Close Ups answer #9

It's been a busy time around here! I got to enjoy our annual Girls' Night with family. We spent the night at my mom's eating banana splits for dinner, painting our nails, doing jigsaw puzzles, talking and bonding until 5:30 a.m. It was especially emotional since my niece is leaving for her first year of college this week. We also have our grandson, Monkey Boy, here for a few days because his sister, The Princess, got her tonsils out this morning and the hospital is two hours away.  We are having fun but are worn out already! Needless to say, I haven't had much free time to blog, read, shower or even pee by myself. I forgot how those days used to be! So anyway...

Did you guess what this was?

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Answer: A tire!
This is from my son's truck that he just sold. (He needed a more family friendly truck with an extended cab) This is a 1967 Ford. Isn't she a beauty?

A point goes to:

Enbrethiliel (I didn't mean to remove your comment!) "+JMJ+ A tyre and hubcap? =)"
bermudaonion
 Kaye

Close Ups #9

Here's another close up from one of my photos. Join in by adding your guess in the comments below. Don't be afraid to try! Comments will be hidden until I reveal the answer Sunday. What do you think this is?

Saturday Snapshot

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We finally got some warm weather and sunshine and it lasted two days. This week it's been colder and very rainy but no snow. At least now we know Spring is really coming! In the  meantime I wanted to share some photos from Easter. It's so nice to have little ones around again to enjoy the fun!

Coloring eggs

The Princess is carefully choosing her colors

Monkey Boy abandoned his washable markers for the good stuff. Who needs a dipper when you can use your hands?

Beautiful Easter dress

Egg hunt with cousins (He's wearing a tiny neck tie!)

Help from big sister (Her cowboy boots make the outfit!)

Blog Tour: Lisa Loeb's Songs for Movin' and Shakin'

The air band song
 and other 
toe-tapping tunes

This spectacularly fun songbook will get kids off the sofa—guaranteed!

Singer Lisa Loeb will have kids movin' and groovin' with her sparkling second collection of songs and activities—plus a CD with five all-time children's favorites and another five original tunes. It's sure to stir up some fun, as budding musicians discover the joys of playing in an air band (“Turn it Down”); see how to face down scary creatures (“Monster Stomp”); and practice relaxing yoga poses (“Hello, Today”). Ryan O'Rourke's whimsical illustrations light up Lisa's lyrics—and will delight young readers, movers, and shakers.

Songs include:
Turn it Down (The Air Band Song)* •  Father Abraham  •  Miss Mary Mack • Monster Stomp*  • Going Away* •  Do Your Ears Hang Low? •  Everybody Wake Up* • Hello, Today* •  Peanut Butter and Jelly  •  Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes.
(*original song)

(Goodreads.com)

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Review

This book and CD have plenty of "toe-tapping tunes", some I was familiar with and some were new to me. All of them get you moving! The book has the lyrics and whimsical, colorful illustrations to go with each song. They can be enjoyed together or apart. My five year-old granddaughter recognized some songs from preschool and sang along. My one year-old grandson loved to dance to all of them and their little cousins joined in too! 

Doesn't it look like fun? This is enjoyable for all ages and will get everyone moving! We look forward to reading and dancing to these for years to come. We'll also be looking for more from this artist. Join the party and get this set for your family!

Excerpt - Monster Stomp

Lisa Loeb

Author

Illustrator

Publisher

Purchase from Barnes & Noble

Release date: 4/2/13

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books

Pages: 24 (hardcover)

Type: Children (ages 4-7)

Saturday Snapshot

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 It's still cold here and we still have snow on the ground. Ugh. I hate to be a whiner, and the weather here can change in a heartbeat, but last year was a remarkably mild March and it spoiled me. We had a record high temp of 75 degrees on 3/18/12! I know spring will be here soon so in the meantime I'll post some of my photos from last year. These are the things that bring me so much happiness and I'm anxiously awaiting their arrival!

Finding the first flowers of spring

Putting up the humming bird feeder

Gardening

Moonlit nights at the lake for our annual family vacation

Watching our flag blow in the breeze

Walking our dogs

Playing in the yard with Princess and Monkey Boy

And of course - reading (& napping) in my hammock!