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Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Some Books #1
I get a lot of people asking me to recommend books, and since I recently composed a list for a friend I thought posting it here would be beneficial to others looking for a good read. I try to be honest about content, so that you will be able to choose something that sounds good to you. Check this site out for further young adult book "ratings".
Snowflower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
A main character miscarries several children, but it's not spoken about in details except for one time when it's her husbands fault for being abusive. There is some death, no bad language, and there is a part about marital relations. I didn't find it too graphic, but she does talk about trying to have a kid. There is also a weird part....I don't even know how to describe it.....where the two main characters are naked and write on each others bodies....I didn't like that part.
The Candy Shop War by Brandon Maul
Juvenile Lit, a very fast and interesting read. Have you read Fablehaven? It's by the same author, way clean, and I think a little more interesting than Fablehaven.
Animal Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
This was all about how Barbara Kingsolver decided to live off of what she could grow or buy of in state product. I'm kind of a hippie, so I loved this book.
The Alliance by Gerald Lund
LDS author, very clean, futuristic Sci-fi book.
The Professor by Charlotte Bronte
This book is written like Jane Eyre.
Rules by Cynthia Lord
This is a very heart warming book about a girl that has a down syndrome brother and learning to not be embarrassed about it. The worst thing they say is "sucks" in this one.
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy
Greg and I love this book. Full of adventure, written before Jane Eyre time.
The Magician by Micheal Scott
This is a really great fantasy series for YA. The Magician is the first book in the series if I remember correctly, and it's about two twin siblings that find they are the key to this worlds existence or something along those lines. If I remember right, the first two books are perfectly clean, but then the bad guys start getting closer (in the third book) and there caretaker starts getting edgy. I can't remember if he swears or not in the situations. I don't think so, but heads up.
The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
For this one I remember it being very clean, and interesting. It's a pretty long book and in the end there is twist involving sexual relations. Again, I don't remember anything being described other than "they went upstairs together with twinkle in there eyes" but I might not be remembering clearly, so make sure to ask someone else what they think.
I Am Rembrandt's Daughter by Lynn Cullen
All about a girl who is Rembrandt's daughter at the end of his life. He's kind of a thoughtless Dad, but I don't remember any abuse. This is also a cute YA book.
Heartbeat by Sharon Creech
Short, YA book. Very sweet. About a girl that likes to run. I think there is bad language once. Very clean.
That Went Well: Adventures in Caring for my Sister by Terrell Harris Dougan
This book is about helping Utah gain the care system they have in place now for high-functioning handicap adults. It is very interesting and the way the story is told you just feel love for the situation. I don't remember about language on this one, but I do remember it being clean (whatever that means!)
The Grave Yard Book by Neil Gaiman
A YA story about a boy who grows up in a grave yard. There are ghosts, and zombies, and etc.
Snowflower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
A main character miscarries several children, but it's not spoken about in details except for one time when it's her husbands fault for being abusive. There is some death, no bad language, and there is a part about marital relations. I didn't find it too graphic, but she does talk about trying to have a kid. There is also a weird part....I don't even know how to describe it.....where the two main characters are naked and write on each others bodies....I didn't like that part.
The Candy Shop War by Brandon Maul
Juvenile Lit, a very fast and interesting read. Have you read Fablehaven? It's by the same author, way clean, and I think a little more interesting than Fablehaven.
Animal Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
This was all about how Barbara Kingsolver decided to live off of what she could grow or buy of in state product. I'm kind of a hippie, so I loved this book.
The Alliance by Gerald Lund
LDS author, very clean, futuristic Sci-fi book.
The Professor by Charlotte Bronte
This book is written like Jane Eyre.
Rules by Cynthia Lord
This is a very heart warming book about a girl that has a down syndrome brother and learning to not be embarrassed about it. The worst thing they say is "sucks" in this one.
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy
Greg and I love this book. Full of adventure, written before Jane Eyre time.
The Magician by Micheal Scott
This is a really great fantasy series for YA. The Magician is the first book in the series if I remember correctly, and it's about two twin siblings that find they are the key to this worlds existence or something along those lines. If I remember right, the first two books are perfectly clean, but then the bad guys start getting closer (in the third book) and there caretaker starts getting edgy. I can't remember if he swears or not in the situations. I don't think so, but heads up.
The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
For this one I remember it being very clean, and interesting. It's a pretty long book and in the end there is twist involving sexual relations. Again, I don't remember anything being described other than "they went upstairs together with twinkle in there eyes" but I might not be remembering clearly, so make sure to ask someone else what they think.
I Am Rembrandt's Daughter by Lynn Cullen
All about a girl who is Rembrandt's daughter at the end of his life. He's kind of a thoughtless Dad, but I don't remember any abuse. This is also a cute YA book.
Heartbeat by Sharon Creech
Short, YA book. Very sweet. About a girl that likes to run. I think there is bad language once. Very clean.
That Went Well: Adventures in Caring for my Sister by Terrell Harris Dougan
This book is about helping Utah gain the care system they have in place now for high-functioning handicap adults. It is very interesting and the way the story is told you just feel love for the situation. I don't remember about language on this one, but I do remember it being clean (whatever that means!)
The Grave Yard Book by Neil Gaiman
A YA story about a boy who grows up in a grave yard. There are ghosts, and zombies, and etc.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Bike ride with cousin Gracie.
The whole Embley clan bikes to the optometrist to pick up Ty's glasses. It was windy, about 30mph. I heard the girls giggling the whole way. I assume it was the wind, but I don't really know.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Pull up a chair
Auburn will drag chairs from the kitchen table so she can help mom (or gain access to out of reach goodies).
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Let the Cravings Begin
As someone wise once told me, what you crave when you're pregnant is what your kid will like when they start eating real people food. With my (limited) trial-and-error one-year-old, this is true. I craved strawberries...any kind of berry....like crazy when I was pregnant with Auburn. Her favorite food? Strawberries. If she sees them in the store it is time to leave. OR just pay outrageous prices for something that is really only in season (and tasty) for a few month's in the summer.
This pregnancy it's apples, cottage cheese, and granola. These are all foods I like. They are also all foods I keep around the house. But....
When you're pregnant you get a certain amount of weight that you get to gain. On my current diet of cottage cheese, granola, and apples, have I gained any weight? NO. What would I LIKE to eat at 9:00 at night? Chocolate. Ice Cream. Cookies. Pie. Whip cream from a can. Not an apple, that's for sure.
On the plus side, my thighs are looking ready for summer.
This pregnancy it's apples, cottage cheese, and granola. These are all foods I like. They are also all foods I keep around the house. But....
When you're pregnant you get a certain amount of weight that you get to gain. On my current diet of cottage cheese, granola, and apples, have I gained any weight? NO. What would I LIKE to eat at 9:00 at night? Chocolate. Ice Cream. Cookies. Pie. Whip cream from a can. Not an apple, that's for sure.
On the plus side, my thighs are looking ready for summer.
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