Friday Favorites in Books

We haven't done Friday Favorites for awhile, so I thought I would offer two family favorite books. I don't remember my Mom ever missing a night of reading out loud to us (poor woman!). Both our parents were always reading something intelligent and I think it established a love/quest for learning in our lives.
I love reading with my own children, and it is even more fun when the story is brilliant enough for adults to enjoy, too. Strangely I just noticed that both books listed have the common theme of LOVING food--I guess that makes for a funny story. Either way, skinny or chubby, big or small these books will make you laugh.

We've been studying Ancient Greece and we all adore Max and Ruby so this "Max and Ruby's Midas" was a perfect combination. Max whispers sweet nothings to his pink cupcakes, and Midas accidentally laserbeams his family into tasty desserts. We all laugh out loud when we read it!

The second book is "Yummers" by James Marshall. His illustrations are always so so funny; they could stand alone. In general we love all his books, but "Yummers" is particularly funny because Emily Pig keeps eating everything imaginable and then wonders where her tummy ache has come from??? Has this ever inexplicably happened to you???? I never tire of his books.

Hope you have a fun Friday and can get your hands on these books.

I would love to hear the titles of books that your whole family enjoys, too!

PS...DOES ANYONE HAVE PICS FROM MARK AND LAURIE'S WEDDING????

Disney Days

Everyone is getting excited for Laurie and Mark's big day on Saturday. A lot of the Utah group will also be including the Magic Kingdom in the trip itinerary's. I thought that I would post the dates that everyone will be at the Magic Kingdom, here, so that anyone who wants to, can plan to spend some time together at Disneyland or California Adventure.

Mom and Dad - Magic Kingdom - Friday the 13th
Brisco's - Magic Kingdom- Thursday and Friday the 12th and 13th
Gute's - Magic Kingdom- Thursday, Friday, and Tuesday, the 12th 13th, and 17th
Telles's - Disneyland Thursday the 12 and California Adventure on Friday the 13th

If I've left anyone out, let me know. And if you plan to be at Disneyland during those dates, feel free to let those groups know!

A Trip to the Movies by Mom

Once upon a time a grandmother went to the movies with some of her children. She discovered that she could learn something…..that something made her want to share it with her family and others.

Have you ever read a book that gave you a new way of thinking about an idea? A book can do this.
1. A “hero” does not appear until the world needs one.
2. I am a gentlewoman. I am a gentleman. I am a princess.
3. Live by a code of honor.
4. Who are you? Do you know?
5. Some hate light and would prefer to spend their time in darkness.
6. Some cannot even tell the truth.
7. You don’t need to have shame.
8. Remember honor, justice and always tell the truth.
9. There are all kinds of princesses. Some are born that way. Others marry into it. All little girls long to be princesses.
10. Think about this one wrong cause a terrible sadness.
11. When someone is hurt terribly, they will often look for someone else to blame.
12. Some have longing…..
13. Hope means your nobody’s prisoner.
14. Change will come……it is not long now, you’ll see.
15. I’m sorry….those tender words can heal a broken heart.

A book can teach us….A film can teach us….We are never too old to learn…What a wonderful opportunity to look for a better way to face our unknowns. There is nothing to really be afraid of after all.