Chronicles of Narnia

For the last year and a half I have been reading the Chronicles of Narnia series to Isaac and Julia. We have had countless memorable moments snuggled on the couch reading about the adventures in Narnia. A few days ago we finally read the last chapter of the series. Julia actually cried when we finished. I guess she too cherished these moments together and didn't want it to end. She has such a tender heart. I reassured them both that though Narnia is a great book there are many others we can read together and what matters is the time we spend together. So next on our reading list is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and then maybe James and the Giant Peach. I am delighted that my children enjoy listening to these stories as much as I enjoy reading to them.

Movie Night!!!

I must have gotten on the popular book circuit without even realizing it. I have read several books lately that are all being made as movies. I will definitely be hitting the theaters for these....

Water for Elephants


The Help


The Hunger Games


I would recommend all of these books. Water for Elephants was a great story, but I could have done without the language and vulgarity. The Help was also a good read. Not quite the heart pounding drama but kept me hooked. And last, The Hunger Games series was definitely a page turner. Gabe even read these. It will be interesting to see how all these books come to life on the big screen.