A Good Yarn

A Good Yarn by Debbie Macomber


 

My review

  rating: 2 of 5 stars
This was recommended to me since I knit. I didn't think there was anything spectacular about this book. Although, I did want to find out what happened to the characters in the book; I have no desire to read her other books.
 

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The Wizard of Seattle

The Wizard of Seattle by Kay Hooper


 

My review

  rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was an interesting read. I enjoyed that different parts of the book made me think about what would this mean in the real world. Although, I didn't become as attached to the characters like I usually do with Kay Hooper's books. This might be because this was an earlier book.
 

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I do not know where the week went. I really did plan on posting the pictures of the Home Decorating Projects, but I didn't. So here they are now.

This is in our entryway when you come in the front door. The Welcome sign up above the project was picked up at the Blueberry Festival a few years ago.

This is the front door. It will be repainted this summer. I do think that something needs to go on each side of the numbers, but I have not decided what will go there.

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This week I also read a book.

Cruel Intent by J.A. Jance

My review

rating: 3 of 5 stars
I had a little trouble getting into this book, but I think that had more to do with my schedule instead of the book. Once I go into the book, I did not want to stop reading. In fact, I was up to 2:00 am reading. I have not read the other Ali Reynolds books, but I definitely will be looking them up. Cruel Intent is a very up to date book with the references to the internet and viruses. At the same time that this is a fiction book it does have an influence on what everyone needs to be aware of safety wise with the internet.


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Last weekend Maddy and Nonnie stayed the night. Brooke and Maddy went to bed. After awhile I went to check on them. This is what I found. The two of them had been reading in bed for quite awhile. There was a pile of books between the two of them. I loved seeing the two of them reading without any provocation.

An Accomplishment

I completed two Home Decoration Projects tonight. No pictures because I completed the projects 9:30 at night which makes for awful looking pictures. The first project was in the entry way announcing our family. I have been wanting to do this for almost two years. Yes, you read that right. I finally bit the bullect and told myself to stop worrying about perfection. Now I am so glad that I finished. I love how it looks. I can't wait to take the picture tomorrow. The other project was for decoration and safety purposes. We do have our house number on the house, but I decided that I wanted to add it to the door, but now I am thinking of putting some kind of shape before and after the numbers. I am going to have to ponder this idea a little before I decide. I used the Cricut Expression with vinyl using the Alphalicious cartridge to complete the projects that I promise you will see tomorrow.

This Week Is Over

Boy am I glad this week is over. It was a terribly long week. Here's the rundown.

• Brooke has been sick with a cold for two weeks and now I have it and feel like I have been run over by a truck. I took Nyquil last night since both girls slept over friend's houses. I think Dayquil works better for me than the Nyquil. 
• I had to report a case of sexual abuse for one of my students. I am still upset over this.
• Found out that it is official that my school is closing after this year. There are no other details. Our principal doesn't want to talk about the details. She thinks the district office needs to be the ones to talk to us, but who knows when that will be happening since it's hard to coordinate schedules for the district office, the union, and others. Craziness.
• Went on a field trip yesterday. My kids and parents were wonderful. They were my saving grace. Another class got lost beforehand, So I had to walk around the place TWICE. Yes twice to find them to give them their tickets. This part is not going to be filled with details because I do not want to have it come back to haunt me. Let's just say that a student ended up missing for a short time from this class and I ended up being the one looking for him. It all ended up fine. He was found. But I did have to go to the principal concerning the situation. And now there is a meeting scheduled for the grade level concerning this situation.
• District Wide Testing for second on up happened this week. This meant that there were no specials this week. The special teachers are used to proctor the test. So I spent Friday night copying for next week because that was the first chance I had. I was worn out when I got home.

But today is a new day and it will definitely be much better. Right now I am going to take another dose of Dayquil, take a shower, and find out when I am picking these girls up.

Plum Spooky

Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich


 

My review

  rating: 3 of 5 stars
Normally I have felt that the Between the Numbers books haven't been that great. Plum Spooky is the exception. There were quite a few laugh out loud moments. Of course unbelievable moments that are true Stephanie Plum moments. And Joe and Ranger are still absolutely adorable. I can't figure out which one I like better.
 

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Super bowl Commercial

This is my husband's favorite Super Bowl commercial this year. Every year we record the Super Bowl. Watch the commercials and fast forward the game. This way he can see highlights to talk about it, but only watch what he enjoys. This one made him laugh so much he could barely breathe.