Twilight Series

Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn. Any of these sound familiar to you? Well its the outstanding series by Stephanie Meyer. The fourth book, Breaking Dawn is coming out tomorrow and like a good portion of the nation I am super excited. These books are beautiful written with elegant words and grand descriptions. When first hearing its about Vampires I automatically dismissed it as a fantasy novel, novels i don't' read. But after Freshman girls bugged me enough for this book I just had to read it for myself.
Twilight captivates you right from the start. I couldn't put it down. It drew me in. I was as thirsty for this book, as Vampires as for blood. The book isn't just about Vampires, its about Romance and living in a small Oregon town. I felt as I was inside this town and in the head of Bella and Edward. Upon finishing the first book I quickly read the 2nd and 3rd all within a week. New Moon had me sitting on the couch, the last nice day in late fall, bawling my eyes out. I felt as much emotion as Bella did. The third book is even better than the second wanting the fourth book immediately, but unlike me, having to wait 10 months you can finish the series right up. Stephanie Meyer is an outstanding author. Even if you are not a Young Adult, read the series. I have 2 copies I am willing to give out. You will not be disappointed.

Adventure: 1002
Where: Bayfront Park, Duluth

Next adventure planned: Day with Baby Lily, Spending the night at Nana's

Description of adventure: Wednesday Night At The Races! Its that time of the year again where Grandman's Marathon sponsers races for kids. If you can recall Hayden may have had some issues running before. But not this year! He kicked butt! He was rearing to go and got 6th place! With a time of 1 Minute 40 Seconds for an eighth mile. It was Hot, they usually do a quarter. Daddy ran with him and almost beat him, good thing Hayden passed him at the last moment.

Favorite memories: Giving everybody highfives as Hayden ran down the chute. Standing so proud of his ribbon he received.

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Adventure #1001

Place: Home
When: Summer 2008
What: Learning To Cook

This summer I have learned that I like to cook and can cook. I have found love in a few blogs that have tips and advice on how to save money, feed a family and great recipes. I found I love Cumin, so, so yummy! It has a very nice smokey flavor. I told Jason I am going to put it in pancakes now too!

A Great place to look for recipes is Recipezaar. You can look for recipes through ingredients, recipes and members, plus lots more. My favorite recipes so far are Oven Fried Chimichangas, they are so delicious! I used fresh Cilantro and Green Enchilada sauce and garlic. These were so good. Another great recipe was Baby Red Salt Potatoes. I made these for a little party i had and everyone loved them. We also had some not so good recipes like this one. Today I am making This and This. I will let you know how they go!

Any favorite recipes? Let me know!

**Update** 10:10 pm
My supper turned out pretty darn well. I served my carnitas on a warm tortilla, cheddar cheese, and lettuce. I also decided to make homemade spanish rice, that was very good too. The only thing was the Carnitas was it needed SALT! I also didn't make the Oatmeal Cream Pies, soon! I made Candycoated Puffcorn. We had this at Relay for Life and it was very yummy! I couldn't find a recipe but just melted a package of Vanilla Almond Bark in the Microwave with a little shortening and then dumped the whole bag of puffcorn into a paperbag and then drizzled the melted almond bark on top and then I shook it.

Take a look at what we did this weekend:

That's Michael's house on Lackawanna if you are wondering! Hayden was an awesome little painter and helper!

Happy Saturday! What a beautiful day we had! The last couple actually. Today we had my family reunion at Anna Gene Park. It was fun and we got to see and meet lots of people. We ate lots of yummy food, visited, and played. It was a very nice outing. We then came home and enjoyed the evening on the swing in the yard and with a little yard golf. Right now Hayden went to "Nal Park" with my mom and dad for a walk. He got a little light up "Spy Watch" from the MCD today and has been talking in to it all night, he brought that with him and "called" me and told me to clean his room, I did. Gotta make the kid happy, right??

On Friday Hayden and I went to the park in the morning. I realized it was going to be a hot one so we came home packed our bags and hit the beach. We went out to WI Point and enjoyed the beach basically to ourselves. We had a great time playing in the sand, swimming and riding the waves. He was giggling so hard he flipped over his floatie while riding the waves. It was great. He is so awesome some days, most days. He is becoming such a little man. We had a lot of fun just the two of us! Well we decided we needed a little Daddy time too. So we went home picked him up and went out to Lake Minnesuing for a little swimming. We had a blast out there too. The boys played football and swam and i got to take pictures. We've been wearing the little guy out the last few days he has been going to bed early! I don't mind!!!! Pics up above and a few to share with you guys!!!

We've had more fun the last few days! Jason was lucky enough to have both Monday and Wednesday off.(this is a rarity this summer he has been working a ton! Almost all 6 day weeks, yuck. But thats okay i am making up for it by not working!!!) On Monday Jason, Hayden and Papa Smith went Golfing at Norwood's. They said they had fun! But while they were golfing i went shopping at some new stores in Superior. Earth Exchange across from the Library. It has new, old, and used stuff. But I found something beyond great. A set of Noritake Rosay China dishes. 12 full place settings. I also got with my set a serving platter, 2 oblong bowls, round bowl and divided vegetable dish. Plus Salt and Pepper shakers, sugar bowl, and creamer. Each place setting has a dinner plate, salad plate, bread/butter plate, fruit bowl and Cup/Saucer. I got the whole 81 piece set for...........$39.95. One tiny chip thats all that's wrong with it. I don't know why it was so cheap but they were crazy. Its beautiful and i am beyond excitied about it. A lady on Ebay sold her set for $500 last week. So very cool.

Anyways on Tuesday night we went and watched Brandon play baseball. I took a bunch of pictures. Hayden was tired and crabby so he is laying in the grass in a bunch of them. He fell asleep on the way home, goofball. The fair is in town and we wanted to go show Hayden but that didn't happen.

On Wednesday we had a picnic at Playfront Park with my mom, dad, Brandon, Jason, Hayden, Don and Anthony. We had yummy food from Famous Daves and then we played for a while. There were a ton of kids there though. Then later we went to the Fair. Hayden went on a ton of rides, he is fearless. We looked at the cows, horses, bunnies etc with Smith and Papa. Ate of course and then headed home. We had lots of fun and Hayden won a sword. He hasn't put it down all day! Gotta love cheap plastic toys.