Well I finished the 7th and final Harry Potter book last night. Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows. It's probably the fastest I have ever read that many pages, I only started reading on Sunday night. J.K. Rowling does it again and doesn't disappoint. It's hard to really say much about it without revealing any spoilers, suffice it to say that the book was excellent. Up until now the 4th book, Goblet of Fire, was my favorite and I really think this one might take the top spot. I will probably read it again before I decide though. A word of caution, when you get to about the last 200 pages, prepare to read the rest of the book in one sitting, you won't be able to put it down.
Leave your comments about Deathly Hallows and let me know what you thought about the book.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Monday, July 23, 2007
Delinquent
So for those of you who actually stop by and read this blog every once in a while, I apologize for my delinquency. Brooke and I have been really busy lately and the blog sort of fell through the cracks for a while.
So here is a little update on what we have been up to.
Bear Lake
We spent the weekend, last weekend, in Bear Lake. We had a really good time, we played on the beach and did all sorts of fun water activities. The weather was great, despite a little wind. We just got back yesterday, so hopefully we can get some pictures posted soon. We were lazy and didn't actually take any, but we know that the paparazzi (Cami, Krista and my Mom) were out in full force so we will get copies from them.
Harry Potter Mania
Brooke and I both saw Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix movie, we both thought it was really great. It was a difficult book to adapt into a movie, but it was good and it got me really excited to get the book over the weekend. We were in Bear Lake all weekend so I only was able to start reading last night, Deathly Hallows is really good so far though. There has been a lot of Harry Potter going around the past couple of weeks, Brooke is even trying to pick up where she left off with Book 5. I may get around to a review of the latest movie, we'll see.
The Tour De France
If anyone has been watching, I think it has been a really good year for the tour. It's been exciting and I still don't see any indication of a clear winner. There are so many strong riders and a lot of really good stages still to come so if you haven't started watching, give it a try. I have been staying up late watching each day's race, usually I just catch the highlights, but it's been a really exciting year.
Family all over the place
We have been having a lot of fun family activities, swimming, BBQ's, Birthday Parties etc... Lots of our family lives out of state and everyone decides to come visit during July, so we have been trying to cram a lot of time with our families while they are here. Brooke's Brother Blake arrives into town tomorrow, so we will get to spend some time with The Shreeve's.
Birthdays
Brooke and I both have our Birthday's within a week of each other. It proves to be a fun time every year, parties, dinners and gifts. I still can't believe that I will be 30 next year. Is it too early for a mid life crisis? Time just goes by so fast, Brooke turned 27 and I think we both still look like teenagers, I guess that's a good thing?
More
There is lot's more that we have been up to, it's been a crazy July and I can't believe that it's almost over. So I will try to post more often and hopefully Brooke can post more as well.
Hailee in Pictures
Here are some pictures of Hailee to update you on what she has been up to. Click for larger versions.
I am not really sure if she enjoyed the big slide. It was fun for me, but if I zoom in on this picture, she has a look of shock on her face. It's a little bit funny.
So here is a little update on what we have been up to.
Bear Lake
We spent the weekend, last weekend, in Bear Lake. We had a really good time, we played on the beach and did all sorts of fun water activities. The weather was great, despite a little wind. We just got back yesterday, so hopefully we can get some pictures posted soon. We were lazy and didn't actually take any, but we know that the paparazzi (Cami, Krista and my Mom) were out in full force so we will get copies from them.
Harry Potter Mania
Brooke and I both saw Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix movie, we both thought it was really great. It was a difficult book to adapt into a movie, but it was good and it got me really excited to get the book over the weekend. We were in Bear Lake all weekend so I only was able to start reading last night, Deathly Hallows is really good so far though. There has been a lot of Harry Potter going around the past couple of weeks, Brooke is even trying to pick up where she left off with Book 5. I may get around to a review of the latest movie, we'll see.
The Tour De France
If anyone has been watching, I think it has been a really good year for the tour. It's been exciting and I still don't see any indication of a clear winner. There are so many strong riders and a lot of really good stages still to come so if you haven't started watching, give it a try. I have been staying up late watching each day's race, usually I just catch the highlights, but it's been a really exciting year.
Family all over the place
We have been having a lot of fun family activities, swimming, BBQ's, Birthday Parties etc... Lots of our family lives out of state and everyone decides to come visit during July, so we have been trying to cram a lot of time with our families while they are here. Brooke's Brother Blake arrives into town tomorrow, so we will get to spend some time with The Shreeve's.
Birthdays
Brooke and I both have our Birthday's within a week of each other. It proves to be a fun time every year, parties, dinners and gifts. I still can't believe that I will be 30 next year. Is it too early for a mid life crisis? Time just goes by so fast, Brooke turned 27 and I think we both still look like teenagers, I guess that's a good thing?
More
There is lot's more that we have been up to, it's been a crazy July and I can't believe that it's almost over. So I will try to post more often and hopefully Brooke can post more as well.
Hailee in Pictures
Here are some pictures of Hailee to update you on what she has been up to. Click for larger versions.
Hailee loves to play in her sandbox we made for her in our backyard.
The first toy Hailee loves to play with outside is always her car. As soon as she sets foot in the garage, she runs right to her car. She loves to push it around and ride in it.
Her first ever Otter Pop
Taking a break and sleeping.
We have to wash off all of the sand that gets everywhere when she plays in her sandbox. She has turned into one of those kids that comes home filthy every day, not matter where she has been or what she has been doing, there is always dirt and stuff everywhere.
Taking a short break during our fun swim day for Father's Day.
Trying out her new bike seat that I received for Father's Day. She loves to sit on back and ride with me, her seat even has shocks to make it more comfortable. It's fun and every once in a while she just reaches up and pats me on the back.
Bonding with Jasper.
Brooke took Hailee for her first ever movie, now they have been to a couple of them. Brooke said she just kept saying "Wow".
Hailee loves to cook with Brooke, now you can see why.
Trying out a new fancy hairstyle.
And now for many July 4th pictures.
Hailee enjoyed the parade, she wasn't sure exactly what to think of everything, especially the loud fire engines. But she loved to run through all the crowds, up and down the side of the street.
She did enjoy the little train ride as well, as hot as it was she still had a really good time.
I am not really sure if she enjoyed the big slide. It was fun for me, but if I zoom in on this picture, she has a look of shock on her face. It's a little bit funny.
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