FAIRY TALES

How do you feel about fairy tales?  I grew up with Red Rose, Snow White, Grimm Brothers, and Hans Christian Anderson.  My favorite book to pull from Dad's shelves and shelves of books was the Blue Book of Fairy Tales. I found out when I was older that there was a Red Book and possibly others. I think if I ran across one of those books now, I'd pay whatever price was being asked.  Many parents won't let their children read them because they may be too violent but I read them for the fun of it and where my imagination took me.  I have kept my school collection of fairy tales but there are so many wonderful authors now that expand the tales into novels. Shannon Hale, Robin McKinley and Jessica Day-George are just some.  

I consider Brian Mull's Fablehaven series as a fairy tale.  He  also wrote The Candy Wars. I have just finished his newest adventure.  Luke was excited that I had read them as his teacher has read them to her 2nd grade class. (Maybe a little overload there) Pick up a book at the library and sit down with a new fairy tale that you haven't read before.

EASTER SUNDAY

HAPPY EASTER

Isn't that a cute image?  You can get these wonderful vintage images from Vintage Moth. There is a link to the right.

We attended Stake Conference that morning and a wonderful message about just being happy was presented by Pres. Rudd.  This message basically told us that it was our attitude and thoughts that would bring happiness our way.  He gave several steps as to how to make that happen.  Pres. Morgan reminded us about helping one another whether it be family, friends, co-workers etc.  These messages were very timely, especially during the time now where everyone is struggling to stay afloat.

Afterwards, we got in our little blue taxi and headed to Sandie's for a lovely Easter dinner.  Everyone was there so we tried to get a decent picture with the Grandkids for a Christmas card.  This is the best one. 2 criers, 2--the sun is in my eyes and 3 wiggles.  Lilly sat on Granny's lap just taking it all in.

DESERET STAR PLAYHOUSE

Saturday part of the family attended a silly rendition of American Idol.  It was cute and the little ones enjoyed it.  I, however, found the singing afterwards was very good. They performed songs from the mid-60's that the grandma's and grandpa's enjoyed.

In front are Caedan, Luke and Bubba (Ethan).  He is just a bubble of fun!!

Front--Anna, Olivia and Bubba    Back--Sophia, Macy and Mark
Jen, Alex, Kristie and Sandie along with 2 silly boys Luke and Caeden
Last but not least--Lee, Laurie, Mary and Uncle Animal (Joe)

PAJAMA DAY

I was privileged to be able to have 2 of my boys for a Friday. They came in pj's and didn't want to get out of them all day.  I stayed in mine until noon when I suddenly got fearful of someone coming to the door.  NO ONE wants to see "the momma" in her jammies.

We watched cartoons, played and jumped around on Gramma's new furniture.
Even Lil' Butt felt like he needed to take it easy.


After lunch we got out games and made cookies. (We put the frozen cookies on the pan, then cooked them.)