Update: Book Reviews

So in my earlier post Book Reviews, I said that I was working on reading Multiple Blessings. I finished the book a few days ago and thought I would give my critique.

Multiple Blessings Review: C+

It was a quick read. Exactly what I expected from it. Takes you through their story up until about the time they get the TV show Jon & Kate +8. Worth reading but don't expect too much from it.

Book Reviews

This week is my Spring Break off of school. Doesn't feel much like spring though. Last week I rented the movie Twilight. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to read the books. There are four of them in the series. The movie is about the first one. I started the first one last Tuesday and finished the last of the series yesterday. I figured it up: that's 2442 pages in one week! Too bad I actually had to work 4 of those "reading days;" I would have finished them up much quicker! I teased last night that I probably had enough time to read them another time through before going back to work Monday. (Caleb did not like that idea). I chose instead to watch the movie again and start my next book. I am now reading Multiple Blessings by Jon & Kate Gosselin. I'll give you my review of that next post!

Twilight Series Review: A+

Multiple Blessings Review: Check Back Soon

I also recently started Tony Dungy's second book Uncommon. It was a gift from my mother-in-law for my birthday. I loved Tony's first book, but was not highly impressed with this one. I read the first part of it and decided I needed to pick it up again at a later time. I loaned it to another teacher over break so maybe when she returns it I'll begin it again.

A Deer, A Race, & A Birthday

This title pretty much sums up our weekend.

Friday Night I had the Kokomo Reading Council's Young Author's Conference. This is an event that encourages kids in Howard County School's to write their own books. My class participated and had their books displayed Friday night at IUK. It was good night and a lot of families came out to see the books. On the way home, I hit a deer. Props to Sally Sunfire for holding strong. Other than some deer hair stuck in my hood and my headlight being a little janked up, she's perfectly fine! I tried to get a picture of the hair, but my camera batteries are dead. Maybe later.

Saturday we went to Logansport for Jeremy & Mandy Hall's 5K Race to honor their son's, Connor, first birthday. We had a good time and were amazed at all the people that came to support the Hall family. Here we are before the race:

We joined the Johnson family during the race. Josh & Caleb ran together and finished pretty well. Abrah and I were planning on walking with Riley, but he of course had other plans. He felt that he needed to "race" too so he ran some of the race. He did great for his age group; he did, however, set Abrah and I back a little! Oh well! It was a good time. Here is the Johnson family before the race:

Finally, today is Chelsea's birthday. Happy Birthday, Chels! We want to visit sometime soon, but are thinking it will just be when Baby Corwin arrives! Hope you are having a great day! Get some rest! Love ya! Here are 4 of the 5 sister's at Chelsea's recent baby shower and Uncle Cal with his new niece. I want to clarify that Chelsea's face was not allowed to be in the picture of Caleb & his niece. Cal insisted that it be only he and the baby. Sometimes I wonder if we should allow him to be around these children :)

Happy Birthday, Peri!

My baby cousin Peri is a TEENAGER today! I can't believe it! Happy Birthday to you, Peri! We love you and hope you have an awesome day celebrating! Xoxo...

Congrats Brandon & Kat!

Our great friends Brandon and Kathryn got engaged over Valentine's Day weekend.! We are so happy and excited for them! We don't know many details yet, but can't wait for the wedding! Even Caleb, he loves weddings now that he's been through one himself and knows what's going on! We love you, B & K!

...Speaking of...Is B & K open for the season yet? I have been craving it a little....:)

My Favorite B Things

My friend, Leslianne, gave me this challenge. If your up for a letter, comment and I'll send you your letter!
These are in no particular order!

1) Baseball: Gotta love those Cubbies!
2) Books: I read at least 2 a day...picture books anyway! I wish I had more time to read "grown-up" books. Although, I sometimes like the picture ones better :)
3) My Boys in Blue: It took some creativitiy, but a found a way to include my beloved Colts!
4) Bernard, Andy & the whole Office gang: Best show on TV. period.
5) Bed Pillows: Just ask Caleb. I have issues.
6) Babies: duh?!
7) Bruner, C.: I think he's kind of neat.
8) Brother & Sisters: Not the TV show. Having siblings. As I've grown up, I realize how lucky I am to have 6 of them. Marrying an only child might have helped me realize this :)
9) Bulletin Boards: All the other teachers out there probably think I'm crazy. I know the ones at Western do :)
10) Blogs: I'm not as into blogging myself as I thought I would, but I do like to read about other's lives.

Well that was fun! Let me know if you want to join in!

Happy Belated Birthday, Tom!

So a few days ago was my Uncle Tom's birthday. Chelsea posted a Happy Birthday Blog for him, but couldn't find a picture. I was cleaning up some files on my computer today and this is what I found! So Happy Birthday Tom!

Love ya!