The Liebster Award

I am totally stealing this from Kate over at Once Upon the Ordinary, who got it from Bookish Doughters of the King because it looked like so much fun! I'm currently buried under a mountain of work, so It was nice to take a break and do this!

The Questions:

1. What is your favorite Bible verse and why is it special to you?

My favorite verse is Romans 8:28 Romans 8:38-39. Or Jerimiah 29:11. It depends on the day. I also love the whole books of 1&2 Timothy. I love reminders that God is here, working, and has a plan. <3

2. What is your favorite movie and why?

Okay, that's a tough one. I really love The War Within when I'm in the mood for something serious. If I feel in the mood for lighthearted I really love the Lego movies. 

3. What would you consider your hidden talent?

Oh, I am pretty good at buying last-minute gifts. This comes in real handy when I forget it's someone's birthday and only have 10 minutes in Walmart to buy a gift. I consider myself fairly good at picking out quick gifts but I guess you'd have to confirm that with people who have received the gifts. XD

4. What book could you read over and over again?

Dear Mr. Knightly by Kathryn Reay. Which I have proven by reading it seven times. It's amazing! Also Red Rain by Aubrey Hanson. 

5. What are your favorite names?

I really love Alyssa, Kathryn, Autumn, and Kate. For boys, I like David, Luke, and Jack. I love collecting names for my books, so I have whole lists of names. I tend to lean towards one or syllable names, or nicknames. 

6. What’s your favorite place on earth?

My home. I love it here. <3 My family is here, my dog, and my epic room. I love being here more than anywhere else. 

7. If you had a TV show or book made about you, what would the title be?

Adventures in Babysitting? Oops, that one's already taken. XD The Extroverted Writer? That's a rare one. ;)

8. Who is your top favorite author?

I love Sarah Holman, Kate (Willis) Hoppman, and Jaye L. Knight. All of them are just incredible!

9. Do you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert?

An extrovert. Not to be mistaken with someone who wants to be with people 24/7. I REALLY love people and will go nuts without seeing someone for a few hours, but I love alone time (Don't ask how those two co-exist, I have no idea myself). I love family parties, but am not into hanging with a lot of strangers. I have been called an ambivert and I'm cool with that to. 

10. What’s your biggest goal in life?

To love God with my whole heart and to share His love with others. 

11. What’s your favorite TV show?

I really love The Bionic Woman (with Lindsey Wagner), but I really love older TV shows so I love a lot of shows. 

What book could you read over and over again?

December Highlights

This was the most packed month of the year. I'm still recovering from that rush!

We went to see the Chosen's Christmas spechil in theaters as a family. That was fun! I enjoyed the music, but my favorite part was the episode showing another side to the nativity story. I had to run out right after the end of the movie to get to work, but it was 100% worth it. 

We made and decorated a TON of cookies for our annual Christmas cookie party. It was fun to make all the cookies. The party itself was very well attended. I spent most of the party holding one of the most content baby's ever, just chilling out. Best way to spend a party. 

When you live in Texas snowman are few and far between so I bought a fake snowman kit on sale at Hobby Lobby, which turned out to be even more fun then I expected. =)

We managed to squeeze in a trip to the zoo admits all the crazy holiday happenings, which was really fun. My sister and her husband were there on a date and so we got to see them for a bit! 

I was very rushed on gifts this year. I'm not sure how I was always so behind, but Sarah and I had several days at her apartment where we worked on gifts together. I stayed up till midnight more then once working on gifts, and watched several movies with Rebekkah while wrapping them all. I custom painted two boards that took me 16 hours total and I am sincerely hoping that next year is more chill. XD

My family took our annual trip to San Antonio, going to the Alamo Cafe, the missions, and the river walk. The lights in SA are just amazing, so I always enjoy walking around and seeing them. When we got home my brother was switching to nights for his job, so I stayed up late with him and played Wii. 

I got to hand deliver some gifts to kids I babysit, which is always one of my favorite things during the holidays. My mom and I went on a day to deliver gifts before exploring Austins largest library branch which has five glorious floors of books and displays. It is pure heaven for a book lover. They have reading nooks on every floor, a store, restaurant, and a garden on the roof complete with a full sized tree. 

We celebrated Christmas a bit early to acomedate work schedules, and had a lovely day. We do a gift exchange so we don't get inundated with gifts, so that was fun. This was our first year with Scott joining us, so that was awesome. <3 We had a nice meal, and took a long walk before playing some games together. 

I went to Christmas Eve service with my family. I slide in right after I got off work, and then we went and walked around a light display in Round Rock. =) 

My sister gave me a haircut, which is the shortest I've ever had it, but I'm loving some of the things I can do with it! 

I was in my first wreck, and thankfully it was a very small one. Someone pulled into my lane suddenly causing me to rear end them, and thankfully Sarah was right around the corner because I was very shaken up. But the insurance delacred it not my fault, and in the end all I have is a healthy apreachaition for slowing down sooner then I think I need to and a little scratch on the front of my car. 

I took my niece to buy a little bunny. Wow, if you have never held a little bunny, you are missing out cause that thing was CUTE. If I didn't have three dogs and two cats, I would have considered getting one myself. XD

My favorite new read was A Christmas Carol which was both amazing and a bit haunting, but I loved it. My favorite re-read was Live Without You. <3

Finding Father Christmas and Arthurs Chrismas are new favorites. <3 I was unimpressed by The Peanuts Movie, K.C. Undercover, a while I liked Austin and Ally, it lacked really good humor. The Christmas card is always my favorite Christmas movie. <3

How was your month? And Christmas?