My Dress!!!

So, Im a girl, and I sometimes like to dress up. So I bought a dress today, for 2 weddings and the teen formal this summer. Heres some pics.

Hot dogs anyone?

Sorry! Thats as far as I could zoom. I went to try to take a closer picture and she jumped off the table. But yes, ladies and gentlemen, this is my dog, laying on the picnic table my dad and I built.

Last time I talked to you,
You were lonely and out of place.

You were looking down on me,
Lost out in space.

Laid underneath the stars,
Strung out and feeling brave.

Watch the riddles glow,
Watch them float away.

Down here in the atmosphere,
Garbage and city lights,
You gotta save your tired soul,
You gotta save our lives.

Turn on the radio,
To find you on sattellite,
Im waiting for the sky to fall,
Im waiting for a sign.

All we are is all so far.

Youre falling back to me,
The star that I cant see.
I know youre out there,
Somewhere out there.

Youre falling out of reach,
Defying gravity,
I know youre out there,
Somewhere out there.

Hope you remember me,
When youre homesick and need a change.
I miss your purple hair,
I miss the way you taste.

I know youll come back someday,
On a bed of nails awake.
Im praying that you dont burn out,
Or fade away.

All we are is all so far

Youre falling back to me,
The star that I cant see.
I know youre out there,
Somewhere out there.

Youre falling out of reach,
Defying gravity,
I know youre out there,
Somewhere out there.

Youre falling back to me,
The star that I cant see.
I know youre out there, oh.
Youre falling out of reach,
Defying gravity....

I know youre out there,
Somewhere out there.

Youre falling back to me,
The star that I cant see.
I know youre out there,
Somewhere out there.

Youre falling out of reach,
Defying gravity,
I know youre out there,
Somewhere out there.

Youre falling back to me.

Well I know,
I know.

Youre falling out of reach.

I know...

What a depressing week

I dont know why its been so depressing, you'd think it would be good with the birth of Zachary, and the amazing storm we had last night...but I dont know...today I've just been really down all day...I dont know what it is. Oh well...thats life I guess.

Congrads!!!

So, I believe Congradulations are in order. Raeleen and Marty have another beautiful baby boy. Zachary Elijah Noah Materman. HEHE

Life....in general

K, so life has been pretty crazy, but pretty boring at the same time. I know I haven't posted a decent post in a while, and im sorry. I dont know how decent this one is gonna be cause I have class soon.

I really love my job. It's amazing. It's helped bring out a side of me I didn't know existed, so it's really cool. I helped with my first birthday party yesterday, it was pretty exciting...12 kids 2-10. YAY. Haha...the day before yesterday I was stuffing a bear for this guy and i was like...so, is this for you or for someone else and in a semi-high pitched voice and with a bit of a lisp he responded with "oh it's for my husband" OH DEAR! Haha what do you say? i was like... "Thats..cool." and then I just didnt really talk, haha. He talked to me though, and i had to try not to laugh, then he left and i busted out laughing, and one of my coworkers, Jenn, came up and asked why I was laughing and she busted out laughing, then we ran to one of my Managers, michelle and told her and she busted out laughing, so we were all standing there laughing incredibly hard, and yeah. It was funny.

Schools going good. I suppose. It's almost over, thank the lord. But I've made some pretty sweet friends this semester. It's cool. I went to the school play, AHH...it was amazing.

Im going back to glenmore for good in september. I made it "official". However, it was never really official that I left. I never actually got transferred, haha. But Im glad I didnt.

Im so stoked for camp this summer. It's gonna be amazing. A full summer with 3 of my best friends..haha we're gonna be sick of each other but it's all good.

Yeah...thats my life right now. Ok, so it isn't everything, but i dont exactly have time. I have to go to class.

ttyl

yc 2007 - the king!!

It was truly Amazing. 17 000 people worshiping Jesus in one place. I got Chills. I love Jesus...

Crazy day

So this morning...I almost got into a car accident...and it would have been my fault...OOPS!! I was very scared. Then I was sick all day cause the doctors making me drink skim milk from now on and Im not used to it so I threw up this morning and was sick all day...then I leave school, get to the car and I have a parking ticket because I didnt have a parking pass...I didnt have a good day today...haha.

Oh my!

So...my TV doesnt have a sleep timer, and last night I was watching tv, and fell asleep. This morning I was awoke by the news on Channel 5. There was a shooting in Moscow Idaho last night at a church. I don't know why it hit me so hard. Theres so many shootings. I think this one hit me hard because its in a church. Im in a church building like....4 times a week, how do I know this isn't going to happen in my church. I don't know...just some thoughts

So I looked outside yesterday....and this is what I saw. I laughed so hard. Its my dog, Jewel...

HI. Just wanted to say that. I have class in a minute. Im going to camp sunday night...and edmonton next weekend.

bye!

Happy birthday!

So it's Grayson, Sarah, Chad, Teresa and Auntie Faiths birthday today...so I thought I'd say happy birthday to everyone!!!!!

Pics

UGGGH

UGH...Im so frustrated right now! Everything going on in my house right now is just getting so frustrating!! Im getting really overwhelmed and I need a break!

bringing stanley back

So....theres this song, and its to the tune of sexy back by justin timberlake, but its we're bringing stanley back. Its pretty amazing, haha. I tried to find the lyrics but I couldnt. Anyways...just wanted to say hey! My computers pretty retarded lately. Oh, I did however want to mention that Napoleon dynamite is now classified as a romantic comedy..I decided last night haha.

but my computers gonna start exploding soon or something, so I should go.

mmk...sooo

I bought this thing today...and its a grease VHS....with the entire script and and CD....it was 5 bucks. The CD is so mind boggling though...haha it has 3 songs megamixed together!! My mind just cant seem to comprehend it!!

haha oh how i love my sister!

haha...so My lovely sister and I went to a movie today...we went to see music and lyrics and yes...I already saw it...but we wanted to hang out and it was in the cheap theatre...haha. But we hung out in fish creek for a while first and then we hung out in the lobby for like...half an hour after the movie...lots of pictures and lots of laughs...haha. I cant post any pics right now though because our computer is really slow and bogged down....so theres no point in loading them right now, we have to wipe out the computer because we think it has a virus...it sucks! But yeah...thats why I havent posted so much lately...the computer just annoys me. Yesterday I had to shut down the computer about 7 times just because it froze...its really annoying haha.

I should go...
bye!

What does she see???


Eating


Mad at Auntie Courtney for taking too many pictures of her


Auntie Courtney accidentally woke her up when she arrived at there house



October and 'Grandma Char'

Hehe

So we went to red deer today to visit Sam and october. It was amazing. I took 70 some odd pictures, haha. It was really good though. I'll post some pics of october Rose tomorrow....but right now my computer is really annoying me...so Im gonna go.

ttyl

More october!!!

So...I got some more pics of October today. She is gorgeous...just like her mommy. I almost cried when I saw them. Its amazing how much I love her...and I've never actually seen her...but I will on tuesday!!! I actually get to hold my neice...and Sam...my sister. And I never actually put sister before because pretty much everyone who reads my blog knows that my only sister is Alicia and neither of my brothers are smart enough to get married...so...Sam is my really good friend...who I met at camp when I was 7, and we've been through a lot together...and she's like a sister to me. So yeah...thats the story,

In Gods hands

I looked at your face I saw that all the love had died
I saw that we had forgotten to take the time
I, I saw that you couldn't care less about what you do
Couldn't care less about the lies
You couldn't find the time to cry

We forgot about love
We forgot about faith
We forgot about trust
We forgot about us

Now our love's floating out the window
Our love's floating out the back door
Our love's floating up in the sky in heaven
Where it began back in God's hands

You said that you had said all that you had to say
You said baby it's the end of the day
And we gave a lot but it wasnm't enough
We got so tired that we just gave up

We didn't respect it
We went and neglected it
We didn't deserve it
But I never expected this

Our love floated out the window
Our love floated out the back door
Our love floated up in the sky to heaven
It's part of a plan
It's back in God's hands
Back in God's hands

It didn't last
It's a thing of the past
Oh we didn't understand
Just what we had
Oh I want it back
Just what we had
Oh I want it back
Oh just what we had

October.... :)

Alright...so my friend had a baby a month and a bit ago...and her baby is the cutest thing! I havent actually seen her yet...in person...but I've seen these pics. So...this is my neice October. I get to see her next week...so I'll take lots of pics!!!

hehe

I got my letter from DHQ that states "we would like to offer you the position of Female Assistant Counselor"...AHHHHHHH

UGH!!!

So I just found out that my family might not be going to Ontario now..because my parents would rather go to california...or something. I've been looking forward to this trip for months! I want to see my cousins and my friends so badly! My mom said that they'd fly me out but it isnt the same. It was supposed to be a "family" vacation. It was supposed to be kind of a last vacation before I graduate and stuff...now its not anymore. Im actually extremely devastated. My family thinks that they only reason I want to go is because of my friends...but I actually was really looking forward to spending time with them. But apparently that wasnt a mutual thing...apparently they dont care if we get to spend time together before I leave. Im really upset!!!

Human sex trafficing

UGH!!! Will it ever go away!

So Im still sick! It got a little worse after Edmonton..and now I've been up for half an hour, I've thrown up twice and lost my voice...Im off to a good start! School is gonna be brutal today!

Edmonton

It was extemely fun and Im extremely tired.

WOOHOO

YAY...So My sister and I decided today that we're going to edmonton tomorrow. We're going for less than 24 hours cause I have to be back for work at 2 on sunday...haha, but Im pretty stoked!

Amen..Hallelujah PRAISE the lord

Take a listen to Bonos acceptance speach...its gosh darn amazing!

Sick :(

Hey guys..sorry about my last post...I guess it was kinda bitter...and I guess it was bashing glenmore...in a way...so Im sorry.

Im home sick today...which sucks...but I got to sleep in...YAY. I worked last night...and it was really fun. This british guy came in to build a "cat in the hat" for his daughter who's in a Dr. Seuss play...he was probably one of my all time favorite customers so far...he was hilarious. But yeah.

Sorry this is short...My brain isnt working.

ah

So...I slept in today...and I got up too late to go to south meadows so I went to glenmore...and I got this really weird feeling...kinda like people didnt want me there because I left...and I dont know if it was just me being paranoid or if it was for real. But it was really annoying...I mean...you have this church home for 17 years and then you leave...and go back to visit and people dont want you there...it kinda sucked. But I worked after...which made my day better...I met some cool kids. I had this group of high school students come in wanting to make a bear for their coach...which I thought was cute...and they were disapointed that not all of the team was there...so they asked if they could put one heart from each team member in...so they put 12 hearts in the bear...it was really cute. I think that was the hilight of my day! Anyways...thats it for now!

Picccccs

So...we had a "sleep over" at glenmore last night...only like...4 people slept, haha. But it was fun. We went bowling...then we...danced haha...we had like...a dance club in the yp hall...it was pretty amazing, lol. And...we watched parts of movies...then got bored, haha..but here are some pics.

Court

Decaf = gross

So...I've taken to coffee. I went to timmy hos today on spare...and I got an extra large coffee...then I got a meal with a medium coffee...my legs were shaking uncontrolablly and I couldnt stop laughing...it was bad. And I wanted some coffee after school...and I accidentally made decaf and it makes me gag. So...no more decaf coffee for me. I like coffee though!

AHH

So...this weekend was pretty cool. I dont remember friday night...I dont think I did anything...needless to say...its been a long weekend. But yesterday...I went shopping...bought myself some emo pants...and some pants that flare(?) and some play-doh. Then I came home and got ready to go to first Alliance with my rents to see my friend Liz...so liz and I sat with her bf and his friends and had some church time...then I came home...fell asleep at like...9:30 and then I woke up...went to my church (south meadows)...came home...waited for my rents to get home from glenmore...so I was waiting like...2.5 hours..and then we ate...and I then got ready for my first day at work. It was good...I got stuffing all over me...in my hair...all over my shirt and pants...up my nose...in my ears...and I think I may have swallowed some as well...haha..but it was fun none the less! I found it really enjoyable...always a good sign. Anyways...that was my weekend...I should go.

bye!!!

I started!

My job that is. It was pretty cool...I mean...I only filled out paperwork...mostly. But part of my training was to go shopping to see how other stores deal with customers...but uhh...seriously...I HAD to shop...thats what I call good training! Then they bought me ice cream from marble slab...it was pretty awesome. On sunday...my first shift...I learn to stuff...how exciting!

Today was kinda crappy...until like...lunch...cause I got to spend time with my friends...but I went to school and I was in such a bad mood...I didnt want to go to science class...but of course...Im not a skipper...so I did...and I got there and my science teacher was like "Courtney write the answer on the board" and I didnt remember how to do it...and I did it wrong...so he called me back up and in front of the class he had to completely break it down for me...and it was really embarrassing...and it took everything not to cry. Oh the joys of high school...and having science class first period. And the worst thing is...math is last...so I can never have fun because just as I recover from science...I start to worry about math! And to top it all off...I was almost in tears after school...and I went to get chocolate to make me feel better...and the vending machine had no chocolate...I almost had a break down! Haha

I decided...its really a good thing I dont drink...I'd be a crazy drunk. I know I've posted a lot about but actually...I've heard a lot about it this week. I think its good to get the way I get without alchohol...because really...if I can have as much fun and be as stupid as someone whos drunk...I prove to the world that you can be A. a Christian, and B. Sober and still have as much fun as a drinker...but...actually remember. Sorry to all you who drink!! Im not meaning its a bad thing...Im comparing it more to my friends at school who do drink.

Hmm

So...I've noticed over the last few weeks...I've gotten really protective of the younger youth in youth group. Like...If someone says something around them and its not something for a 12/13 year old to be hearing...I get really defensive and stuff...its really weird. Like...one of them asked what promiscuous means...she's 12...she shouldnt even know the word...forget about the meaning. Its that gosh darned music and TV I tell you...its such a bad influence. It's been really confusing me though...like...is it normal to get so protective? And its not just youth group...its like..with Xavier and other kids too. Its really weird. Anyways...thats my 2 cents.

bye!

Good or bad?

So...Apparently...I'd make a funny drunk. All week all I've heard is "are you sure you weren't/aren't drunk?" haha.

So...

So...tonight was pretty fun. I went to a movie with some ladies from my church. When they all got there I looked around...I was the only one under like...20...and they were all people I dont really know very well...except for a couple....so I was like....UHHHH...but it was actually pretty fun. We went and saw music and lyrics...which was absolutely amazing! But yeah...that was my night...I think...if I got invited to one of these girls things again...I'd consider going. Its also a good way to get to know people when they arent in the church mind set...cause like..at church...a lot of times its all small talk...so it was cool to get to know some people. Anyways...thats about all i have to say.

ttyl
Court

WOOHOO

So I went to my friends birthday party tonight...and my other friend and I got extremely hyper...so much so that people asked if we were drunk...haha. But Im the Christian of the group and of course I didnt drink...no one did...but...really...I think Im the only one in the group that hasnt...which kinda makes me proud, haha. But yeah...Nicole and I jumped in the snow and then rolled down a hill...and then came in and laughed for like...an hour...and we're cold. We went with no shoes on too..so my socks are wet. But I text messaged her and was like "haha remember when we got trashed and jumped in the snow?"....is it a bad thing to say that if your not actually drunk...and hadnt been drinking at all? Then we had another chocolate egg eating contest and I put 11 chocolate eggs in my mouth...but she won with 15 eggs...oh well. It was a really fun night that I really needed. And the best part is...when I talk to my brother tomorrow and he cant really remember his night...I can tell him I had just as much fun...but I actually remember it...and I didnt throw up because of it...and Im not suffering from a hangover...haha...it'll be fun!

This is officially my 200th post...Im pretty excited.

Now Im tired...so Im going to bed!

My theme song....

So last weekend...I declared this song as my theme song...its called surrender and its by vineyard worship.


I'm giving you my heart
And all that is within
I'm laying it all down
For the sake of you my king

I'm giving you my dreams
I'm laying down my rights
I'm giving up my
For the promise of new live

And I surrender it all to you, all to you
And I surrender it all to you, all to you

I'm singing you this song
I'm waiting at the cross
And all the world holds still
Counting all that love

The sake of knowing you
The glory of your name
To know the lasting joy
Even sharing in your past

And I surrender it all to you, all to you [8x]

yay woot woot

I...got the build a bear Job...

WOOHOO

I had my job interview at build a bear yesterday. I got home and they called me for a second interview...which as far as I know...is a good sign. SO Im pretty stoked.

Did you know pepto-bismol comes in pill form?

Im tired

Im not really feeling well

Im leaving...bye!

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