Summer Reading

Do you tend to read more in the summer? We do and that is one of my favorite parts about summer. Although this year we haven't gotten to read as much as I had hoped I still love to read this time of year. The kids always participate in the Summer Reading Program here at the Fairbanks Library. At the end of completing it they let the child choose a free book. Well yesterday was the first day that the books were available, so we all had to get up early to try to see if they had a Calvin and Hobbes book (yes it isn't really great literature but it does make us laugh). Ryan and Jack were both able to receive one :) The boys have read faithfully all summer. Jackson has enjoyed books on sports heroes and Ryan has enjoyed some World War II books. Ty is working really hard on learning how to read. He gets easily flustered but is still trying. He was very excited this summer when he could read most of a Henry and Mudge book by himself which are his favorite. I also enjoy reading aloud to my kids. This summer we read a book from one of my favorite authors....Hilda Van Stockum. Her books are great. We read The Mitchells which is the first book of a three part series. It is about a family during World War II. Even Ty kept asking if I could read some more so he could find out what happened next with the family.
On a personally level I have enjoyed reading the book of Colossians in my Bible this summer. I have enjoyed being focused in on the cross and what Christ has done for me there. Also this summer I have read two amazing books which I highly recommend. It is Well by Mark Dever and Gospel Powered Parenting by William P. Farley. Although I brought more books to read and this was all I was able to get too, I am still thankful. These books are amazing. I received It is Well from the T4G conference we attended this last spring. It talks about what Christ has done for us on the Cross. It has encouraged my heart.
So what about you? What have you been reading this summer?