i love..

I love the color of my room. As we paint my room, I love it more and more. The pretty oceany blue feeling it has, has now sucked me into wanting my room to be completely done, more and more.

I love the friends God has given me. I am so blessed to have a wonderful cousin my age, and another bestie that I can hang out with a lot. They're such Godly girls, and I love them so much.

I love my blog. Lately I have been loving my new layout, and my header, and especially the color theme of my blog. I love the colors pink and blue. They go together perfectly.

I love volleyball. The feeling of being back on the court, and going for the ball again feels amazing. The feeling of doing well, and being able to serve again, without my back hurting feels awesome. The feeling of celebrating the awesome moments we all had while playing is beyond words. 

I love the free afternoons where we can just hang out around home, and blog. Lately I have been so excited to blog. I haven't had very many free afternoons because of volleyball, camp, and birthday parties it feels good to be able to just hang around at home and do whatever!

I love all my followers. Even though there's only 45 of you, I thank you for following this blog of mine, because I wouldn't have this blog if it wasn't for you guys! 

I love being able to find my phone again. Okay, that's a weird one, but really..I couldn't find my phone for like ever..and I like finally found it under my pillows and blankets in my bed. [Wow, I feel really stupid saying that..oh well. ;)]

So my dears, what have you been loving lately?

home from camp|part two

Well, I'm sure you're all dying to know about the rest of my camp experience, and see more pictures! If you didn't see the first part, go here!

These lovely ladies meant so much to me over the week I was at camp. Especially my two counselors. [Bailey and Grace. Bailey far left, Grace far right] It was so much fun being in their cabin! The last night we were there, we even had a little "sleepover party!" We put a blanket down in the middle of the room, grabbed lots of snacks and candy, got our pillows and blankets, and set up flashlights and glow sticks throughout the room! Then we shut off the lights and talked until midnight [or later!] ;]

Later on that night, after the dress up dinner & pictures, we had a talent show! That was so much fun to watch, there were so many good acts, and really funny ones!

There's Haven standing by the camp bell. This bell is used whenever it's time to line up with your cabins to do the next activity. Like, they will ring the bell before breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They will also ring it when it's time to go to bed, etc.

Haven is holding a chick, in which we named Nicollet. ;] Big Sandy does have a petting farm..and Haven loved to go hold the chicks, and she even got attached to some of them. Like this one. ;]

The little chicks loved to be rocked upside down! Haven even began singing "rock-a-bye chicky on a tree top.." and the chick closed his eyes, and settled down instantly!

There's Haven standing by the chapel doors on the last day. How sad we were. :[

We had an awesome time at camp! And we want to go back so bad! [by the way..these were definitely not all the pictures! Believe me!]

I hope you all had a great Tuesday!
love, Ali ♥

P.S. I'm doing a giveaway once I get to 50 followers! So I just need 5 more! Come on people, only 5 more! ;] I also need more sponsors! Email me: alilovesvb97[at]gmail[dot]com!

home from camp|part one

Yesterday I got back from camp. It was the most amazing week ever. I've learned so much, and met so many new people, I want to go back so bad. I went with my cousin Haven, and we both had such a blast. Here's some pictures of our time there. [by the way, I didn't want to edit them, so these are unedited.]

Haven and I on the bus. We were so excited, and we just couldn't hide it. ;]

Sorry for this blurry picture-but we were on the bus on a dirt road. Anyways, this is the tall, tall trees that McGregor, Minnesota has, and this is also a glimpse at the camp I was at all week.

There's Haven walking out towards the lake-the gross, orange lake. It looks a lot prettier from the outside, then you get inside the lake, and well..it's gross. But I don't care, because I love to swim. Love it!

There's Haven standing by our cabin room door. The place we stayed in was kind of like an apartment in a way. It's a big building with about 12 or 13 rooms, and just like three hallways of them.

There's Haven and I again at the staff variety show one night. It's when they put on really funny skits, and well..the moral of the story is me and Haven laugh our heads off by the end of the night. ;]

When we got there we saw something new that was added. They added two little zip lines. They weren't those big ones that you go on over the trees or anything-they're like mini ones. They were really fun! All you had to do is grab the rope and drag the handles up to the stairs of the wood thing, and hang on and let go!

There's what I brought to chapel everyday. My bible, a notebook x2, and some sort of candy to munch on. That day it was pop rocks. ;]

Those are what you call mayflies. They were everywhere. One time we found one on Haven's shorts, who knows how long they were on there for. You would just randomly find yourself squishing them, and not even know your doing it!

Then there was dress night. I'm leaving you with this picture, well..because I love it! There will be two more parts to this time I had at camp..so there is more pictures! :] Stay tuned!

P.S. I am looking for some sponsors for my blog giveaway when I get up to 50 followers. I need at least two! So if you're interested email me at alilovesvb97[at]gmail[dot]com! Thanks!

miscellaneous ramblings

1.]Tomorrow's July 4th. Happy Independence Day! Thank you for all those who have fought for our country and have given us the freedom that we have. You all are amazing.
2.]Knowing that tomorrow is July 4th-that means that I'm off to camp. I'll be gone until Saturday, July 9th. I am sorry I have left you with no posts for the week. I forgot to ask people to guest post. My bad. You'll just have to wait until I get back to hear all about it! I will have lots of pictures to share. ;)
3.]Yesterday we had a party for my little brother. He is turning 6 on Wednesday. We put our pool up, and I took some pictures. {Oh, by the way, these are ALL unedited. ;)}

4.]Today I am deleting all pictures of my camera-and putting them all on the computer. Just wanted to tell you that so you know I am planning on taking lots, and lots of pictures when I'm gone!
5.]Alright, I'm done rambling now. Have a nice week! I will post lots on Sunday! :)

happy birthday to my bestie ♥

Today is July 1st, the day in which my best friend forever came into this world, 13 years ago. I was almost 1 at the time and little did I know that this baby girl would be one of the most important girls in my life. Haven is the girl that I go to all the time. Whenever I need advice or help with something, I go to her. She's like the sister I don't have-but much, much better.

Today she is turning 13, she's a teenager! We've been best friends for 13 years now. I cannot imagine my life without Haven. It's even hard for me to go by one day without seeing her or talking to her.

I've probably mentioned before that she is my cousin obviously, but she's more than a cousin to me. She's more of like a sister, someone I can go to if I need anything. We always talk about when we are older that I want my kids to call her their auntie, and her kids to call me their auntie. We don't want them to call us their second cousins, because we're more than that. We're so close.

Often times I think I take advantage of the bond we share. Most people don't get a cousin their own age and gender. But boy, I am so thankful for Haven, you have no idea. We are both very blessed to have each other.

Haven is like one of those girls that you tell everything to. Even your deepest darkest secrets get spilled out to her, and often times we don't even keep secrets to ourselves, we share them to each other. I always feel comfortable telling her these things, because I know, and trust her to keep them to herself and not tell the world.

I'm sure Haven would love it if you guys commented and wished her a happy birthday. :)

Haven, you mean the world to me, I hope you understand that and take it seriously. I'm not joking. I'm totally and completely serious. I love you. 

Here's a little note I made for you:

I love you

Friendship is when friends call each other all the time even when there’s nothing new or exciting-because they always find something to talk about.

Friendship is when you get in big fights, but then make up like 10 minutes later when you can’t stand not talking with your best friend.

Friendship is laughing at the stupidest things-but only you two are the ones who get it.

Friendship is seeing each other as much as you can, and when you do? You make the most of it.

Friendship is doing things you would never do with anybody else, except for your best friend.

Friendship is talking, laughing, singing, crying, and dancing together. 

Friendship is so strong it’s beyond words. 

Friendship is saying I love you.

Friendship is loving each other so much, that you can’t even describe your feelings for your best friend. 

Friendship is having inside jokes, and bringing them up at the needed times, and making each other laugh.

Friendship is being by each other’s sides when they need you, and when they don’t. 

Friendship is ME AND YOU! 

I love you Haven. So, so, so, so, so much!

Happy 13th birthday! 

♥

random {and that's how i like it}

Yup, like you guessed, this is gonna be such a random post you'll loose your mind. Haha, just kidding. But for some weird reason I feel like doing a random post. So here ya go!

Oh, and by the way this idea came from Abby at Follow God Every Day. I love her random posts. They're fun to read. :]

So as I was sitting here working on a birthday post for my bestie, Haven, {which wouldn't save by the way.urg.}I just felt like posting. But what did I want to post about? Lots of things. 

Woah, that picture is kinda cool, dontcha think? ;) 

Anyways, today is a SUPER nice day! I don't even know why I'm sitting inside right now. Considering the fact that Minnesota's summer weather has just came in. Tomorrow we're going to the water park for the first time this summer! Come on Minnesota! Where's the nice weather!

Right now I am in the packing/planning mode for camp. If you read this post, you'll know how excited I am!
I just got a humongous suitcase from my cousin and I am so happy I have it because I have a lot to pack!

Today I decided to go through my Apples to Apples game and take out all the cards that I didn't like or understand.
Yeah. I'm bored today. :]
Oh, and by the way I took these oreo pictures a long time ago, I just managed to edit them and get them on here!
Right now I am talking to my cousin Haven and we are talking about how excited we are for tomorrow {water park}, Friday {her birthday}, and Monday-Saturday {CAMP!}
Sorry I am probably bugging you guys, but I am like REALLY excited.

Now here's a question for you: What are you excited for?

what i've been up to

Hello there! Thanks for stopping by my blog. :) I just wanted to post about what I've been up to lately. I haven't really been up to date about what I've been up to and stuff, so be prepared for a post about ME. :)

Lately I've been pumped about an upcoming trip to Big Sandy.  It's a camp that my cousin and I go to every year. It's a christian camp up north, and it is a.m.a.z.i.n.g. It's like the best camp EVER! If you go to there website you can kind of check it out, but boy, there's lots more to it. :)

Here's a picture of my packing list. I think that took up two pages..oh well. ;) I'm kinda REALLY excited okay?

{horrible picture quality. ahem.}

{wow..bad picture day}

There is me wearing my Big Sandy Camp hat. ;)

Lately I've had a smile on my face. If you were going to your cousin's 13th birthday at a hotel on Friday and camp on Monday you would too. Believe me. :)

Lately I've been wearing sun dresses, well because I want to feel girly. Because I am a girl. ;) And I love the flowy feely about them..and because they're cute! ;)

Lately I've been drinking lots of water because I have strep throat. Doesn't that stink? While waiting for an hour and a half at the minute clinic, I found out I had strep. :P

Lately I've been working on my cousin's birthday gift. She's gonna love it. ;) I've been writing little notes. Like i love you.

What have you been up to lately?