where to start

I realize I haven't updated about my blog in quite a while. It seems like I've caught the blogging bug though just for tonight, because I saw all my other friends updating theres and yep pretty much the peer pressure. . . and I kind of need to be working on something else, but this is good too. right?
With 23 days till hunting season, I'm sure my life is going to get insane soon, but it kind of always is anyways. . . I got egged a few weeks ago. Now that's an experience.
Yesterday, we went to go visit some friends in Dillon. They had a BEAUTiful hunting cabin that they let us stay in and I found out the handsome makes great shampoo. lol. I love that place! and all the people that make it so great! I'm so glad somebody made me go to the conference this year. It was pretty much one of the greatest weeks ever and God is still showing me things that I learned there. I hope to not tarry in Kalispell too long.
So. .. I took a leap of faith and quit Super 1. I miss the people there, but I absolutely love the radio station work and the people at the radio station. Its got to be the coolest job ever! God blessed me SO much! I'm also teaching piano and now sign language on the side and taking guitar. . .yeah, I'm pretty busy, but loving every minute of it.
Here's the words of wisdom for the night. Somebody the other day told me, "Well it's easy to be always happy when you're a Baer." It made me stop and think. Am I really happy because I'm a Baer? I am so blessed to live in the family that I do, but if you really know me; that's not the reason. How do I explain to them that my life isn't perfect without sounding like a know it all? Why are so many Christians so depressed? I just don't understand it.
Well, here's the answer I meant to give; I found it all in one verse.

Psalm 28:7 (King James Version)

⁷The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

The only place where I can find joy is trust in God. It's funny how when you know God is in control even through the worst of circumstances you can be joyful. Our happiness as Christians doesn't depend on our growing up, how much money we have in the bank, how safe we feel, or anything we feel as far as that matter; but on God. Knowing He knows it all is the most freeing happy feeling of all.

I know. . .

So. . I saw this on one of my friend's blog and thought it was a good idea. I know people visit my blog, but I rarely get comments, so whoever you are; comment!

I know you're looking

and. . I know you're watching

so where are all the comments???

I fear that our fellow bloggers and friends are afraid to comment. We don't bite... we're really not so scary, so please just say hello! Let us know what you think. We'd love to hear how you are doing. For those you who look at our blog regularly, but do not comment... ( we won't mention any names) Please leave a comment... even if you remain anonymous. :D

We want to hear from you!!!

The End of the Challenge

Well, here it is. I've been pretty slow doing this challenge. . so I figured I'd just finish it up tonight. . . I'm not going to check my grammar. Don't read too carefully.

Day 27: A physical feature you love
My hair. It reflects my mood. True story. Sometimes it's hard to handle, but the best things in life are.

Day 28: A scar you have and it's story
On my foot I have a dog nail scar. Before I went to college, I used to have 2 mushing dogs (they were the real thing) and one mutt dog. One day. . .as all good owner's do. . . I was feeding them. I gave some food to Julie (one of the mushing dogs) and Tipsy (she was named that because her eyes didn't line up) starting attacking each other. . . I'd been in the middle of these dog fights before, but never one quite like this. I knew that they were fighting to the death. I tried to break them up, but the other dog just decided to join them. I was literally rolling on the ground with them attempting to pry them apart. I concluded that nothing would work. I kicked open the gate and while holding the two other dogs, kicked Tipsy out. Somewhere in that mess, one of the dogs stuck their claw in my foot. I've still got the scar to prove it.



Day 29: Hopes, dreams, and plans you have for the next 365 days
Too many. Go to Alaska, stand on top a really tall mountain, help a poor struggling soul, win some souls to Christ, do a good job teaching piano, polar plunge, improve photography skills, improve guitar, shoot big daddy (elk or deer), learn more about radio at KALS, get that one song on facebook, buy a video camera, sleep under the stars many times, do something crazy (that I haven't done yet), hike the Grand Canyon (this one's big), go to a foreign country, and. .. live life to the fullest!

Day 30: A motto or philosophy

Day 26: A childhood memory

Ok, well, where do I begin. . . raising goats, working in the garden, snow barefoot races, building massive snow forts, army crawling, annoying the neighbors to no end. Perhaps, one of the best of all were our dirt clog fights. I grew up in Billings, MT where it's really dry and there are massive dirt clogs. We would have wars. Split up in two teams and fire away. I remember one day though. We were out there chucking the dirt clogs. When all of the sudden I felt like Goliath, so strong and so tall; but I was down. My brother, Josiah (figures), hit me square in the head with a big old dirt clog. This explains a lot. I had an awful headache. I tried to sleep it off, warm washcloths. . it didn't work though.

A Favorite Recipe

Spinach Casserole

This is one of my favs. Just ate it tonight.

Spinach casserole recipe with cream cheese and seasonings.
Ingredients:
• 2 packages frozen spinach, (10 oz each)
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• paprika, optional
Preparation:
Thaw spinach and press or squeeze to remove excess water. Grease a casserole dish and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach, cream cheese, and 1/4 cup of melted butter. Spoon into casserole dish. Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and paprika, and drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup of butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
Serves 4.

Day 24: A movie no one would expect you to love

Does Veggietales count?

Day 23: A way in which you want to be remembered

It's pretty simple actually. I want to be remembered as someone who loved people, gave God everything I had, and worked like crazy to serve Him.