Golden Spiral Book Review

The Golden Spiral by Lisa Mangum

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I liked this, but didn't love it. I thought the conflict was a lot more interesting, but the villian didn't scare me. This book mainly leads up to the 3rd one as all 2nd books do. Their were some things in the book that didn't even make sense to me, but towards the end I couldn't put it down and will buy the 3rd book.



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Tulips In The Backyard

The tulips are finally starting to bloom. The purple ones were my newest addition. I'm waiting for all of the tulips out front to bloom before I take any pictures.

Austin's new cape

This is a little late, but thanks Grandma Jensen for the cape! (It has the Incredibles symbols on the other side)

Aubree's Soccer game

I somewhat caught her goal on tape. She was on the other end of the field so I had cropped it in too close. Oh well. And then I got all excited and forgot I was taping.

WHILE DADDY'S AWAY THE KIDS WILL PLAY

I was going to take them to Disneyland but Aubree and Addie are testing all this week so we went to Lagoon instead.

My sob story

So this is where my husband is right now....I am not.
He is there on a school trip for graduate school and will be gone 10 days and I am kicking myself for not fighting to go. My kids are old enough to take care of themselves that long right?! I heard a lady left her kids home for a week while she went to California and left them a big bowl of cereal on the kitchen table. I could totally do that right?!
Point being, David hates to travel. Anytime we go anywhere he's good for about 30 minutes. Doesn't matter if its the beach or Disneyland he wants to go after 30 minutes. So after this 10 day trip and 10 hour flight, ya think I'm going to get him back on a plane to go to Italy or Ireland?!?!!!!!
Its never going to happen. I might as well buy a book all about Italy because that is the most I will get out of "my trip".
I really should stop the crying. Its not like everyone gets to go on their dream trip before they die.
And the funny thing about David is he's not even taking a camera!!! I asked him if he was planning on taking my camera and he said:
"Why would I do that?"
He's in Paris without a camera.
So I am going to take advantage of this situation and put the kids to bed early, get out the chocolate, and have a all-the girlie-movies-I-could-never-watch-with-David-athon....for 10 days.

Spring Break

We had horrible weather for spring break!!! I had rented a bounce house and had to cancel it because of the rain and snow. So we tried to find things indoors. We went to Kangaroo Zoo which has every bounce house you can and went to the indoor pool (which I hate!!!!!!)

Hour Glass Door Book Review

The Hourglass Door by Lisa Mangum

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


The first half of the book I would rate it 5 stars, but once it hit the climax it was almost like the author was trying too hard to make a big deal out of it. But I liked it enough to buy the 2nd book.



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HAPPY EASTER!

 I had to BEG for this picture

 This was taken after church when he was in a better mood. Check out his shoes!! He just looked so cute I had to take a picture.

 I know! Again! But I think this time they are at they're peak and pretty soon they will be gone!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADDIE!!

 Easiest cake I have ever made! Its called Duff's Cake Tattoo's. I bought them at Micheal's and they were so easy to put on and they are edible too!

 The girls had fun playing lazar tag and playing the arcade games

 Addie's favorite present was Puppy Monopoly. She's been playing it all day today! (Which means I was too. Addie really likes board and card games and LOVES puppies so this was a perfect fit)

 Addie really wanted the Calico Critter doll house, but it was $80 and I said No. So Aubree made her one out of cardboard (I help glue gun it together. ) But then she spent all day yesterday decorating it.

Addie turns 7 today! We took 2 of her best friends to do lazar tag and play games at the arcade then back to our house for cake.

Addie's 7th birthday

K so I'm an idiot on one of the videos so just bear with me!

CITY OF FALLEN ANGELS REVIEW

City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


I was totally fine with how the 3rd one ended and after reading the 4th..I WAS TOTALLY FINE WITH THE 3RD! It did have enough going on to hold my attention which is why I gave it 2 stars. I was just bored of the series and getting bored of the characters I guess. It had its good moments though, a little shock and surprise every now and then, but I was really annoyed with the love story. We read the whole series trying to find out what happens to them, then it finally happens, and then they are in limbo again! Very frustrating! And the ending?! Okay, I have to admit, if I was into the book the ending could be pretty cool, but I was so ready to finish the book that I just rolled my eyes and ran to grab my next book.



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Discovery of Witches Review

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

My rating: 1 of 5 stars


I haven't finished this book yet. I am in the very middle and I am bored out of my mind! Its an adult version of Twilight I guess and frankly I've had enough Twilight. I'm getting bored of Vampires. But if you like wine and fine food you will love this book...cuz that's seriously all she talks about and goes into great detail about the dang wine they are drinking! I might return to it if I have nothing else to read, but I have 2 other books waiting for me so this one is going back on the shelf.



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Early Spring

Aubree Had A Great Game!!!!!!!!

Aubree had an AWESOME game today!! Her coach told everyone that he wanted to see a scizzor kick in this game and Aubree did it!!! At half time he had everyone clap for her and he gave her a high five! She was thrilled! She said at the end of the game that she wanted to stay in comp.  They won their game 9-1!
And they are 3-1 now.

Sooccer Games

Austin was soooo funny to watch!  It was one big playdate to him with lots of friends to play with! He would plow right through them knocking kids down and falling down all over the place even if he didn't get tripped. If someone else would fall he would fall right with them! I guess Addie had a good game after I left. I had to leave early to get Austin to his game on time.

Austin played against his 2 buddies from preschool.

Addie's Piano Recital

 Of course she's not wearing the way cute dress I specifically bought for her recital and she picked it out and promised she would wear it. Story of my life!

 Addie's best friend Abby. They have been best friends since they were 3. Her mom is Addie's teacher. That is the only way I was able to get Addie to take lessons.

Addie was sooo nervous! This was her very first recital and we are so proud of her! (She wants to quit, so I told her she can have a month off after her recital is done. I'm hoping it was only because she's been working so hard on her recital piece.)  But she did a very good job and I didn't notice any mistakes. YEAH FOR ADDIE!