My oldest son put together a Mario Brothers story and I promised him that I would post it online. He wants to be an author/illustrator when he grows up. He is off to a good start. The link is below if you want to take a look.

If you don't see the nice embeded item for the download, please use this link.

http://1qjdiw.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pQmrtsMNXN0PaBluNhnLcf2SM9g17O6bgy...

It has been a long time since Jen and I found something that we like to do together and that we actually have time for. We have 4 kids that makes it very tough to coordinate anything together. We decided to purchase Rock Bank 2 over the weekend to give it a try. I have to say it is the most fun I have had in a long time. Jen and I formed a band and played after the kids went to bed. At one point we were giving each other high fives. I have to say that it was a huge hit with us and we both enjoy it. Only time will tell if this game truly becomes a family night event. I would really love to see the kids playing along with us. We have to have something to do when it is cold outside. The kids have Dance Dance Revolution 2 and now we have Rock Band 2. If you want a good family night game, I suggest one or both of these.

Baby

Sapphire blues
gazing up at me.
Wondering what
her eyes might see.

Skin so delicate
like butterfly wings,
scented so sweet
like flowers of spring.

Copper gold layers,
whisk around her face.
Downy silk texture
intertwining like lace.

Round dainty face
adorned with button nose.
Ten reaching fingers
matching ten tiny toes.

An enchanting melody
beats from her heart,
humming as birds do
at morning’s early start.

Content in her slumber,
peacefully she dreams,
calm and radiant
like that of moonbeams.

Little gift from heaven;
a miracle of love.
Precious tiny soul,
given from Above.

by Jennifer A. Benoist
©March 26, 2008 Jennifer A. Benoist