Laura Ingalls Wilder has always been (my favorite) author of  children's books.  My mother read them aloud to us when we were growing up and now I get to read them to my children.  We never grow tired of them.....even the older children listen in and enjoy going back in time with the Ingalls family.  The following is a quote from Laura that a friend of mine shared with me and I wanted to pass it along to you.  Laura knew just how to enjoy and appreciate the simple things in life and how to encourage others to do the same.  Hope you enjoy :)