Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

I have loved Dr. Seuss since I can remember. I love the imaginative, colorful, fun books he created. I think my first book by him was "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish." I could get lost just thinking of what book is my favorite - so I wont even try. I just love them.  I remembered a few lines from some books I really liked:

"Oh, the thinks you can think up if you only try!" 

"I like you a lot! Its not as much fun when I am here and you are not."

"Out there things can happen

 and frequently do

  to people as brainy and footsie as you. 

And when things start to happen

 don't worry. Don't stew. 

Just go right along. 

You'll start happening too."

I even loved the strange, colorful artwork - to this day, it makes me feel young. Seeing the worlds he created was the beginning of looking at the world around me differently - creatively. I could not post this without remembering the trip to Central America with Rachel and all the times I would point out the funny "Dr. Seuss" trees in Guatemala especially. Great times, Rachel - you were very sweet to me and resilient - I didn't drive you crazy! I don't know how many pictures of trees I took during that trip, but I am sure there are more pictures of trees than people. :) This one is for you, Rachel! haha :)

I had a 4-pack of Dr. Seuss books when I was in college, and Jacob and I read them now (and we have definitely added to the collection since)...its great! He loves them too! Thanks for all the fun and learning over the years Dr. Seuss!

This gets me thinking of childrens books in general - they are one of my favorite things!! Hmm... I feel more kids books posts coming...if you have any recommendations, please share! :)