October 4, 2010
by janette
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My Grandpa celebrated his 90th birthday on September 21, and we all got together to celebrate about a week later.
It was a great celebration with lots of food, lots of family, and lots of cake!
Their genuine smiles make this my favorite picture from that day.
A beautiful picture of my grandparents.
Happy Birthday Grandpa!
October 3, 2010
by janette
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During dinner one evening…this is the question I got asked by my beautifully creative and always playful (especially with her food) daughter.
Can you see it?
“Its a face mommy. I made a face with my dinner.”
Oh, Ellie…so glad it was entertaining.
October 2, 2010
by janette
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So, I forgot that I have readership here that I don’t have on facebook. Silly me, for not posting the results here. Sorry, Andrea!
The race went well…all 5 soggy, cold miles of it.
A balmy 48 degrees, and light rain. I was really hoping for some sunshine, so I could run with my ipod…but no such luck, so just me and my inner thoughts to occupy the better part of an hour.
I wasn’t the fastest, I wasn’t the slowest either…but not by much. 
I did finish, running (jogging by many standards) all 5 of those miles in 53 minutes and 35 seconds. I was pretty proud that in May of this year I ran the 4 mile run in 49 minutes, and this 5 miles only took me 4 more minutes. I’m improving.
I know I’ll never win one of these events,…especially after hearing the winning time for the women’s 8K was 37 minutes…but I’m resolved to know that I can finish these events. Something I definitely couldn’t say 6 months ago!
September 25, 2010
by janette
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Race packet pick up – check. (thanks hubby)
Gear on – check.
Lite Breakfast eaten – check.
Ready to Go!
September 21, 2010
by janette
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At our last staff meeting, my assistant director told us about this website where we could request new copies of childrens to young adult books ro review. I was so excited! I’ve always wanted to be a reviewer of some sort…and I figure reviewing books instead of food would save me some calories…
The first book I requested was Scumble by Ingrid Law. Its the “companion” book to her Savvy. The following is the short review i posted on the website this morning. If you’re looking for a good piece of juvenile fiction, you should check them out. I know a library that has them. 
I was so excited when I received Scumble!
I loved Savvy and really fell in love with all of the wonderful characters in the book.
I did have to go back and read a summary of Savvy to remember what special talents everyone had before I jumped into this book, and I think the reader would be a little lost on characters had they not read Savvy first.
I loved the idea of the ranch and having a place where you could truly explore who you are (and learn to control your abilities). What kid wouldn’t love a place where they could really be themselves?
Exploring your talents, appreciating your differences, and finding friends who are just as different as you are…what great themes for a juvenile fiction novel!
I would give this book a picnic basket 4. I will be recommending this book, as well as continuing to recommend Savvy.
I hope Ingrid Law writes a third, a fourth, or more. I’d love to read more about Gypsy and her hopefully developing Savvy.
It was a nice, light, fun read.
