Book Club...

I LOVE to read, always have...and I'm sure ALWAYS will. There is just something about opening a book, turning the pages and getting right into the story. A book can take you to many places you will never visit, to magical places, to scary places, to quiet serene places. You can fight dragons, conqure fears, and overcome obstacles & hardships...and you can do all this while lying in a hammock on a warm summers day, or curled up to a crackling fire. I have spent many hours ready as I nursed my children, or while they took their afternoon nap and I am NOT guilty for spending time doing so. I have looked forward to and anticipated the clock hitting 1:00 p.m. so that I could put kids down for a nap to indulge in one of life's pleasures. There have also been times when I just couldn't put a book down! I have heard my husband say, "Aren't you going to put that down?" And my reply was NOT YET, this book is SO good. And once again I don't feel guilty.

I have read to each of my kids from the time of their birth. They too love books. Tyson loves adventure stories like Magic Tree House, and Carson loves a furry little character named Geronimo Stilton. Grace finds herself picking up her favorite Munk munk (chipmunk) book time and time again. They never tire of a good story...and for this I am grateful! Tyson is a GREAT reader. This summer I gave him a little challenge that for every page he read I would pay in 1 cent. It isn't much, but it was enough to keep in interested in reading through out the summer when there are lots of other distractions. I'm proud to report that he read all 4 of the Diary of a Wimpy kids books in about 10 days. He couldn't put those down. It is great to see a child so engrossed in a book. Hopefully his love of books will continue through out his life.

So with my love of books I have decided that I would like to start a book club. A club where we read the same book during the month and then get together and discuss it and have TREATS! I have read many great books in my life but am always looking for other suggestions. So what is the best book you have ever read, or a book you have read lately that you enjoyed. Thanks for your input...and Happy READING!

p.s. here is the last book I read, and it was AWESOME! Every mother should read it!

Sorry the picture is kind of small. The book is called "Simply Sane, living outside the FAST lane." My sister picked it up at the Cardston book store for under $5. A GREAT deal!

Getting Excited...

I now Christmas is still aways off but THIS got me excited! Matthew Mead has some great ideas for the holidays. It made me giddy just watching the video!

I am anxiously awaiting fall to come, I LOVE fall. I love the cool crisp morning, wearing hoodies and all the BEAUTIFUL colors! Plus we never really had more than a few good summer days so we might as well get on with FALL.

A Milestone...

Tomorrow THIS boy turns 8! Tyson has come to another milestone in his life...a very exciting one. There is something special about the number 8! It is a turning point in a child's life, a fresh start, a new beginning. From the time our children are very little we focus a lot on turning 8. How we will enter into a covenant with our Father in Heaven and in return we are given the BEST birthday present we will ever receive, the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Tyson has brought so much JOY and LOVE into our home. He is so compassionate and has a very tender heart. He feels remorse immediately when making a wrong decision. He wants to please his Father in Heaven and his parents. He wants to be the BEST he can be. He has determination and drive, and a love of the scriptures. He will often remind us that we need to read or say prayers before going to bed. He is valiant and obedient. I know he will touch many peoples lives with his sweet spirit.

Tyler and I are so happy with his decision to become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is excited too. He is very quick to tell people that is he is turning 8 and that he will be baptized. He has faith that his non-member friends will have a desire to attend his baptism. He will make a great missionary someday.

There are many more wonderful things in store for this brown eyed, freckled faced boy. I'm so lucky to be his mother and have the opportunity to see him develop his talents and gain a testimony of the gospel.

Happy Birthday Tyson...we LOVE YOU!