Monday, March 27, 2006
Current Read
I'm currently reading The Butterfly Farm by Diane Noble and still listening to Prep. This week I still need to read Everything's Coming Up Josey by Susan May Warren andA Vow to Cherish by Deborah Raney (a re-release)
Feeling tons better
Now that I'm on antibiotics I am feeling a zillion times better. Strep is just running rampant everywhere! I'm trying to get my Romantic Times books finished up and all of my other reviews written so we can leave on vacation on Friday. We're headed to Newport for a couple of days and then to Redding to visit Kimber. It will be a long drive for such a short time, but it's her birthday next week.
New reviews posted:
Babymouse: Our Hero
House: A Memoir
The Essential Walker's Journal
Grace in Thine Eyes
I have many reviews ready to write and three books that need to be read before Friday. On to read!
New reviews posted:
Babymouse: Our Hero
House: A Memoir
The Essential Walker's Journal
Grace in Thine Eyes
I have many reviews ready to write and three books that need to be read before Friday. On to read!
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
New Reviews
I've had strep throat for the past week so I've been feeling pretty awful. Now that I'm on antibiotics I'm actually feeling like I can sit at the computer for more than five minutes without feeling like I'm going to pass out. Grace has the same thing and she had to stay home from school today which did not make her happy at all.
New reviews posted:
Red Velvet: Friends for a Season
The Art of Undressing
I should have more next week...fortunately that's one thing about being sick, I have had time to read quite a few books!
I'm currently reading Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah and listening to Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld.
Well, back to writing up some reviews while I still feel halfway decent. I'll need to take another nap here in a bit.
New reviews posted:
Red Velvet: Friends for a Season
The Art of Undressing
I should have more next week...fortunately that's one thing about being sick, I have had time to read quite a few books!
I'm currently reading Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah and listening to Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld.
Well, back to writing up some reviews while I still feel halfway decent. I'll need to take another nap here in a bit.
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
I'm a poor updater
I've been very poor about updating this lately. The house flipping is taking all of my time and energy, I'm very behind in all of my reading (oh, what else is new with that!)
I haven't even had any new reviews posted because last month was a heavy one for Romantic Times. This month I haven't even started on my RT books and I really need to get busy.
I'm currently reading Grace in Thine Eyes by Liz Curtis Higgs. It's fantastic. Somewhat related to the trilogy (it contains many of the same characters) but it really stands alone because it's about Davina, the daughter of Jamie and Leana. It's taken from the story of Dinah in the book of Genesis.
I just finished listening to Can You Keep a Secret by Sophie Kinsella, which was a cute and light diversion from some of the heavier things I've been reading and listening to. I'm now listening to Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld. It's all right, nothing really engrossing about it so far. We'll see, I just started today.
I'm a little disgusted that Lost has had so many repeats, and even repeats from the first season. Don't they know we want new episodes? It seems like Grey's Anatomy has had tons of new episodes and Lost has had very few. What's up? They say that they have 24 episodes over a 35 week season. So far it appears they've run 15 episodes. Which doesn't seem like all that many considering we're halfway through March. They must have a ten episode sweep coming up here soon!
Movies we've watched recently:
I finally finished all of the Sex and the City episodes. I really enjoyed this show. I was glad to watch it on DVD though, because I'm not the most patient person in the world. But if I had HBO I probably would have watched it when it was on TV.
Watched Just Like Heaven again this week. I got it from the library so LeeRoy could watch it. I saw it at the theater. It's a cute movie, I think I'm going to buy it to add to Kimber's chick lit collection.
The Thing About My Folks--Very cute and touching movie. Funny in parts and had a lot to say about our relationships with our parents. I realized how much I miss watching Paul Reiser in Mad About You!
11:14--Really interesting premise. Lots of different people all following their different storylines and how their lives all intersected in some way at 11:14 one night. Kept me interested all the way through.
Rent--I have never seen the stage production, so I enjoyed this one all right. I know that I would like it a lot better on the stage though, it just seems made for that more than for a movie. The music is fantastic and makes the movie worth watching regardless of the format.
We've got quite a few movies to watch this weekend: Junebug, A History of Violence, Proof, Lord of War, and whatever they ship next--probably Where the Truth Lies. I love Netflix.
Ok, I've got to put in some time reading while everyone's at church.
I haven't even had any new reviews posted because last month was a heavy one for Romantic Times. This month I haven't even started on my RT books and I really need to get busy.
I'm currently reading Grace in Thine Eyes by Liz Curtis Higgs. It's fantastic. Somewhat related to the trilogy (it contains many of the same characters) but it really stands alone because it's about Davina, the daughter of Jamie and Leana. It's taken from the story of Dinah in the book of Genesis.
I just finished listening to Can You Keep a Secret by Sophie Kinsella, which was a cute and light diversion from some of the heavier things I've been reading and listening to. I'm now listening to Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld. It's all right, nothing really engrossing about it so far. We'll see, I just started today.
I'm a little disgusted that Lost has had so many repeats, and even repeats from the first season. Don't they know we want new episodes? It seems like Grey's Anatomy has had tons of new episodes and Lost has had very few. What's up? They say that they have 24 episodes over a 35 week season. So far it appears they've run 15 episodes. Which doesn't seem like all that many considering we're halfway through March. They must have a ten episode sweep coming up here soon!
Movies we've watched recently:
I finally finished all of the Sex and the City episodes. I really enjoyed this show. I was glad to watch it on DVD though, because I'm not the most patient person in the world. But if I had HBO I probably would have watched it when it was on TV.
Watched Just Like Heaven again this week. I got it from the library so LeeRoy could watch it. I saw it at the theater. It's a cute movie, I think I'm going to buy it to add to Kimber's chick lit collection.
The Thing About My Folks--Very cute and touching movie. Funny in parts and had a lot to say about our relationships with our parents. I realized how much I miss watching Paul Reiser in Mad About You!
11:14--Really interesting premise. Lots of different people all following their different storylines and how their lives all intersected in some way at 11:14 one night. Kept me interested all the way through.
Rent--I have never seen the stage production, so I enjoyed this one all right. I know that I would like it a lot better on the stage though, it just seems made for that more than for a movie. The music is fantastic and makes the movie worth watching regardless of the format.
We've got quite a few movies to watch this weekend: Junebug, A History of Violence, Proof, Lord of War, and whatever they ship next--probably Where the Truth Lies. I love Netflix.
Ok, I've got to put in some time reading while everyone's at church.
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Forgot
To tell you what I was reading!
Just finished listening to If You Could See Me Now by Cecelia Ahern--very cute, I enjoyed it a lot. It's a story supposing that imaginary/invisible friends are real.
I'm reading Leaves of Hope by Catherine Palmer.
I need to find another audio book...I have quite a few lying around and tons I could request from the library. I may listen to Comes a Horseman by Robert Liparulo.
Just finished listening to If You Could See Me Now by Cecelia Ahern--very cute, I enjoyed it a lot. It's a story supposing that imaginary/invisible friends are real.
I'm reading Leaves of Hope by Catherine Palmer.
I need to find another audio book...I have quite a few lying around and tons I could request from the library. I may listen to Comes a Horseman by Robert Liparulo.
Review updates
Sorry again for lack of the updates. I have been so incredibly busy with this house we're flipping and with the new load of books for Romantic Times...I haven't been home much and when I have I haven't been on the computer.
Went to the Newport Seafood and Wine Festival this past weekend. What a blast that was. Found lots of new wines we liked and some new places for seafood. It was a relaxing weekend, just what we really needed.
Newest reviews posted:
Tales from the Crib
Babymouse, Queen of the World!
My review piles are teetering, I just need to buckle down. This house renovation is fun, but takes up a ton of my reading time.
Off to write some reviews!
Went to the Newport Seafood and Wine Festival this past weekend. What a blast that was. Found lots of new wines we liked and some new places for seafood. It was a relaxing weekend, just what we really needed.
Newest reviews posted:
Tales from the Crib
Babymouse, Queen of the World!
My review piles are teetering, I just need to buckle down. This house renovation is fun, but takes up a ton of my reading time.
Off to write some reviews!
Monday, February 20, 2006
President's Day
A little update for today. Kimber is home for spring break, so things are hopping around here. We close on our first house for flipping tomorrow...should be an exciting adventure!
Here are my most recent reviews:
On This Day
Showdown
I'm currently in the midst of reading a gazillion RT review books. Right now I'm reading The Hunted by Fred Stoeker and DW Smith. It's a book written for men, but it's an ok adventure in general. Still listening to If You Could See Me Now.
Kids are on a break from school...I'll be glad when Wednesday arrives and they are back in the swing of things. We're headed for the beach for the weekend to go to the Newport Seafood and Wine festival. We'll miss the last few days of Kimber's spring break, but I'm sure she'll be glad to be rid of us by then :)
Off to get the kids in the shower and read more of my book.
Here are my most recent reviews:
On This Day
Showdown
I'm currently in the midst of reading a gazillion RT review books. Right now I'm reading The Hunted by Fred Stoeker and DW Smith. It's a book written for men, but it's an ok adventure in general. Still listening to If You Could See Me Now.
Kids are on a break from school...I'll be glad when Wednesday arrives and they are back in the swing of things. We're headed for the beach for the weekend to go to the Newport Seafood and Wine festival. We'll miss the last few days of Kimber's spring break, but I'm sure she'll be glad to be rid of us by then :)
Off to get the kids in the shower and read more of my book.
Monday, February 13, 2006
What's New?
Here are my most recent reviews:
The Novelist
Things We Once Held Dear
Fashionably Late
I'm currently reading Tales from the Crib by Jennifer Coburn and listening to If You Could See Me Now by Cecelia Ahern.
Was thrilled with Gray's Anatomy last night. That show just keeps getting better and better. And I'm really liking the division growing between the groups on Lost. Just what I expected to happen. Jury's still out with the new Survivor, but I always feel that way at first. We've been watching quite a bit of the Olympics too.
The Novelist
Things We Once Held Dear
Fashionably Late
I'm currently reading Tales from the Crib by Jennifer Coburn and listening to If You Could See Me Now by Cecelia Ahern.
Was thrilled with Gray's Anatomy last night. That show just keeps getting better and better. And I'm really liking the division growing between the groups on Lost. Just what I expected to happen. Jury's still out with the new Survivor, but I always feel that way at first. We've been watching quite a bit of the Olympics too.
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Tuesday Update
One new review posted this week. I did get through all of my RT books...even a day early!
Leigh
I'm currently finishing up Things We Once Held Dear by Ann Tatlock. It's excellent so far and I can't wait to get back to it. Next up is The Novelist by Angela Hunt. I've heard great things about this one so I'm excited to read it. I'm listening to Forever Odd by Dean Koontz. It's not as good as the first one, but it's keeping my interest.
Now I'm off to read...it's a short month and I have a lot to get through.
Leigh
I'm currently finishing up Things We Once Held Dear by Ann Tatlock. It's excellent so far and I can't wait to get back to it. Next up is The Novelist by Angela Hunt. I've heard great things about this one so I'm excited to read it. I'm listening to Forever Odd by Dean Koontz. It's not as good as the first one, but it's keeping my interest.
Now I'm off to read...it's a short month and I have a lot to get through.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Chris Tomlin
Is a very gifted man. I can't tell you how much I love the song How Great is Our God
The splendor of a King, clothed in majesty
Let all the earth rejoice All the earth rejoice
He wraps himself in Light, and darkness tries to hide
And trembles at His voice Trembles at His voice
How great is our God,
sing with me How great is our God,
and all will see How great, how great is our God
Age to age He stands
And time is in His hands
Beginning and the end Beginning and the end
The Godhead Three in One
Father Spirit Son
The Lion and the Lamb The Lion and the Lamb
Name above all names
Worthy of all praise
My heart will sing How great is our God
How great is our God,
sing with me How great is our God,
and all will see How great, how great is our God
Then Sings my soul
My Savior God to Thee
How Great Thou Art, How Great Thou Art
Then Sings my soul
My Savior God to Thee
How Great Thou Art, How Great Thou Art
How great is our God,
Sing with me
How great is our God
and all will see how great, how great is our God.
The splendor of a King, clothed in majesty
Let all the earth rejoice All the earth rejoice
He wraps himself in Light, and darkness tries to hide
And trembles at His voice Trembles at His voice
How great is our God,
sing with me How great is our God,
and all will see How great, how great is our God
Age to age He stands
And time is in His hands
Beginning and the end Beginning and the end
The Godhead Three in One
Father Spirit Son
The Lion and the Lamb The Lion and the Lamb
Name above all names
Worthy of all praise
My heart will sing How great is our God
How great is our God,
sing with me How great is our God,
and all will see How great, how great is our God
Then Sings my soul
My Savior God to Thee
How Great Thou Art, How Great Thou Art
Then Sings my soul
My Savior God to Thee
How Great Thou Art, How Great Thou Art
How great is our God,
Sing with me
How great is our God
and all will see how great, how great is our God.
Monday, January 30, 2006
What I'm Reading
I'm currently reading In the Enemy's Sights by Martha Perry, and listening to The History of Love by Nicole Krauss.
I have a ton of reading to get done this week, I need to move more quickly than I'm doing.
Will update when I have some reviews to post.
Yay, Survivor starts this week and the Seahawks are in the Super Bowl!
I have a ton of reading to get done this week, I need to move more quickly than I'm doing.
Will update when I have some reviews to post.
Yay, Survivor starts this week and the Seahawks are in the Super Bowl!
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Sorry for the silence
I have been quiet for a very good reason--lots of reading!
I had five books to read and review for Christian Library Joural. I'm way behind, so I needed to get them done quickly. I did get four of the five done, so I guess I just have to be content with that.
This month I have more Romantic Times books to read. I'm in the process of stepping away from the series books, and I've been taking on more full length novels. I have read Carly by Lyn Cote and Fair Warning by Hannah Alexander. I interviewed Liz Curtis Higgs for an article, and that was so fun. She is wonderfully nice and very personable. Then I took on reviewing Grace in Thine Eyes too. So, before February 6, I still have to read six series romance books and the Higgs book. I am a book-reading machine right now.
I did get a book read for BookLoons, but haven't had the time to write up the review yet...it's coming.
The kids have their first gymnastics competition today, I am cautioning myself not to get too emotionally involved in their performance. It's just for fun!
Got to get to church...I'm helping with the 1st and 2nd grade Sunday School this morning while their teachers are on a cruise.
More updates to come soon, I promise!
I had five books to read and review for Christian Library Joural. I'm way behind, so I needed to get them done quickly. I did get four of the five done, so I guess I just have to be content with that.
This month I have more Romantic Times books to read. I'm in the process of stepping away from the series books, and I've been taking on more full length novels. I have read Carly by Lyn Cote and Fair Warning by Hannah Alexander. I interviewed Liz Curtis Higgs for an article, and that was so fun. She is wonderfully nice and very personable. Then I took on reviewing Grace in Thine Eyes too. So, before February 6, I still have to read six series romance books and the Higgs book. I am a book-reading machine right now.
I did get a book read for BookLoons, but haven't had the time to write up the review yet...it's coming.
The kids have their first gymnastics competition today, I am cautioning myself not to get too emotionally involved in their performance. It's just for fun!
Got to get to church...I'm helping with the 1st and 2nd grade Sunday School this morning while their teachers are on a cruise.
More updates to come soon, I promise!
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
This week's reviews
Not so many this week. Life is crazy, I just have to say. I haven't had much time to write, read, or do anything. Not sure why either. A little seasonal depression maybe. Right now I'm at a place where I don't feel like I really fit in anywhere. Everyone is totally busy, and that could be part of it, but I'm feeling blah in general, not wanting to do anything but having tons to do.
Anyway, here are the reviews I had posted this week:
Miss New York Has Everything
Finding Anna
I'm currently trying to get through my Christian Library Journal stack. I think I'm going to give up reviewing for it after I get through these. It's just too hard to keep up with everything. I'm reading Unspoken by Angela Hunt. I've got two weeks of reading before I have to get started agian on the RT books for April. I'm listening to The History of Love by Nicole Krauss. It's really good so far.
I'm off to work on my Bible study for a few minutes before I go pick up Grace.
Maybe I just need a vacation. I guess I can wait a month until we go to the beach, but I am sure it won't be long enough!
Anyway, here are the reviews I had posted this week:
Miss New York Has Everything
Finding Anna
I'm currently trying to get through my Christian Library Journal stack. I think I'm going to give up reviewing for it after I get through these. It's just too hard to keep up with everything. I'm reading Unspoken by Angela Hunt. I've got two weeks of reading before I have to get started agian on the RT books for April. I'm listening to The History of Love by Nicole Krauss. It's really good so far.
I'm off to work on my Bible study for a few minutes before I go pick up Grace.
Maybe I just need a vacation. I guess I can wait a month until we go to the beach, but I am sure it won't be long enough!
Monday, January 09, 2006
Monday News
I had a bunch of reviews posted over the weekend:
Penguin Sudoku 2006
I'm No Saint
A Virgin's Guide to Everything
Hot Flashes and Cold Cream
Leave it to Claire
The Red Hat Society's Acting Their Age
Living Under God
I Grew Up on a Farm
Finished my Romantic Times books in time and got my reviews turned in--all without having to stay up half the night. It was nice. Got to watch Desperate Housewives, which was fairly good. Some funny moments. I recorded Gray's Anatomy since it was a recap show. I am SO excited that Lost is new this week--finally!
I'm currently reading Miss New York Has Everything by Lori Jakiela. It's a memoir and moving at a good pace so far. I'm still listening to the Jane Austen Book Club, but I am having so very little time in the car, I don't know how quickly I'll finish up.
Gotta go to Winco before picking up Logan. I'm making a recipe from my new Rachael Ray book!
Penguin Sudoku 2006
I'm No Saint
A Virgin's Guide to Everything
Hot Flashes and Cold Cream
Leave it to Claire
The Red Hat Society's Acting Their Age
Living Under God
I Grew Up on a Farm
Finished my Romantic Times books in time and got my reviews turned in--all without having to stay up half the night. It was nice. Got to watch Desperate Housewives, which was fairly good. Some funny moments. I recorded Gray's Anatomy since it was a recap show. I am SO excited that Lost is new this week--finally!
I'm currently reading Miss New York Has Everything by Lori Jakiela. It's a memoir and moving at a good pace so far. I'm still listening to the Jane Austen Book Club, but I am having so very little time in the car, I don't know how quickly I'll finish up.
Gotta go to Winco before picking up Logan. I'm making a recipe from my new Rachael Ray book!
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Finally...an update
I have been so busy over the past few weeks I've been unable to update this as regularly as I would have liked. LeeRoy was off work for 10 days on vacation, so we did lots of fun things like playing in the snow and hanging out together. Not much computer time, that's for sure. I did get quite a bit of reading done.
Newest reviews posted:
Confessions of a Boyfriend Stealer
Sooner or Later
I have lots more both pending and pending on my desk waiting to be typed up. Hopefully I'll get at least two more done today, that's my goal at least.
I'm reading my RT books, right now I'm reading Front Porch Princess by Kathryn Springer. It seems like the Steeple Hill Cafe books are more mom lit lately than chick lit, not that I mind! I'm listening to The Jane Austen Book Club when the kids aren't in the car, which hasn't been often lately. But I think I'll be switching to The History of Love because it just came in at the library. Not sure yet.
I finished the year with 213 actual paper reads and 15 audio books. I finished the year with A Million Little Pieces which was really thought-provoking. I'm going to be participating in an essay group, writing an essay for one book per week, kind of like So Many Books, So Little Time I am thinking about posting the essays here...not sure yet, depends how personal they get!
All right, time to buckle down and start writing. Grace is at a friend's for a half hour, I should get at least two done.
Newest reviews posted:
Confessions of a Boyfriend Stealer
Sooner or Later
I have lots more both pending and pending on my desk waiting to be typed up. Hopefully I'll get at least two more done today, that's my goal at least.
I'm reading my RT books, right now I'm reading Front Porch Princess by Kathryn Springer. It seems like the Steeple Hill Cafe books are more mom lit lately than chick lit, not that I mind! I'm listening to The Jane Austen Book Club when the kids aren't in the car, which hasn't been often lately. But I think I'll be switching to The History of Love because it just came in at the library. Not sure yet.
I finished the year with 213 actual paper reads and 15 audio books. I finished the year with A Million Little Pieces which was really thought-provoking. I'm going to be participating in an essay group, writing an essay for one book per week, kind of like So Many Books, So Little Time I am thinking about posting the essays here...not sure yet, depends how personal they get!
All right, time to buckle down and start writing. Grace is at a friend's for a half hour, I should get at least two done.
Monday, December 19, 2005
Trying to Get Ready For Christmas
Trying to get everything done for Christmas. It's a very busy time of year! Still have reviews piling up too.
New Reviews Posted:
Adventures of Riley: Dolphins in Danger
Calorie Queens
I'm currently reading I'm No Saint by Elizabeth Hayt. I'm listening to The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis with the kids, and The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler.
Again I need to get busy with my RT books starting next week, but fortunately, the kids are out of school and LeeRoy is off for 10 days. That will probably make it more difficult, come to think of it!
Tomorrow is the kids' last day of school until after the New Year, I am glad for that. I relish a few days of sleeping in.
New Reviews Posted:
Adventures of Riley: Dolphins in Danger
Calorie Queens
I'm currently reading I'm No Saint by Elizabeth Hayt. I'm listening to The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis with the kids, and The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler.
Again I need to get busy with my RT books starting next week, but fortunately, the kids are out of school and LeeRoy is off for 10 days. That will probably make it more difficult, come to think of it!
Tomorrow is the kids' last day of school until after the New Year, I am glad for that. I relish a few days of sleeping in.
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
For He alone is Worthy!
I think I'll probably be doing weekly updates until after Christmas. It's just way too busy around here, and then stupidly, I accepted a recall job.
New Review posted: Where Fat Girls Haven't Gone
I just started reading Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah. Hopefully it will be a quick read since it's not for review. I have been so busy lately I've had very little reading time.
I'm headed off to work some more on my Bible study for tomorrow. Last one before a vacation, I'm glad. I have to take the dog to the groomer, go to LeeRoy's Lion's Club lunch, then work on the recalls until it's time to pick up the kids. Then to hip hop, back to get the dog, then Logan has gymnastics tonight.
Kimber comes home Friday. Thankfully all of my Christmas shopping is done (I think!) I just have more decorating and other things to get, along with various teacher and other gifts.
New Review posted: Where Fat Girls Haven't Gone
I just started reading Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah. Hopefully it will be a quick read since it's not for review. I have been so busy lately I've had very little reading time.
I'm headed off to work some more on my Bible study for tomorrow. Last one before a vacation, I'm glad. I have to take the dog to the groomer, go to LeeRoy's Lion's Club lunch, then work on the recalls until it's time to pick up the kids. Then to hip hop, back to get the dog, then Logan has gymnastics tonight.
Kimber comes home Friday. Thankfully all of my Christmas shopping is done (I think!) I just have more decorating and other things to get, along with various teacher and other gifts.
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Finally!
I can finally sign in! I don't know what giltch has been going on, I kept getting error messages.
I have a bunch of new reviews posted:
The Nutcracker
Turning Thirty
No More Christian Nice Guy
The Friendship Test
Remember Me
What She Left for Me
I'm still behind on writing them up. But at least I got my Romantic Times books done, written up, and turned in.
I'm currently reading Confessions of a Boyfriend Stealer by Robynn Clairday. It's a cute YA book. Supposedly written in a blog format, but that's a bit gimmicky...I am not seeing that it's all that accurate. Way too much detail in conversation for a blog, especially one written way after the fact of an incident. But I'm enjoying it.
Christmas shopping is well underway. I have many stocking stuffers still to get, but the big stuff is done. I think we're going to hit Wal-Mart, our least favorite store, tonight while the kids are at church.
This weekend we have a ton of things going on. Even today! Had my Bible study brunch. This weekend is the Journey to Bethlehem, I think we'll have to go on Friday if we want to go at all. Saturday is our church tour of homes, and we have to get our Christmas tree sometime. Oh yeah, Friday morning is our Mom's group Christmas brunch and gift exchange. Saturday night is LeeRoy's company Christmas party. Sunday we're going to see Narnia.
Ok, on to working on my Christmas letter.
I have a bunch of new reviews posted:
The Nutcracker
Turning Thirty
No More Christian Nice Guy
The Friendship Test
Remember Me
What She Left for Me
I'm still behind on writing them up. But at least I got my Romantic Times books done, written up, and turned in.
I'm currently reading Confessions of a Boyfriend Stealer by Robynn Clairday. It's a cute YA book. Supposedly written in a blog format, but that's a bit gimmicky...I am not seeing that it's all that accurate. Way too much detail in conversation for a blog, especially one written way after the fact of an incident. But I'm enjoying it.
Christmas shopping is well underway. I have many stocking stuffers still to get, but the big stuff is done. I think we're going to hit Wal-Mart, our least favorite store, tonight while the kids are at church.
This weekend we have a ton of things going on. Even today! Had my Bible study brunch. This weekend is the Journey to Bethlehem, I think we'll have to go on Friday if we want to go at all. Saturday is our church tour of homes, and we have to get our Christmas tree sometime. Oh yeah, Friday morning is our Mom's group Christmas brunch and gift exchange. Saturday night is LeeRoy's company Christmas party. Sunday we're going to see Narnia.
Ok, on to working on my Christmas letter.
Thursday, December 01, 2005
It's December
I got a whole bunch of reviews written up last night so I should have a bunch posted this week. I only have two left and they are kids books. I should be able to complete them this afternoon.
I'm working on my RT books, I only have one LI Suspense book this time, that's the one I'm reading right now. Then I have the four LI ones...ugh. They are getting a little old. But as it's my only real paid reviewing gig I am going to stick with it.
Kids have a birthday party to go to tonight at the Hoppin House. I was wishing to just stay home, bummer.
Not much else going on, the thrill for the kids is that it snowed today. It seems to have stopped but there's still quite a bit on the ground. Hopefully it will stay until Logan gets out of school so he can enjoy it.
I'm working on my RT books, I only have one LI Suspense book this time, that's the one I'm reading right now. Then I have the four LI ones...ugh. They are getting a little old. But as it's my only real paid reviewing gig I am going to stick with it.
Kids have a birthday party to go to tonight at the Hoppin House. I was wishing to just stay home, bummer.
Not much else going on, the thrill for the kids is that it snowed today. It seems to have stopped but there's still quite a bit on the ground. Hopefully it will stay until Logan gets out of school so he can enjoy it.
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