Our latest book review covers a new graphic novel series - Giant Days. Read our full review here!
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Book Review: “Giant Days” (vol 1) by John Allison and Lissa Treiman
Book Review: “Pippi Longstocking” by Astrid Lindgren
3 out of 5 Stars I went back to a classic book recently and picked up Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren. The book was originally written in Sweden in 1945, but was brought to America in 1950. I was first introduced to her through a series of movies based on the books that were originally... Continue Reading →
Summer Update! Things are heating up!
Where are we off to this summer? Lots of adventures await us in England and Switzerland. Read about what will be coming on the blog!
Book Review: Beautiful Darkness by Fabien Vehlmann & Kerascoët
3 out of 5 Stars My son and I were wandering around the mall one day and noticed a new Amazon Brick and Mortar store so we stopped in because in all honesty we can not help ourselves. Plus, we wanted to have a look a look at the kids section (because the Lad needed... Continue Reading →
Update: Dottie has left us
A chapter has ended. Dottie, our 2010 Camp-Inn 560 Ultra has joined her new family. She was picked up last weekend and we (read I) have been working through those feelings. She was more than just a little trailer for me, but seeing the how excited the new family is about her and hearing all... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Red’s Planet by Eddie Pittman
3 of 5 Stars Red's Planet by Eddie Pittman is a story about a little red-haired girl who is in foster care. She doesn't have a family, and is picked on at the foster home where she lives for being weird, but seems to have a good sense of humor about most things (other than... Continue Reading →
Activity: Joseph Branch Railriders (Joseph, OR)
A few months ago my 8-year-old son decided he didn't want to go to soccer camp, which was a stunning realization for me because he says he wants to be pro-Footballer when he is older. He asked if we could cancel soccer camp and go camping instead. He was very specific where he wanted to... Continue Reading →
Book Review: “Hild” by Nichola Griffith
4 stars out of 5 I found Hild at Annie Blooms Books - my local bookstore. It was in the recommended reading section and when I picked it up and had a look at the synopsis on the back, it looked really interesting to me. I am a fan of history and this is a period... Continue Reading →
Gone Abroad: The Philippines (Itinerary)
We recently went on an amazing trip to the Philippines. Since we experienced so much I had to break the blog posts into two parts. I have the links listed here as well as our itinerary and what we did! Click here to see the blog from the first week! Day 1: Landed in Manila Day... Continue Reading →
