Blogger Gift Exchange 2016

hiiii guysss I'm doing the Blogger Gift Exchange hosted by Jo from The Bearable Blog and Vanessa from Simply Me. fyi this idea was GENIUS. Anywho, basically your assigned a blogger and you get to give them a little gift by writing a post about them or something else.

So I got RockandMinerals4Him.

So, after I read a little about her on her blog I learned she likes reading, crafts, music, science, and knitting.

Ways we can relate are:

We're goal setters (woo hoo I always love those people ;P)

We're both weird? (wouldn't you say I'm pretty weird?)

We both like photography.

And we both the piano.

What I found interesting about her is how she loves bullet journals and adult coloring books. I enjoy the reviews she writes for certain coloring books.

Some posts I like from her blog are:

Rant: Pokémon Go

Review: Gratitude (A Prayer and Praise Coloring Journal)

and What's in my Bullet Journal

Please go and check out her blog right here.

Thanks for hosting this Vanesa and Jo!!

And thanks for reading

bouncing in to say bye,

                                 bernie

My Christmas

My Christmas Handstand ;P

Merry Christmas guys!!

On Christmas Eve we went to our grandparents house. It was different going there Christmas Eve because we usually go Christmas day, but our uncle had to work on Christmas. So we had a meal and then opened presents. It was awesome to receive stuff, but it was nice to give stuff too. All week me and Sarah were making cookies for our family. I was glad to give those cookies to them. I'm so blessed because our grandparents are so gracious to us. I got some sports slippers, jeans, leggings, pj's, a gymnastic books, and some other cool stuff. It's not all the time we spend time with EVERYONE in our family so it was very relaxing and enjoyable to spend time with them.

On Christmas day we got up, read the Christmas story, and then opened up presents from our parents. It's always a blast because we all buy presents for all our siblings and parents. I got my dad a tie and a shirt for work, my mom a calendar I made at shutterfly, my brother some pj's and a camo shirt, and Sarah a shirt that says "it is well with my soul" (I'm actually listening to that song RIGHT NOW lol). I got a gymnastics leotard, a Seahawks shirt, more gymnastics clothes, some weights, and other awesome stuff too. We also all got a Wi which we were definitely excited about. After we did that we got ready for church. It was so special to get to go to church on Christmas. When we got home we started preparing the meal. Our grandparents and great grandma came over too. It was special to see everyone there. This year we hosted Thanksgiving meal and Christmas meal which is different for us but very fun! :)

I'm just so blessed guys. I'm so thankful. And this year God taught be that even though things are different, that doesn't mean it's not going to be fun. Our holidays have been different. Thanksgiving meal we didn't spend at our aunts like usual. Our Christmas meal with our family was on Christmas Eve. But even though everything seems ruined, God helps us make new memories. Don't be discouraged when everything doesn't go like usual. Because God is good all the time.

I hope everyone had a great Christmas!! And remember that even though Christmas is over, it doesn't mean we should forget Jesus' birth. Keep celebrating it. Always be reminded of the true King, born in a manger, who came to save us all.

Have a lovely rest of the week!!

What was your favorite present?

What did you do for Christmas?

bouncing in to say bye,

                                bernie

Let us not Forget our Eternal Gift

Hey guys it's Ellie with a special (very special, loving, pretty, cool, funny, and awesome guest) guest. Well I really shouldn't even be in this post, so here she is. ;P

 4 days until Christmas and it's the first day of winter! Gifts are flooding in via the mail, trees are being brought out and dusted off, lights strung, cookies baked, and so on. But, in all the hustle and bustle of this season, what are we really celebrating?

   

   Are we celebrating tangible gifts or, God-our Savior, our Eternal Gift? Our, Wonderful Counselor, our Prince of Peace? (see Isaiah 9:6) For all that Christ has done for us, we shouldn't belittle Him and put gifts front and center. We need to worship the Lord regularly but, we need not forget Him during this season. I know with all the excitement of new items, we can get a little distracted but, we need to remember Him. Thank Him. Worship Him. Praise Him. For all He has done and, all that He will do. 

   So, as each minute passes, let us strive to keep God in mind and, as we open our gifts, remember, "Why do we celebrate this holiday anyway?"

Isaiah 7:14 "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." 

                              Merry Christmas, y'all!! 

I love you guys,

Anya

2 Corinthians 5:17

   

My Christmas-y Thoughts

Well guys, it's funny how Sarah (my sister) looks SOO much like my dad and I look just like my mom. Although she looks like dad, she's not like him. I inherit most of his personality. Basically, two words to describe me and dad are....

ORGANIZED PLANNERS

I'm so proud of what I got done with Christmas season. Mostly what I ordered. In the couple of weeks, I got 50 prints free on Shutterfly because of a coupon I got like THREE YEARS AGO. Literally. I ordered our Christmas cards for friends and family and got those 50% off which gave a HUGE discount on our order. I also ordered a free calendar on Shutterfly because I recently signed up. That was AWESOME. AHH, that moment when you just relax and praise yourself for doing some great stuff. AND may I mention, last Saturday I went to JCPenny looking for a Christmas present. ANOTHER TREMENDOUS DEAL I GOT THERE. I'm feel so....ACOMPLISHED.

Next up, I'm planning a whole big gift (for some of my favorite friends ;P). I'm so excited to send it. By the way, isn't it awesome to bless someone? To just make them happy. It fills my heart with joy.

Then, we also have Christmas cookies going on. Every year our family makes Christmas cookies for our relatives. I've kinda been taking charge of the cookies these past couple years so that's exciting yet frustrating at the same time. I consider myself a good baker, but I mess up a lot. It's actually one of my hobbies, but I'm usually a mess cooking.

And then there's Christmas plays were watching, Christmas lights were driving to see, Christmas shopping were doing, Christmas parties were going to, Christmas movies we need to watch, and it's just awesome. I LOVE THIS TIME OF THE YEAR. I'm so busy, and it's awesome.

 But then we just lay down and we just sit down and read the Bible. Man, trust me, I love the busyness. But, it's just so perfect when you can relax and be reminded about what Christmas is all about. What Jesus did for us.

I really hope you have a great time buying gifts, making cookies, and all the stuff. But most of all I hope you take time to read the Bible.

Take time out of all this busyness and spend time in the Word.

bouncing in to say bye,
                                   bernie

Photography Contest Week 4

Hey guys. 6 dayssss :D Today I have my photography contest Week 4 (and the final week) Christmas entries. All of these are beautiful. So enjoy :)

Mandi's Entries

Anya's Entry

Simi's Entry

Paige's Entry



So the winner this week is...
MANDI


I loved Mandi's picture because her sister is adorable and she really did good with including some Christmas-y props.


Congrats Mandi!


So for all of you that won, if you want to you can guest post on my blog!
Just contact me, if you do, and we'll set it up.


This contest was extremely fun so me. I loved getting to see all your pictures and deciding who's was the best. Every week it was hard. So CONGRATS everyone!!


Thanks for reading!!


bouncing in to say bye
                                 bernie

A Blogger Christmas // Christmas/Winter Go2's

 

 HEYY IT'S DECEMBER

*confetti* LETS PARTYYY GUYS *even more confetti*

Since it's December now me and some friends are doing a cool series called...

A BLOGGER CHRISTMAS

So, today we are posting our Christmas/Winter go2's.

Christmas Décor

Lights, Christmas trees, stockings, garland, and just says CHRISTMAS. Above our some pictures of some of my Christmas decorations. We have Christmas lights outside, Christmas lights in almost every room, garland over our doors, and stockings.

Socks

Preferably Christmas socks.

Sweaters

While it's freezing cold out you can snuggle up in a sweater and relax. AH I LOVE IT.

Hot Drinks

It's weird because even though a hot apple cider sounds so good right now, if someone asked me if I wanted some hot water for hot cider I'd be like, "NAH." Does that make any sense? It sounds so dumb it really doesn't make any sense. But seriously it's true.

Christmas Clothes

Unfortunately I don't have much Christmas Clothes, but my pajama pants are Christmas-y. Right?! Fun Fact: I wear those pajama pants so much (because they're so comfy) that they're VERY worn out.

 

And finally a Camera

Because when I see this perfect moment *me on the couch watching football with my comfy pj's and sweater* I HAVE TO TAKE A PICTURE OF IT.

Whelp that's it kiddos.

I hope you likeee.

If you'd like to join this amazing Christmas series, YOU CAN.

Talk to me or go on ahead to Kiley's blog and drop her a comment about it.

And also, visit these blogs pleaseee

P.S. They're doing a Blogger Christmas too ;)

Kiley from Hazel Eyed Blonde

Nabila from Hot Town Cool Girl

and Shelby from Every Bit of Lovely


ALSO, Morning is doing this GENIUS blogger yearbook. So you should check out her blog here.

Comment below your Christmas/Winter go 2.

bouncing in to say bye,

                                         bernie

Christmas Interview #4

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE!

Tonight we're going to a Christmas Eve service at 11:00.

We usually go a little later because we have a Christmas party at my aunts.

And tomorrow is Christmas!

Where we can celebrate Jesus birth with all of our family.

And we get to open this giant present that's been sitting here for a day.

And I get to see my families faces when they open the present I picked out for them.

Ahh the joys of Christmas!

Well today is the.......

And my last interviewer is.....

Shelby from Every Bit of Lovely

1. What is one of your favorite Christmas memories?

One of my favorite Christmas memories is probably when my Grandma took my sister (Shealynn), my Aunt, and I to go watch the Nutcracker. 

 

2. What is your favorite Christmas cookie to bake and eat?

My favorite Christmas cookie to bake and eat would probably be Cathedral Cookies! :)

 

3. Describe one of your favorite Christmas ornaments?

One of my favorite Christmas ornaments is one that one of my best friends made me. It is almost shaped like a star and it has really fine pretty designs on it. 

 

4. Do you have a  Real tree or fake tree?

We have a real tree! 

5. What is your favorite Christmas song?

Hmm, probably Mary Did You Know! :)

 

6. One Christmas present you're really excited to give to someone?

I am really excited about giving my best friend her present I got for her. She loves monopoly and Doctor Who. So, I got her a 50th Collectors Edition Doctor Who Monopoly set! :)

7. One Christmas present you really want?

Wow, this is a hard one. I really don't know! 

 

8. Favorite thing that totally gets you in the Christmas mood?

Christmas music! That always gets me in the Christmas mood.

 

9. Favorite thing to do around Christmas time?

My favorite thing to do around Christmas time is probably decorating. I love decorating the tree and setting up the nativity scene! :)

 

10. Have your ever slept under the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve?

I have never slept under the tree on Christmas Eve. We have this tradition that the night we decorate the tree we sleep under it! :)

 

11. Favorite Christmas food you eat at Christmas dinner?

Probably my Mom's green beans with bacon and mushrooms! :)

 

12. Have you ever been to a Candle Light Service later than 9:30?

I have never been to a Candle Light Service.

 

13. Favorite Christmas Tradition?

One of my favorite Christmas traditions is when my family and I go and look at Christmas lights. :)

 

14. Have you ever had a white Christmas?

Yes! I have had a white Christmas before! :)

15. Favorite Christmas artist?

Probably Pentatonix. :)  

Thank you Shelby for doing this with me!

And have a HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

 

Sincerely,

         Bernie :P 

Christmas Photography!

Christmas is music and family in town
Christmas is snoopy and Charlie brown

 It's anticipating that snows going to fall
And praying for someplace to park at the mall

 It’s mom going crazy cuz the turkey got burned
It saying thanks for some gift you’ll return

 Christmas is caroling kids at your door
It's paper and ribbon all over the floor

 Christmas is coming, Christmas is near
I’ve been counting down the days all year
Christmas is almost here

 Christmas is rooftops covered in lights
It’s away in the manger, It’s a wonderful life

 Christmas is caring for those who got nothing
It’s dropping your change in the bell ringers bucket

Christmas is coming, Christmas is near
I’ve been counting down the days all year
Christmas is almost here

 Christmas is all of these fun things for sure
But, Christmas is really, oh so much more.

 It’s good news of hope for the whole world to because
Christmas is Jesus

 Christmas is coming, Christmas is near

 I’ve been counting down the days
I’ve been counting down the days

 I’ve been counting down the days all year

 Christmas is almost here

 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.

The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,
The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.

 I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.

 

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.

Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.



Christmas Interview #3

2 MORE DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!

Heyy, I'm so excited for Christmas.

Today I got to be in a Christmas play.

It was a fail, but everybody said it was funny.

Anywho, it's kinda late.

 

For my Christmas Interview I am feauturing...

Michaila from Mic's Room.

Hope ya like! ;)

 

1. What is one of your favorite Christmas memories?

I'm not sure about that, I have had a lot of sweet, family, Christmas memories. 

2. What is your favorite Christmas cookie to bake and eat?

GingerBread Men! Sometimes we (me & my Mom) make them into members of our family, with each of our own little quirky things. 

3. Describe one of your favorite Christmas ornaments?

One favorite ornament of mine is these little Christmas balls that my family's had. My older sister gave them to my Mom, and they are different colors with sparkly snowflakes painted on their sides.

 

4. Do you have a  Real tree or fake tree?

We always get a real tree...to me, you just can't beat the fresh smell, foresty look, and whole Christmas appearance.

 

5. What is your favorite Christmas song?

Joy to the World. I also like Carol of the Bells (especially when the Muppets sing it!).

 

6. One Christmas present you're really excited to give to someone?

Me and my Mom have been working hard on knitting my Dad a scarf for Christmas ( I'm a new knitter). What she does not know, however, is that I am secretly knitting her one myself. 

7. One Christmas present you really want?

Oh...I'm not sure this year. When I was younger, it would be that brand new Littlest Pet Shop or a toy. Now, whatever gift my family gives me is fine.

8. Favorite thing that totally gets you in the Christmas mood?

The Christmas Tree, with all of it's decorations, and lights. And of course, Christmas Music!

 

9. Favorite thing to do around Christmas time?

Sing Christmas songs, dance to Christmas Playlists, sit and watch the Yule Log for awhile with my Brother, eat cookies, and watch Hallmark Christmas movies till late at night.

10. Have your ever slept under the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve?

Nooo, I don't think so?

11. Favorite Christmas food you eat at Christmas dinner?

Stuffing. Me and my Mom make it homemade, with olives and sweet corn. 

 

12. Have you ever been to a Candle Light Service later than 9:30?

Yes, Christmas Candlelight services are great things, aren't they?

 

13. Favorite Christmas Tradition?

Decorating. The Nativity is up, the Christmas lights are out, and the snowflakes are hung.

 

14. Have you ever had a white Christmas?

Yes! I've had some warm ones recently, though. Last year it was 50 degrees here...and now it appears we are in for another warm one. (But I'm praying;)

15. Favorite Christmas artist?

One of my favorite hobbies is to do art, but, I really don't know much at all about famous artists. 

If your talking about Music, maybe some of Francesca Battistelli's songs. (i.e, 'Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas').

 

Hope ya like! And have a merry Christmas!

 

 

Yours Truly,

              Bernie :P