Percy Jackson series

I recently finished reading the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and LOVED it! I was sad when I finished the last book, realizing that there was no more, BUT I was glad that it was left open-ended so another series could come later. I really hope that happens. I really enjoyed all of the greek mythology, which I had mostly forgotten. I thought it was new and original and creatively written. It kept my attention the whole time. I could hardly put them down. They are great books for anyone age 8 and up.

Right now I'm reading The Hunger Games and can hardly put that down. I'm almost done and can hardly wait to read the next book, Catching Fire. I find that this book has been mostly unpredictable. Usually I can figure out where the book is going and what will happen next, but not so with this book. It has some good twists and has kept me guessing. I highly recommend it!

The man of my dreams...

Fourteen years ago today I married who I thought was the man of my dreams. If I had known then what I know now I would have dreamed a little harder. My scope was so small. In the last 14 years I have watched my dream guy become even more than I ever, ever dreamed! I love him so deeply and need him so much - he truly is my everything! In this world full of Tiger Woods' and men who look for satisfaction and success everywhere but at home, I'm so grateful for my brilliant and accomplished, but simple and steady dream guy. I'm grateful he loves me even when I'm hard to love. I'm grateful he's attracted to me even with all my stretch marks and rolls. I'm grateful he's patient with me even when he's been patient long enough. I'm grateful he gave me the four most amazing and beautiful kids and that he is such a wonderful father to them. I'm grateful he's not afraid to wash a few dishes, mop a few floors, dig for his socks in the clean clothes pile once in a while, and put the kids to bed at night most of the time. I'm grateful he makes me feel like an equal and makes his family a priority. I'm grateful he's the spiritual leader of our home. I"m grateful he is dedicated to me and our life together. He makes my heart sing!!! I love you, babe, with all of my heart! Happy Anniversary!

Another one...

Here is another video of the Christmas lights we saw tonight. It's so amazing! This video is a little blurry in spots but it's still fun to watch. We also saw the Christmas lights at George Jones' house. They were pretty spectacular, too! I didn't get a pic though. Sorry!

Wizards in Winter - 2009 from Alan Sielbeck on Vimeo.

We went and saw Christmas lights for FHE tonight and this is one of the houses we saw. They actually broadcast the music on an FM station and the lights are choreographed to the music. Very cool!

Santa Claus is Coming to Town from Alan Sielbeck on Vimeo.