The Book Thief

Speaking of good books, I've been meaning to post about this one for a while now. Lisa asked me in December if I had read this, and I said yes, thinking I had. I don't know what book I was thinking of at the time, but this wasn't it. So, since I'd said I already read it, and that she could borrow it, I had to go get a copy. Wow. I was not disappointed! Death, in this book, is something between "Meet Joe Black" (without the handsome) and The Wishlist (another great book). Such a completely different view of the Holocaust, not at all what you'd expect. I highly recommend this book. In fact, give it to your kids, too.

Eve's Daughters

Marcy inspired me to make a post about a book I'm finishing:

Its a great story following the lives of four generations of mothers. It tells the truth and hardships about falling in love, married life, life with kids, and after. I really enjoy this book and recommend it to all readers in different situations in life. I haven't finished it yet, so I don't know the big "secret" that is the background during the entire book.

Let me know if any of you read it and what your thoughts are. There is some things I would like to discuss about it.

Margaret

These Is My Words

I recently reread These Is My Words and it meant more to me this second time. I especially think that Jimmy sounds like my first husband in a lot of ways, and I'm hoping there's a Jack in my (and Laurel's) future (and I hope the rest of you have a Jack to snuggle up to every night!). Anyway, my older sis fought against reading it for a long time, but she finally did this past week and posted this review, if you're interested.

I'm so glad you introduced it to us Lisa!

the sisterhood grows

I just picked it up yesterday, the latest by Ann Brashares, 3 Willows. I'm only a couple chapters in, but it's good. Different, younger set of girls, same location, and they idolize the original sisterhood. First one to email me gets to have it next.

Homemade Oreo Cookies

Mix together:

2 (18 oz) boxes Devil's Food Cake Mix

4 eggs

2/3 c. oil

Shape into balls and place on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes. If you want them crunchy, leave them in longer. I personally like them soft, so when they crack on the top I take them out.

Filling:

1/2 c. margarine (I use butter)

4 oz cream cheese

2 c. powdered sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

You can add whatever other flavoring you want. One of our favorites is mint, orange, or even coconut.

Spread frosting on one cookie. Add another cookie on top to make a sandwich and enjoy.

Caution* Can be addictive.

Carrot Cake

sharing my recipe, per request:


I tend to be generous with the carrots, pressing it down in the cup to measure 2 cups, which may account for how moist it turns out for me.

The last couple times I made it, I used a bag of pre-shredded carrots and added a Tbl or so more oil, as the carrots seemed a little dry compared to grating them fresh. I may not buy the pre-shredded carrots again for this, but it's nice to know the cake still turns out if you want that time-saver.

Congratulations Margie!

Congrats on your new arrival Margie Marge Margaret! And she was too late to the hospital and had to do it all natur-al! You go girl! She is still in a little bit of shock about the whole thing, so we will wait for details later. He's a cutie! And she looks great!!

Austin Heider Wright

Born March 16, 2009 7:55 am

7 pounds 5 ounces 19 inches long