During Spring Break, we went camping with two other families at Tyler State Park in Tyler, Texas. We had such a fun time! The park had hiking trails to explore, a huge lake for fishing, and a fun playground for the kids. Can't wait for the next camping trip!
Evan and Summer digging for worms to go fishing with
this is a busy time of year for birthdays in our family. Evan turned 7 at the end of February. We celebrated with a small party after school with all the local family. He is obsessed with the bow and arrows Uncle Jeremy gave him. Almost every day after school he immediately runs outside to shoot it.
this sweet girl is now in double digits! Her birthday was the first week of March. Dan was out of town that whole week, but flew in the night of her birthday party. She was so happy he didn't miss it.
Last week we celebrated my 38th birthday! My mom took me out to lunch at the Cheesecake Factory and Dan and the girls made me a delicious dinner and carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. I was really spoiled! Now we get a little break until August.
This is a fantastic book about a herd of rogue elephants taken in by South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony. It's a wonderfully touching story about his love and deep connection with these animals. I really enjoyed this one.
My mom recommended this one to me and it is a must read. This book is the profound and emotional memoir of Paul Kalanithi, a 36 year old neurosurgeon who was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. There is much to be learned from this book. Highly recommend it!
This book is based on the true story of Hugh Glass, an American frontiersman in 1832, who was mauled by a grisly bear and left for dead. He crawls hundreds of miles across treacherous country to seek revenge. I really liked this one, but was somewhat disappointed by the abrupt ending.
I actually read this book quite a few months ago, but forgot to include it in my last recent reads. This book was recommended by my sister Emily, and I loved it. It takes place in WWII Nazi occupied France and tells the story of two sisters and their roles in the French Resistance. This story had me completely captivated from beginning to end. I highly recommend it.
