Harry Potter, Yoda, Mommy Bad Luck, and a Peach

Harry Potter Hide-N-Seek
What does it mean that there are now six Harry Potter books released, and we own each one? Well, last night it meant that as we searched for Book One, we found Book 5 on top of the refrigerator, Books Two and Three actually on the shelf, Book Four downstairs in the tv room, and Book 6 in the bathroom. But Book One? It was a mad hunt for about 10 minutes, before I finally said, "Didn't you leave it in Dad's car?" "Oh yeeaaahhh" was the reply, and the book was quickly found.

Why was there a mad hunt for Harry Potter Book One? Well, Mom here finally decided to join the pack and read the books. Good summer fare, right? And why were the books scattered through the house? That's thanks to our lovely eldest daughter who is habitual re-reader. She will read her books over and over and over again. She grabs one flips it open to her favorite spot and then, of course, leaves it where she may.

The wisdom of Yoda?
We have a talking Yoda who will answer your yes or no questions. Alyssa was messing around with him yesterday. Question One: "Will I have fun today?" "The answer you seek is: Yes" Question Two: "Will I get a rabbit or puppy?" "The force is strong on this one: No" Question Three: "Will I have a baby sister?" "Not even I can answer that one"

I had to smile :)

Bad Luck Streak Over!
Lauri started softball this summer. Not my favorite sport, but she seemed to enjoy it. Some of the games were dreadfully long, but Brett or I were always there cheering her on. Of course, the games where I wasn't able to make it, Lauri hit s couple RBIs and made it to home base. The games I attended she had a couple foul tips, but no actual hits. We decided that I was bad luck.

Well, all that changed last night at her last game :) She had two great hits and made it to third base both times. She also made a couple good runs for the ball and throws. It was a good final game :)

Peachy Keen
Lauri has been reading James and the Giant Peach for a couple weeks now. It is her main summer book that I want her to finish. Every day it is a struggle to get her to read aloud to me. She complains that she doesn't like the book, and is focused on playing outside with the neighbor girls.

This morning she had a really long chapter to make it through before going outside to play. She came and sat down next to me and started reading aloud. She made it through two pages with very minimal mistakes, and at an appropriate pace. She continued on to finish the other six pages without so much as a fuss. She even stopped a couple times real quick to comment on the characters. When she finished the chapter, she said, "I love this book! It's really funny!"

Finally.

Style Challenged

Here are the pictures of my new yellow bedroom :) I am trying to decide if the comforter that I picked out matches the wall color. Any thoughts?????

Back To Posting

After a couple months break- I'm back on blogging. Here is what I've been busy with the past couple of months

Here's baby "Tie" as in tie-breaker. Not sure if the boys or the girls will win this (FINAL) round. S/he was so cute. The second s/he came on screen s/he was waving to us. You can see his little hand right above his belly. S/he was showing off for us. Considering that s/he is only about two inches longs, this is pretty incredible. Even this being our fifth time around it doesn't cease to amaze me.

Oh, by the way, the sonogram gave us a due date of December 26th- lovely :)