Two things

I know, I know. It has been forever since I have updated my blog. I feel guilty but other things have sucked me in and overtaken my life. We have had a wonderful summer. An awesome camping trip with Jake's family. We had a blast even though I was sure that a bear was going to eat my and carry my children deep into the woods. Thanks to Jake's dad and his genius bear trap rigging, I slept peacefully. It is amazing what a little twine and cow bell will do for one's sense of security. We went to the state fair and got to see President Monson. We have been building a monstrosity in our back yard that Jake likes to call a shed. It is more like a scaled down Taj Mahal. All of these things are happening and I still do stupid stuff that I would love to put on here for your entertainment but at night, when the kids are in bed and the house all quiet I am only drawn to two things. Jake's Iphone and a book. Jake downloaded this game called "Angry Birds" recently and told me it was the number one downloaded game for the Iphone right now. When I started to play, it seemed so silly to me. The whole point of the game is to shoot birds at these pigs who have stolen their eggs. After about twenty minutes of flinging birds into concrete walls protecting the pigs, I was hooked. I couldn't put the thing down. Now I find myself thinking about the strategy during the day and pining for Jake to come home and for the kids to go to bed. Jake and I often find ourselves lying in bed way late in the night trying to conquer a particular level that has us stumped. So, what does a girl do during the day while her husband has to take his Iphone to work with him? I read Fabelhaven books. This is my second downfall. I started to read the first book and now have a hard time putting them down. I don't know what got me in to these mystical creature stories. It all started with Lord of the Rings, then Harry Potter, then Twilight. I find myself drawn to these books and really enjoy reading them. I just have to be careful not to completely ignore my children and responsibilities around the house. That is where the neglecting of the blog comes in. I apologize for my addictions. I am on book three for Fabelhaven so hopefully I won't be too much longer and I can get back to functioning as normal. Until.... just be patient with me while I live in a world of golems and fairies. It is a nice escape from reality.