My chair fills up with boxes and packages. I can't sit down the first hour I get back into the office because I've got to open all the boxes and padded envelopes.
We took the kids to our favorite vacation spot - the Sea Pines Plantation in Hilton Head - and spent a week riding bikes, swimming, jumping in the waves, waving at the dolpins, and eating seafood.
My chair full of goodies was waiting for me when I got back. Just take a look at what was inside all these packages!
Disney sent me their latest 'tweener CD, the soundtrack from "Camp Rock." My 9-year-old is dying to see that movie, I'm sure she'll be saving her allowance for the CD, too!
Next I found a couple of Advanced Reader's Copies of two new books from Thomas Nelson Publishing. I love the one titled "Boomtown" cuz its author is listed at Nowen N. Particular. This action/adventure novel for kids is set in Boomtown, home to Chang's Famous Fireworks factory, the Slush Olympics and the "Fighting Slugs" football team. Hmmmm, could be an interesting read.
One really cute book I received is "Ugly," billed as "a classic fairy tale retold." Its the ugly duckling story retold as a witty and entertaining novel. I really like this one.
My favorite find in this stash of stuff is "America's Best Zoos" a travel guide for zoo fans everywhere. This would be a great resource book to keep on hand. Going to Fort Wayne, Indiana for a family reunion? Check out this guide to see what they say about the local zoo (they like it!). One weird thing about this book though, the forward is written by Newt Gingrich, of all people. Didn't realize he was such a zoo aficianado. Turns out his childhood dream was to be a zookeeper.
The strangest find in my mountain of mail was a book entitled "Go Team! Mascots of the SEC." This pamphlet-sized book is aimed at kids and details the history of the mascots of all SEC teams including a message to kids from each mascot. The UK Wildcats message - "Exercise to stay healthy. Try something new every day." Not a bad idea at all.
The last box I opened this morning held new DVD from New Line called "The Business of Being Born." From producer Ricki Lake and director Abby Epstein, this DVD "provides a nation of mothers-to-be with insight into the process of childbirth and the various options available when preparing for life's most special event." Hey, where was this 15 years ago when I needed it!
Tune in next week for more Fabulous Finds from Laurie's Chair.
