Weekendness

Kevin & Gwen -- Ben 10: Alien Force

Church

Friday shows Small ville, big kids doing the wii

Not much else happening

Got more books to read/review

my dd has an ear ache so we are off to the doctors office today. DH has been working on a big project and working long days/nights

Its been raining all week and finally the sun is out ...

That's all happening here

Invisible Boy-- Book Review

The smart -mouthed but sensitive runaway socialite Madeline Dare is shocked when she discovers the skeleton of a brutalized three year old boy in her own family's weed ridden cemetery outside Manhattan. Determined to see that justice is served , Madeline finds herself examining her own troubled personal history , and the sometimes hidden , sometimes all to public , class and racial warfare penetrating every level of society in the savage streets of New York City during the early 1990's.( Back of the book)

This was a good mystery and loved the time period 1990. It me thinking of when I was during that time frame.

Maddie Dare finds a skull in her family cemetery and wants to have justice done. She is married to Dean and works for a book catalog company. Maddie becomes friends with cop and does all that she can do bring justice to the little boy.

Maddie mom becomes engaged and married for the 4th time and she finds out family secrets from her sister and she has some too.

This is my first time reading this author-- I found the swearing to be a bit much and a distraction from the real story.

Book Review= 3


This book comes out March 30,2010 and Thanks to Grand Central for the book and this is my Honest Review.

Where I have Lived

Well I grew up a house in Milpitas and my dad built a big play house in the backyard for my sisters and I and I was there until 1st grade.

In 1st Grade we moved to a Court in San Jose and I lived there til I completed my junior year in High School. I have fond memories of that the house, elementary school, middle school, friends, church friends, parks, going to dances, going to Prom.

In my Senior Year, we Moved to El Dorado Hills and lived in Rental til my parents could figure out where to move next. We lived there for a couple years.

My parents then found a house in the same town and lived for some time more and we meet some great neighbors.

I moved out on my on to Utah and and lived with my Aunt and lived in the blue room. I was only there in Salt Lake City for 6 months. I'm not a Utah person. I had a job and got a new car.

Lived at home again but then decided to find room mates...by the time I had meet my DH, but I needed the experience of living with room mates.

Got married and lived for 2 months in his apartment..and then we moved to the duplex to live there for a couple years. We had our first baby living in the home, DH tried his new business. It was the start of the adventure.

Moved back in with my Parents for 16-18 months, so we could get our feet on the ground after the business went belly up, had baby number 2 , DH found out what he wanted to do for job besides Pest Control.

Moved into a Duplex and we lived there while DH went to school, dealt with mold. We lived there for 3 years, til he wanted to sell the place. I had baby number 3 in this home. ( I didn't do the home birth--but this where her first home was)

We moved in town to the White house..Everything was wrong with the house, bad driveway, DH was at his new job and liking the job field he was in. We lived there til the owner wanted to sell the house. We did get offered the house, but after living there....we didn't want it. I had baby number 4 at this house.

We finally became Homeowners and have been in the house since the time. We also had baby number 5. I love my back yard, and the neighborhood and the school district at times. Overall I have been happy with my kids teachers and DH has been happy at his job.

I guess I'm a California girl at heart except when I mentioned Utah.

Wordless Wednesday

A Pic of me and DH. We aren't in to many pictures together and this is the photo I entered on MLM for the Hostest Couple-- 5 Kids and almost 12 years married.

Love in Mid Air-- Book Review

A chance encounter with a stranger in an airplane sends Elyse Bearden into an emotional tailspin. Suddenly , Elyse is willing to risk everything :her safe but stale marriage, her seemingly perfect life in an affluent Southern suburb, and her position in the church. As Elyse embarks on a risky affair, her long time friend Kelly and the other women in their book club begin to question their own decisions about love, sex, marriage, and freedom.( Back of the Book)

Elyse- Main character- telling the story
Phil- Husband
Kelly- Best friend
Gerry- married

This book is about the story of the Elyse and the way her marriage ends. It shows the different seasons and the changes that occur with her friends and her.

It interesting that they discuss books in their book club that are relevant to them at the time like Madame Bovary or Charles Dickens.

Elyse does all that she can to to save the marriage and they go to counseling with their friend Jeff who is also their pastor. There was a interesting scene with Phil and Elyse and made me question more of Phil and his issues.

A great line: No body's dead.Who ever told you two that marriage was supposed to be easy ?

Book Review= 3

Thanks to Grand central for the book and this is my honest review.

Sing me to sleep- Book Review

Beth has always been "The Beast" -that's what everyone at school calls her because of her awkward height, facial scars, and thick glasses. Who could love the beast ? Beth only friend is geeky, golden haired Scott. That is until she is selected to be her choir's soprano soloist, and receives the make over of a lifetime. Suddenly, everyone wants a piece of Beth.
Things only get better when her choir travels to Switzerland and Beth meets the mysterious Derek.They have an incredible whirlwind affair that makes Beth realize that for the first time, she can find love.( Back of the Book)

Beth is Ugly Duckling and feels like she is the Beast or so she thinks. Beth has low self esteem issues that date back to when her father left.

Beth has a beautiful singing voice and has been friends with Scott for some time. Scott has been flirting with her before the make over, and a true friend.

Beth goes to Switzerland and meets Derek who reminds her of the Phantom of the Opera with his secrets. Beth falls in love with Derek during the competition.

Once Beth is home, she is still attracted to Scott. Beth became the lovely swan and the Beauty.

This book also dealt with serious issues like genetic disorder or Cystic Fibrosis , which I thought it was great that this book deals with serious issues that kids might be dealing with on a daily basis.

I liked the cast of characters and loved that it was about singing because I did this when I was 6th grade and had a blast.

Book Review= 3

This book comes out March 2010 and Thanks to Aroundtheworld Tour for the book to do the Honest review.

Monday Maddness

Exercising

Normal school week with happenings

reading books/reviews coming

Date Night : was dinner at Red Lobster and we got the same thing to eat and we did a session at the Sacramento Temple.

Our next big event happening is Our anniversary--12 years in Febuary

I got rid of the double stroller to someone having twins...but its another milestone here.