Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I feel guilty giving a classic book four stars. It is a wonderful book and I did like a lot. The characters are well developed.  The story line is emotion stirring and well written.  It is no wonder it is a classic. 



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I saw Atlas Shrugged

I'm not sure I'm happy to admit I saw Atlas Shrugged Part I this weekend.  The book is so amazing and well written and deep and inspiring and educational.  The movie was awful.  Half way through I was asking if the producer had even read the book.  What did they do? Ahhhh!  So disappointing.  I'm a movie slut too, I'll see anything and like almost anything.  Maybe after so many bad reviews they will take a different approach for Part II and III.  Read the book, a great investment of your time... I do not advise seeing the movie.

Kalai

I went to a Kalai concert on Saturday.  This was my 4th kind of 5th.  How many is too many? Really? I love his style, his skills and his attitude.  One of the best guitarist I have ever heard.  Check him out!!!  He is amazing!!!!

Brian's Hunt by Gary Paulsen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great addition to the series of "Brian" books written by the author. Great, easy, fun read!



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Blossoms on the Cherry Tree

I woke up this morning to blossoms on my cherry tree!  I hope that means Spring is truly here and no more snow will come.  Last year the cherries had worms. I was so sad.  I've sprayed the trees and been watching it closely.   A few more months and we should have some good fruit to eat.  I am so excited!!!

Kid Rock Fan Here

I have truly never cared too much for Kid Rock.  I like the song "Picture" he sings with Sheryl Crow but that is the extent of the music I have ever listened to of his.  A few weeks ago I saw him being interviewed by Piers Morgan.  It was spectacular.  I was so impressed with the guy.  He is a good old American patriot, try to be honest, stand up guy.  He said a few things that I very much adore. 

He said about the plane ride home after visiting the troops in Iraq and Afganistan, "There is something about coming home on a plane with human remains in a casket that is draped with an American flag that changes you."  I got tears in my eyes. 

He also said one of the days he remembers most about his career was one day walking his son to school and then picking him up. They came home and turned on MTV.  They were looking to see where his CD was on the chart.  I believe it had rising to number 10 and he looked at his son and said, "Look buddy I'm going to be able to buy us a new house soon."  I thought that was so great.  One of the best moments of his career was with his son. 

He doesn't sell his music on iTunes because he doesn't want someone else telling him what to do, which I can also appreciate, so I went out to the store and bought his new CD born free.  Congrats to you, and here's to living the American Dream.

Seth is biting Charlie!!

Everyone in my family gathered at my parents house this past weekend because Monica and Scott were visiting.  Little boy Seth loves little dog Charlie.  Charlie is great with kids and endures just about anything with the little ones.  Seth pulls his ears and plays with his tags.  They have great fun.

On Sunday we were all sitting around chatting having a good time and Alysha looked over and yelled,  Austin, "Seth is biting Charlie!"  Ha! I looked over and Seth had Charlie's leg grasped in both of his hands and was gnawing away.  It was so funny!  I laughed so hard!  Charlie just sat there like everything was normal.  Luckily Seth has no teeth because he is only 8 months old and Charlie doesn't have any teeth either because they were all extracted.  No that Charlie bit Seth in return.  We all found it hilarious and decided, they make quite the cute little pair!!

Glitter Toes

My friend Stef gave me glitter toes.  She literally painted my toe nail with clear nail polish and dumped red glitter all over them.  I'm so happy! I love them so much! The paint has stayed on forever!!!!  Glitter toes... one of my new favorite things!!!

Welcome Sprinter

A new term has been formed to describe the type of weather we are experiencing here in Utah.  It's Sprinter.. Spring and Winter combined.  By the date stamp of this post we all know it is April 10th.  Under normal circumstances in Utah April 10th is typically a warm, sunny, spring day.  The tulips and daffodils have likely started blooming.  The grass is turning green.  The temperatures are rising.  Well, that is not the case this year.  

This is a picture I took in my  yard this morning.  Poor little tree! It has been snowing for 3 days.  I mostly just want it to stop.  I don't like the season Sprinter!! I want SPRING!!!!!!

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved reading this book! It was so fun and exciting the entire way through.  The plot, the character development, and the suspense are all very well written and tied together.  Definitely on my list of favorite books ever!!



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The Only Difference

This is one of my darling little nieces. Her name is Miya and she is 5 years old.  She told her Grandma yesterday, "The only difference between me and Annie is that Annie doesn't do the 'Shake your Booty Dance' and I don't have an iPhone."   Haha!  How funny is that?  And truly those are the only differences between us.  I love her so much!!  Kids are the best!!!!  Love you Miya!! 

Baby Shower

I had a baby shower at my house in February for my friend Janeal.  Her baby boy is due now in April.  I have known Janeal since I was in college at Weber State living in the Falls apartments.  Janeal is one of the best girls I know.  She is sweet, kind, loyal, ambitious, smart, loving and beautiful.  She is going to be an amazing mom.  I am very excited for her.  Congratulations Janeal!!!

You can see we had plenty of Food!!

Some baby decorations.

Friends from the Falls.  

Left to Right: Janeal, Lauren Batchelder, Kate, Me, Aubrey, Angie and Emeryson.