Books on my "nightstand"

Well, they aren't technically on my nightstand, but I have gone so far as to request them from our lovely, local library.  Here's the list...let me know if you are  #1. familiar and  #2. would recommend. 

1. An American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin

2. Dreams of Joy by Lisa See

3. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

4. Looking for Alaska by John Green

5. Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver

6. A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron

There you have it.  Currently I'm struggling loving 1776 by David McCullough.  It is my assigned summer reading for my J.O.B.  I'm one-third through with 3 weeks to go.  Wish me luck.  And brain power.  And divine intervention. 

What's on your "nightstand"?

Summer List 2011

I had the kiddos write their summer lists the other day (I know, we're already halfway through summer.  Sigh.  Long sigh.  Boo - hoo).  Anywho...here's our "I'm not making any promises, but I'll do the very best I can to help you check things off your list" list. 

COLE (almost 11 year old - happy almost birthday btw!)

1. a trip to six flags (maybe dad can help you check that one off your list, son.  it's darn hot out there!)
2. water balloon fight (CHECK!)
3. putt-putt golf (once again, TX + summer + crazy sweaty crowds = dad's job)
4. try something new (hmmmm...interesting)
5. be cancer free (so far, so good! tentative CHECK)
6. have new head of hair (he's gettin' there)
7. get back in shape (this SHOULD be on my summer list - he's making me look bad)
8. read bible
9. start walking/running program with mom (really?)
10. earn money for itouch (great, motivation to do chores)
11. hawaiian falls (CHECK - next week, thanks sophia!)
12. earn hunter's safety card (oooooohh, daaaaadddd)
13. HAVE FUN!!!

SYDNEY (12 year old girly-girl)

1. weekly trips to the library (CHECK!)
2. putt-putt (what is it with my kids and outdoor activities?  did i mention we live in TEXAS??)
3. go to a texas rangers game with daddy (CHECK!)
4. bowling (ahhh, air conditioning - i'll take this one)
5. movies (see #4 comment - ditto)
6. big neighborhood bbq
7. watergun fight (CHECK)
8. cool thursdays at the arboretum (outdoor concert venue - byob - fun!)
9. walking/running program with mommy (ok, so both kids want me off the couch)
10. solo trip to conroe, tx (chris's aunt and uncle have a super cool house there with super cool pool)
11. throw a "cole is cancer free" party with lots and lots of friends (brilliant!)
12. invite friends to KC pool
13. visit Ronald McDonald house  (donate supplies, volunteer)
14. see play or musical
15. bible study/book club
16. go rolling (hope you aren't on our list - we've been stockpiling our tp)

So, there you go.  We've actually checked a few items off, and we have a good month left to accomplish some more.  Wish us luck!