Book Review #1

My goal for this year is to read 12 NEW books (IE: Books I have not read before.) The first book I completed was Water for Elephants. It had been recommended to me by several people, and since the movie comes out soon I wanted to see what all the hype was about. What I got was a delightful surprise.
Just by the title, and without seeing the cover I had preconceived notions, and no desire to read it. However once I heard a movie was in the works my mind changed. I am yet to see a movie as good as a book it's based on, so I wanted to prepare myself for this release with plenty of time.
The writer tells a great story, it's gritty but fabulously written. She paints a detailed picture that makes the story very vivid on every page. I also loved the ending, it really was perfect with just the right amount of detail.
The only complaint I even have is that I saw Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson as the two main characters. I must admit that they fit the roles perfectly, but I wish I could have drawn that conclusion on my own accord. I give it a 9 out of 10 and would recommend it to anyone that wants a fictional story that will allow them to escape from reality and into the circus for a little while.

**On a seperate note, if you have any recommendations please feel free to float them my way. I have a habit of reading the same books over and over again. Hence "New" books for 2011**

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Cold Season

I think the shear amount of germs and "bugs" that go around this time of year is the absolute worst. I myself have started drowning my head with a Neti Pot in an attempt to catch whatever this is before it can get too bad. However, I do not have that same luxury with A, and let's face it she's in a germ pit 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.
I am religious about Saline solution, her vaporizer/ humidifier, and up until 2 days ago her aspirator (a small dog who will remain nameless *cough cough* Bill, decided it would make a fantastic snack). Besides those options, I really don't know what else to do for her besides let it run it's course. I guess this is that part they neglect to tell you when you have a baby- how very helpless you feel when there is nothing you can do except hug and hold them until it goes away. I guess some super snuggle time will be in order for both of us this weekend.

Happy Friday all!
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My (2nd) first official post!

So I started this thing a couple years ago, and then neglected to actually keep up with it. Reading back on the couple other posts I wrote, they are hilarious. I like to rant about nothing I guess.
So with the addition of Miss Ashtyn I think this is a fun way to keep people posted about the happenings in our life, however big or small they may be.
2010 was such a HUGE year, and it went by so fast that it was kind of a blur. So far 2011 has started out much slower, and while that is something we aren't used to it is a welcome change. Ashtyn turned 4 months old on the 5th, and when I look at pictures I can't believe it's the same little lady we brought home in September. She is developing such a distinct personality full of gummy smiles and belly laughs. She enjoys splashing around during bath time, hugging her Wubba Nub, chewing on everything and snuggling with her mommy and daddy. She's finally getting some hair, and everyday her eyes turn a little greener. She is what wakes me up in the morning, and the last thing I see before I go to sleep. Being a parent has been an amazing ride so far, and I look forward to what's to come.

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