Dad and the boys went on some thrilling adventures while I was out a couple of weeks ago.     I like books. I like to read. If you know me this comes as no surprise to you. If you don't believe it, ask my mom. I think reading is probably about 99% of what I ever got in trouble for as a kid (because I wasn't doing what I was supposed to be doing).
But that being said our book and media budget hardly exists. Most of our books coming from 1)the library 2)gifts or sometimes 3)thrift shops. If we are going to spend our money on media, it should be ones that will be read or used (and not to balance a table) again and again and that we can't get from the library. I use my swagbucks to buy amazon giftcards. That is great, but it takes me quite a while to earn enough for my free shipping purchase. BUT I've found another online book store where I am really liking to do "window shopping." Vision Forum is a great place for Christian books! We especially like it for the history materials! I readily admit social studies was never my favorite, but in the last couple years I've really enjoy actually learning history. A large reason for this is I've finally begun to learn it in the context of what God is doing and how it has actually effected lives and is more than just dates and locations. Again, Vision Forum seems to be a great place for History materials from the Christian perspective. And they have some great sales throughout the year (like back to school time, thanksgiving time, and even now to kick off December.) And not only do they have books and media, but also lots of toys! Like this remote-controlled gyroscope helicopter (we have lots of fun with ours), pop guns, or even dress-up clothes. Vision Forum is hosting a contest to give away some big value gift cards/ Last night Josh was doing bath duty while I was working on the computer. For whatever reason, he just wanted to give the boys separate baths. He told Joel that it wasn't his turn yet. A few minutes later he went to get something (a towel, I don't know...) only to come back and find Joel in the tub with his big brother, fully clothed, shoes and everything. If only I had a picture you'd be able to enjoy the story more.
Josh has a new up-and-coming basketball site. If you are interested check it out.
(A Saguaro is a giant cactus. Look it up. Josh jokingly said, "We're a bunch of pricks... :-/ ) Turkey morning I went to make some Rhodes Cinnamon Rolls. Thankfully, they do NOT require a preheated oven. I turned on the oven, opened it and TA-DA found Joel's stuffed Winnie the Pooh. Joelky isn't quite big enough to open the oven so he was "off the hook." When brother was questioned as to why Winnie the Pooh was in the oven he simply shrugged his shoulders and matter of factly replied, "I wanted to cook him in to a turkey."
Hope your turkey has a different kind of stuffing today. Happy Thanksgiving! In the car last night, I'm pretty sure Abe said:
"Dad, stop singing. You're giving my teddy bear a headache." Here is the link to some belated September photos:
September Photos Our night didn't go at all as we had thought it would. Abe had a blast with one of Daddy's students. Joel and his brother buddied up. Abe got all kinds of "loot." Joel didn't get to stay the whole time, but knew exactly what kind of candy he wanted to try when we got home. (Whoppers...mean mom said no).     You might be wondering where the bear is? Well if you asked Abe what he was dressed his response would be "A bear and a bumblebee."
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