Three Bedtime Stories
Throwback Thursday Picture Books! Three Bedtime Stories The Three Little Kittens - The Three Bears - The Three Little Pigs Today's Throwback Thursday Picture Book is one of my own childhood picture books. I love finding old picture books in thrift stores, but I scored this favorite on a visit home a few years ago. This was a much-loved and read picture [...]
A Very Eric Carle Halloween
Throwback Thursday Picture Books ~Halloween Edition Halloween is an odd holiday, but I've come to love this obscure day because it also happens to be my sweet boy's birthday. Today's post is a celebration of Hans Christian Andersen, and favorite picture book artist Eric Carle, birthday's, and pumpkins. Seven Stories by Hans Christian Andersen Illustrated and Retold by Eric Carle I had never seen this [...]
For the World Traveler
Throwback Thursday -Picture Books I found the most delightfully illustrated travel log in the form of a picture book, Around the World in Eighty Days by John Burningham. This post is for my son today. He left this morning on his own adventure (this first of many I hope) on an overnight field trip with his fifth grade class. I know [...]
Maurice Sendak
Throwback Thursday -Picture Books A late night post –I didn't take into account that on this Thursday my kiddos had off of school for an extra long weekend. We spent a grand day of taking in downtown Ft. Lauderdale with friends. After the library, endless scooter riding along the New River, and ice cream treats before dinner, I'm happy to be [...]
Washington D.C.
Throwback Thursday ~Picture BooksI love finding old children's books in thrift stores. It's great discovering out of print books I've never seen before from authors I know (like Maurice Sendak) or books with a bit of history attached. And the artwork, all the illustrations from a time gone by–I love those too! Just incase those who say, 'print is [...]
In Honor of 34
Today I am celebrating 34. Still dreaming and going for it. I've learned from my Grandma Betty, to keep going no matter what your age. She will be celebrating 90 years soon and is working on her second book. Each day is a gift and God will use us if we are willing to step out in faith. To my kids, 34 [...]
FCWC 2013 Recap
Four little days packed quite a punch! Here is my attempt to summarize my experience. Thursday February 28 3:30am This is way too early for me, but I'm carpooling with three other amazing writers and it's worth getting up at a crazy hour to chase dreams. I'm trying to make sure I have everything and sneak out the door to meet [...]
Preparing For A Conference
I'm getting ready to go to the Florida Christian Writers Conference at the end of the month. I feel a little like I'm standing on the edge of the high dive, about to jump in from too high off the ground. The funny part is, I've been to the conference before and it's been fantastic. The classes, the editors, the authors, and [...]