Hooray for Hobbits

Hey all!!!  This is a post about all things Middle-Earth because today was the best day in the history of Middle-Earth.  Today, my blog is starring Meriadoc Brandybuck and Peregrin Took, or as we lovingly refer to them: Merry and Pippin.

These two.  I can't even!!!

Things you should know about these two hobbits:
Merry is a deep thinker and mischievous soul.  He lives in Buckland which is over the hill and across the water.  I think this is a pretty good/accurate description of Mr. Merry

Merry had the privilege of being in the service of King Theoden, Ruler of Rohan.  Also, he rode to war with the Rohirrim and saved the Lady of Rohan's (Eowyn's) life.  He was faithful to his lord, until the end; a true hobbit.

Pippin adores second breakfasts and is considered a 'carefree' hobbit.  He lives in the shire and doesn't think twice about living anywhere else.  (Again, an okay description of our fun-loving hobbit)

Pippin also had the privilege of being in the service of Lord Denethor, Steward of Gondor.  Taking it all lightheartedly, Pippin defended his master and saved the life of Faramir, Denethor's only heir.  Pippin acted bravely; just like a hobbit.


My favorite thing about these two is they are total opposites, but they're best friends; completely different, but loyal to each other.  That's really what life is all about; learning how to interact with all sorts of different people in all kinds of environments.  Merry and Pippin display this perfectly in their journey with The Fellowship.  They are perfect representations of how we should act in our everyday lives.

Loyal

Courageous

Dependable

Hilarious

Let's end with some of the last words King of Gondor (Aragorn) says regarding our small subjects:
"Though your people have had little fame in the legends of the great, they will now have more renown than any wide realms that are no more."

Hooray for hobbits.

→Check out my friend's posts about this special day:

↪Hanna-Hooray for Hobbits: Frodo Baggins

↪Cerra-Hooray for Hobbits: Samwise Gamgee

↪Savannah-Writing Lessons from The Lord of the Rings

Speak Truth in Your Heart Girls Conference

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.

Ya'll should have been there!!!  😊

Hannah

Girl, you're beautiful, talented, sweet, and the best big sister anyone could ask for.  Most important, you love God and want to serve Him with your whole life.  Thank you for always putting up with me, watching movies with me, and encouraging me.  I love you!!! 💗

Happy 18th Birthday, Big Sis!!! 

Snippet

As requested:

Beauty from Ashes

I swallowed hard.  He withdrew a couple paces from me and seemed to be getting a bearing on our location.  I took a deep breath, and regained some confidence.  I didn't know whether saying anything would help, but it was worth a try.  "Who are you??"  (Don't get me wrong.  I had many more questions; but I came to the conclusion that if I asked that first, it would lead me to all the others.  Of course, I didn't want to overwhelm him.)  At first, I thought he didn't hear me or he was ignoring me.  Then again, he could be pondering for just the right words.  Or he could be reaching for something...like the pistol concealed behind his dark apparel.  I took another deep breath, but it didn't calm my nerves, as I had hoped.  Finally he whirled around, and I almost screamed from the sudden movement.  I could see his eyes now: cold, menacing, vivid, blue eyes.  Like the color of the summer sky; Bilbo's sword, Sting; and Neptune's blue storm.  He was looking at me as if he could see my life, thoughts, and emotions.  I tried to stay calm, but I ended up feeling nervous and weak.  I don't know how long he stared at me, until I heard him whisper, "Death."

Want to hear more?!?
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The Get to Know Me Tag

Yes, I've been tagged for this a long time ago, and yes, I have no real excuse.  Sorry, people.  But here we are:

Vital Stats

Name: Ellen Grace Vogltanz

Nickname: Ok, funny story time: when I was adopted from China my parents were going to call me Ellie.  Well, that never stuck.  So, to make a short story shorter, I'm never called Ellie.  Anyways, my real nicknames are Yellin' Ellen, Ellen Ellen Watermelon, Romance Queen, Hashtag Queen, Drama Queen.....need I say more?? 

Birthday: October 30, 2001 

Star Sign: Huh??  Ok-- if it's like your signature 'thing' than emojis, hashtags, and exclamation points 

Occupation: Violin Teacher, Babysitter, Best Younger Sister, Future Life Coach......

Appearance

Hair Color: Black with brown highlights

Hair Length: I just got it cut so not as long as it was.....which was kinda long....so.....

Eye Color: Black

Best Feature: LOL idk.......I'd like to say my eyelashes 'cause that just sounds elegant, but as nobody thinks I have them (I DO BTW) I'd have to say my facial expressions.  People tell me I have the best.....#thisisme

Braces: I had them, but sadly, no more.  I loved them.....#bracesforthewin

Piercings: No, never have, never will

Tattoos: DEFINITELY not

Righty or lefty: Righty but I am working on my ambidextrous ability

Firsts

Best Friend: My sister

Award: My graduation from Kindergarten certificate

Sport: Soccer (Let me tell you, it was NOT fun) #notathletic

Real Holiday: Halloween.  Seriously, how could I help it, being born the day before you know......

Concert: Piano-December 2009

Favorites

Movie: Zootopia, but I think my new favorite will be the new Beauty and the Beast!!!!!!!!!!  BTW, here's the new trailer that I am just going CRAZY over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  #disneyprincessmoviefanatic 

Color: ORANGE if you couldn't tell

Song: Can't pick......I love to sing y'all, and it's HARD to pick favs....... #singingismylife

Shop: Little Scandinavia or Parables 

Books: Ohhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!  I can't pick.  I love kids books y'all......... #bookworm

Shoes: My debate high heels, my leather boots, and then also going barefoot 

Currently

(Like, right now, or this year??  Ok, I'll just go with today.) 

Feelings: Pretty good, got most of my school done (WOOT WOOT) and enjoyed the weather outside

Single Or Taken: Taken.  JK, I just did that for y'all's reactions 😋 #mean

Eating: I ate taco soup for dinner, and then had fruit snacks and then chocolate covered almonds.  I'm a snacker y'all #foodie

Thinking About: My life, school, getting out of bed tomorrow morning before 8, answering this question.....

Watching: I'm actually in the middle of a hallmark mystery with my grandma that we started watching like a month ago and I really want to see the end......also in the middle of When Calls the Heart season 4!!!! 

Wearing: shorts, T-shirt, ankle socks 

Future

Want Children: Sure

Want To Be Married: Sure

Careers In Mind: Life Coach, nanny, speech coach, self-publisher 

Where You Want To Live: Uhhh......wherever God wants me......but I always thought it'd be cool to live in Hawaii, Australia, and New Zealand (No, not at the same time) 

  

Do You Believe In

God: Yes, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit 

Miracles: Oh yeah

Love At First Sight: YES #totally

Ghosts: No, but my imagination is pretty flamboyant #jk

Aliens: Those little green guys from outer space??  Yeah, no #exceptinstarwars

Soul Mates: Yes #sototally 

Heaven: Most definitely 

Hell: Yup, that too

Kissing On The First Date: It's ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE in movies but no, I don't want to do it #gross 

Yourself: Yes, taking to heart the words of Judy Hopps:

Ok, guys.  That was fun.  Thanks for tagging me, girls!!!  Loved it!!!!  Let me know what you think, and if you want a story snippet!!! ↴⬇

2017?!

So this is when all the normal people are posting about their Christmas, 2016 in review, New Years, 2017 goals and resolutions—all that stuff.  Well, this is not going to be one of those posts.  I, as you might have already noticed, am not quite the definition of normal.  *smirk*
My Christmas and New Years were great—I do have some New Year's Resolutions but will probably loose them in February.  #thisisme
So now, on to random updates, pictures, and ramblings:

We got our family pictures taken: 

I 💗 my family

Bleeding Blue:

GO JAYS!!!! 💙🏀

 Watched all 8 Star Wars movies (and now I am a Jedi-in-training)

"May the Force be with you"

(So, whose your favorite character(s)??  Favorite movie(s)??  Favorite quote(s)??  I'd love to rant with you in the comment box below↓↓!!) 

 Playing in a cousin's wedding on January 7th: 

AHHHH!!!!!!!!!!  It's the most beautiful church, fantastic couple,  AND IN 4 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😳😯😱😶

 Yes, my friends.  Stay off the sidewalks!!!  

(Seriously, my first lesson was freaky, but I'm lovin' it!!!) 

 🚗🚘🚕🚦

Enjoying this beautiful sight in my house!!!  #yearkitchenremodel  #gottaloveit 

👊🏡 

Loving life: 

EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

(Yes, I watched the Lego® Movie too)

🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦

Thanks for reading my scattered thoughts—y'all are the best!!!  

Frying Pans-They Come in Handy

#totally  #twofavmovies  #fryingpans  #FlynnandSam  #loveit