A Must Read, Some Fishing, and a Plane Ride

This is a post of many subjects - kind of the equivalent of cleaning out a closet.

First, I want to tell everyone about a very meaningful book I just finished reading . I had suggested it to my friend Shannon and she bought it and read it first. I gave it as a gift to my Papa and then waited for my turn to read it. I loved this book - I loved the history of the modern slave (sharecroppers) that I had no idea truly existed. I loved the story of the climb towards success of a determined art dealer and his humble and thoughtful wife. The part of the story that brings the two main subjects together is truly beautiful. This book will leave you with a renewed desire to help others, to honor God by loving and caring for all people and to realize the many things you have to be thankful for in this world. My favorite lesson in the book has to do with the phrase "catch and release" . You will have to read it to find out what I am taking about.....so very moving!

Last night I joined Cutter and Chance on one of their fishing excursions. We had lots of fun and they caught 12-15 small fish. I played on my Ipod touch and listened to one of my audible books. Afterwards, we went for a coke and Cutter had to have a HUGE Hershey bar. We told him he could only eat half of it. He makes us laugh because he calls them Wonka bars and I am pretty sure he looks inside each one of them for a "golden ticket". Ü

Cutter on a quest to catch a few minnows

We have learned with Cutter that no catch is too small!

My two favorite boys!

Last, I am once again missing one of my flock. We dropped Chesley off at the airport earlier this week so that she could go spend 10 days with Nana and Papa. I can't wait to hear about everything she is doing - I know she is having so much fun. I have heard mention of the Broadway musical, Legally Blonde, swimming at the lake, Six Flags, and tracking down the famous Sprinkles Cupcakes in Dallas. So much fun and a great way to finish out the summer. I must say though, she owes me a few chores when she gets back for even daring to mention a plane crash on the WAY to the airport...of all the mean things to do to her mother!

Big Fish: Updated

Cutter's Big Bass - which he said officially makes him a "real" fisherman!
This picture came to me by way of e-mail today. Cutter and Cambry are spending two weeks with my parents (and oh yes...I miss them). My mom said that Cutter has been fishing nonstop and doesn't give it up until almost midnight every night. He is seriously dedicated. He baits his own hooks (worms and minnows) and can take his fish off when he catches one. He even caught a turtle today. Cambry has been a good sport and is fishing too. Mom said she is obsessed with returning them to the water before they die...sounds just like her.