Leibster Award

I have been awarded the Leibster Award again by Alyssa over at http://bitsnspurs.blogspot.com/ her private blog awarded me, but she wanted me to go ahead and do her Bits and Spurts blog. Go check out her blog!.
Facts about me: 
1. I absolutely LOVE the heat! :)
2. I have naturally Curly hair.. and love it!
3. I went to Russia for a Conference a couple months ago.
4. I love to square dance!!!
5. I do the grilling at the house, as well as trim the lawn. ;)
 Most people are surprised by that... not sure why... 
6. We have a beautiful and stubborn Great Pyrenees dog! And, we don't care if her hair is on our clothes, or in our food... ;) I know, I know, it's gross at times, but we just take the hair off if we're bothered by it.
7. People say I'm a server.
8. I teach Piano and I'm studying to become a Doula.
9. I'm a clean-fanatic... which can get to be a pain at times when there's people in the house who don't like to pick up after themselves. :)
10. I love listening to speakers, pastors, and audio's.

Questions to me: 

1. Brown or Black? Depends... if it has to do with clothes or shoes, than black. ;)

2. Willow or pine trees? Willow! Definitely Willow!

3. Sweet or Spicy? Sweet! ;)

4. When you read, do you feel like you are in the story? I don't normally read fictional books, but when I do, than yes I feel like I'm in the story.

5. What is your favorite thing to eat? Chocolate! ... does that count? ;) Pizza and Taco's...

6. What is your favorite thing to do? Run Errands, play with my siblings, read the Bible, help my mom out... the list can go on, so there's not really "one" favorite thing.

7. Which do you think are cuter as babies: Lambs or Goats? Lamb!

8. Would you rather be in the country or the city? City!

9. What is your favorite flower? Hmm... the Colorado Columbine or a Rose.

10. Do you bird watch? No... not unless we're on a hike or something.

11.  Have you ever been to the beach? I have, when I was younger. I don't remember it now.

Rules:

Thank and link back to the person who nominated you

List 10 facts about yourself. Answer the 10 questions asked by the blogger who nominated you. Nominate bloggers (you can’t nominate the blogger who nominated you). If I didn't nominate you personally, than consider yourself nominated! ;) Ask them 11 questions. Let them know about the nomination.

The questions for the nominee's: 

1. Who is your favorite author? Why?

2. If you had one day to live what would you do?

3. What is your favorite bible verse? Why?

4. What pet would you own if you could own any pet in the world?

5. What is your favorite hobby? 

6. To you prefer the city or the country? Why?

7. What is your favorite dessert?

8. What has been your most embarrassing experience?
9. How big is your family?
10. How many states have you been to? Which ones?

My Nominee's:
Kaitlyn at: http://www.agentleandquietspirit.com/
Ellie at: http://cinderelliefashions.blogspot.com/
Heidi at: http://keepingupwiththejoneses-dee.blogspot.com/
Marianela at:http://desiringgodsdesires.blogspot.com/
Hannah at:  http://journalpagesfromhome.blogspot.com/

Beautiful Blog Award

It seems I am being showered with blogger awards this month!  Thanks to Bethany Carson at: http://todaylibertyordeath.blogspot.com/ for the Beautiful Blog Award.  Here are my answers to Bethany's questions:

1. If you could have an expenses-paid vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Hmm... probably Ireland, because I love their accents!!! :)

2. What would you like to accomplish by the end of 2014? I'd like to become a certified Labor and Post-Pardom Doula.. we'll see! ;) Memorizing chapters of the Bible.

3.  What are a few of your favorite quotes? "A person is a person, no matter how small!""I believe with all my heart that standing up for America, means standing up for the God who has blessed our land."~Ronald Reagan 

4.  What Bible character do you relate to the most, and why? Hmm... tough one! ;) Probably Esther... because sometimes I feel like I have to hide who I am, because it will "offend" someone... if that makes any sense. :)

5.  What is your dream car? I always tell my brothers, anything that drives smoothly, and that's an automatic! ;) I don't know one kind of car from another... so, anything really! ;)

                              6.  Are you a morning person or night owl? Definitely a Night Owl!!! 

8.  Do you have a favorite plant or flower? I love Roses, and Colorado Columbines! :)

9.  What are some of your favorite foods? Taco's, Pizza, Fettuccine, Stir-Fry, Marinade Chicken, Mac & Cheese... pretty much anything else that's not healthy! ;)

10. What cause(s) are you most opinionated about? Homeschooling, Pro-life, Jesus Death and Resurrection, Guns...etc...

11. What is the best advice on life you can give in up to 3 sentences? Be content in Christ, love others, and fear God! Don't be Idle or wishy-washy... learn, and keep learning! Words can tear down or build up, it's up to you to choose!

Kelly-Anne at: http://www.kelly-annesblog.blogspot.com/

Leah-Albright at:http://beautifullybrokenleah.blogspot.com/ 

Kimberly at: http://www.anathomedaughter.blogspot.com/
Sarah Elizabeth at: http://threemaidens.blogspot.com/ and http://sarah-plainandaverage.blogspot.com/

And if anyone else would like to answer the questions, consider yourself nominated.
Questions for Nominee's:

1. How would you describe your personal style?

2. What was your first pet?

3. What is your ancestry (e.g. German, Italian)?

4. What cause(s) are you most opinionated about?

5. What Bible character do you relate to the most (it can be character, life experiences, or anything like that)?

6. What is the first favorite scripture verse that comes to your mind?

7. Do you have any food allergies?

8. You would be really excited if you woke up tomorrow morning to the smell of ____ cooking.

9. What are you looking forward to this summer?

10. What is one thing you've learned from blogging?

Award Post #3

Hi Everyone! I was recently nominated for the Sunshine Award by Maddie.Go and check her blog out . . . it is great! :) Here's the link: http://schoolandsuntans.blogspot.ru/
Questions for the nominees: (that'd be me! ;) )

1. Where did you come up with your blog name? hmm... I wanted to name the blog that had to do with being my dad's daughter, and God's daughter. And I knew that I was destined to be God's daughter (Romans 8:29-30, " For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren;30 and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.") So, I put together "Daughter of Destiny". :)

2. Why did you create your blog? Because I love to write! :) And my mom told me that she thought I'd be a good idea. ;)

3. What is your favorite Bible verse? James 1:2-4

4. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Ireland! :)

5. What is your favorite book? Tough one! ;) Besides the Bible, probably any Max Lucado books! :)

6. Would you rather be a queen or the president? Tough one! ;) Whichever one I can get the most done... Make Abortion illegal, make Gay-Marriage illegal... etc... 

7. What is your favorite subject in school? Music! 

8. If you could make three wishes, what would they be? That men and women would repent, and turn from their wicked way. Women would no longer have abortions. And, that 

9. What is your favorite flavor of cake? Chocolate!!! 

10. If you could choose between tennis shoes, cowgirl boots, or sandals, which you you choose? Depends on the season... mostly flip-flops! :) 

11. If you could be in any book, which book would it be? The Bible!

So here are the instructions for the nominees.

 If you are chosen and want to participate:

1. Copy and paste image above or create your own.
2. Answer the following questions.
3. Nominate your own bloggers (as many as you choose).
4. Let your nominees know.
5. Put together 11 of questions to ask them.
6. Publish your post!
   
   My nominee is:
   Kaylee at: http://worthfarmorethanevenrubies.blogspot.ru/
   questions for the nominee:
   1. What's your full name?
   2. Favorite color?
   3. What color do you wear most often?
   4. If you won $10,000, what would you do with it?
   5. How big is your family?
   6. What's your favorite animal? Why?
   7. What's your favorite season? Why?
   8. Name me 5 of your favorite movies?
   9. Favorite Sport?
   10. Would you rather go camping or spend the night in an RV?