As promised.

I said I'd post my memories, haha. So, here we go. Alicia and I went up to Winter Weekend Early in order to help Marty and Raeleen and Marty out by watching Xavier (such a hardship eh?). And Xavier was So excited. We had snow ball fights, made snow angels, and we packed down some snow on a snow bank so it was a slide...and we slid down that over and over and over again, haha. It wasnt that big to me, but I guess to a 2-year-old it was the coolest thing ever. Then we played hide-and-seek. And then Raeleen came up to the house for a bit to make dinner, and she made us some too which was nice. Then we were praying...and as we were praying Xavier went to be funny and grab his moms fork and hide it...and so I believe our prayer went like this "God is great, God is good, let us thank him for our food DON'T TOUCH MY FORK AMEN." It was really quite hilarious. Another memory was my conversation with God. Another memory was...going to scotties only to find out that they dont have any smarties explosions. Hmm...what else? saturday night, Allison and I danced, I think I said that in my last post, it was freaking amazing. Toes, we have to go dancing. Hmm...I was walking down a hill yesterday and I didnt realize the snow got deeper, so I was walking down and my boots were the only things getting covered, then all of a sudden Im knee deep in snow. Good times. it was really funny. And then the only other thing I can think of at the moment is this. Raeleen made dinner for us again last night, but this time it was her family, my parent, Alicia, Biff, Peaches and I...and she went to open the ketchup and it exploded all over her. Classic moment in the materman household. Oh man, Raeleen and I get along so well...we're like sisters. You should have seen us in the kitchen together. Oh dear, anyways...I'll leave you with some pictures and be on my way. ttyl

Winter weekend

Winter weekend was amazing. There was this one thing that happened that kinda...didnt go to well. You see...God and I had a conversation on friday night during worship...and he told me that I needed to give up a friendship that I have had since I was...13...I think. And the last few months have been really bad for this friendship. And she was at winter weekend...so we talked on saturday...and I told her that We cant be friends anymore because the pain she has been causing me has been making it harder to maintain a healthy relationship with God, which is so true. And Actually...after we talked...I feel like this burden was lifted off my shoulders. I lost a good friend...but it feels so right. I was actually able to enjoy the rest of my weekend. We had a concert on saturday night...and Allison and I did so many old dances to the music...the macerena(sp?), the sprinkler, the shopping Cart and then we made up some dances haha. It was...embarassing, but amazingly fun. And it was such a great weekend to connect with God. So many memories...but Im to tired to post them...tomorrow!

Love ya'll,
Court

The following photos are...

A pure sign of Anticipation. ITS WINTER WEEKEND TODAY!!!

Stop...its Baby time

So..my friends Baby is FINALLY HERE! She was born yesterday at 12:50 AM after 4 hours of labour. She is 8lbs and 9oz. Her name is October...I believe the middle name is rose. No pictures yet...but soon hopefully.

Burger king...

So...I applied at 6 places...5 today and 1 yesterday. Burger King had a booth set up at my school yesterday so I filled out an application just for the fun of it...and they called me for an interview today. Its not exactly my ideal...but I guess its a job right? I also applied at build a bear...the Childrens place, please mum, bluenotes and the body shop. The body shop they'd call me next week...and the others I havent heard from...but it hasnt even been a full day...so its all good. Im hoping I'll get a call from either build a bear or the childrens place this weekend. Anyways...thats my story...haha not very exciting but its a story.

ttyl

Valentines day...

Its so depressing if you dont have anyone to celebrate with. Its never bothered me before this year...I dont know why...I know boys are overated...but It would be nice to be able to spend valentines doing something other than working out...eating popcorn...and watching tv...by myself...I might add. Its weird...oh well.

Gosh darn Anticipation

AHH...my friend is suppsoed to be induced today...and she told me she'd let me know...and I know i probably wont know about the baby for a while...but Im so Anxious! Im so excited...yet so nervous...she's only 16. But I am very proud of her...she wants to keep it and she never even thought of aborting it. Anyways...I should go.

ttyl,
Court

AHH

So...Im applying for a job this week. Its the first "real" job I've ever actually applied for. I've worked at camp...which is a real job, but you know...and I've worked with this guy from my church for like...a month...but it was more of a favour for him...he paid me from his own pocket and stuff...so its pretty exciting...and nerve racking. My daddy took me shopping today for clothes...cause for those of you who know me...I dress like a slob...haha my jeans have holes in them and I always wear hoodies, haha...so its a bit of a change wearing dress pants and dress shirts...but I could get used to it. Im applying at build-a-bear and the Childrens place (a clothing store for kids) and Im super excited...and if I dont get hired at either place I'll start looking elsewhere. Anyways...thats my news...ttyl

Me and my sister!

I know I've posted stuff like this before...but I just wanted to say that I really love my sister...and Im so glad we're friends. Heres some pics of us growing up! Sorry there out of order!

So..

As you might have been able to tell by my last couple of posts...I've been pretty upset...and when Im upset and I dont know how to describe it...I use songs....and scripture...so thats why my last couple of posts havent been real posts. I've been upset because Im losing one of my dear friends...its been coming for 8 months or so, but it just keeps getting worse and its really getting to me. So I was upset about that...and then yesterday...the day of the mother mood swings on my part...I found out that Stephen Court and Danielle Strickland are moving to Australia. I was so upset...some of you dont know them...some of you do...but they live in Vancouver and run the war college...the school Im planning on going to. I know God is going to put them to good use in australia...but for some reason it just hit me hard. I dont even really know them...but I have looked up to them since I was 14...and sucks a lot! But thats what happens when you go to the army I guess. So thats my explanations of my last couple posts.

I didn't know if I would ever feel the same
The way I used to feel before you'd gone
I didn't know if the ache would ever go away
I only knew I had to go on

I know I should've noticed it was coming
But I just wanted to pretend I was blind
I don't know if you ever really loved me
Or maybe you were just passing time
Well I guess you'll never know
But I've finally let you go€
And the rain may be falling on my window
But I feel like I'm coming alive
Yesterday I was trying so hard not to cry
But today I feel fine
Let it rain

I know you always thought I'd stay here waiting
Just in case you wanted to come back
But you never thought I might start healing
And maybe I just would not want you back
Well I guess you'll never know
But I've finally let you go

Today sucks!!

UGH...I've had the worst day ever! Im tired...Im frustrated and Im really upset. Its been crappy all together. I just need to vent. Im so angry and I dont even know why! Actually...I've been feeling like this for a few days...and I hate it. I just dont understand! Anyways...thats it. My highlight of today was hearing the newest word of my Vocabulary....Mastercating. It means to chew...It makes me smile

Theres a time for everything...

a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,

a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,

a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,

a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain,

a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,

a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,

a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH!!!

Happy birthday Sarah! You're such a beautiful person and Im so happy you might be coming to my house! I hope you have a great birthday...you deserve it.

Birthday

I've had an AMAZING birthday...its just been so good. Im now officially 17...WOOHOO. Im not actually that excited about it, haha. I got the beverly hills 90210 season one box set...full house season 5, a napoleon dynamite calender...AND an HMV gift card...how exciting! My drama teacher was gonna try an get birthday cake...but couldn't get one...oh well! Oh...one last thing...HAPPY (early)BIRTHDAY SARAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyway

When I was really down and upset..I emailed a really good friend of mine...and she quoted this song. It means a lot to me now


You can spend your whole life building something from nothing
One storm can come and blow it all away
Build it anyway
You can chase a dream that seems so out of reach and you know it might not ever come your way
Dream it anyway

Chorus:
God is great, but sometimes life ain't good
And when I pray it doesn't always turn out like I think it should
But I do it anyway, I do it anyway

This world's gone crazy and it's hard to believe that tomorrow will be better than today
Believe it anyway
You can love someone with all your heart, for all the right reasons, and in a moment they can choose to walk away
Love em' anyway

You can pour your soul out singing a song you believe in that tomorrow they'll forget you ever sang
Sing it anyway, sing it anyway

I sing, I dream, I love, anyway

weird, wonderful, wow's

Wow - there's extra virgin Olive oil (How?!?)
Wow - Coke (a cola) is good
Wow - kids say the darndest things
Wow - life can fall apart pretty quickly
Wow - life comes at you like a wild turkey, better get on top of things
Wow - never thought a pile of barb wire could look like a wild turkey
Wow - So many buildings are gone
Wow - this is a very random post
Wow - theres buttercup bread
Wow - my 16 year old friend is preggo
Wow - ....Im Done

Liars work at camp!!

So...theres this little song...and it's "revelation revelation 21:8 21:8, liars go to hell liars go to hell, burn burn burn, burn burn burn." I know many of you probably know the song, but it makes me laugh. Haha, this summer they had to change it to liars work at camp, and take out the burn burn burn part. I laughed. Anyways, here are some pictures of the "liars" I worked with this summer.

This ones for...

Someone who is like my big brother...
Someone who opened his door for me, even though I make fun of him all the time...and he had to put up with me all summer!
Someone who truly cares when Im upset
Someone who gets embarrassed really easy
Someone who is just like a big teddy bear
Someone who has an amazing son and another beautiful baby on the way
Someone who turns the age of old today....On January 27...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE WILLIS!!!!!!! I love you lots!!

Thanks Marty!!!
~Buttercup~

Ummm...how Hot is he?

Try like...sitting on the sun hot! He's like...a billion on the victor scale!!! Maybe not quite, but my oh my! Ladies...go rent unwed father with Brian Austin Green, then come back and tell me he isn't good looking!

I think...I hurt my knee

So I had an alright day today. I had an exam this morning, and really...what day is good when it begins with an exam? Anyways, i was in a bad mood on and off all day and well...Im a girl....and Im supposed to have female pain soon...so Im hungry and stuff as well. Anyways, I was getting out of my dads cop car...and slipped on some ice (probably not good mainly because I had my trombone and it went flying)...and now my knee is bleeding and numb and I can barely walk on it, haha so I think it hurts. Anyways, I better go.

ttyl

I only wish....

If every word I said
Could make you laugh
I'd talk forever
I'd ask the sky just what we had
It showed forever
If the song I sing to you
Could fill your heart with joy
I'd sing forever
Forever, forever
I've been so happy loving you
Let the love I have for you live in your heart
And be forever
Forever, forever
I've been so happy loving you
If every word I said could make you laugh
I'd talk forever
Forever, forever
I'll be so happy loving you

My family

My mom wanted a picture of the fam on here so this is me, and my siblings. The Blonde guy is my oldest brother..Chad...he's 26...the other guy is Bram...He's 24...and then theres Alicia (20) and I.

Aww

So...my parents are still in florida. So my sister and I decided this weekend would be a good weekend to go up to camp to visit with the Matermans. It was really good. Alicia and I spent all day with Xavier on saturday playing hide and seek, and playing with his new play-doh. Oh, and we went outside for a while and played in the snow. I was stupid and didnt take snow pants, gloves, a hat or anything, so I went out with my winter coat (with a hood)...in my jeans and with socks on my hands. But it was good. We grabbed a sled for Xavier to sit on and he went down a couple hills, some by himself with one of us at the bottom waiting for him and the other one following close behind. And then his face got pretty cold cause he didn't like the scarf we made him wear, haha...so we went up...and along the way up the hill (for all of you who have ever walked up the hill behind the dining hall in the snow, it's pretty hard), Xavier was on his sled and Alicia and I were taking turns pulling him and I fell twice. Now the first time I fell...I looked back and Xavier was laughing away and giggling and nodding in approval, and then he got this stern look on his face and simply said "lets go" so we started again and I fell again and Xavier got this shocked look on his face and he was like "Need help?" and before I got to respond he crawled out of the sled, grabbed my hand to pick me up and then sat back down in the sled, it was so cute. But Everytime I see him he gets closer and closer to saying buttercup (which is my camp nickname). Now it's uttertup. It's so cute. Then he gets tired of saying the whole thing so he just started calling me tup. It was cute. And Sunday...Marty found a mouse in the Vaccum...and then decided to pick it up by the tail and bring it over to My sister and I just to hear us scream...so we both jumped up screaming and running across the room...and Xavier was laughing and pointing at us saying "just a mouse.HAHAHA) But UGH it was gross. Haha...but yeah...thats about it.

Love ya'll
Court

Florida

So Im home from florida now. It was AMAZING! It really was. We spent most of the time in disneyworld, yes thats right folks, disneyworld. But we went to universal studios, and we went to a beach (which happened to be named after my sister...Cocoa beach)...and of course we did outlet shopping, you cant go to the states and not go to the outlet malls. And we went to a mall, and it had victoria secret, haha it was really quite funny. And there was a McDonalds no word of a lie it was like Chucky Cheese's(sp?). It was 2 floors, had about 200 video games, it had some air hockey and pool, and of course, a monstrous play place, which we attempted to crawl through and our knees hurt real bad the next day from being to big, haha. And we swam in the pool lots. Anyways, here are some pics of the trip, theres a couple of McDonalds one of on the plane and then some randoms. Oh, and theres a couple of when we looked up and saw God in the sky.

Love ya,
Court

im in florida

with a major tan