenever I need them. Whenever I need them to come and get me or to do something for me, they will always do it for me. Even though we all may fight and I may disrespect them, we are always there for each other and I'm glad that I have them in my life. This also includes my aunt, uncles, and cousins. Thanks for all that you do.
Another thing that is important in my life is my friends. I always hear that "When you get out of high school, all your friends are going to leave you and have nothing to do with you." But I believe that some of my friends that are close to me, will always be there for me when I need them. I do think some will leave me and most likely never see them again, but some I do believe will be there for me whenever I need them.
These are just a few of the great things that I have in my life. Cherish the things that you have in your life or you'll blink and they'll be gone. I'm thankful for everyone that is always there for me.

Ravenswood - Brittany Tucker (#5)

    Sofia slipped off her loose t-shirt, leaving her in black athletic shorts and a bright blue sports bra, her hands wrapped like a boxer’s before a fight.
    Physically fit.
    That was a great way to describe her.
    Toned arms. Tight abs. Slim yet muscular legs.
    Yes. Sofia Ward was strong and always moving, having enough speed and stamina to outlast her opponents… most of the time anyway.
    She threw a glance back to her partner, Sully Wagner. “Get him outta here, Sully. I’ll handle these guys.”
    Sully nodded, dragging Carter away from the scene. He doesn’t put up a fight, letting Sully pull him away. “C’mon, kid. Don’t be so glum. Sofia’s fine. She’s done this a million times. We both have. Besides, you’re a Ravenswood. Folks in your family don’t worry over their protectors’ health.”
    Carter sighed, running a hand through his red hair. “You’re right, Sully. I shouldn’t worry. How can you be so calm when your partner could be dying? I mean, those guys looked big and tough―like they could snap her in half just by looking at her.”
    Sully chuckled. “There’s a lot you need to learn about Sofia, kid. She’s a lot stronger than she looks, that’s for sure.” He pointed to the crescent-shaped scar on his whiskery cheek. “See this? She gave me that the day we met.”
    Meanwhile, Sofia punched in time with the music streaming through her earbuds. She ducked as one of the guys swung at her, kicking out her leg, knocking him off his feet. His buddy grabbed her from behind, picking her from the ground.
    She grunted, elbowing his face and shimmying out of his hold. “You screwed up the rhythm.”
    The man chuckled, wiping at his bloody nose. “Too bad, girlie. Your about to get…”
    Sofia cut him off, kicking between his legs before quickly turning back to his friend, punching his face hard enough to send him into a nearby brick wall, knocking him out. She turned back the man, seeing anger and fear in his eyes.
    “That’s gonna be you in a minute if you don’t leave my client alone,” she pointed to the knocked out guy with her thumb.
    The guy frowned, putting his hands in the air in surrender. Sofia sighed, looking around, wiping the light layer of sweat off her forehead. She jogged over to her gym bag, pulling out a notepad and a pen. She wrote a quick note:

We, __________ and __________, will leave Carter Ravenswood and all his associates alone unless we want to get our butts kicked by Sofia Ward… again…

    She handed the man the notepad, “You and your buddy sign this.”
    The man scrolled his signature, handing it back to her. She smirked, looking at the name of the man before another sigh escaped her lips. She reeled her fist back, punching the man’s lights out.