This Day in History

Tomorrow is a special day in history....something special that will never come around again.

Tomorrow at 10:11 AM and 12 seconds and at 10:11 PM and 12 seconds... it will be....

07-08-09 10:11 12

Cool.

Happy 4th of July!

We just got home from the Ralston parade and are now going to rest before heading out to the family fireworks festivities.



Happy Birthday, America!!!

Independence Day Treats

Some of my favorite treats for the 4th of July are Sparklers and Graham Crackers w/ frosting & Sprinkles. I have made these for a few years for our festivities.
I got the idea for the Sparklers from my good friend Hollie. I have made them for several different occasions, but making them for the 4th of July is my favorite.


A childhood favorite is graham crackers with frosting. It is fun to "jazz them up" with some sprinkles for a tasty snack while enjoying the day celebrating the USA.

Spring Reading Thing 2009- Wrap Up

Today is the official first day of summer. This means 2 things:

The Spring Reading Thing at Callapidder Days has come to an end. AND... Tomorrow is my birthday. Yippiee!!! I love my birthday!

But, I am here now to talk about how I did with my first reading challenge and how things ended. I am using the questions from Callapidder Days. If you are interested in my original post, you can find that here.

Did you finish reading all the books on your spring reading list?

If not, why not?

No, I did not complete my list. I did think that it was a little ambitious, but the main reason is that we have been so busy here. I have also abandoned my blog lately. The big news is that we have moved. We are done with house rental world and purchased our first house. More on this later... too much unpacking that needs to be done so I don't spend the usual ammount of time on blogger.

Yada Yada Prayer Group #3 by Neta Jackson- Finished!

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini Did Not Read

The Memory Keepers Daughter by Kim Edwards Did Not Read
Jemima J by Jane Green Did Not Read
Dewey by Vicki Myron Did Not Read
The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain Did Not Read
The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd Did Not Read
The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs Finished!
The Year of Fog by Michelle Richmond Did Not Read
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini Did Not Read

Added to list:

The Duggars: 20 and Counting! by Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar Finished!

The Shack by William P. Young Finished!

What was your favorite book you read this spring? Why?

Favorite book that I finished: Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs. I love to read girly novels. They are so relaxing to me and I can spend so much time each night in bed reading. Although, I did not love the way this one ended.

Least Favorite: The Shack by William P. Young

What was your favorite thing about the challenge?

One of my favorite things about this challenge was that I found a great new blog (new to me!) and I love to participate in things like this. I stayed true to my goal of not purchasing any of these books at full price. I only like to buy them at used or garage sale prices if it is not available at our local library.

Another thing I really liked was that I was a winner of one of the giveaways. I won a copy of How Sweet It Is by Alice J. Wisler. This is on my nightstand and I can't wait to get time to start on it. I haven't been reading for a long time due to the move, but I was planning on reading it next. I might have to read it second however. We have book club in July and I still haven't read the selection for that. This time we are reading The Good Earth by Pearle S. Buck.

Father's Day 2009 Interview

Tonight while B was in the tub I completed a Father's Day survey similar to the one I did for Mother's Day.

What is your dad's name: Matt ****

How old is your dad: 33

I love it when my dad... goes on a fire meeting

My dad likes to... go to a fire meeting

What color is your dad's hair: black

What is your dad's favorite color: red and blue and red

What is your dad's favorite thing to do around the house: watch tv til bed

What does your dad always tell you: to not be in trouble

The best thing your dad does is: he likes to make cookies

I make my dad happy when I...go to school

What is your dad's favorite tv show: news and wrestling

If your dad could go on a trip, where would he go: to work

What is dad's favorite drink: milk

What is dad's favorite thing to eat: salad and soup

What does your dad like to cook: cookies

What time does your dad get up: 12 o'clock

What time does your dad go to bed: 8 o'clock

My dad likes to wear....underware

It makes him happy when.... he makes cookies

My dad likes to relax by... he lays down on the couch (and probably eats cookies apparently!!!)

I love my dad because....because he loves me!

Welcome, Little One!

I am happy to announce the arrival of a new addition to the family of one of my best-est friends.

Baby Ruth Margaret was welcomed into the world on:

June 3, 2009

2:50 AM

7 pounds, 11 ounces

20 1/4 inches long

Big Sisters Olivia and Clare along with big brother Andrew are doing a great job taking care of her.

Congratulations on your sweet, sweet little girl. She is beautiful!

Happy Memorial Day!