Anyway, last weekend we had our Annual Prisbrey Campout up on Big John's Flat. It's up Beaver Mountain, but most people I tell about it seem to know where it is. It is always so beautiful and peaceful up there. We love it! And, there is nothing like 40 to 60 degree weather when you are used to 95 to 115 degree weather. It's just a nice little break for the day.
We actually stayed at my brother Chuck's house in Beaver and then rode up the mountain for the day. Then, a few hours in, Jess, Mason and I rode back down the mountain to get stitches for Mason. He cut his leg open pretty good. There was fat and everything hanging out. That's not something I'm too good at. ICK!! I'm still gagging when I think about it. :-( But, he was tough! I was very proud of him. After a VERY quick in and out of the Beaver ER, we headed back up the mountain and had plenty of time to play. There is NOTHING like a small town ER!! The trip was a lot of fun and we look forward to going again next year!
A few weeks ago I took a little sewing class through the ward. It a lot of fun and I learned a lot. Kathy Nelson taught us how to put in zippers, do a gather, do a no show hem, and read a pattern. We also made these cute little aprons. I can't believe how much I really enjoyed it. I am anxious to find some cute little skirt and dress patterns for Claire that I can attempt. Of course, I will probably run into a lot of problems on my own. I'll keep you posted on that!
Now, for the list of books I've read this summer....
Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare (Fantasy)
1-City of Bones
2-City of Ashes
3-City of Glass
* I really liked these. They were kind of a little mix between a Twilight and a Harry Potter. If I had to rate them I would probably give them a PG.
Another Series I read by Anita Stansfield (drama)
4-The Sound of Rain
5-A Distant Thunder
6-Winds of Hope
* Um, these were okay. Obviously, if you are familiar with Anita Stansfield- this is totally her style. I am about a quarter of the way through the 4Th one in the series and I got bored. But, I did make it through three of them so they did keep me going. Hmm, rated G.
Okay, so I probably shouldn't even put these on here, but whatever! It's definitely rated R. I'm not recommending it because of that but obviously I like the story because I can't stop reading them. This is the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris. (Sci-fi/fantasy)
7-Dead Until Dark
8-Living Dead In Dallas
9-Club Dead
10-Dead To The World
11-Dead As A Doornail
* I am reading the 6Th one now and there are 9 all together.
12-Gregor The Overlander by Suzanne Collins (Fantasy)
*Rated G- I liked it once I got into it but there were a few things I had to get past. I'm not fond of the creepy crawlers! First book in a series.
13-Wake by Lisa McMann (Sci-fi)
*Probably rated PG13 or R- The author occasionally threw out a cuss word here and there that would catch you off guard. But other than that, the story was pretty unique. First book in a series.
14-The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (fantasy)
*Rated G- I actually liked this. It is Young Adult and I have looked at it several times in the book store. I was excited the other day when I saw a preview at the theater for it. So even if you don't read this one, you can see it. First book in a series.
15-The Chosen One by Carol Lynch Williams (drama)
*Rated PG 13, I think. The author did great work on this. It is a fictional story about a 13 year old living in a polygamist colony. I definitely recommend it but prepared to be ANGRY! I read it in under a day.
16-Miss Buncle's Book by D.E. Stevenson (hmm, I think comedy)
*Rated in the G or PG area. This is very Pride and Prejudice era. I really liked it. It was just amusing.
Okay, so hopefully I haven't bored you to tears but I know there are some of you that will appreciate my little book review. Of course, I do realize that I lean more towards sci-fi and fantasy than drama. Reality bores me to tears. But if someone gives it a good review, I'll give it a try.
