Have I mentioned that I love music?

A few favorites as of late:

Give In To Me by Garrett Hedlund & Leighton Meester

Gone In The Morning by Newton Faulkner

Oh, Tonight by Josh Abbott Band with Kacey Musgraves

The Show Goes On by Lupe Fiasco

How Great Thou Art by Carrie Underwood

Dirt Road Anthem by Jason Aldean

Fly by Nicki Minaj & Rihanna

Honey Bee by Blake Shelton

Sweet Serendipity by Lee DeWyze

Say Hello by Rosie Thomas

Happy listening :)

Love,

Finally finished

Dear friends, if you are looking for a new book to read (and you have ample time to sit and become lost in your reading)
I strongly recommend The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton.

Little bit of info:
The Forgotten Garden is a historical fiction mystery novel, that switches between three character perspectives and time periods {early 1900's, 1970's and 2000's}. I will admit, it is a whopping 549 pages, but well worth the time spent. The mystery unfolds with impeccable timing and flow and keeps you turning the page - on several occasions I caught myself still reading at 2am! It took some thought and effort to read, probably not something I would classify as an "easy read", but like I said, it's well worth it. I will be looking for her other books next, and The House at Riverton and The Distant Hours. I have been advised that all of her work is wonderful, but The Forgotten Garden has been the favorite according to my personal book consultant, cousin Sara :) Read it if you get the chance, I loved it!

Mr. Mayor

A few weeks ago the mayor came to visit our group of 2nd graders. He did a pretty good job with his little spiel; he talked about his daily duties and the job requirements and also about different community helpers. However, at the end of his speech he made a choice I might have advised him against (had he asked me). Yeah, you guessed it... he opened the floor to the hoard of questions coming from a group of 7 and 8 year olds. So I thought it would be nice to share of few of their little gems- from the mouth of babes.

When he asked them for their suggestions to help improve our community, responses include:

• Build grocery places for the homeless people
• Build hotels for people to live in that don't have no home
• Lower taxes (yes, that came straight from the mouth of a 7 year old girl)
• Lower gas prices
• Put in more stop signs

And this one was by far my favorite...

• "We need 'mo churches 'cuz people be bein' bad."

**Please note that all the atrocious grammar is not coming from me, but done to provide the words of the kiddos rather than my paraphrase.

Oh kids do say the darnedest things, don't they? And on that note, tomorrow's edition of "2nd grade crazy" includes a trip to see the movie, Rio, and an afternoon at the state park... I should have been in bed 2 hours ago. Say your prayers for us. :)

WHOOP

I am so proud to be an Aggie.

Such a deserving team,

a precious coach,

and a really great championship game.

Gig 'Em Aggies!