What I miss..living so far away!

Here are some angels in disguise this Christmas:


A little scary, Mommy.....


PLEASE?.......


Let 'er RIP!


Rodeo Rider in Training.....


Wishing all of you a very Prosperous New Year.....

Merry Christmas

2009 is almost over, and it has been a long year for hubby and me. Searching for a job, trying to find health insurance, and not being with our
kids over the Holiday is sad. But it looks like 2010 will be a better year. We found some health insurance and hubby has a job. Not making what we did, but it's work. So, that is a blessing. Our kids are happy, and hopefully we shall see them sometime in 2010.


I wish all of you a Merry Christmas. Some of us have lost loved ones this past year and it may be meloncholy and even sad over the holidays. Just remember that they are happy and perhaps singing Carols with the angels, or accompanying on their guitars. They are marching to a different drummer, and keeping the beat. Perhaps reading stories to the children, or looking down upon us and smiling.

Merry Christmas


I just finished reading this book. I loved it. It says it is for 8 to 12 year olds. But hey, I'm 55 and I enjoyed it. Paris is the new kid in town and she is trying to fit in. This story is about a dead girl, a dare, and most of all friendship. So if you are looking for something for a special young girl in your life, give her the gift of a great read. 248 pages.

Why not give a great Story to kids for Christmas?

What happens when the tree is put away, all the new toys have been played with, and it is soooo cold out you can't send them outside? You hear...I'm bored, the dreaded two word statement that used to send me over the edge! What about a great story to read. I have been reading a few YA and childrens novels. I thought I would suggest my favorites. And yes, it may be cliche, but reading can take you to a different land or even outer space. Great mystery, travel, and yes even a love story can keep them occupied for quite awhile. Here are some I would suggest:

Here's a new release for young readers, Dani Noir by Nova Ren Suma


I have read this and enjoyed it. It's about a little tween who loves Rita Hayworth. She lives in a little town that shows old Noir movies, and is bored to death. Her parents have divorced and her father is remarrying. A mystery begins when Dani sees a girl in pink polka dot tights leaving the theatre. ages 9-14 and 266 pages.


Nicola Berry, Earthling Ambassador by Liane Moriarty
This story is fast-paced and probably for a reader under 12 years of age. Nicola Berry must save the world from a giant Princess on Globagaskar, who wants to turn Earth into their own giant garbage can. 233 pages, soft cover


For the Young adult reader:
That Summer by Sarah Dessen


Fifteen year old Haven parents are divorced, father marrying the weather girl from the tv station and her older sister is marrying later in the summer. Haven meets up with one of her sister's ex boyfriends and reminds her of a special summer when her parents were happy and life seemed so perfect. This was a great read. 198 pages, soft cover

Impossible by Nancy Werlin

An evil Elf cast a curse on the Scarborough women years ago. Now, Lucy has come of age and is next in line. Her mother is crazy and Lucy lives with friends. This is a story of how Love can conquer evil. I must say this deals with rape and so it is for a mature teen. Loosely based on the song Scarborough Fair. paperback 371 pages