Unfinished Tales and The Silmarillion

Happy Birthday to my sister-in-law!  She gave these books to me and my husband for Christmas!  We are so excited to read them and learn more about Middle Earth!  In case you couldn't tell, we are big Tolkien fans!  Obviously Tarcil is too since he was named after a Tolkien character.  :)

The Jesus and Joshua Codes

I have already started reading both of these books and so far, I really like them!  They are meant for you to take your time and reflect on each chapter, so it will probably be a while before I am done with them.  I think Tarcil was trying to get the book open so he could check it out for himself.  Too bad he is a hamster and doesn't know how to read!  Haha  :)  That's okay though, because I can read them to him.  :)

Bridge to Terabithia

This book, "Bridge to Terabithia", was probably my favorite book for a couple years when I was growing up.  It is such a beautiful story, and I can't wait to read it again!  I will make sure to have a box of tissues handy, because it is a sad story, but it is seriously so good!  

Doodle Stitching

Like I said yesterday, I love practical books and to me, "Doodle Stitching" by Aimee Ray is a practical book!  I can't wait to use it to decorate various stuff in my house!  Tarcil and I love looking at all the awesome patterns and designs in this book!  If you are interested in getting one for yourself, you can find it on amazon by going here.  Enjoy!  :)

How to Make Picture Frames

I really love all sorts of books!  I mean, nothing can beat a good story!  But sometimes it's really nice to get a practical book.  That is why I am excited about this book called, "How to Make Picture Frames".  I figure that as a photographer, this is a money saving book for me!  :)  Maybe Tarcil will help me when I am ready to start using this book.  :)

Where the Red Fern Grows

I got a bunch of new books recently to add to my collection!  I have started reading some of them and I can't wait to get to all of them!  I am especially excited about some children's book I got that I grew up reading and absolutely love!  I can't wait to read, "Where the Red Fern Grows" again!  Tarcil seems interested in my books.  Maybe I will read this to him.  :)

Caught Spying

I found Tarcil cleaning himself in the corner of this chair.  He caught me spying on him.  It was so cute to see so I took some pictures.  I managed to get him with his tongue out!  I love seeing that tiny, pink tongue!  :)

Fluffy Boy

I can't get enough of how fluffy Tarcil has gotten!  He is extra cute with all of his extra fluff!  He is happy it is finally Friday!  :)

Getting Away

Tarcil decided to try to run away from his play basket and explore under our table.  I think he is ready for the weekend...  :)

Roll With It

Happy Birthday to my brother!  Tarcil is playing with a toilet paper roll.  He doesn't complain though, because he likes it.  :)  I am always surprised that he can still fit himself in it!  He looks too big, but he always can squeeze through.  :)

Playing in a Jar

Tarcil loves exploring new things!  I found this jar and put some of his toys in it for him to play with.  He really seems to like it!  :)

Sitting on My Knee

This little cutie was climbing on my knee again, but then he decided to sit there for a while to watch me.  :)

Dreamy Eyes

Look at those dreamy eyes!  Isn't he SO cute?!?!

Peek-a-Boo!

Tarcil was playing peek-a-boo on the chairs in our dining room.  It was SO cute!  :)

Carrot

Tarcil is being so good and healthy by eating his carrots!  He loves carrots so much!  :)

Maps

This is a project that my husband and I did together.  It was originally supposed to be a gift for him, but I got too excited and told him about it.  We had so much more fun working on it together!  And now, these beautiful maps are finally ready to be hung!  Tarcil wanted to check them out before they went on the wall.  :)

Happy Birthday Joe!

Tarcil and I want to wish Joe a very Happy Birthday!  Tarcil joined in the festivities with a little cupcake treat while Joe and I are enjoying a red velvet cheesecake that I made.  :)

Escaping

It's Monday already...  Tarcil was trying to escape his play pen, but then when he remembered it was Monday, he decided to go back to playing.  :)

Peppermint Candies

Tarcil found my bowl of peppermint candies and I think he wanted one.  I didn't let him eat any, even though he was sooooooo cute!  :)

Expanding Universe

I think I have covered enough of what I got for my husband, so here is what he got for me!  This is a book of photographs taken by the Hubble Telescope!  The pictures are SOOOO beautiful!  It is mind boggling how massive and complex the galaxy we live in is and it is even harder to image the size of the universe!  This book makes me appreciate our home on Earth so much more than I ever have before!  

I tried to show Tarcil some of the pictures, but I don't think he cared.  Haha.  Silly little hamster.  :)

Plasma Globe

Again, this little plasma globe is a gift I gave to my husband for Christmas.  I think it is so neat!  I love watching it!  I think Tarcil liked this one too!  :)

Kinetic Art

This is another present that I got for my husband!  I love perpetual motion machines, and even though this isn't truly one of those machines (it runs on a battery), it is still so memorizing to watch!  I figured that if my husband didn't like it, then I would just keep it for myself!  Haha!  :)