Easter Weekend Rewind

Doing this with photos! I hope you all had a nice weekend. Ryan was very busy this weekend trying to get everything done. We stayed close to home for our Easter get together so that he could come home and get back to work. Despite Ryan's busy weekend, we had a nice Easter Sunday.

Book Review: The Real Elizabeth

I was given a chance to read a book called The Real Elizabeth written by Andrew Marr. I really enjoy these types of books. Books about real people, real events. I didn't enjoy reading my history book in school, but in biography form, I will read just about anything. This book is about Queen Elizabeth II. While it is not an in depth book of her daily life, is still gives you a look at her as the Queen. Even as an American, I admit there is a bit of interest and intrigue with the Royals of Britain. Honestly, there isn't much about that them that I know. So this book gave a bit of background and information in the history of the family and of course Elizabeth herself. One interesting tidbit about the book...it's being published to celebrate her 60th year as Queen. 60 years! Can you believe that? And yes, the book also touches a bit on Princess Diana.
The book includes back story of the Windsors and how and when she came into her current role. It highlights many of the milestones that made her who she is today. From her marriage, coronation, children, up to her grandchildren, the book touches it all. Like I mentioned before, it is not an in depth look at her daily life. The Royals are very guarded as to their personal lives. Well, most of them, as you will read about in the book. Queen Elizabeth is very traditional and keeps many parts of her life very private. She has seen a lot and heard a lot, which you will read about in this book. Personally, I have always wondered what the role of the Royals were in the government. After reading this book, I now know the answer to that question. The book touches on the relationship between the Queen and the many Prime Ministers. That is where you get an idea of part of her role in the government. And I must admit, I didn't think she had much to do with the government itself, but I was wrong. There isn't much that she doesn't know about in her country.
As someone who knew very little about the Royals and Queen Elizabeth, I found the book rather interesting. I imagine if I were British, I'd find it even more interesting. It is an easy reading book. Easy to follow but keeps you interested. Look it up on Amazon or in your local bookstore. Really, give it a read. I promise you will learn something, but you wont be bored.

Week 14 photo

Not a whole lot happening this week but it has been one very long week. Dylan has been on spring break. I get used to the coming and going 3 days a week, so yeah, this week has been pretty laid back. In addition to this weeks photo, I also took some of Dylan trying to feed a calf. It didnt last long because the calf wasnt too interested, and to be honest, neither was Dylan. He wanted to pet it, but he worried more about what his papaw was doing in the tractor. Oh well. Tractors are more fun than calves I guess.

And here is week 14's photo:

Week 13 of 52...Chloe

Here are a few shots of Chloe. My goal was to get pictures of Ethan. But he was not a willing subject. Chloe was though.

Week 13s photo:

Holy Stress Batman

...seriously though. I need a break. Little things. Little things build up. I cant get a moment to myself. Even as I write this, Ethan is screaming in his crib because for some reason he is refusing to nap today. He cant stop rubbing his eyes, but yeah, he isnt going to just fall asleep easily today. I need time to collect myself and my thoughts. Or even just have time to think. Ugh. little things...

It's only Tuesday!

Well I had a post planned. But then when I sat down to start it, everything in my head became jumbled. The last few days the allergies have been in overdrive and its making me feel awful. My whole face hurts from the pressure and fluid in there. Yuck. All I want to do is curl up and sleep. Obviously I can't do that. Who really can, but even if I had the opportunity, I wouldnt be able to sleep well. The congestion prevents good sleep. All of us allergy sufferers are in for a long allergy season. I feel bad for you all. This is no fun!
There are so many things I need/want to get done. Its just not happening. Not right now at least. I can't seem to focus on much right now. Well, focus on much for a decent amount of time. Like this post for example. Its taken wayyy too long to get this little bit down. Ugh...

P52...week 12