The demise of the bookstore

I went to a bookstore this morning and it actually made me a little sad. I love bookstores. In fact, I used to work at one. There is something magical about the smell of a bookstore and aisles and aisles of books. I have been reading a lot lately about how bookstores are on the verge on bankruptcy. With the digital age we live in, books are becoming obsolete. I don't own a digital bookreader and perhaps I don't know the joy of one. But to me there is something about cracking open a new book. Or re-reading an old favorite. I know books take up a lot of space, but to me they are wonderful. I hope that bookstores don't go away completely...but I guess only time will tell.

Christmas and New Years

We had a wonderful holiday. Marlene got to come stay with us for a few weeks and Lisa, Bryan, and little Roo were here. It doesn't get better than that. Well, except for if Jodee, Russell, Calvin and Wesley were there.

Here are some pics of the fun things that happened.

Lucinda's first Christmas dress



Marlene got the Ipod she wanted



The family all hung out for New Years. Ask Lisa what she keeps in her freezer...:D





Lucinda got her ears pierced




And Lucinda got to meet her big sister

Growing up smiling

Lucinda is almost 3 months old now. She smiled for the first time on December 23rd, 2010. I think she was just really excited that Aunt Lisa came for a visit from California. How could you not love this smile??