Review: The Christmas Singing by Cindy Woodsmall

The Christmas Singing by Cindy Woodsmall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book ... the story moved along at a nice pace, and it was nice to get a glimpse into the lives of some characters we've met in a previous book by Ms. Woodsmall. This was a very quick read -- perfect for a weekend without a lot of time!
(I read this on my iPad, which is why there is no book cover art available.)

Review: 1225 Christmas Tree Lane by Debbie Macomber

1225 Christmas Tree Lane by Debbie Macomber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Macomber did an excellent job wrapping up the series with this one ... she was able to pull in all of the main characters and give you not only a brief synopsis of what their story had been, but also caught you up-to-date, in just a matter of a couple of pages.

Review: Hannah's List by Debbie Macomber

Hannah's List by Debbie Macomber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars


****Spoiler Alert****  This review contains a bit of a spoiler.
Another good book in the Blossom Street series, although it was probably my least favorite among the series. I do have to say though that the doctor falls in love awfully fast, especially considering he spends almost the entire book going on about how he doesn't even like this woman.

Homecoming!

What a beautiful week we've had here in the middle of the mitten and tonight was just gorgeous for our school's Homecoming parade and game.  Just thought I'd share a couple of pictures ...

David showing his Mustang Pride!!

Jonathan and his friend McKeegan walking with their Rocket Football team in the parade!

Daddy directing the band at halftime!

Review: A Memory Between Us by Sarah Sundin

A Memory Between Us by Sarah Sundin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this 2nd book in the Wings of Glory series ... as much as I enjoyed the first. The stories are well written with just enough flying jargon to make you feel like you're there, but not so much that you're lost or bored. Looking forward to the third book in the series.

Starting a new school year ...

 It's been a whirlwind around here the past few weeks, getting ready for school, and then this week starting school.  Overall, the first week went relatively smoothly.  Hopefully the rest of the school year will go the same.  Jonathan is in Miss Nartker's 3rd grade class, and David has Mr. Hoyle for his homeroom teacher.  He also has Mrs. Deja and Mrs. Heller, but that's going to change in the next week, as Mrs. Heller is going to be moving to 4th grade and a teacher we've had on layoff, Mrs. Eldred, is coming back.

Jonathan is playing football this year.  David is running Cross Country.  Jonathan had his first game today.  They lost 22-0.  He didn't get a lot of playing time, but he's one of the younger kids on the team.  I'm hoping he'll get more and more as the weeks go on.

Hope everyone is enjoying the cooler weather.
Kati

Review: A Distant Meoldy by Sarah Sundin

A Distant Melody by Sarah Sundin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved this debut novel by Sarah Sundin. The characters seemed real and were likeable, and the story was different from anything I've ever read before, taking place during WWII. Looking forward to reading the next two books in the series.