03.07.08
book party
It’s a book party here! Every day.
Feel free to pop in to see what we’ve been reading this year, our favourite-est ever books, how Thomas Jefferson affects us today in New Zealand, book reviews, gold stars, our education plan (which includes no gold stars)….come on in and join the conversation.
And if you want to see some of my other loves, you could visit Pilgrims’ Progress, which will eventually be a record of our family’s trip around the world (though we don’t leave for another seven months seven months less one day, but we’ve still got lotsa posts and pages up) and have pinny, will cook (the pinny part I love, the cooking I could take or leave, but I really did want to give my kids - and there happen to be eight of them - a wee record of why we eat what we do, so there you have it).
Oh, and about those kids - they love getting comments on their two blogs as well. If you’d be so kind as to pop in and say HI to them, their smiles would reach all the way to the moon: inventions and adventures……..in awe and wonder
kate5kiwis said,
March 7, 2008 at 7:09 am
boo, it’s me (again)
wishing you a fabulous party X
Bluestocking said,
March 7, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Hello fellow book lover. This blog hopping is awesome. I have a book review blog as well. I review adult books. But I’d love for you to come have a look.
Hope to see you at my party.
monica- books are our friends said,
March 7, 2008 at 9:09 pm
hey, books! now THAT is a party!
Amy Jane (Untangling Tales) said,
March 7, 2008 at 9:50 pm
I too am a book-loving Mama. It’s interesting how I feel like I never read any more, and yet I can’t describe myself any other way.
Happy blog-party! And I hope to do more looking around here. My oldest is almost ready to “start” school and I hope to do heavily literature-based learning.
Looks (from my brief scan) like what you’re doing. (Am I right?)
Rach said,
March 7, 2008 at 10:11 pm
You’re on the money Amy Jane
We read read read together (and individually) and we all develop our interests, learning what takes our fancy. Many say this will lead to undisciplined children, but I am findng it leads to highly motivated self-led learners (and they get plenty of practice at discipline when it comes to a couple of hours of chores every day!).
I just wish I’d started this blog twenty years ago!!!! I’m playing catch-up with all my ideas.
snpnmnmi said,
March 7, 2008 at 10:30 pm
OK… so I’m starting to get it a little more… ios there a blog that will tell me more about you? I’m sure I’ll get a better view, because you’ve piqued my iinterest so…
Party on!
Rach said,
March 7, 2008 at 10:59 pm
more about me? well, there’s all those blogs for a start
or how about this one which I did for a year but just stopped last month: http://intricatesimplicity.wordpress.com/ that one will give you the total mish-mash of me!
Rach said,
March 7, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Oh, Tammy, how can I find YOU?
Rebecca said,
March 7, 2008 at 11:22 pm
I LOVE to read. I’m going to add your blog to my feed reader!
Quirky is a Compliment said,
March 7, 2008 at 11:43 pm
A book party! Now that’s my kind of party! Love the site. Love that your kids have blogs too. You can never have too many books and blogs.
http://quirky-is-a-compliment.blogspot.com/
acupofjoy said,
March 8, 2008 at 3:49 am
I love books! Reading is the BEST! Book reviewing is one of my hobbies!
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RebeccaC said,
March 8, 2008 at 6:02 am
I just hopped over and checked out your kids’ blogs. Inspirational! Hopefully they’ll inspire my kiddos to do more! Nice to meet you! Looking forward to getting to know you better! Happy blog party!
Natalie said,
March 8, 2008 at 8:22 am
I have a question…what is pinny? I might be a little slow.
Laurie said,
March 8, 2008 at 8:40 am
Hope you are having a great party! Come visit me and enter my contest!
Chick said,
March 8, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Hello from another Party gal!
Elaine said,
March 8, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Wow! You are a busy bloggin’ family! I will be so interested to hear about your trip around the world. I mean seriously??
P.S. Reading Rocks!
Liz said,
March 8, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Another book-loving mom wishing you a wonderful week - thanks for having me!
Kysha said,
March 8, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Throwing you some bloggy love! Happy bloggin!
Jamie/penguinsandladybugs said,
March 8, 2008 at 8:15 pm
I am pea green with envy–would love to go on a trip around the world with my family and blog about it
Rach said,
March 9, 2008 at 12:19 am
Natalie a pinny is an armless garment worn as an apron……with the help of my friend google, I discovered it’s a British English abbreviation of pinafore, but we use it in New Zealand. I take it you’re American - not slow
corrin said,
March 9, 2008 at 2:36 am
wow…i can’t believe you guys are going to do all that traveling! epcot was as adventurous as my family got when i was little!
Natalie said,
March 9, 2008 at 4:55 am
Thanks for the explanation…yep, American born & raised.
Cher KLosner Lane said,
March 9, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Hi! I’m Cher – StardustLullaby.com – nice to meet you!!
This is a great blog. I just posted on your kids’ blog too - we have some fun fids games and stuff, but I told them to ask your permission first - the party favors are book marks and the music is from our lullaby CD (all family friendly)
I work with kids regularly - what a beautiful family!!! 
Come visit me at my Party - Music, Cartoons, Games and Party Favors! We’re giving away an Award-winning Stardust lullaby CD! http://stardustlullaby.blogspot.com/2008/03/welcome-gals-to-ultimate-blog-party-at.html
Sign up on our mailing list for a chance at our monthly giveaway! http://www.StardustLullaby.com
Happy Partying!! Cher
Flying Monkey said,
March 9, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Great Blog party! I enjoyed your post and pictures! Come on by, have some food, and do some dancing!
DEB
sprittibee said,
March 9, 2008 at 8:24 pm
Traveling sounds delightful. I saw your other blog and thought the header was pretty. We are homeschoolers and I laughed when you said that homeschooling is not really what you do. We do a little of both - schoolish school and funish fun.
I haven’t been able to give up the Math worksheets. 
Natalie said,
March 10, 2008 at 5:39 am
what a nice looking family you have. i am interested to learn more about what books i should be reading. happy blog party to you!
Brandie said,
March 10, 2008 at 8:42 am
Your blog looks fabulous - I will be back for sure to check it out.
And a trip around the world? I am intrigued and will positively watch how that unfolds! =)
Beatriz said,
March 10, 2008 at 1:10 pm
What an interesting life you have. I will visit your kid’s blogs after yours, as I am thinking my son would love to do something like it…
Will you keep up with blogging while traveling? I hope so.
chris swanson said,
March 10, 2008 at 8:21 pm
I love books too. I love book parties too. I love the library!!!! Have a great blog party.
Debz said,
March 11, 2008 at 4:06 am
Great post for a party! Just passing threw saying hi to a few people before I pack it in for the night.
Love your blog!
Blessings
Debz
Terri H said,
March 11, 2008 at 12:44 pm
I love your site layout. Just stopped in to say hi. I will be back for some of those book reviews.
Have fun!
Diane said,
March 11, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Oh! How! I love a good book.
I haven’t been able to read for pleasure recently as I am reading academic books in an effort to finish my college degree (finally–it only took 34 years!). But I can’t wait for this summer….it’s hammack time!
Happy partying.
Diane
Partners In Prayer for our Prodigals
Morning Artist said,
March 11, 2008 at 1:52 pm
I’m a bookworm. I’m so glad to have found your blog. Wonderful writing and posts. I’ll be back for sure.
Stop by at my party when you get a chance, we reserved a seat for you
http://morningartist.blogspot.com
You’ll meet ‘her easter bunny’ everyone’s talking about.
Michelle said,
March 11, 2008 at 8:31 pm
As a librarian I have to tell you that I love books too!
Can’t wait to read more about what you read.
Thanks!
Jerri said,
March 12, 2008 at 7:12 am
Nice blog. It’s great to meet fellow book lovers.
Christy said,
March 13, 2008 at 12:46 am
Happy Party. Just stopping by to say hi and check it all out. Have a great night.
Christy
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/sharpcrew
Shawna said,
March 13, 2008 at 4:28 am
Neat site! I love books, too. Please stop by Teen Lit Review and my personal blog (http://scampsplace.blogspot.com) for some book giveaways.
Michelle in Mx said,
March 13, 2008 at 5:56 am
I popped in here from your other blog - thought I’d say HI
Party on!
Dawn said,
March 13, 2008 at 7:18 am
Hello! Thanks for the party! yeah for reading! There never seems to be enough time to read all the great books out there. Stop by and say hi before the party ends!
Tracee Sioux said,
March 13, 2008 at 7:05 pm
One of the best things I ever did in my life was to cure loneliness and isolation by starting a book club. Maybe you want to stop by So Sioux Me, I occassional review books about girl empowerment issues. Nice to meet you.
Brandi said,
March 14, 2008 at 5:19 am
Great Party
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JoLynn from The Fit Shack said,
May 10, 2008 at 7:47 am
Hi, clearly I’m a late comer to the party (lol) but thought I’d say Hi anyway. I’m #1257 on the list of 1,000’s, hope you had a lot of fun with it, I did, too!