While this approach may not be the most kind, gentle, or understanding, his heart is in the right place.
[Ryan, talking to our next door neighbor Logan and Logan's cousin]
Ryan: Do you go to church?
Cousin: Well, sometimes yes and sometimes no.
Ryan: Oh. Well, you should every Sunday.
Cousin: Sometimes when I don't go, I stay on the couch and watch T.V.
Ryan (somewhat shocked, and very serious): Oh! That's a baaaad idea.
[To get the full effect, you really have to hear Ryan's emphasis. I need a way to bottle Ryan's manner of speech. I haven't been able to record it yet, because he never talks that way on demand. So often when I try to blog about his little sayings I fall short. I just can't convey them the same way without his tone of voice. I love hearing him talk about something he feel strongly about.]
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Book Reviews
I finished two books this weekend. (And I finished two sewing projects. And I played the piano. Don't ask about the state of my house.)
The first book I finished was "Before Green Gables" by Budge Wilson. It is a prequel to the Anne of Green Gables series by a different author. Often these kinds of books--the books people write because they long for more, more, more of a book or series--can be disappointing. I grew up reading Lucy Maud Montgomery, including all of the "Anne" books. I wasn't expecting too much out of this new book. I was pleasantly surprised. In fact, I really loved it. I can't tell you how often I got teary eyed as I read the book. Though it has been a while since I read the original "Anne" books, I felt that the writing in the book had a similar style and feel. If you already love Anne Shirley, you'll love hearing about her story before she was adopted by the Cuthberts. Thanks, Mom, for thinking of me when you found this book.
The second book I finished was "The Actor and the Housewife" by Shannon Hale. I've read a few of Shannon Hale's books this last year. I thoroughly enjoyed her fairy tale novels for young adults . I also enjoyed her novel, "Austenland," a fluffy but entertaining book for adults. "The Actor and the Housewife" is another fluffy book for adults. I will admit that I got a little bored with the storyline early in the book, but I couldn't put it down. She had me laughing every other page. Ms. Hale has a keen understanding of romantics like myself. Just last week or so I was telling Anne (not Shirley, but still with an "e") what I wanted in a romantic comedy. Namely, that I don't want to see skin or groping in a movie. But I am always disappointed if I don't get a good kiss in the end. Ms. Hale's character has a similar movie philosophy going so far as to list her all-time favorite movie kisses as well to list what makes a good kiss and what gross stuff that needs to be left out. And, of course, Ms. Hale doesn't disappoint--she includes a nice kiss or two for us to relish. Mmm. Just what I need from time to time. It makes me feel good seeing that there are others out there like me. I have a feeling I would like Shannon Hale.
The first book I finished was "Before Green Gables" by Budge Wilson. It is a prequel to the Anne of Green Gables series by a different author. Often these kinds of books--the books people write because they long for more, more, more of a book or series--can be disappointing. I grew up reading Lucy Maud Montgomery, including all of the "Anne" books. I wasn't expecting too much out of this new book. I was pleasantly surprised. In fact, I really loved it. I can't tell you how often I got teary eyed as I read the book. Though it has been a while since I read the original "Anne" books, I felt that the writing in the book had a similar style and feel. If you already love Anne Shirley, you'll love hearing about her story before she was adopted by the Cuthberts. Thanks, Mom, for thinking of me when you found this book.
The second book I finished was "The Actor and the Housewife" by Shannon Hale. I've read a few of Shannon Hale's books this last year. I thoroughly enjoyed her fairy tale novels for young adults . I also enjoyed her novel, "Austenland," a fluffy but entertaining book for adults. "The Actor and the Housewife" is another fluffy book for adults. I will admit that I got a little bored with the storyline early in the book, but I couldn't put it down. She had me laughing every other page. Ms. Hale has a keen understanding of romantics like myself. Just last week or so I was telling Anne (not Shirley, but still with an "e") what I wanted in a romantic comedy. Namely, that I don't want to see skin or groping in a movie. But I am always disappointed if I don't get a good kiss in the end. Ms. Hale's character has a similar movie philosophy going so far as to list her all-time favorite movie kisses as well to list what makes a good kiss and what gross stuff that needs to be left out. And, of course, Ms. Hale doesn't disappoint--she includes a nice kiss or two for us to relish. Mmm. Just what I need from time to time. It makes me feel good seeing that there are others out there like me. I have a feeling I would like Shannon Hale.
A New Sunburn
After we got back from our trip to Utah (Yes, that's where I've been. It's taking me a while to get back into a groove.), Oma took the boys to the beach. Of course, their fair-skinned faces came back sunburned. Florida sun is brutal. I was checking out Ryan's red skin the next day.
Ryan says, "Jesus shouldn't have made sunburns be red. . . .
"He should have made them be green!"
Ryan says, "Jesus shouldn't have made sunburns be red. . . .
"He should have made them be green!"
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