Hi! I'm Lauren. I am a middle school geography teacher by trade, but have temporarily put my career on hold to stay home with my two fabulous children, ages 7 and 4. I think motherhood is the greatest thing in the entire world, and nothing makes me happier than spending time with my family. We love playing outside (especially if mud is involved), reading stories, baking, crafting, doing puzzles, being silly, and making each other laugh. In addition to my wonderful children and husband, I also love the ocean, my friends, traveling, chocolate, golden retrievers, coaching field hockey, cooking, painting, photography, scrapbooking, and doing just about anything creative. I hope to instill in my children a passion for learning and curiosity about the world, and am incredibly grateful for every wonderful and exhausting moment that I spend with them. Thank you for visiting our blog and joining us on our journey as we set out to find a year's worth of amazing and wonderful books. Enjoy, and happy reading! Curious to know even more about me? Feel free to check out an interview I did with fellow children's literature lover and author Bob Brooks on his blog, Be A Child Again.
