1st things

These past few weeks have held a few firsts for my little ones.
1. Meredith went to the pool for the first time ever and really liked it. She really enjoyed kicking her little feet in the water.(7/13/14)
2. Charles got his first buzz cut. He keeps saying my hair is just like Daddy's. I must say I love it too because it is so much easier to control.(7/18/14)
3. We took Charles to his first movie at the theater this past Sunday. We went to see Planes Fire & Rescue. He loved it!!! When the screen came on for the first time he said WOW! He sat quietly for the whole movie and just took it all in, and I must say it was a priceless experience for me to get to see the movie with him. (7/20/14)
4. Meredith had her first ever rice cereal on Sunday too. She liked it so much better than Charles ever did, and yesterday when it was all gone she fussed for more!(7/20/14)

Peanut Peanut Butter

Charles had his first ever peanut butter sandwich last night for supper.In all my mommy wisdom I thought just make him a half sandwich to see if he likes it. Who was I kidding. The kid loved it and refused to eat anything else except another half of peanut butter sandwich. The second half we added banana and he was one of the happiest kids ever. 

We also made it a special meal by making it be a picnic supper. Charles gave the meal a thumbs up reward.

Beat the Heat with a Good Book

It is hot out and nothing is better than a good book to curl up with inside to beat the heat, or to enjoy by the ocean or pool. Here is a list of books I have enjoyed reading so far this year:

Christian Fiction Books:
 Lynette Eason book 3 A Killer Among Us (Present Day)
 Mary Connealy Books I would recommend reading in this order: (books are post civil war)
1. Montana Rose
2. The Husband Tree
3. Wildflower Bride
4. Petticoat Ranch
5. Calico Canyon
6. Gingham Mountain
7. Doctor in Petticoats
8. Wrangler in Petticoats
9. Sharpshooter in Petticoats    *The books all tie together but are 3 different series.
New Series same author: (post civil war)
1. Swept Away
2. Fired Up
3. Stuck Together ( I am about to start this one.)
Kristen Heitzmann book 1 Secrets. I need to find the rest of this series!!! The first book is great and is free on Kindle. (present day)
Novella: A Match Made in Texas authors Mary Connealy, Karen Whitemeyer, Carol Cox, & Regina Jennings (historical fiction)
Janice Thompson
Book # 3 Dream Dress (Weddings by Design Series) *present day setting/all her books are great
***book 4 Bouquet of Love is coming out in August!!!

Young Adult Fiction:
Veronica Roth
1. Divergent
2. Insurgent
3. Allegiant

** Books on deck:
1. Stuck Together book 3 by Mary Connealy (starting it tonight).
2. Full Steam Ahead by Karen Witemeyer (this book just came out).
3. When the Smoke Clears by Lynette Eason

I would recommend all of these authors/books. If you have questions let me know.