Read a new book (The Hunger Games)

Yes, yes, I know. I have so many other things I could update on right now. I have the wedding to update on. Brycey's birthday party, my new job, and even school, but I just had to skip all of that and add in my book review for an older book that I should have read a long time ago, but didn't, The Hunger Games.

Review

Wow! What can I say about The Hunger Games. I will first start with a public apology for not wanting to read these books. I have heard many people talk about how great this series was, but I never took out the time to read them. Then, out of pure boredom I began to read a review and added the book to my "to read" list. Now I am glad that it hit the top of my list about 6 months later. This book was wonderful. So wonderful I couldn't wait to get my hands on book 2 Catching Fire. I am in the middle of that book now. I always try to write my reviews without spoiler, but with this book it is so hard.

I am probably the only one who would pick Petta over Gale. I would go into detail but I do not want to spoil it for anyone. I like Petta. I think he is super charming and charismatic. I guess he somewhat remind me of my husband. Some of his innocence and not knowing how to hunt and gather is also appealing to me. So to everyone's surprise, I am sure, I enjoyed the book because of how often Petta and Katniss were talked about. At some times I found myself hating Katniss in Petta's behalf because of her "playing the games" and not being genuine, when Petta was genuine. 

This book rarely made me laugh, but I smiled when thinking of Petta and Katniss. And I cried during certain parts of the "games". The descriptions were so real I felt like I was the one holding Rue's hand. I felt like I received the bread from district 11. I felt the kindness and sadness of both these events. This is what I loved most about this book, that I could feel the emotion in every event. I felt like although I live in a completely different time, I could feel myself in District 12 and in the Arena, and even in the cave inside the arena. 

In any series I find that book 1 and 3 or first and last are always that best. So now I am on to see how book 2 can compare. As book 1 goes, 5 stars hands down.

Thanking God for it all

Again, months have gone by and I have not updated this blog. Today Myles is staying home because he has parent-teacher conferences and I came on here to get some ideas from the Montessori blog that I am following. I realized that I have not updated since October. So much has happened since then. Biggest news is that our wedding is only about 2 months and 2 weeks away. It has all come down to this. July 6th the 4 of us will have the same last name. I am ecstatic!

Me

Other news is I have started my masters program with Phoenix University. I am getting a master of science in psychology. So far, so good. I currently have an A in the class and I have one more week of the first class to go. I have been stressed a bit lately with work and the wedding planning but I have been taking it one day at a time. 

Ola

He has been working for a really great marketing company called mosaic. They work with marketing video games, computers, cameras, and gift cards. I think he has learned a lot from working there and I have finally convinced him to get his masters in business marketing. I keep telling him if he starts now, he and I will finish together. Ola is also enjoying our new car, and actually enjoying some of the wedding planning ( from what he tells me). 

Myles

Myles was having a hard time at school at one point. I was very worried about a possible diagnosis of ADHD. I have now worked on a reward system with him, and his behavior during school has changed. He is able to focus more and get work done. His teacher always tells us how smart he is but his access energy stops him from being able to focus. He has recently became better with focus.

Bryce

Bryce's asthma has been acting up with the weather change. I feel so bad for him because he is not able to run and play like a 2 year old should be able to because he is out of breath. Other than his health issues, Bryce is doing great. Of course he is a typical 2 year old with tantrums but his communication is so far advanced that his meltdowns are less frequent. He is excited for the wedding and even more excited to turn 3. 

Boys Easter egg hunt 2013

Family Easter Sunday 2013

Overall, things are doing good and I continue to Thank God for it all.