Teaser Tuesday

Teaser Tuesday is hosted by Should be Reading.

Betsy and the Great World by Maud Hart Lovelace

"Men!" she thought.

The first lesson she had learned on her travels had left her feeling cynical.
p. 110

The State Fair

We went to our State Fair Friday evening. Shade and the kids went to the rodeo while Delani and I wandered around. My allergies decided to go nuts, so I was pretty miserable when we left. We did take the time though to get some curly fried (our favorite) and something sweet to eat.

A Brick of Fries

Digging In!

Deep Fried Twinkie

Ice Cream Cones

Delani enjoying Dad's ice cream.

Book Review:In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms by Dr. Laura Schlessinger

Book Description:

They number in the millions and they are incredibly important to families and to our society, yet they are underappreciated, little respected, and even controversial.

Who are they?

They are the stay-at-home moms.

These are women who know in their hearts that staying home to raise their children is the right choice for the whole family. Some do it from the outset of their marriages, while others make the difficult transition from career-driven women to homemakers. Either way, it is a choice that is incredibly rich and rewarding, not to mention challenging.

Now Dr. Laura, building on principles developed during her long career as a licensed marriage and family therapist, provides a wealth of advice and support, as well as compassion and inspiration, to women as they navigate the wonders and struggles of being stay-at-home moms.

Learn how:
•to hold your head high and deal with naysayers;
•to see the benefits of being home not only for your children but also for your marriage;
•to understand the changes you see in yourself;
•to realize that the sacrifices you endure now will make for lasting bonds and a stronger family, in addition to a more cohesive community.
In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms is a special book, a profound and unique understanding of how important it is for mothers to raise their own children.

I was excited to find In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms by Dr. Laura Schlessinger on my library bookshelf. I really enjoyed her books, The Proper Care & Feeding of Husbands and The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage. I was not disappointed.

If you are a stay-at-home mom, or wanting to be, or undecided, I highly recommend reading this book. She is honest, shares the highs and lows a mom will face, and ultimately she gives the reader a lot of encouragement. I appreciate Dr. Laura standing against society's "norm" and encouraging women to be a woman, love their husbands and be their kid's mom! I will definitely be adding this book to my bookshelves.

Book Review:Miss Julia Delivers Delivers the Goods by Ann B. Ross

Books Covers

Book Description:
If there’s no rest for the weary, Miss Julia must be absolutely exhausted. She’s just learned a secret—Hazel Marie is pregnant with twins and the prospective father has cleared out of town. But good things come in unexpected packages. Abbotsville finds itself the scene of a heist; and Miss Julia knows there’s only one man who can solve the crime. It’s J. D. Pickens, P.I., renowned investigator and Hazel Marie’s wayward love. When he’s summoned, one thing becomes clear: Miss Julia must help set things right between them or find herself the only one who can, quite literally, deliver the goods.

I can truly say that Miss Julia Delivers the Goods by Ann B. Ross truly delivers! Miss Julia is at her finest and is as funny as ever. I always have laugh out loud moments when reading a Miss Julia book. If you haven't read one I suggest starting at the beginning with Miss Julia Speaks Here Mind. Learn more about the Miss Julia books here.

Collection!

McDonalds has been offering American Girl paperdoll books for their Happy Meal prizes. I surprised her with one and from there on out she was determined to collect them all. Last weekend we finally had all but one, which we couldn't find. Tuesday night I stopped at yet another McDonalds in Salem (yes, I have feel like I've seen them all!) and the guy at the counter was so sweet to actually go look in the back where he found the one Destini needed. Needless to say I had a very excited girl when I arrived home!

While browsing the internet...

I came across this blog. What fun! I love a great blog!

A-Z Wednesday

A-Z Wednesday is hosted by Vicky of Reading at the Beach. To join, look here.

This weeks letter is: D

Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster

Book Synopsis:
The oldest orphan at a dreary home for foundlings, Judy Abbott is about to go off to college--a dream she's been able to realize with the help of a benefactor who insists on remaining anonymous. There's a catch, though: Judy has to write her unknown patron regularly about school activities, and it's to be a one-sided correspondence because she is to expect no reply.

Judy faithfully addresses her letters to "Daddy-Long-Legs," a name she decides to use after having glimpsed the back of her tall, mysterious friend. At school, she hides her impoverished past from her arrogant classmate Julia, whose young, handsome, and rich uncle becomes a figure who sets Judy and readers alike wondering about the identity of her secret and immensely generous sponsor.

Presented in letter format, with dozens of messages to "Daddy," this charming romantic novel of the early twentieth century--written and delightfully illustrated by the author, who had an interest int the problems of the unfortunate--inspired four popular motion pictures, the last starring Fred Astaire and Leslie Caron (1955).

My comments:
I listened to this a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it. I remembered afterwards that my Grandma had recommended it to me when I was a teenager, but for some reason I never got around to it. I picked up a copy for myself to eventually re-read or have on hand when my daughter gets older.