Twice as Nice

I got nominated again for the Liebster Award, thank you Emilie!

The rules:

#1: Acknowledge the blog that nominated you.

Emilie at Polished Corner Pillars

#2: Answer the 11 questions that the nominating blogger asked you.
1. How long have you had your blog?
A little less than a year.
2. How did you come up with the blog name you chose.
I love rain and the day after it rains is so lovely, the sun shines through the clouds and there are puddles on the sidewalk...I've named that day a "Honey Crisp Apple Day". So when I was trying to come up with a blog name the first thing I though of was honey crisp apple day but since that was to long I came up with Puddles and Sunshine.
3. What is the one thing you have learned through blogging?
I've learned that I'm not writing for everybody to see, but more for my own personal enjoyment. It's a place to keep my memories.
4. What is the last book of the Bible you read?
1 Corinthians
5. What is your favorite family memory?
Our six week road trip across the country and our five week road trip to Canada!!!!!
6. Was the last person you talked on the phone too?
My grandma
7. If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
Israel, I think it would be amazing to see all the places that I read about in the Bible. 
8. What do you do when you are nervous?
Fiddle with my hands, normally I grab my shirt hem and twist it around my finger. I also get quiet.
9. What is your favorite saying?
Oh boy that's a hard one...I don't really know, I've never really thought about it that much. Probably though if I had to pick one I really like it would be " You're weird, I like you" Ellie from Up.
10. What is the last song you listened to?
Radioactive by Imagine Dragons
11. What book would you recommend?
Oh there are so many...If I had to pick one though it would probably be The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom.

#3: List 11 bloggers with less than 200 followers that deserve recognition.
Since I already did this I'm not going to do it again, and everyone I know has already been nominated.

Because I'm not nominating anyone I'm not going to bother doing the last two rules:) 

Thanks Emilie for nominating me I had a lot of fun answering  doing it!!!

Liebster Award

I have been nominated for the Liebster Award, thank you Haley! I now have the privilege to share a little about myself to all you bloggers far and wide.

Here are the rules...

#1: Acknowledge the blog that nominated you.

Haley at Pure Reflections

#2: Answer the 11 questions that the nominating blogger asked.

1. Where were you born?
Panorama City, LA

2. How old were you when you started your blog?

I was 15

3. What's you purpose for keeping a blog?

I had a lot of spare time and my dad encouraged me to start and blog as a way to keep up with writing and give me a hobby.

4. What's your biggest pet peeve?
When people smack their gum.
5. Do you have a signature trait, like an article of clothing or a word that is distinctly YOU?

My two braids. (some people call them pigtails but I refuse to call them that)

6. What's the scariest thing you've ever done?
Hiking in the mountains on a trail that was covered in snow and ice, it was really scary because the trail was a little ledge that dropped off the side of the mountain and it was really slippery. That is the scariest thing I can think of. I have done other scary things but I would consider them more of a thrill!  
7. How old were you when you were saved and became a Christian?

15

8. What's your favorite pastime?

Sewing. I absolutely love it, however I love reading just as much and I would never be able to pick one above the other.

9. What's your favorite book of the Bible and why?

Esther. She was a Godly woman with strong faith in God. She had a steadfast love for God and her people, and was willing to perish for God's people, the Jews. Esther is has inspired and encouraged me greatly.

10. Do you play and instrument, and if so, how long have you played?

I play piano and have been playing for 6 years. I'm currently trying to learn guitar. 

11.Sweet or sour candy?

Definitely Sour. Anything sour. 

#3: List 11 bloggers with less than 200 followers that deserve recognition.
I don't even know of that many blogs, and the few that I do know have already been nominated along the way, so I'm just gonna nominate them anyway:)

Hannah at Hannah's Home Life
Emilie at Polished Corner Pillars

#4: Write 11 questions for them to answer.

1. What, or who, was your inspiration for starting a blog?
2. What is your fondest memory growing up?
3. If you could meet any Biblical person (besides Jesus) who would it be and why?
4. If you could live in any time period, past or future, where would you live?
5. What's the most exciting thing that you've done or has happened to you?
6. Tiny house lots of space, big house little yard?
7. Coffee or Tea?
8. What makes you smile the biggest, broadest, and most often?
9. What is your passion for your future?
10. If you were an inventor, what would be your biggest invention?
11. What are you most afraid of ?

#5: Notify them that they've been nominated!

Of course!

Thanks Haley for nominating me, it was a lot of fun to answer your questions!  

It's Time for some Lighthearted Laughter!

Sometimes we just need a good laugh to wash away all our troubles. 

So, whether you are sad and need a smile...

bored and need some entertainment....

or just in need of a real good laugh...

I hope that whatever case may be, the pictures below will put a smile on your face and a twinkle in your eyes!

 

This one always makes me laugh no matter how many times I see it:)

Okay, so may you have already seen all of these...hopefully it was enjoyable nonetheless!

What one is your favorite?

What one can you relate to the most? 

Birthdays

Last Saturday my grandparents came over to celebrate all the July birthdays. Clint was able to come home for the weekend which was great! We had dinner together and then cake! It was a very nice time.

 The birthday trio

It was fun to be all together as a family.

Mr. Curious

Just a picture of a very curious and bold chipmunk.

I hope it makes you smile!