Looking Back

I am pressed for time this week, and although it is only Wednesday, I don't see the situation improving. I've decided to include some photos of Kate DiCamillo with Abby and her friend Aubrey. Kate DiCamillo has written several books including Abby's favorites: The Tale of Desperaux which is currently in cinematic production so no release date has been set, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, and Because of Winn Dixie (I've only read Desperaux and loved it). Kate visited Tulsa to receive the "Zarrow Award" named after a Tulsa philanthropist who is a great supporter of the arts in this area. This year Louis Sachar probably best know for his book Holes came to address an audience at the public library and sign some autographs. I missed his remarks, but Cris said it was wonderful. Unfortunately, the camera was on the blink.

While Kate was here, she told an extremely amusing tale about a witch story she "wrote." Actually, as a child she copied it out of a children's literary magazine, because she liked it so well, while she was home sick one day from school. She never intended to pass the story off as her own, but The Witch Story took on a life of its own, attracting to her all kinds of attention, some good, some not so good. In the end, she said she learned about the power of words and the power of a good story.

If you ever have the chance to see either of these authors it won't be a waste of your time.

Evidence That Your Children Have Been Playing With Your Camera

I went to upload some photos the other day and found these...

This is a mere sampling of the photos I discovered on my camera. You can be glad I spared you the series of blender photos.

Follow The Prophet

I have thought more than once about publishing this post. Before I go on, a little background is helpful. When I was younger, my siblings and I thought it was great fun to take the old TV Book and with an eraser and pen in hand, look for photos of various people/celebrities to "alter." It is the only explanation I have for this...

This is a photo of the cover of our church program. Our congregation has started using artwork from the Primary children on the program covers. After the congregation was dismissed to their classes, I started cleaning up the debris our family had left behind on the pew. I found this. Parker evidentely thought this artist had left a few things out. Yes, it says (among other things), "I'm thinking Arbys." I don't think he was trying to be disrespectful...just Parker.

To School

Our three older children went back to school a little over 2 weeks ago. Claire, who has been chomping at the bit to join them finally had her chance last Monday.

Here she is on her first day of pre-K.

Here she is with her teacher, Mrs. Schuler, getting her nametag.

Because the "waiting is the hardest part," we made a pink and purple chain to count down the days.

This was the last link.