As Promised, Disaster Area Pics

Yes, that is their bed on the floor...among other things. The scary thing is that this kind of disaster is a common occurence.

Katie's First Day of Second Grade

I can hardly stand it! She is getting so big!

I'm Back!

After a very long absence, I am back. No, I didn't travel the world, make a million dollars, or become famous in any way. In fact, I am just about where I was when I last posted. You must be thinking, Yea right! She's not reading 'Harry Potter' again! but really, that is exactly what I am doing. That and a few other things. This post is mostly to assure you that I'm alive and am planning to put new pictures up as soon as I have a spare moment, which come rare. And in case there are any doubters out there when it comes to my testimony of how much trouble my kids can cause, I have a pic or two to back me up...coming shortly.

Have I mentioned that I loved Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows? I loved the parts when I cried. I loved the funny little interludes (like Hermione threatening Ron with attacking birds). I loved all of it. I wish there were more. I will probably read them once a year now along with Pride and Prejudice and The Lord of the Rings...I can't help it; I'm compulsive.

Harry (No Spoilers)

Yes, I finished Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows on Tuesday. My lack of comment on the final chapters of a truly captivating series is due, simply, to the fact that I've been discussing the in's and out's of the books with all my fanatical friends. Here is what I think, and don't worry, I won't post spoilers.

It was AWESOME! I love how intricately J.K. places all the clues you need to know. And I love that I was in doubt of several things until the very end. I will wait a while longer before I say anthing more specific in the hope that you all will experience it for yourself with its full potency.

Until then. Pleasant reading. :)