Update and an award :)

So we have officially moved onto the boat. I love having my own room and the gentle rocking of the boat is great for putting you asleep. Unfortunately we don't have email here so I am sitting here in Starbucks with the smell of coffee wafting by on the breeze. It's pretty relaxing.I just received this award from Riah at Purity and Petticoats. Thank you so much Riah...unfortunately (again) I don't have seven blogs to send it too. :'( I am going to do the seven things about me part though :)

1. I love rawk music (yes, I spell it wrong...that is how TFK spells it though...so it's cool)

2. Reading is my passion

3. I hate it when I can't find things in the house

4. I would love to spend a week in a hammock on a beach

5. I love my job and really miss it

6. Most of my friends are older than me

7. My family is my best friend

There you have it guys

H.

Thanksgiving

So Thanksgiving is coming up...here in the States. In Canada we have Thanksgiving on the second weekend of October. I love Thanksgiving. The smell of food, thinking over all the things that God has done for us this year and spending time with family. Unfortunately this year our whole family is not going to be here. We usually just have us five kids and our parents. This year though, my big brother will not be here with us. I am very upset and wish he could be here with us...it's just not the same without him. Sigh...I keep wishing that he will surprise us and fly down...I don't think it's going to happen though :(
I wish you all and your families the best of times this Thanksgiving and remember...we all have tons to be thankful for :)
God Bless
H.

These are my two dogs, Bud and Ellwood. We named them after our Grandfathers. This is them last summer. So cute eh?

Bud is the puppy on the left and Ellwood is on the right
This is my Budderball. I miss him like crazy :'(

I was looking through a bunch of my old photos the other day and found a few that I really like. Hope you enjoy.

I took this one the same day my camera broke. It's kind of bitter sweet

The second RED concert I went to this year. I was so excited at being this close to the stage and it was amazing to meat the band after. I think I blogged about this a few months back.

Again a pic I took the day my camera broke...and again it's bitter sweat.

This concert was amazing (Hawk Nelson). I wish we had been closer to the stage though :(

I love this picture. I took it a few days before we left for Louisiana

Beautiful Day

For the first time we are spending our winter in Louisiana. We usually go to Daytona Beach, Florida. I can't believe how beautiful it is here. Fall has started to show it's beauty and everyday I have been aw struck. God's creation has taken my breath away yet again. We are surrounded by wildlife and trees starting to turn the brilliant color of fall. I love this season. We are right on a lake so the colors of fall mixed with the cool lake is a stunning site.
There is a swing set by us. It is surrounded by trees and is such a beautiful place to think and daydream. Magical.
I wanted to take pictures for you all but my camera broke a few days ago and I haven't gotten it back from warranty yet. As soon as I get it I will try to take and post pictures for you.
Blessings
H.

School Paper

I have been doing a writing program to help me utilize my writing skills this year. It shows you how to use different styles of writing. Both to use with fiction and in school papers. I really enjoyed this lesson and thought I would share it with you. I had to write a paper about my life as a reader. I had to use different techniques that they had taught me and different word forms. I hope you like it :)

My Life As A Reader

When I was thirteen my older sister, Lori-Ann, gave me a novel to read while I relaxed outside in the summer sun. I read the book in record time and on that day began my life as an avid reader. I read anything from thrillers to romance. Swiftly, I read novel after novel; filling my head with stories of adventure and romance. Sadly, reading as much as I do is an expensive habit.

As we travel, I read and daydream about the characters and their lives. I love dipping my toes in different styles of writing and adore exploring new author's work. Every book I read is an adventure that I never want to end. Unfortunately, all books come to and end and sadly they are not always happy. Fabulous and fun, this adds to the excitement.

Because of my love for books, I someday want to write a novel of my own. Starting my career as an author has been an exciting and joy filled experience. I hope that someday soon I can be published and see my name printed on the cover of a novel. I also want to encourage people with my writing as others have encouraged me with theirs. I am so thankful to God for giving us the gift of story-telling.

The End

I hope you enjoyed this little piece of my homework :) I am pretty happy with how it turned out.

Also on a side note I would like to wish my parents a Happy Anniversary. I love you both very much. :)

Your Must Buy

Strange Town by - Neon Horse

Post from Riah :)

I was on Purity and Petticoats blog and she did this questionnaire so people could learn a little more about her. I decided to do the same thing...it looked fun. So, here goes.

1. Do you like to write? I love it. I have been working on writing a book this year.

2. Favourite book? I don't have one. I like to read anything.

3. Do you compose/write songs? I have tried my hand at it. I am not very good though.

4. Do you like poetry? Not really, I do love Shel Sliverstien though ( "The House In The Attic" was epic)

5. Love someone so much who made you cry? Oh Yeah.

6. Broken Bone? No. And I don't plan on having one anytime soon.

7. Been in a police car? Nope

8. Been on a boat? Ha ha...I have been on one lots. I am actually moving onto a boat. Funny.

9. Fallen asleep in school? Like maybe once or twice.

10. Did you sing today? Oh yeah...I think I sing everyday.

11. KFC, Popeye's or Churches? KFC. I have never had the other two.

12. Chick-fil-a or What-a-burger? Chick-fil-a. Once again I have never had the other one.

13. Starbucks or McCafe? Oh what a tuff. Starbucks for coffee and tea but if its cold drinks and smoothies than McCafe ( I loved having McCafe in Hong Kong while we were there. Location is everything)

14. What is your favourite time of the year? Summer. I love the hot weather and sun.

15. Do you ever talk to yourself? I have had my moments but seriously, who hasn't?

16. Do you have a favourite treat you buy on occasion? When I go to the bookstore I buy some fancy chocolate to eat while I read the first chapter of my new book. So bad, I know ;)

17. Do you believe the Bible is the literal and infallible Word of God? Absolutely.

18. What is your favourite sport? To play or watch? To play...Basketball. To watch...Soccer.

19. What color is your ipod? The one I have right now? Lets see I had one when they first came out...it was silver....I sold it and bought the new one when it came out. That one was also silver....I dropped it in my bowl of soup (turns out ipods don't like to go swimming). And the one I have now is purple. I know, I have had a bad ipod history.

20. If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go? Oh gosh, um. Venice, Australia or a deserted island with a hammock rocking in the breeze.

21. If you could go to any fictional place where would you go? I wouldn't go to a fictional place. I like the one God created too much.

22. Do you love to write, do you just like writing or do you write at all? I LOVE TO WRITE.

23. What do you want to be when you grow up? A wife, mother and author.

24.Favourite Animal? Owls...this has nothing to do with the band (Owl City, check them out)

25. Favourite song? Oh boy, I love "this is a call" by Thousand Foot Krutch. In all honesty though, I could never choose. ( Oh, I love "blessed be your name" too...this question is just to hard).

26. Do you like school? Yeah, It's OK.

27. Are you a people person? Sort of.

28. Do you like to talk? Yep

29. Favourite food? I like all food.

30. Hobbies? Reading, Writing, Listening to music, Cross stitch and doing things with my family.

31. Favourite author? Could never choose one.

32. Favourite weapon? What kind of question is that? I totally can't even bring a weapon to mind right now.

33. Is this a fun tag or are you getting bored? Um a little of both.

34. Do you like Hannah Montana and all those girly people and movies, like High school Musical? No no no. No again just to be safe.

35. What are you scared of? SPIDERS

36? Favourite flower? ( I gotta take a break right here...my mom just put apple crisp and ice-cream on the table ) OK... fave flower....the Lilly.

37. What is the expression on your face? I am smiling.

38. Color of your eyes? Greenish brown.

Hope you enjoyed this post...thanks for Riah for adding it :)

Other Blog

I have started a new blog about books and writing. Go check it out when you have time. You can access it from the blogs I am following sidebar.
H.

Excited

So today we headed to the boat to work on Emmanuel again. I can't believe how amazing She is starting to look. We have finished my room, the bathrooms, my parents room and my big sisters room. My camera broke so I am waiting for my new one but the minute I get it I will take some pix and post them on here. Soon I promise. :)

We have done some amazing work on her and I can't wait to be able to move on. Not only that but I have a really big room that is just for me and my little sister. It sure beats the RV.

I have added some of the pictures of when we first got to Louisiana.

H.

Your Must Buy

The Saltwater Room - Owl City

Blog title

I realized the other day that I never explained why my blog is named the "Banana Blog". Some of you may have figured it out. My name is Hannah and most of the people I know either have a remark about Hannah Montana....yuck, or say something about the Banana. My Daddy calls my Hanny because it sounds like Daddy. But most of my friends call me Hannah Banana. Hence the name Banana Blog. Just thought I would satisfy your curiosity. :)
H.
your must buy
Saviour - Lights

Random thoughts :)

Most of you know that my life revolves around books and music. I love both and can't imagine what life would be like without them.
I could read pretty much anything and hope someday I have a house where I can have bookcases overflowing with novels. I read pretty much anything but my favourite authors are Deeanne Gist, Denise Hunter, Ted Dekker and Eric Wilson. I would love to someday write my own novel but "sigh" that will have to wait a little longer. Unfortunately I am a slow writer.
My favourite bands are Thousand Foot Krutch, RED, Emery, Hawk Nelson, Owl City and Jonathan Steingard. The first three are pretty heavy but the lyrics are incredible and always seem to fit whatever ever mood I am in. Hawk Nelson is really fun and a great band full of energy. This is one of the best bands to see live, they are amazing. Last but most definitely not least are Owl City and Jonathan Steingard. Both of these artists and brilliantly talented and there lyrics are very sweet.
If you have the time you should totally check these authors and bands out. They have all made a very large impact on my life and hope they do for you as well....and just to let you know Deeanne is my fave fave author and Thousand Foot Krutch is my fave fave band. TFK has really been a large part of my life and am so thankful for all the work they do to bring this music to me. Thank you to them :)

Your must buy
Falls Apart - Thousand Foot Krutch

Hello Hello Hello and Hello again :)

This time I actually have a reason (other than laziness) for not blogging. The power cord for my laptop stopped working so I have not had a computer. Fear not, I now have a new cord and will be back to my blogging self :)
Things here have been really well. We finished our promotional material and prayer cards the other day. They look amazing.
The boat is starting to look amazing and I can't wait to move aboard :) It is exciting to see how things are moving along. I wish I had something more interesting to share with you all but sadly I do not.
Blessings to you all.
H.
The song you need for today is...
Scream- Thousand Foot Krutch