Wonderful Historical Fiction Book

Run Like Jager by Karen Bass

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I have read a lot of novels about WWII. It's one of my favourite subjects. What I loved about this book was that it addressed the common man in Germany. The ones who grew up in the Hitler Youth Program, who were apart of the regular army. It addresses how someone could be caught up in Hitler and then become disallusioned. It also addresses how a modern day person can learn about their heritage and how it impacts them. I absolutely loved it. I highly recommend it. And I loved being able to pick up a Canadian author in my middle school library. :)



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Birthday Party with Family and Friends

We had Collin's Birthday party from 10a-12p on Saturday, March 5th. Collin couldn't make up his mind on which superhero so I told him we would have a superhero party. I made felt batman capes for all the kids. (Plus lots left over becuase we had some last minute cancellations.) The girls had pink batgirl capes. I think they turned out cute. The kids came and played downstairs while I quickly finished sewing velcro on. :) Then we read a batman book and the kids ran downstairs in their capes to play. I had them come up before lunch to play a disc game where they shoot Joker from Batman. We then had hotdogs, carrots, chips and juice boxes for lunch. (Collin's favourite lunch items) The kids ate on the floor in the living room. After lunch we broke open the spiderman pinata. It has strings attached so kids just pull but it didn't open so Russell, Isaac and Emily took turns punching it. After we had cupcakes and Collin opened a few gifts. Audrey helped Collin blow out his candles but he didn't realize it and he was so proud of how quickly they went out. :) Janie, Zerric and Audrey drove up from Utah for the morning to come to the party and it was so nice to have them there. My kids were so excited to see them. They gave Collin some small Iron Man toys and a chocolate bar. His friend Mara from Nursery gave him some bubbles and his Peck cousins gave him two bouncy balls, a squishy ball and two trucks. He was spoiled. We were able to have Mara, Isaac, Annabelle, Zerric, Audrey, Cassie, Maggie, Tyson, and Russell over. The moms sat up stairs and visited while Landon and Nic disappeared downstairs. :) It was fun to talk as women and plot to send our husband's out on a guy night. A really nice night. Mel and Vauna are coming up this afternoon for dinner. Collin has asked for his all time favourite dinner, pizza. Rita, Nic and their family will come back over tonight for a family party. I think my goal of losing weight will experience a set back for today but that is what birthday's are for. Here a slide show of the party:

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Collin is 2!

Yesterday was Collin's second birthday. I woke up to Landon telling me that my baby is 2. How sad. Where has the time gone? He has been singing the Happy Birthday song since Emily's Birthday and he was so excited that he woke up to us singing it to him. As a family we got him and Iron Man doll which says three things when you push the button on his chest. He LOVED it! He is really in love with all super hero's right now. He is such a boy. We got up, ate breakfast (his choice eggs), watched Iron Man 2 with Collin's doll mimiking all the moves the whole time. Then we all got dressed and it was almost time for lunch. Collin asked for a burger and fries so we headed to McD's for burger, fries and play on the toys. We were all fo full that for dinner we had toast. :) Collin loved getting a call from Grandma Hull and showed everyone all day his Iron Man toy. We love our little guy and can't believe how big he is becoming. He talks constantly and bosses his sister around like a pro. We are so grateful he is a part of our family.