I finally bought a wonderful blender over the weekend and it’s just splendid! $30 at Belks on sale!!

This week I woke up and put the following in my hand dandy blender....

1 frozen banana

2 tbsp vanilla yogurt

1 tbsp peanut butter

1 splash of vanilla almond milk

1 handful of spinach

I started with just the frozen banana with the vanilla yogurt and almond milk blending till everything was smooth. Then I added the Peanut Butter and blended again until everything was smooth so I could add the handful of spinach. After the final blend the smoothie slowly started to turn green… and ta-da, yummy & healthy breakfast!

My awesome glass matches my drink!! 

For three days in a row I've enjoyed my "green" smoothie but I’m going to be 

playing around with a few other recipes and I’ll share those if they turn out well!

Hope you all had a smoooooooth day. ;)

I’m a dork.

ps. craftedlove is sharing a day in my life..... eeek! My first blog "guest post"! 

Thanks, Allison... I had a ton of fun telling what a typical 24 hours in the world of Cassie looks like. 

meaning.

The more involved I become with my blog I start thinking of where I want the focus to be. 

After all, I love reading many different kinds of blogs.

Faith centered blogs. DIY blogs. Fashion blogs. Cooking blogs. Mommy blogs.

There are so many themes and the more I write on my blog the more I wonder what people categorize mine as. I love my faith and my heavenly Father. I love DIY and Fashion. I dream of my own family and being a wife & Mom one day and having that to write about.

I guess what I’ve started to realize is that my blog is me.

It’s special. I love sharing little details of my life with all of you.

I know I am so blessed to have the life I’ve been given. I’m so thankful that I know who gave me this life.

I hope that throughout every post I write that’s the one thing that’s steady. I want my words to point directly to my Lord. I want to live my life and glorify Him in every way and if I’m doing that then my blog will glorify Him as well.

And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds 

of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.

James 3:18

I don’t say all this because I think I’m worthy of righteousness. I know I am not. I am a sinner and I will never be perfect until I see the face of Jesus one day..... but He has made me righteous when He died on Calvary. He made me blameless when he took all of my blame. That’s the most beautiful thing about His love.

You and I are not great. all our righteous acts are like filthy rags {Isaiah 64:6} but the love of the one true King is so much more than great and I’m honored to share how that love has changed my world into something beautiful.

This blog is His because everything in my life belongs to Him.

Knowing that makes every word I type even more sacred to me.

puppies, pizza and bugs.

This weekend was a whirlwind of activities....

I'm starting to realize that's how every weekend is going to be and I'm okay with that. 

My uncle had some new puppies arrive at his house on Friday morning so we took a little ride out to the country to hold some puppies. The dog breed is Bedlington and they are precious. 9 new puppies and 1 sweet Mama! 

After a long overdue sushi date with the boyfriend we went to meet up with some sweet friends that are moving to NC. Christina and her hubby Travis are moving their business, Christina Nicole Studio and she has gorgeous work that you should definitely check out! Her talent has evolved so much since I met her almost 4 years ago and I can't wait to see what else she will come up with next, even if it's all the way in NC. I'm pouting right now... just so ya know. 

Anyways... late night pizza with friends is always a great way to say goodbye. 

Pretty much all day Sunday I felt like poo and all that nastiness carried over to Monday. Headache/Migraine... hot/cold sweats... not being able to keep your eyelids open even after several naps. I'm guessing it was a bug but I'm back. 

Back and ready for a great week!!!

Christina and Travis... Greenville won't be the same without you. Come back often!! 

And I hope you, you, and you had a super duper weekend! 

xo

Belated Birthday

I started thinking about my blog the other day and I realized I had no idea when I created her…

I went back to look and it was May 20^th of 2010. I had no idea it was that long ago.

To think that this sweet little blog that’s so dear to me is already 2 years old and I didn’t even realize it is so crazy. 

I’m a little ashamed I didn’t throw her a party. oooops.

I've shared a lot of stories and feelings and faith and love in the words I’ve written in the past two years.

Honestly, I can’t imagine NOT writing almost every day now. It’s such a great outlet and my favorite way to create memories that I can keep forever.

Nothing makes me happier than those moments when friends, family or even acquaintances come up to me and tell me how much they enjoy reading my words. Totally makes all the time and work I put into it completely worth it! 

For all of you that have shared your sweet thoughts about Miss. Clound9 I really appreciate it. 

More than you know trust me!

So… in honor of YOU, the readers, here are some of the most popular posts from the past 2 years. 

Why not take a little walk down memory lane!?! 

....in no particular order:

1. the time I talked about a letter from God....

2. the time I lost my prayer journal... and just so ya know, I did find it! Yes, I cried.

3. the time I talked about C.S. Lewis and my wonderful church...

4. the time I was preparing for something...

5. the time I said Thank You...

6. the time I began to be patient...

7. and that time I was a model... ha!

These wouldn’t be so popular if it weren’t for your sweet selves taking some time to read them.

Thanks again, can’t wait to look back in a few more years and see which posts are most popular then!!

xoxo

Shuckaa Sheeese

That’s how an adorable 2 year old says Chuck E. Cheese. 
A sweet little girl named Mackenzie had her Birthday Party yesterday and she sure does love some Shucka Sheese!  
If you could hear her say it over and over you would agree with me… 
she’s precious and her grin gets me every time!!!

I can’t believe that she is already 2… and her sister is almost 4! Gosh, I’m turning into one of those ladies that used to tell me “I remember when I used to change your diapers!” or “I remember when I used to feed you a bottle!” 
It’s weird.

But it’s also fun to see the babies I love grow up and become little girls, 
I know it’s not going to slow down at any point so I might as well enjoy it!

Like the little quote up there on the left says, 
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.”

I know that’s true about some of the “little” things in my past so far…

I had a wonderful night with a bunch of screaming kids. I didn’t eat any of the pizza.

And, I’m still afraid of that gigantic mouse!!!

Happy Birthday, Mackenzie! 

Love you and your big sister so much!!!