More than skin deep

Dear Rachel,

You know we've been friends for like 12 years now. Can you believe that? You are my longest adult BFF. 12 years of amazing adventures and stories and experiences. Secrets about our darkest places, our character flaws, our weaknesses - all shared usually without judgement. You keep me sane sometimes. I value your perspective, your opinion, your guidance. I love watching you be a mom, how tender you are, graceful and patient. I hope you know how much I love you. How much I value our friendship. And oh how I still cherish our adventures. Here's to us...and South Dakota!

On the road

In the end!

The Reading List

I'm addicted to my Kindle. You already knew that, but I love to say it. Recent books I've read include:

• Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner-loved it but it took me a while to read it
• A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer-sad
• The Help by Kathryn Stockett - just finished it last night...couldn't put it down.
• Best Friends Forever by Jennifer Weiner-good
• The Luxe by Anna Godbersen-great
• Men and Dogs by Katie Crouch-GREAT
• Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides - URGH! I'll admit it, I only made 2/3 before I gave up
• Never Let Me Go-WEIRD
• The Road by Cormac Mccarthy-ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT
• The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen-May have been my first detective book, engrossed in it but it gave me creapy dreams
• The Swimming Pool by Holly Lecraw- LOVED IT
• Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen- LOVED IT

Next up: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson and I Curse the River of Time by Per Petterson.

What are you reading?

Super Funny Post

My brother is one funny son of a gun. Check out his latest post, May Mustache Madness. I've been laughing for about 10 straight minutes. I even had to call V so I had someone to laugh with. OMG, I think I may just laugh about it all night.

And on another note, Mrs. Rachel blogged about our road trip/camping adventure in South Dakota. Check it out here! I'm now two weeks behind in my blogging manuscript. Must motivate.

Happy reading.

Announcements

Dear World,
I have a few very important announcements.

1. Gramie Barb is doing much better. She is getting stronger and stronger by the day. What a scare it's been now for four weeks.
2. Cole graduated from Kindergarten last week. We threw a party for him last weekend. Little Monkey, we love you so much and are very very proud of you. You are such a great little reader. I love to hear you voice read to me...and sing to me at night.

3. It was time for Cole to lose the mop on his head; you know when the crew cut comes that it's definitely summertime.

4. A big thanks to Aunt V for watching Cole on Tuesday. We love you so much. Can't wait to see Ellie in her recital this weekend. Besides a naughty dog that does things in the house that he's not suppose to, life is great!

Signing off,
Wendy