Newbery Award Winner Books

"To the library.
Books and summertime
go together."
-Lisa Schroeder
I'm going to read all the Newbery Medal Books before long! I've read 14 so far out of the 90 that have been awarded. I have to read them somewhat quickly because each year a new book is awarded and added to the list.
These are the ones I have read so far and my rating of them:

Moon Over Manifest (2011) 5/5 stars
When You Reach Me (2010) 4/5 stars
Crispin and the Cross of Lead (2003) 5/5 stars
Holes (1999) 5/5 stars
Walk Two Moons (1995) 4/5 stars
The Giver (1994) 4/5 stars
Missing May (1993) 3/5 stars
Maniac Magee (1991) 5/5 stars
Number the Stars (1990) 5/5 stars
Sarah, Plain and Tall (1986) 3/5 stars
The Westing Game (1979) 4/5 stars
Bridge to Terabithia (1978) 4/5 stars
From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs Basil E. Frankweiler (1968) 4/5 stars
The Witch of Blackbird Pond (1959) 4/5 stars

Here is my stack next to the bed waiting to be read:

I'm also reading The Hobbit in anticipation of the movie! Can't wait!!! Reading is one of the best parts of Summer!

Happy Birthday, Faith!!

Yesterday was my BFF Faith's birthday, but the festivities actually began the day before. We have been planning this eventful evening for a month and it was finally here! We first began by treating our self to some delicious Indian food! We had the dinner buffet at India Oven and it was delicious!

Next we went to Cinemark to wait in line for 4 hours to watch the much anticipated "Hunger Games!"

Here we are in line! We just hung out and talked and saw old friends and played card games. It wasn't too bad of a wait. We made friends with some of the people waiting with us.

Finally, We got in and Faith and I got great seats! Both of us weren't feeling too good (that wasn't going to stop us) so we got some munchies to keep us comfortable!

Finally the movie began! It was AWESOME! When a movie is based off a book, it ends up being picked apart. It's hard to live up to the imagination of the readers. In my case I think the movie did real well. It was very much like I imagined. It was also very exciting and kept me on the edge of my seat! It's worth seeing whether you read the book or not! (Read the book!) :)

It was a fun night. I'm not a fan of midnight showings, but i enjoyed being with Faith. I'll get over my sleep deprivation eventually! Happy Birthday Faith!!!

Oh and Happy Birthday to my wonderful Father. His Birthday was this week as well, but we are celebrating it next week when the whole family can get together!

CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE AGAIN!!!

It's December and It's the month of Christmas. I plan on posting a lot because I love this time of the year! I'm going to talk about everything Christmas! Traditions are a big part of Christmas for a lot of people and I have a few of my own. One of my favorite traditions is that I read "A Christmas Carol" by Dickens every year. Best story ever!

This Sunday it was the great Christmas Devotional. The leaders of my church always make a Christmas address to help us remember the meaning of Christmas and remind us of Christ's example. It was a great devotional and it's online!

Three great guys and each of their messages were wonderful. I love President Monson's and my favorite was that he talked about "A Christmas Carol" which I love. For those of you who saw it, you might notice that my quote in the side bar was the one he used! Made me happy! :)

Merry Christmas!!!