and... finding out about me =)

Tidbits about... MUA!! ;) (courteously... this quiz was copied from chanelle's blog)

WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
I wish I had a really cool story behind my name. But unfortunately... I don't- I could have been Shiloh or Shay though!! but my middle name is my mom's =) I'm growing quite fond of it as I get older. But I still wish I coulda been a Shay =l
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
i hate to cry, but I actually cry more than I would like to =(
DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
when i actually try to make it nice, yes.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
salami!! YUMMY4myTUMMY ;) I also enjoy ham =)
DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
um.... no- that'd b kinda weird =P
IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
heck yes, because i’m awesome... and humble ;)
DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
what do you think, jeez. 
DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS
pretty sure.
WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
let’s see, let some stranger attaching an elastic cord to my waist and jumping off a POLE a hundred miles an hour to my certain death? well, hopefully you're smart enough 2 have come up with that answer 4 yourself =P
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Frosted-Shredded-Bite-Sized-Wheats =) NUMMY!
DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
yeah, ’cause i usually tie them on pretty tight.
DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Yes, behold my awesome muscles.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
ben&jerry’s cherry garcia (the only thing I know about it is... it has a mountain on the front of the container, &... it's perty darn mouthwatering!!
WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
their eyes.
RED OR PINK?
HOT PINK!! ;)
WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
mon derriere =P
WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
A certain type of chapstick & popscicles that my mommy bought for shi n' I- but we could never find them after we stopped using them =(
WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Got my socksie's on @ the moment- but I'm thinkin' tomorrow... I'll don my black allstarz
WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
Hamburgessas & a pickle 4 dindin. (aren't u proud of me ren & tay?? my "mexican" is getting better- BLAHAHA!!!!)
WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
my sissy & mommy chattin'. (but thnx for reminding me =) I think I'll turn on some Colbie <3
IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
HOT PINK!! (tehe) but could i be a different one every day?
FAVORITE SMELLS?
good food. Nolee (my parfume =) . chocolate chip cookies cookin'. rain coming!!!!
WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
my kelsey lovey-loo <3
FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
um, NO. (but if i HADDDD 2 decide- probably gymnastics =)
HAIR COLOR?
light brown. thinkin' about going darker. comments?
EYE COLOR?
Brown. gold. and green. (sometimes hazel- but my dad has GREEN eyes)
DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
yuppity yup yup.
FAVORITE FOOD?
french fries. pasta. dessert. oh heck, just about all of it!! haha
SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
I think you'll know the answer 2 this one if you have an ounce of common sense ;) & you know anything about mua ;)
LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
She's the Man (1st time- quite cute =)
WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
my mommy's old grey sweatshirt.
SUMMER OR WINTER?
WINTER!!
HUGS OR KISSES?
hugs!! all around =)
FAVORITE DESSERT?
chocolate anything. cheesecake w/ strawberries & strawberry sauce on top. ice cream. brownies... the list could go on forever!!
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
Mao's last Dancer (quite intriguing! tehe)
WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
....kitties =l (no lie!! HAHA!!)
WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT?
Sleeping Beauty (not by choice!! was babysitting 2 little girlz =l figures)
FAVORITE SOUND?
camera shutters. rain. my mommy's familiar voice. or my sissy chatting up a storm late @ night.
ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
BEATLES!! (i mean, what kinda name is "the rolling stones"?? HA!! plus, I googled them &.. OMYYYY!!!! HAHA!!)
WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME???
virginia.
DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
i can wiggle my ears (i think ;). and my brain's ALWAYS going so... I am always writing poems or songs... or thinking of poems.. or songs =) OOH!! I can crochet!! And I snap better than my sista ;) I sing. can't dance. can keep a beat. i'm not tone deaf. but... those aren't really "special talents" anymore- HAha!!
WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
in my hometown AZ
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Now it’s your turn! Leave me a comment with your link so i can be nosey and find out more about you.
xoxo<3 van

...And then I made Quiche...

Can't wait to try this mouth-watering bit of yumminess =) out of the oven in.... 30 min. now- the question is... will my tummy be able to hold on that long =/
xoxo<3 Van

so.........

Many have been asking about my parents production company. "When's the next play gonna be?" - "What play are they doing next?" - "Where's the next play going to be held at?" etc.... *the list goes on* :) I just wanted to y'all know that...... my parents have selected the next play they will be doing, (though it's top secret ;) they have selected the venue they will be holding it on, (that also is top secret =P They are just waiting on the Lord now for funding to come through, but until then- we love Him anyway =) Prayers are most appreciated, we are sooooo grateful!! Thanks to all for your support as well. Thank you!
Check out their website! commandperformersaz.com  As well as their new blog!! (of which my dad is very proud :) commandperformersazblog
Love 2 all <3 xoxo
Van

what's cookin?

I've recently acquired a taste for the fine art of..... COOKING!! Gettin' my hands dirty in the kitchen, cooking some FABU meals I must add ;) and of course my family loves it cause they get to benefit!! =P It's just been splendid, and since I'm a photographer.... I decided to combine my 2 loves ;) so... here's the proof- (comments would be most appreciated!!) Who knows, next time you stop by the J. house... I might just have to make you something spectacular!! ;) looking forward to your visit!! tehe =)
xoxo <3 van

found this AMAZING little bundle @ world market, it's a yummy type of cheese wrapped in some type of meat. DELICIOUS!! Cut up into thin slices & tossed into the pasta salad- YUMMY!!

my FAVE!! Kalamata olives!! (yes, that's a knife in the back-round =/ but

don't be alarmed dear friends!! savanna knows how to use a knife!! tehe)

Dinner is ready!! And let me tell ya!! I think I outdid myself =P

Add some corn muffins!! mmmmm...... *is your tummy rumbling yet??*

Dessert! (our family secret ;) SUPEROOBERDOOPER yummy!!!!

Fall

As I'm sittin' here, glad that it's cooling off in AZ, and excited 4 Halloween ;) I wanted to share with y'all how today's message deeply affected me!
Our AMAZING pastor of Sovereign Grace (Rich =) spoke today from Colossians (vs. 1:5-7) And how we as Christians must breathe in the sweet, sweet air of the Gospel.  Many times, christians get caught up in secondary issues, instead of focusing on the PRIMARY: the Gospel!  It MUST be at the center of everything I do! (it's essential to my very existance ;) We learned how, since God is a HOLY God, he demands Holy worship from His people; but I can't even do that!! That's why I need a Saviour SOO badly, to help me!

The Gospel: God sent His son Jesus to earth, who became man, lived, saved, and eventually died for MY sins!  So that I may live! The GOOD news!........ He didn't STAY dead!! He rose from the dead, lives, and continues to work in the saved and in the unbelievers hearts!

And now ladies and gentlemen............... the point that STRUcK me!!
I can NOT understand and know Jesus unless I know and understand His story!  Rich said that, the Gospel becomes primary when Jesus becomes primary (and vice versa) You can't have one without the other. And lately, I believe that I've been losing sight of the Gospel! Of course I love Jesus, but I find myself taking for granted the Gospel: the story so SPECTACULAR I can't even put it into words!  And the Rich said, "you do not understand the Gospel unless you are falling more in love with Jesus everyday"......... hold on there!! I thought I was just taking the Gospel for granted?!? say what now!!? ok, NOW I think I understand why I've been taking the Gospel for granted! It's because I have not been truly falling in Love with Jesus! Pressing into Him.
You know those times when you aren't really spending as much time with Jesus (like, in prayer, devotionals..... etc.) because everything's going "ok"? well, that's when you need Him MOST!  That's kinda what's been going on in my heart. Since no major issues have risen lately, I find myself not pressing into Jesus *as much*.  This message just really encouraged me to do so and not fall back into those old habits! I hope it will do the same for you. much love to all <3
xoxo Van

Photoshoot from CALI!!

Ok.... I know what you're thinkin'..... FINALLY!!!!! haha- well, Saturday has arrived & I actually have some time 2 post on my poor wittle blog. Hopefully people are still looking!! =P So, here are some pix from Cali, a few are from the "photoshoot" I did of Shi, another by the beach, & the last one of both of us was @ the Santa Monica Pier!! It was a BLAST, & if you'd like to see some more "artsy fartsy" pix- check out my "photography" blog.  savannaleephotography

xoxo all <3<3 Van

my day:

If you care: here are the highlights of my day- very exciting! ;)
-Took my dog 4 a walk, (this was BIG in my life because... I'm taking my dog 4 a walk now ;) tehe
-Had my VERY 1st Hot Dog On A Stick! And I must say!.... it delivered!! BIG TIME!! =) but, sadly for the hotdog..... all that remains..... is the stick =(
-And.... that's about it- just thought I'd post this VERY random post & try out my new settings :)  Will be posting Cali pix VERY soon!! like... DANGEROUSLY soon!! so LOOK OUT!! :P
love 2 all - xoxo <3 <3
Van

PICTURE TIME!! Shi K.

Singles of my lil' sista<3 You're SUCH a dolly, love u Shiley girl =) xoxo, Van



LOVIN those sunshine eyes!! =)


tehe ;)




And....... my PERSONAL fave =)


ta ta for now............

PICTURE TIME!! Kelsey <3

no, none of CALI yet...... just wanted 2 post some pix of the singles I got of 1 of my FAVORITE girlzy in the ENTIRE world =) xoxo my love <3<3 Van



GORGEOUS!! *if I do say so myself* =)


the very complicated, but gorgeous *vintage* effect I learned on photoshop =)








=) miss A-double T- I- Tude ;) xoxo Kels <3




Love my blond sista <3