Books that are addicting.......

I absolutely love to read.  I always have and hopefully will pass this down to my girls.  I can honestly say that it has been a while since I have had the chance to read much more than an article, or small magazine.  The majority of my reading these days belongs to children's books, while I do not mind this at all there are times you just want a good read.  So I have been known to read a few romance novels in my day and I can say that is usually my preference.  I don't usually get into anything that is full of gore, or out of the ordinary, and usually don't get into a series.  However, on the suggestion of a friend I started to read "The Hunger Games."  Thanks!!!  It is not only one of the best series of books I have read, I find that I can't put it down.  I'm sure many of you have read these books and enjoy them as well.  It seems that a large portion of the population has.  They are very addicting in my opinion, and very well written.  A very easy read for anyone looking for a good book.  I actually read the first in about 4 days.  The second came last week one day, and I put off starting it thinking it couldn't be as good as the first.  I was wrong.  It was just as good, and I finished it in two days.  Thank goodness my girls take long naps, and my hubby has fallen asleep a little earlier on the couch, thus allowing me the time to read.  Now I can't wait for the final one to get here, and dive right in.  I guess if the conditions are right I may finish it in one day...lol  Highly doubtful, but who knows.  So to anyone reading another good series let me know.  When I'm done with this one I may be looking for another to start.  I've missed reading and am glad to be at it again.  Give it a try, it's relaxing, stimulating, and fun if given the chance.

Gardening......my favorite hobby

Yesterday was a huge day for my back and legs.  The girls and I packed stuff up and headed to my parents house to help plant their garden.  This garden is not your average back yard, half dozen plants type of garden.  We work this garden up with our tractor and disk, and plow that we use out in the fields.  So when I say that my back was sore when we finished it's because it took a brutal 6 hour beating in the sun and dirt.  My girls were troopers though.  Jaclyn played with her toys, and in the dirt.  Mallory helped plant things as we got rows dug up and holes dug for plants.  By the time the day was over we had in potatoes, corn, peas, green beans, lima beans, onions, radishes, cabbage, eggplant, tomatoes, kolorhabi, peppers, zucchini, and squash.  Still have melons to plant, but when my kids were so tired and dirty that they practically fell asleep outside I decided it was time for baths and to head home.  Now today we are trying to catch up on a little rest, but getting ready to head out to plant our own garden once the girls wake up from naps, and the sun isn't quite so hot today.  I love planting things and reaping the benefits of what comes from the hard work and time put into the garden.  There are so many things you can do with what you will harvest.  It is amazing what God creates and what you can get from such small plants and seeds.  That is why Derek and I both love farming as well, as many farmers do.  The ability for so much to come from so little, God truly is amazing and so powerful.  It makes you appreciate things so much and respect those that do all this for a living.  If you have the ability to plant a garden I highly recommend trying it.  The results are mind-blowing and amazing.  It gives you a feeling like no other.