Getting Old?

I was just thinking about how quickly kids grow!

Rebecca: Book Review

Book Review: Rebecca - I give it **** 1/2 Spiders (some call them stars, whatever!)

I just finished Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, we were reading it for book club this month. I am not sure who recommended it, but I am so glad that they did. Rebecca took me by surprise, I don't know what I was expecting, but I really liked it and it kept me guessing the whole time. I stayed up way too late night before last, just because I couldn't put it down. I am so glad for some really fun books that turned me on to literature, both classic and contemporary. As I am sure my mother could tell you, I used to hate reading, but now It's truly one of my favorite things. I am always afraid to recommend books, because, well everybody likes different things, but if you want an interesting read pick up Rebecca. If you have read it, I am interested in what you thought of it, put your ideas in the comments.

P.S. I love YouTube! When I was finished with Rebecca, I watched the whole 1940 version of Rebecca on youtube. I wouldn't recommend the movie... unless you like old Hitchcock films, it's very dated and although it's a very close representation to the book there is one or two major changes that irritated me.
I think I'm done with my rambling. Have a great weekend.

Finished Quilt

I finished the quilt for my friend Jackie, she will be hanging it in her baby's room. I just love the fabric she picked and I think it's so cute that she has done her baby girl's room in black and white. I hope she likes it!

I did a double 9 pattern and free motion quilted it. The stripes were... a fun twist, because they are not forgiving! I think more people should quilt in black and white, it has a really cool effect.

Ummm is this still good?

On Friday, I was up in the attic looking for something, and I ran across a box that said "Matt's toys". I figured that the boys would enjoying playing with Matt's old transformers and some of his "old school" Star Wars figures. We had so much fun going through the box and discovering all sorts of fun toys. I have always loved Cringer/Battle Cat but I never asked for one because it was a Heman toy and I was a girl (girls don't play with Heman stuff)! I was so excited about finally getting a Battle Cat! Matt also had the Dino-Bots which are also mine now! Well, In the box of toys we found this certificate for a free sundae at McDonald's.... Check out the date on it "valid November 1st through December 31st 1987" Yep, it's 21 years old! I got a kick out of the length of time my husband will hold on to a useless piece of paper... the funny thing is, how could I possibly throw it away now!
But thanks to Matt, Ian loves Megatron (because he's a gun) and Jason has gone to bed with Luke and "Old" obi-one for the past two nights, and I have toys that I couldn't have as a little girl!

Abstract Art?

Jason made this "silly house" and I thought it was really a lovley piece of art. Who knew how artistic he could be.

Kindness Explained

Well the people wanted to know... here is what the picture means! Sorry, the camera man was pretty bad... I'll have to fire her.

Kindness?

Sunday School is a special time where young children learn about the important points of the gospel. Today I picked Jason up from his class, and he handed me the picture he drew. The lesson was "I can be kind to others." I didn't pay much attention to the drawing till I was in the car. Oh! So this is how he thinks being kind to others is... that explains a lot! Notice some key points to the picture, thy triumphant face of the sword wielding villain, the tears of the unsuspecting victim, and the scream of terror "no" from the terrified onlooker. You may also notice the blood dripping from the wound and on the severed limb! Hmm, my first thought... "Your honor, I would like to add this picture to the evidence, as exhibit A."

It made me laugh, and a little worried... anyway, I'm back online now, if you missed me while I was on my "book" vacation. Have a nice week, and remember, be kind to others!