Even Little Boys Love Cars

It's fun to watch how my kids become attached to certain toys. My two year old son "G" has really started to love cars, trucks, airplanes and trains and wants to take one of them with him everywhere. We will be ready to go out the door and "G" will say, "Take train Mommy?" When we are out, he points out different kids of vehicles (trucks especially) and yells out, "Semi truck!" or "cement truck!" or "choo-choo train!" It's so cute.

When we are outside he points out airplanes and helicopters that are flying overhead and won't stop shouting about it until I acknowlede that I see it too.

Recently he has started sleeping with his little cars and insists that he has two or three of them with him before he goes to sleep. My daughter loves to have stuffies (see this post) in her bed, at least they are soft, but "G" requires a hard little car or plane in his hand. It usually ends up underneath him. I can't imagine that would be too comfortable... but he loves it!

Darcy's Voyage book review

Darcy's Voyage by Kara Louise


My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Darcy's Voyage (previously published as Pemberley's Promise) is a twist on Pride and Prejudice exploring what if Elizabeth and Darcy met before the traditional beginning of Austen's novel. What if they developed a relationship and had to keep it from everyone?


I love Pride and Prejudice and it's fun to read Austen fan fiction. This was a fun easy read (I finished in two days) that really explored the romance between Darcy and Elizabeth. She kept true to Austen's characters and added a few of her own. Although some of the obstacles were too easily overcome by the characters, it was still fun to read. Anybody who loves Elizabeth and Darcy will enjoy this book. I think I'll check out some of Kara Louise's other Austen fan fiction.

A Few New Cards

Here are a few fun cards I've made with the design help of my five year old daughter:

Harry Potter

I just spent a few days thouroughly ignoring my kids while I finished (yet again) the last installment of the Harry Potter books, The Deathly Hallows. I love these books. I wanted to read the series again before the last movie came out, so a while ago, I started with the first book and made my way through until the end. Last night I finished the last one and now I'm so excited for the final movie to come out.

Here's a sneak peak at the excitement:

I hope it stays true to the book and ends the right way!

Hiatus

I'm taking a short holdiay hiatus. Will be back soon!