Life Lately

Isn't it sad that I'm titling this post "Life Lately"? My blogging skills haven't been too impressing lately considering the last time I was on here was in April and it's now June. But on the bright side, it's been a busy start of the summer...Here's a little bit of what's happened in life lately...

On April 30th, I found out that I made Wave Connection along with some of my best friends. For those of you who don't know, showchoir is kind of a big deal in my little Tupelo. Wave Connection is a mixed gender showchoir and I've always wanted to be in it ever since I was 4 years old. No really. I'm so excited to finally be apart of it and it's still kind of surreal. I feel like one of those "big girls" that I used to look up to on that stage.

May 19th was my last day forever as a sophomore at Tupelo High School. The next time I come back, I will be an upperclassman. Where does the time go?

On May 27th, my family and I left for Destin, FL for our annual beach vacation. We usually go to Gulf Shores but we decided to be different this year. Amazing. We got to...

ride some huge waves...

celebrate an 8th birthday...

and just be together :)

So far, it's been a pretty great summer. Just chilling and enjoying the pool. Last week, we had Wave Connection Kids Camp. All of the Wave Connection members had to be counselors. My little sister, Lizzy participated in this week and let me tell ya...This girl is meant for the stage. Watch out Tupelo High School. She's been singing and dancing around the house all week.

NEXT WEEK, I'm looking forward to a week with my best friends at the lake. Lauren, Kate, Emily, Mary Katherine, myself, and others are going to be chilling all week at camp. Bryant Bush is the speaker which is an exciting thing in itself. Plus, the lake is one of my favorite places on this earth. So there will be more posts to come about that!

"she's only happy in the sun..."

MJ

TODAY...

THIS girl...

said "I DO" to THIS boy...

I used my free day biology pass from last year today and got to watch...the wedding was beautiful and Kate Middleton is one lucky woman. 

xo

Happy Easter

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.     Ephesians 2:13

Washed in His blood,

Mary Jennings

A Spring Saturday in the Bouchillon House

Today is Saturday and it has been a joyful day! This morning, my mom, my sister, and I woke up really early and to do a 3 mile run. The run was helping a group from First Baptist Church go on a mission trip so it was for an awesome cause. Even though I always tell myself that I'm a runner and even try to be hardcore by buying cool Nike shorts and running shoes, the sad truth is.....i'm not. but that's beside the point, it was a good race and this girl came in at 42 minutes. Not too shabby, right? This early morning run really made me realize how great running is and how good it makes me feel for the whole day. Maybe I'll be a runner one day...maybe. 

After that, we came back home and all died EASTER EGGS! This is something my family and I do every year. It was lots of fun and our kitchen table is now tie-dyed! :)

Then, I had a great idea to make an easter bunny cake. So, we ran to the store to get the things to make our cake which included: pillsberry white cake mix, white frosting, pink frosting, jelly beans, oreos, sprinkles, coconut (for the fur...creative right?), and marsh mellows. Let me just tell y'all, this was such a fun project that kept my family busy all day. Especially my mom, sister, and I. The boys just enjoyed the finished product. I really think this will become a Spring tradition for us. SO much fun! 

And here's some pics of the day...

Lizzy looks to see what color she wants to dunk her egg into next...

All of our eggs.

Our first step, making the cake.

We put the cake into two pans. One cake was for the face and one is for the ears and the bow tie...you'll see :)

Forming the bunny. 

Icing the bunny and putting coconut on him to give that furry effect. 

TADA! Our Easter Bunny! Coated in white icing and coconut sprinkles. The nose, mouth, and ears are pink icing. The bow tie consists of jelly beans, sprinkles, and an oreo. The cheeks and teeth are marsh mellows. The eyes are green jelly beans, and the whiskers are tooth picks. 

Happy Easter, Everyone

MJ

Even Though Today's Friday...Sunday's Coming.

Awaiting Sunday,
MJ