Me and a few of my friends...

hi! sorry about the break between posts! to sum it all up in word... school... anyway i wanted to show you guys some pictures of my friends!!! these are my friends who will actually let me post pics of them haha! i also have some pic of me and some of my friends when we were little!

                                                       me and natalie!!! aka mamalicious!!!

                       from left to right: grace ( gracie lou freebush), rachel ( rah rah ), and me! ( amanders )

                                   michelle, me , lizzy, rachel ( the same one as above!) and a girl i don't remember!

                                                         me, caroline, and bethanie!!!

Guest Post - Sierra from Bloomability

Hi everyone! This is Sierra from Bloomability. Amanda invited me to do a guest post for her blog since I won her photo contest a few weeks ago. I have to apologize for taking so long to get around to doing this post, but here I am. =) Also I apologize again, I said I would post YESTERDAY, but I forgot. 

Amanda suggested I share some of my photography, and since I've never done a guest post before I don't know what else to write about. So here are a few of my pictures, I hope you enjoy them!

God bless!

Sierra

Guest Post! / Curiosity

Hi! i have a very special announcement!!! tommrow the WINNER of my photography contest will guest post! please check out her photography! she is an awesome photographer! also i have a couple random curious  questions for you guys. hey i'm trying to get to know my followers!!! feel free to answer in the comments section if' you'd like....

1. so have you guys started school yet? do you go to a public school, a private school or are you homeschooled?


2. what do you think of my new blog design?


3. if you love taking pictures... what inspires your photography?


4. what do you think should focus on more in photography... more people or more nature?


5. how long have you been blogging???


so go ahead and answer!!! make me happy pretty please :)

Self - Portraits :)

Hi! today i took some self portraits! i don't really post a lot of pictures of myself but there's a first time for everything!!! hope you like them...

"Little Princesse's "

hi! i hope you've noticed the new blog change! if you haven't, you might want to get your eyesight checked.... my amazing new blog design was done by Amanda at Farmgirl Writes!!! you should definitely check out her blog and blog design company!

today i took some pictures of 3 very pretty girls! my 2 sisters and their best friend katie. they dressed up in ballet costumes and tiara's! i hope you enjoy!!!!

A New Tag!

Hi!!! amanda from Farmgirl Writes tagged me in this fun tag! if i tag you, go ahead and copy and paste these and my new questions into a post and add 10 more of your own!

1. Sunny or Rainy?

Rainy for sure! i love thunderstorms!



2. Sweet or Sour?

sour...


3. Who is your favorite writer?

i'm really liking nicholas sparks right now!

4.When was the last time you ate breakfast food for dinner?

well, i had waffles a few nights ago!


5. Which is the most annoying, mosquitoes or flies?



mosquitoes cause they bite!

6. Sewing or Knitting?

not a huge fan of either, but probably kniting

7. The beach or the mountains?
   
100 percent most definitely the beach!


8. Would you rather shop at the thrift store or a brand name store?

probably a brand name store except me an 3 of by best friends do this thing called " granny shopping" it is the most fun thing ever!!!

9. Broccoli or chocolate? 

i love broccoli, but nothing beats choclate!

10. Did you do this tag right when you saw it, or a couple days after?
  right when i saw it!

11. Favorite movie of all time?
a walk to remember!


12. Books or magazines?
       both! probably books though...

13. Least favorite food?

bananas!... yuck

14. Have you ever made a movie?
yes! i love making movies with my friends!

15. What genre(s) of music do you like best?
       mostly pop, but i like country and contemporary christian too

16. Cooking or cleaning?
 cooking

17. Do you have a cork board or dry erase board in your room?
 i used too, but we are probaly moving so i can't poke anymore holes in the wall!

18. How many songs do you have on your MP3 player or iPod? (If you have one...)
 around 300

19. How much time have you wasted doing this tag?
  about 10 minutes!

20. Are you addicted to notebooks?
kinda, i like doodling in them!





My questions


1. Who is your favorite music artist?
2.  Hershey's or M&m's?
3. Dance or singing?
4. Tv or computer?
5. Facebook or Twitter?
6. ?
7. Early-bird or Late- nighter?
8. Chick- Flicks or Action movies?
9. Sleepover or pool party?
10. What is your one goal for 2010?


And so i tag...

Johanna from A dancers life! 

Carlotta from Pastor Girls Ponderings


Bree from He designs my life

CONTEST WINNERS!!!!!

it's here! the winners of the contest!!!! i was so happy i got so many entries!!!!


3rd Place goes too.....

 Johanna from A Dancer's Life!!!!

 








2nd Place goes too....

Tonia from Antonia's Photography!!!

1ST PLACE GOES TO!!!!
 Sienna from Bloomability!

Congrats to all conestents!!!! 


Prizes!!!

1st Place wins a new button designed by me, a display photo on the sidebar of my blog, and a chance have their own post on my blog!
2nd Place wins a new button designed by me!
3rd Place wins a new button designed by me!

All winners should contact me at dancingmandy96@yahoo.com ...



CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

  

Contest deadline tommorow!!!

hi! all contest entries must be received by 12:00 a.m tomorrow night. I'm excited about this contest!!! The winner will receive a custom button designed by me!!! Good luck everyone!!!

Some New Pictures!

Hey everybody! sorry i haven't posted in so long! i've been really busy with camps and things like that! I have several new pictures for you today!!!

I'm Back!!!!

This is the first post I am writing, officially, with a broken foot. You heard me - yes, I did say broken. How did my foot break? Well, dear friends, that's a L-O-N-G story...

So, I'm at camp. When I hear a sudden popping noise. Get this? It's my foot. (Ow!) Well, this popping was not new - I had already heard it once, 2 weeks ago, while walking down the hill at one of my friends' houses. My flip flop rolled under me and, at the same time that I am biting my tongue to keep from screaming in pain (oh, alright, I'll admit it - I was getting nervous. A LOT. But anyway.) A few days later, at summer camp, I was running and I heard my foot pop... OUCH! Turns out its fractured! I'm gonna be ok though!

On a happier note, I have a few pictures from camp!

With a little assistance from Elizabeth Rose !!!

A quick FYI

hey hey! Happy 4th of July!!! tommrow i'm leaving for sleep away camp for a week, so i won't be posting until than... I'm taking a photography class there!!!

P.S. keep those contest entries coming!!! i've already had 4 photo's entered!

A blog party/Giveaway!

Hi! I have an awesome and very fun blog party AND giveaway to tell you about! Elizabeth Rose from Living on Literary Lane  hosting this exciting event! Be sure to check out her blog and link up! Here are the questions...

• Have you ever run outside during a rainstorm (and if so, please describe it)? yes! i think it's a lot of fun! one time i started dancing in the rain with my friend... good times!
• What is your favorite Sense & Sensibility version: 2008 or 1995? 1995
• Do you keep a journal (and if so, how many have you filled)? I used to, but unfortunately i can't find the time!
• What is your favorite thing about summer? Being able to hang out with my friends a lot, camp, and swimming!
• What is your favorite classical song? I'm not a classical fan, but I like Lara's Castle by Yann Tiersen
• It's your wedding day. And while you are going down the aisle (gracefully, of course), the audience suddenly bursts into singing "How Do You Solve A Problem Like ____ (your name)?" What are your emotions? Umm ouch!!! I would probably have a meltdown!
• What is your favorite scene in Sense & Sensibility? Is the same scene in the movie(s) (and if so, do you like it as well)? Well i haven't watched it in a long time, but i like the very end!
• Which of Jane Austen's books is your favorite? Why? Pride and Prejudice
• Describe your perfect reading "nook": My window seat it my room, i just added sparkly lights and fun pillows to it!
• Have you ever been accused of reading a book when you were supposed to be doing chores? no, but watching tv!
• You are on the beach, and you are wearing normal clothes (NOT a bathing suit). Do you consider jumping into the cold ocean anyway? Maybe, it depends on what i'm wearing!
• Do you consider yourself a matchmaker like Emma? oh yeah! my friends will tell you!
• What do you like best about my blog? What do you think is the worst? (It's always good to get feedback, so I know what to change and what to keep!) I love the new layout!
• What are your opinions involving letters: short and brief or long and lovely? Long and lovely
• What Scripture verse has encouraged you a lot recently? John 3:16
• Do you consider yourself an artist? If so, in what way? Well, I'm a dancer , which is an art, but i'm not a fine arts person other than photography.
• What interests you in a blog: beautiful layout or good content? Beautiful Layout!
• Do you believe in saving your first kiss for your wedding day? No, i believe in staying pure until marriage, but not saving your first kiss.
• What are your opinions involving modesty? I think that you should wear cute, fun clothes, without being too showy.
• Did you enjoy answering all these questions? Yes! it was so much fun!

    Here are the giveaway rules...

So, now we introduce the second half of this month-long event. 

And here are the prizes...

2nd and 3rd Place winners will receive...

A customized signature made by Miss Awel Prince of Inspired Designs Studio!!

And... the 1st place winner will receive...

A free deluxe blog makeover by the lovely Miss Hannah Nicole of Vivid Design Studio, valued at $60!!

 

This is very, very exciting, is it not? Hannah and Awel are very talented young ladies, and they have generously donated the prizes for this giveaway.

Here's how to enter... 

NOTE: Please make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry and make sure to comment on THIS post.

• MANDATORY ENTRY: Follow my blog, and leave a comment telling me that you are following (1 entry)
• Follow Vivid Design Studio (1 entry)
• Follow Inspired Designs Studio (1 entry)
• Follow Hannah's personal blog, Aspire (1 entry)
• Follow Awel's personal blog, Shilah (1 entries)
• Put the promo button up on your blog (2 entries)
• Put my blog button up on your blog (2 entries)
• Post about the giveaway (2 entries)
• Join my blog party (2 entries)

You can combine your blog party post and giveaway post into one and still get counted for 4 entries - that's what I would do! :)

Contest Info!!!

And now what you have all been waiting for!!! well i hope so....

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Here are the rules:

• One entry per person unless you complete these steps...

1. You post on your blog about my contest ( 2 extra entries )

2. You put my contest button on your sidebar ( 1 extra entry )

• No editing of photos
• Only YOU can take the pictures!
• Please nothing inappropriate

Prizes will be announced soon!

Deadline for Contest is August 1, 2010 ...

Entry's can be e-mailed to dancingmandy96@yahoo.com
or through a post on your blog... 


I hope you guys enter!!!! Please spread the word! 

1500!!!

WOW!!!! i woke up today to find 1500 views !!! thank you guys so much! I decided it's time for a surprise... i will be hosting a contest!!!!!!! i have more deatials to come but stay tuned and spread the word!!!

10 random things...

Thanks for your comments! I decided to let you guys know some more about me! Here are 10 random things that you probably didn't know about me! If you want to know anything else just leave a comment!


1.i LOVE storms! i'm like a weather freak!!!

2. i'm homeschooled, but i go to a tutorial, which is an awesome school!!!!

3. i lovvveeeeee to dance!!!! i do ballet, modern, jazz, and hip-hop!

4. when my friends come over, we make funny crazy videos!

5. i'm a Christian, and i love God with all my heart!!!!

6. my favorite singer is Taylor Swift! i listen to her alll the time!!! i almost got to meet her! i was like 5 feet away! i also like onerepublic, demi lovato, jonas brothers, and coldplay.

7. my friends are the best people on this planet. end of story!

8. i really don't like capitalization, as you can probably tell.

9.  i like to scrapbook and make cards :)

10. i really like followers on my blog hehe!

A few questions...

Hello! i was wondering about a few things and wanted my followers to let me know what they think. please just leave a comment responding to my questions! thanks!!!

1. What do you think of my new blog design?

2. Should I stick to just photography, or include tags and more about my life?

3. Should I change my blog title?

4. Should I bring back the music player?

5. Is there anything else you would like to comment about my blog???


 thanks again! i realy would love your opinion!

nature :)

Hi! I spent some of the day taking some nature pictures today. I discovered a really interesting, pretty, moth on my bunnie's cage. I also got some flower shots. Enjoy!

My family!

                                    I got some pictures of some of my family this week, I hope you like them!!

                                                                             pretty claire!!!

         
                

                                                               Brooke's gorgeous eyes!

                                                            Baby feet! my little cousin :)

New changes!!!

Hey blog people! As you can tell, I changed the theme of my blog. I'm not quite sure if I like it but let me know what you think! Also I created a new button! Please post to your blog! I have several new pictures coming soon! Thanks so much!

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" By the Water"

Hi!!!!!!!!!! I took a picture of my friends creek! i really like it! enjoy!

Luv,

Amanda :)

";)"

hey there! i spent the day with my friend natalie! we took some pretty cool pics!

                                                                    

                                                                       

Amanda :)