Oh My! This Cutie Can Dance!!

(My favorite part is when she looks like she's stretching!)

The Help

Oh my..

I literally JUST finished this novel. Just as in 5 minutes ago. And I HAD to come here to write this post. What a AMAZING book. It's not the kind of book that you read and don't think about it again. While I was reading this book I thought about it in the shower, while cooking & cleaning etc.. I am seriously tearing up while writing this.

Some of the characters really struck a nerve.

The book is based in Mississippi in the 60's. (Did you know that white people still had black women to be their "maids" then? Obviously there was segregation then, but I didn't know that they practically had them still as slaves in the 60's.) Anyways, that's what this book is about.

Back to the characters. I've never read a book where the author could paint a picture so clearly of each character. The way that some of the characters treated their black maids, the way they talked about them and worst of all, how rich white ladies (at least one of the characters) couldn't learn to love their OWN children. The maid showed more love to the children than the mother. THAT- really struck me dumb.

Obviously, I wasn't alive then to know how it was really like.

Obviously, these characters are fiction.

But really, I've never felt so strongly about any book I have ever read.

Definately, definately, DEFINATELY a reccomended book for you.

Go Ahead and Laugh..

I don't know how to get my blog back to normal! haha I have officially screwed it up.
I decided I needed a cute background. Now.. it just looks crazy.. oh well.

"Back to School, Back to School.."

I am SO happy to be back at school. I feel like I have put off going back for too long. It's been a little over 2 years since I was at BYU-I. TOO long. I'm only taking 12 credits & as of now I wish I was taking more. But I'm sure as the semester takes off I will be just fine with what I have. I'm taking 2 online. And I actually wish I had time to take more up on campus. It's nice to be UP at school instead to stuck behind a computer. Oh well, next semester!

I am taking..

Math 950 -At Campus.

Yes, It's so embarassing to say Math 950! (I hate math.)

History 1700 -At campus

Nutrition 1020 -Online

& Chemistry 1010 -Online (Yikes!)

The Help

Nope, I haven't even finished it. In fact i'm not even a 1/4th the way through.

But- I had to take a break from the book to tell you how amazing it is! What a powerful book!

I haven't even finished it and it's already up there on my top bookshelf with all my favorite books. And the best part is.. it's going to be a movie. I love reading books before I watch them as a movie. Although, the books are always so much better. SO, if you're looking for something to read go buy "The Help". (Don't hold it from the library. At the Davis county library i was #400 something with a hold on this book. CRAZY I KNOW.)

A Little Slice of Life..

1st.. I had to show you what I got to look forward to on our anniversary camping trip (without the babe)!

Caution: This guy is HOT!
Oh and I was told that I was to NOT post these on Facebook, so I guess Blogger is okay? : )

It rained on us. So Scott protected us by putting up a tarp. And then we ran out of wood! So Scott just took his ax out and chopped us some!



2nd topic to show you is my cute little Summy.

Tell me if you can find her!

She loves her stuffed animals. She was more than happy to jump right in with them. Sometimes if she's on the couch trying to reach her "woof woof" (doggy.. just in case you didn't get that) that's on the floor she will fall off the couch in hopes of reaching him. : )

Next, I finished "Mommywood". I liked it alright. It will never make my list of favorites. She had a lot of funny stories to tell that are all too "Hollywood" for me. But I liked it. If you like her, read it! If you don't care at all, don't!

Last but not least..

Look at all my little flower hair clips. Some are Sums some are mine. They are SO easy to make! Once you start you can't stop!

Don't You Just Love Summertime..

I DO!

There's nothing like sitting naked on your front porch while eating a popcicle.

As it drips down your belly.. HAHA!

Under Construction..

YES.. that's right. I'm experimenting with my blog.

So if it looks crazy ridiculous, that's why.

Back to Reality Sydney!

Seriously..

I am mixing up reality with my freakin books. So the other day Scott & I went to return a movie to Redbox at McDonalds. As we were pulling up I was thinking "Man, I was just here.. what the heck?"

Was I just there? No.

The character in the "Sookie Stackhouse" books had just taken her nephew there to play in the McDonalds play place.

...WHAT THE HECK?!

And THEN, the yesterday Scott & I were watching TV and I almost turned to him and asked:
"Did you hear about the new law that the government is going to make werewolves register as citizens?"

OH MY GOSH!
I think I am going crazy.

Anyways, I finished the last book in the "Sookie Stackhouse" novels. And it was definately my least favorite of them all. Bummer. It was very boring, I was SO glad to get it over with. : (

Next on the list? Good question. I have too many on my list to decide from. I'm thinking "Mommywood" by Tori Spelling. I just love her. Don't you?

Oh! And I made these flowers for Summers hair today..

Projects

FINALLY.. I finished the hutch I've been working on.. after going to Wal Mart & Home Depot both TWICE (in one day)! I was super determined to get it done. : ) I got the cute hutch from the lady I babysit for. She gave it to me for free! She's so sweet. But yeah.. I'm pretty much loving my new hutch.

Project #2

Wall canvas things. lol

They were SO easy! And pretty cheap to make.

And here's the finishing touch!.

Project #3

My super cute wreath!

And last but not least.. I have to show you my new apron. It's pretty amazing. I wore it around for a day just to wear it! : ) I got it on eBay for way cheap. Gotta love eBay!

Swimsuit

Finished:
Yes- I know, risque cover. But, it was a good book! It's about a serial killer. I've always been intrigued by what goes on in a serial killer's head.. so if YOU want to find out.. read the book. I really and truely hated the ending though. I was just expecting it to end a different way & I felt that the last couple chapters had me on the edge of my seat waiting for something more. But all in all it was good and I definately would reccomend it.

Crafts

Yes, I am in the process of making this amazingly cute wreath. It's a 4th of July wreath but I can't wait till next year to put it up! : ) My wreath is outside drying at the moment.

Crafts

So I've found these great craft blogs. They have so many cute ideas! If you are crafty.. or if you just like to think you are crafty (like me!) then you need to check them out!

houseofsmiths.blogspot.com

&

iheartnaptime.blogspot.com

(they are under my blogs I love tab)

Shiver

..Finished it! Hated the middle of it. Loved the end. I just felt like the love story never evolved. But when it did.. it was great! Definately a reccomended book. Now I can't wait to read book #2.. Linger. It comes out on the 20th. My bank account can't keep up with buying all these books soo.. library here I come! : )d

Now it's off to my last Sookie Stackhouse book (Well, last that's out) "Dead in the Family". Oh goodness, I can't wait. It's a good thing that there will be at least 3 more books in this series.. I don't know what I will do when it ends.

Juliet

This.. looks amazing. It is a modern day story of a "Juliet" mixed in with some history of the actual Juliet. You'll have to look it up. It doesn't come out until the end of August.. can't wait.

Also.. those of you that are "Hunger Games" fans.. next month is the release of the new book. Ohhhh I can't wait!

I'm 3/4 done with "Shiver" and so far.. not so impressed. I'm just ready to get it over with. It's not horrible.. but I have read better. The love story of the book so far has been horrible. But there's still room for improvement! : )

I Want to Go..

TO PRAGUE.

Is that too much to ask? NO. Absolutely not.

Will it ever happen? No. Absolutely not.

My little sis's friend is going to Prague on a mission. No fair! : )

I want to go to Europe. BAD. I heard that Prague is the best place in Europe to visit.

Someday..