Today’s show – the first show of the year – was a fantastic time!  I told “Sarah’s Little Brother” and had Wolf and Moose come out and tell “Treat 4 Bear”.  Thanks to all who came out in the cold and the snow – even though I love this weather I know there are some who do not.

The great things about story times in the winter is the excitement level in the kids – who, for the most part, do not get to play outside as much in the winter due to the frigid temperature.  So I made sure to do “Old Man Johnson” and got a lot of the wiggles out!

 

I like having a little girl – because I get to dress her up any way I want!  Here she is with her favorite onsie!  As you can tell by her expression!

I hope everyone is having a safe and certainly happy New Year!  Lex did not make it ’till midnight – in fact she didn’t make it until 9:00pm.  Which is a good thing!  See you in the 2010!

2010 is shaping up to be a busy year already!  For all of you who are awaiting a call back from me – I will try to get in touch with you this week – but rest assured you are on my list of people to call!  Can’t wait for the new year to start!  Hope the holidays were fun and not too hectic for everyone.  Lex had a very merry – she received a TON of new clothes and a glow worm!  I will be going to Sharon this week, so I hope to see lots of friends there ready to laugh!  Enjoy school vacation!

 

My daughter is all set for the holidays – she’s a little stuffy – but too adorable!  And getting cuter – is that possible?  Anyways, I’m staying busy – very busy, adding shows everyday and trying to keep the Upcoming Shows updated.  Hope everyone is doing well – and staying warm!

I have updates the Upcoming Shows page – many people have been calling about scheduling shows in December still, not to mention the new year!  I will be making sure I update the page a lot more to try and keep people who are looking to schedule a show informed on what dates are still available!  Thanks for the continued support and look forward to the shows in 2010!

This book is actually a perfect winter time book – even though it says autumn in the title – this book follows a bear as he gets ready for his winter slumber.  I love every picture and every word in this book – it’s a gem that should be in every one’s library.  Jim Arnosky has written two of my very favorite books – but this one tops the list.  Check it out today

I was grocery shopping today when someone stopped me and asked if I was “Big Ryan”.  I told her I was and she smiled and began telling me how she was planning her husband’s 40th Birthday party.  Her daughter, who was a big fan, she said, asked if her Dad wanted to have Big Ryan come to his party. 

What a sweet thought!

People have given so many nice comments on the pics that I post of my beautiful daughter – so here are a few from Halloween… they are a bit late – but I’m still in the spirit!  And a gratuitous shot of the BOO on her butt!  As you can tell – we went with the monkey!  She was too freakin’ cute!  We did take her out trick or treating but she had enough after about 6 houses…

 

• 10 – The Leaves – it has to be the single greatest thing to watch leaves turn brilliant colors and then fall out of the sky all around you… almost like a skittles commercial!
• 9 – Hot Chocolate – It just doesn’t taste right until you can see your breath…
• 8 – Fireplace Smell in the Air – walking around my neighborhood is such a pleasant experience right now
• 7 – Dark Turkey Meat – I know white meat is better for you – but give me that unhealthy stuff any day of the week!
• 6 – Apple Cider – Hot Chocolate is not the warm beverage of choice around this time!
• 5 – Scary Movies – I am a movie buff – but I wait all year until it gets dark so early to watch the scary stuff!  Love it!  My favorite?  The original Texas Chainsaw Massacre…
• 4 – Warm Hats – Yes, hats are almost essential at this time to cover my bald head – but I love the warm feeling I get when I put one on!
• 3 – T.V. Specials – they come on T.V. and my DVR fills up very fast!
• 2 – Holiday Decorations – I know people say they come out too quickly in the stores – but I embrace it!  I mean, you can’t stop it, right?  So when I see the Holiday decorations appear – my heart skips a few beats!
• 1 – Eggs – Eggs?  Yes, eggs!  Nothing better when the weather gets colder to have hot breakfasts!  Eggs, toast and tea!