Mom Taxi Julie

Christian Book Club for January

2012-01-27T08:37:00.000-08:00

Last night I went to the "Christian Book Club". I almost didn't go because I was tired and didn't really feel like going anywhere. I decided to just go to at least find out what the new book was going to be. The last book was Under The Banner Of Heaven. Which I got from the library, saw how big it was and decided not to read. Only about four people actually finished the book. Here's what it was about

From Goodreads:

In 1984, Ron & Dan Lafferty murdered the wife & infant daughter of their younger brother Allen. The crimes were noteworthy not merely for their brutality but for the brothers' claim that they were acting on direct orders from God. Under the Banner of Heaven tells the story of the killers & their crime but also explores the shadowy world of Mormon fundamentalism from which the two emerged. The Mormon Church was founded, in part, on the idea that true believers could speak directly with God. But while the mainstream church attempted to be more palatable to the general public by rejecting polygamy, fundamentalist splinters saw this as apostasy & took to the hills to live what they believed to be a righteous life. When their beliefs are challenged or their patriarchal, cult-like order defied, these still-active groups are capable of fighting back with tremendous violence. While Krakauer's research into the history of the church is admirably extensive, the real power of the book comes from present-day information, notably jailhouse interviews with Dan Lafferty. Far from being the brooding maniac one might expect, Lafferty is chillingly coherent, still insisting that his motive was merely to obey God's command. Krakauer's accounts of the actual murders are graphic & disturbing, but such detail makes the brothers' claim of divine instruction all the more horrifying. In an age where Westerners have trouble comprehending what drives Islamic fundamentalists to kill, Krakauer advises us to look within our own borders.--John Moe (edited)

So as you can see if you read all that it's kind of deep. No one really "liked" it. I got the idea it was more of a text book to what's wrong with being Mormon. I'd much rather just read something that makes you feel good and/or entertains, wouldn't you?

So after like an hour they finally decided on the next book. I don't really like the way they pick the books here. My other club works much more smoothly. We go in alpha order by your last name and when it's your turn you tell everyone what you picked. These people are so worried that others won't want to read their book they can't even pick on. Like make a decision already! If it's dumb it's not your fault, you didn't write it!

Tending Roses From Goodreads

While living in a remote Missouri farmhouse-and struggling to care for her husband, baby, and aging grandmother-Kate Bowman finds inspiration in the pages of her grandmother's handmade journal...

So this one seems a bit more promising. It's a series too so if it's good I'll have a few more to read.

I still don't really feel like I fit in with this group. It's funny to me listening to them talk sometimes because they seem so out there. Like one gal talking about how when she reads a book and gets to a part with sex, which she didn't know it was going to have she has to skip through because she doesn't want to read it. Now I don't know about you but usually that's a high point in a book for me ;) I'm such a heathen.

And other people saying how they don't like books with swearing. Now I'm the first to admit that I have a bit of a potty mouth. I don't really think it's such a big deal. It adds flavor.

So, not sure if I'm going to continue going. I just don't seem very bonded with the whole group, although there are a couple people I could see myself hanging out with for a cup of coffee or whatever. A few of them are just so prudish I don't think I'd want to.

Violets and Wall Flowers

2012-01-26T08:00:00.000-08:00

Isn't it funny how you can see something and that sparks a memory? I saw this picture of African Violets on Pinterest (of course) and it reminded me of my Grandma Pecka. She had quite a few African Violets in her kitchen nook window. She had a little shelf in there so she had probably 3 rows of them. I think I might have had one or two at some point but I have no inside plants now so they obviously didn't make it. I might have to pick up a couple just because they remind me of her.

Source: ana-rosa.tumblr.com via JJ on Pinterest

So we went to the eye doctor. Trevor doesn't need any reading glasses. He said he thinks his eyes were just stressed. He had been playing my Kindle for about an hour before we went in there last time so maybe that was part of it. The Dr. said it's like a cramp in your arm only in your eyes. Weird. So after ten minutes he said take a break. Probably good for the computer too.

The receptionist woman that works there is usually a real dud. She's not real friendly and doesn't seem to have very good social "receptionist" type skills. You know, like "hi, how are you" and "can I help you" and "thanks for coming!". Simple things like that. She kind of reminds me of Eeyore.

Last time when we were in there I had my Kindle and she asked me what I was reading and SHAZAM! she came to life. She started talking about her favorite author and books we've both read and the libraries. Totally different person.

So today when we went in she was super nice and friendly. After we were done I had to make an appointment for Jessica and I told her she had ripped her last contact so she went in and talked to the Dr. and brought out a pair for her to wear until her next appointment.

I told Jess and said "see, I told you she liked me now!".

I think I'll bring her some of my old books next time I'm in the area.

Versatile Blogger My Favorites and more

2012-01-25T21:00:00.000-08:00

Loressa at Curious Wisdom and Other Every Day Practicalities gave me this "Versatile Blogger" award.

I guess I am pretty Versatile. I'm all over the place! Probably why it took me 4 years to get up to 100 followers ;)

Recipients of this award are asked to:

Thank the person that nominated their blog for the award with a backlink to them. (check!)

List 7 things about themselves. (Hmm is there really anything I HAVEN'T told you?)

I'll go with 7 weird food things about me.

I hate grated carrots (there's a story that goes with that)
I hate raisins
I can't eat raw pineapple (kills my mouth!)
The skin on apricots and peaches grosses me out (fuzzy, ick)
I don't like to peel oranges with my fingers. The thought of getting it under my nails makes me want to shudder.
I make a killer potato salad (was my mil's recipe but since my husband doesn't ever think it's exactly like hers I'm claiming my version as MINE)
Dried fruit scares me

Award 10 versatile blogs with the award and notify them of the award.

Hmmm I always feel kind of weird with the awards thing. I think I'll just tell you ten of my favorite blogs and then if they want the award they can take it?

Straight Up No Chaser I look for her blog first before I read anyone else's every day.
Diet Coke Rocks The daily life of Chris from New Zealand. LOVE!
Sara's Organized Chaos Mom blogger and crafter that talks like me (unfiltered)
Annster's Domain She's in work out mode right now but she blogs about all kinds of things and works in nature, which is awesome!
Finny Knits Talks like a sailor, gardens and has bees in her backyard (gotta watch the video when she loses the queen bee, I cried, so funny although not for her at the time)
African Kelli is a kind soul who loves crafting, cooking entertaining and has the cutest dog ever. Well right behind my Rusty anyways ;)
Ashley Quite Frankly has two adorable boys who say the funnies things.
Domestic Fashionista down to earth thinking and she is great at entertaining and decorating
Saucy's Sprinkles cupcake extraordinaire. Seriously, they are awesome.
Juggling Life has 4 children with the last one getting ready to fly.
and one more, my good friend Mary at Rufflebutts. She has the most adorable little girls, big girls and 2 little grandsons.

If only there were more hours in the day...

2012-01-25T09:50:00.000-08:00

Does anyone else have a hard time getting up in the mornings this time of year? It's just so nice and cozy under the covers! I seem to keep pushing myself to the limit of how long I can stay in bed.

So this afternoon I'm taking Trevor back to the eye doctor to see if he needs reading glasses. I'm really hoping not since I'm sure he'll break them 5 minutes after I shell out a bunch of money for them. Let's pray.

I really want to make this (or something like it)

Source: diycraftstomake.blogspot.com via Mom Taxi Julie on Pinterest

Isn't it cute? I picked up some paper and glitter glue pens last weekend. Although I probably already had a ton of paper. It's been so long since I scrapbooked I don't even know what I have anymore.

I used to have a bunch of stickles but somehow they all disappeared. I'm sure my girls know nothing about where they went.

That's what happens when you have girls. You're craft supplies disappear.

Not to mention make up. And hair brushes. It's like a quest every morning trying to a hair brush and all my make up. I guess I should be happy it's not all my clothes too (although sometimes those disappear too).

I'm thinking about trying to make some of these too. They are so pretty!
I should probably finish making the apron I started a couple months ago first though right?

Source: aquiltingsheep.com via Mom Taxi Julie on Pinterest

I was attempting to make my own apron without a pattern. I made a ruffle and decided it was too heavy after I sewed it on so I need to take it off and redo it. So it sits in a pile :) Yes, yes I should finish that first!

Are you bad about not finishing projects? I try not to do that but I do have a few abandoned ones.

Usually it's things that I become frustrated with but have too much time and or money into to just toss!

I'm not allowed to buy anymore vintage sheets until I actually make a dent in my "collection". I think I can definitely call it a collection now.

Just need one more follower to get to

2012-01-24T16:19:00.000-08:00

I'm so excited! You guys are AWESOME!!

Featured on Etsy Treasury

2012-01-24T08:16:00.000-08:00

Hey look how fun! My record cake and cupcake stand is featured on Etsy! You can see it yourself here!

64 Years Strong

2012-01-23T17:48:00.000-08:00

Or they just haven't killed each other yet,

I'm not sure which one.

Kidding!

Well kind of haha.

They were very cute when we went over on their anniversary Sunday.

Not such a great picture but you can see they were enjoying themselves :)

My sister in law made us a spaghetti dinner.

It was delicious!

Seems like just yesterday we were planning their 50th Anniversary Party.

More Magazine Pinspiration

2012-01-22T14:54:00.000-08:00

Country Living February 2012

Love this playing card garland. Would be fun for a guy's party.

Heart shaped sugar cubes sadly out of stock. Buy ahead for next year or just because?

I like this idea of a bust to hang your necklaces on! The website is weird though. I tried to create a log in and it wants me to agree for them to send me credit stuff? No thanks!

Here's maybe the same one for $17.99 and you don't have to sign your life away.

So I can pass on my magazine..

2012-01-22T13:44:00.000-08:00

A few thing from Woman's Day April 17, 2011 issue I wanted to "pin".

Baked Ham & Swiss Roll-Ups

Chicken Marbella

Love this tissue paper Easter grass table runner.

Got me thinking that I should collect some egg cups for Easter!

Sizzlin' Skillet Baked Chicken from Mrs. Dash

Looks so much better than a plain chicken breast don't you think?

How to cut a pick and cut a pineapple.

I can't eat raw pineapple but my son always wants me to buy one.

So far we have got one good one and one bad one.

And I totally didn't cut it right.

Lemoncello and Lemonade

2012-01-21T22:28:00.000-08:00

Well we got our lemoncello batches made up today! Originally we were each going to use one whole bottle of the alcohol each but we decided to split 2 bottles three ways instead. So we only had to zest 34 lemons instead of 51!

My sister in law bought a microplane zester and my mom brought over her 4 sided grater so we took turns zesting the lemons. It probably took us about 1/2 an hour with trading off. It looks like my sil is really going fast in the picture doesn't it!

That's probably about 10 lemons worth of zest!

We used the 17 lemons per one bottle of Everclear. While we were zesting we filtered the alcohol in a Brita pitcher four times like the directions said.

Split it all up into three and got it bottled up. We wrapped the tops in plastic wrap to make sure they were sealed enough. Hopefully that works! We have to wait 45 days than we go onto step TWO. Yes, a bit of a process!

My sil was having a hard time finding affordable glass jars. (She got those there at Wal Mart for $5 each) I was thinking we should have bought those HUGE bottles of pickles at Costco and used those. What are they $3 something? I think I'm just going to start saving all my glass jars. I start to do it sometimes but then end up throwing them in the recycle bin. BUT there is just so much you can do with them!

So I had told Trevor that maybe when I got home we could make lemonade with the lemons since we were only using the zest for the lemoncello.

My mom had a "juicer" she said I could borrow but it had corroded batteries inside and I couldn't get it to work after changing the batteries. It was just a little juicer not like a fancy one. Anyhow, Trevor used that with muscle power and Melissa and I just squeezed them.

He's still growing his hair out. It's not in his eyes yet!

SQUEEEZZZZEEEE

I found this recipe for lemonade and whipped up the "syrup".

Really? Only ONE CUP of lemon juice? We have about 7!!

This is the "left overs"!!

I poured it into muffin tins and popped it in the freezer. Hopefully I can get it OUT of the muffin tins and can put them in another container to use later.

Do you think the birds would like what's left?

I think I'm going to throw them out in my garden "pile".

Seems like a waste to throw them in the trash!

Just trying my first glass. It's a bit tart but not too bad!

I Heart Nap Time

Windy windy and the Eye Dr.

2012-01-20T21:58:00.000-08:00

I think our "big storm" is finally starting to happen. It was supposed to be raining a ton for the last two days. Yeah it rained so much the ground is still dry in my yard.... BUT it's freaking windy. Not just a little bit but the "make your vent over your stove whistle" windy. Trevor thinks we need a new house so we can't hear the wind inside. I told him it's more fun this way. Do you still get that whistle in new houses? I know my Mom's house still did when her house was new in the 80's.

In other news I took Trevor in to the eye doctor. Three hours later I've bonded with the mean receptionist over books, listened to another customer find out that her cousin committed suicide over the phone (and she didn't even cry, although I almost did listening to her), and watched my sons pupils grow by the minute. The Dr asked if he spends a lot of time reading (not really) or playing video games (um yeah just a bit), and told him he needs to take breaks so his eyes don't get tired. The verdict is that he MIGHT need some reading glasses and he wants us to come back next week. Apparently he'll be able to figure it by then. Hey it's just more Costco samples for me right?

The plan for tomorrow is to go make lemoncello with my sister in law. Hopefully it goes good an I don't zest my fingers off. Looks like it takes quite awhile to get done though. It better taste good after a month and a half!

Sunday is my in laws anniversary. It will be SIXTY FOUR years. Apparently my sister in law (other side of the family) is going to make dinner. I can't imagine being married sixty four years. That's a LONG time.

Well happy Friday everyone! I'm sure I'll be back with reports of our zesting and such sometime tomorrow!

Random Thursday

2012-01-19T08:43:00.000-08:00

It's been so cold at night and in the mornings lately. Our house is old and drafty and we only have a heater in the living room. One of those 1950's (maybe) heaters. So last night I was so cold I put on pajama pants, my nightgown and socks.

I woke up in the morning, and my socks are on the floor. Anyone else do that? I don't have any memory of taking my socks off. Kind of creepy.

The other day I was brushing my teeth and somehow the toothbrush slipped and whacked that little piece of skin that connects your gums to the inside of your lip. I think it actually ripped it. Hurts like hell several days later. Who knew that brushing your teeth was so dangerous?

One of Jessica's teachers offered extra credit yesterday if they brought in boxes of tissue. I let her go to the store last night and she bought the max, 3 boxes to take in. Kind of feels like buying a grade, but hey whatever works right?

Now if her Pre-Calculus teacher would only do that..

I have to make an appointment to take Trevor in to get his eyes checked. Hopefully he won't need glasses but I'm thinking he might. That's about the age that Jessica got glasses and they are so much alike. Weird how genetics work.

Melissa got some knee high converse tennis shoes. Have you seen those? They are cool looking BUT her legs are so skinny that they are tied super tight and she has miles of laces left over. I suggested she cut them but she didn't want to lose the aglets. (Thanks Phineas and Ferb, I'd never remember what those were called without you! Although I'll never be able to spell Phineas without looking it up.) Anyhow, the shoes are cute but all I can think about is how I want to cut the laces everytime she wears them ;)

I need to make Jessica a doctor's appointment for her sports physical. So once again I'm debating on the pediatrician since that's the only place she's ever went or the grown up doctor who doesn't know her history. Most likely she'll only go to the doctor this one more time before she goes away to school (unless she gets sick) so I'm thinking maybe the pediatrician one more time?? Even though it is a bit awkward haha.

Have you heard those Blue Cross or Blue Shield commericals on the radio? With "Dolly Madison", who sounds like a Grandma talking about how she loves to help you on the phone? Everytime I hear those commercials all I can think of is YEAH RIGHT!! When is the last time you talked to anyone that actually sounded like an American AND acted like they really wanted to help you on the phone? And DOLLY MADISON? They gotta be making that shit up.

Paperwhites

2012-01-18T08:33:00.000-08:00

My paperwhites on my desk at work got super huge while I was gone for four days. I have a little overhead light in one spot and I had set them under there. When I came in to work they were all scrunched up on the light! So they are moved over to a spot with more room. I have a couple of blossoms. Pretty sure it should be all bloomed out except for that little under achiever on the right.

Last night I listed a bunch more vintage patterns in my Etsy shop.

Hopefully tonight I'll be able to list a few more thngs! I'm having fun working on my shop! I'm looking forward to garage sale season.

It's kind of cold out there!

2012-01-17T10:14:00.000-08:00

How do you like this orchard on my way to work this morning? Brrrrr!! Our temps are in the low 20's which is not all that common around here. (yes I know it's colder on the East coast) Apparently this kind of irrigation is a bit of a protection for the trees when it gets so cold. All I know is it looks so pretty! I wish I had my real camera with me to get some close ups of the icicles!

Did you all have a nice weekend? I totally enjoyed my four day weekend. Saturday of course was the party. Sunday I was so exhausted I didn't even wake up until 10:30 and then spent the rest of my day in my pj's just bumming around the house.

Monday I got up bright and early and cleaned up the house. I ended up rearranging half of the shed to get my Valentine's boxes out. I still need to actually put the stuff up but at least I got the boxes in the house.

Then I worked on listing a bunch of stuff on Etsy. Mostly a bunch of quilt pattern books I had picked up. I sold one before I got done listing them all so that was nice!

Mom's 60th Sock Hop Party Party 2!

2012-01-16T06:00:00.000-08:00

I picked up these fun glasses and tiaras at the dollar store. I figured they'd be fun for pictures!

I was right!

We had strawberry daiquiri's and appetizers while the guys watched the football game and played some pool.

Here's my Mom (white shirt) with her friends.

My Mom wanted Dave Wong's Chinese food for her party. Ummm Delicious!! There was a ton of food!

My parents and their friends at the cool table ;)

On the table I put 50's trivia questions. They were HARD!! Hardly anyone got any right.

My mom had a lot of help when it came time to open her presents!

Time for cake!

and then some Root Beer Floats!! I thought everyone would be too full but they all got excited when I said "I have root beer floats too!" haha

My Mom showing Jess and Adrian, who took off by the time I got up to take a picture, how to play jacks.

My Mom wanted to get a picture with her and all the Grandchildren. No easy task with a two year old. This was try number 5,492.

The party was a ton of fun but boy was I tired! We all slept in until 10:30 the next morning. I think everyone had fun!

Mom's 60th Sock Hop Party

2012-01-15T11:54:00.000-08:00

For my Mom's Birthday party I decorated Coke glasses from the dollar store with a piece of rick rack and the cute little printables I got bought off of Etsy. I just used hot glue to tack them on. They came right off when I washed them after the party but stayed on during the party.

I got a few records from the thrift store by my work and used some of those mini coke glasses, some gorilla glue and rick rack and wahhhlaaaa cake and cupcake stand.

(I decided to list this on Etsy since I am done with it, go check it out :))

I also melted some records to make record bowls. I said I was doing this on Facebook and someone got all upset saying that there are shops that collect records. I made sure to check that all these records weren't worth anything before destroying them. I suggest you check "completed items" on eBay to make sure they aren't highly collectible. All mine had plenty going for a dollar. This was the best out of three.

I got this idea off of Pinterest, hanging hula hoops from the stairs when you first walk in.

My sister in law's house has a bunch of hooks hanging over the counter, probably from a pan rack or something. They worked great for hanging balloons from.

I'll show you the actual party tomorrow!

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Staying Home Today

2012-01-13T09:25:00.000-08:00

Well I took the day off from work today. It's a 3 day weekend with Monday being a holiday so I figured why not make it 4? I haven't had a day off with the kids being at school in a long time. Plus I need to finish making all the stuff for my Mom's party tomorrow (real reason I took it off lol).

Going to get the glue gun heated up right after I finish my cup of coffee or two.

Here's a little bit of random from the last week.

Leftovers for lunch. LOVE. I made this chicken by crushing up a bunch of leftover fancy crackers that no one wanted to eat. Added a few spices, poured a bit of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of my pan and threw it in the oven. It was delicious!

Last Friday night I went out on a Mom's Night Out with two of my friends. We went to Mexican food, went to the movies (saw New Years Eve, it was ok, wait for video) and ended up going to Red Robin for drinks afterwards. I love their Mai Tai's! Although they could be a little bit stronger. For almost $20 for 2 drinks I should have a hell of a buzz right? I think I need to learn how to make these at home. And get some really cute glasses like that.

I had all my Facebook friends stumped when I asked what this was. We saw it in the grocery store and it wasn't labeled. Trevor and I were wondering what it was so I asked everyone. I got a lot of (wrong) answers until we finally figured out it was Cassava. Apparently it's popular among the Hispanic community and Save Mart caters to that here.

Here's some paper whites I have planted at work. Aren't they fun? Makes for a great conversation piece at work.

Well I hope you all have a great weekend. I'm sure I'll be back later with lots of pictures of party stuff!

This kind of stuff just pisses me off

2012-01-11T18:35:00.000-08:00

I saw this magazine at the check out today at the grocery store:

Now, I know these are all fame whores from the Bachelorette, which I may have watched a couple episodes when it first came out and before I quit trying to watch anything on the TV that "I" wanted to watch, but seriously??

Ali: Single & ready to mingle-how she's targeting butt & thigh jiggle.

Hmmm well, you are wearing a bikini on a magazine cover. Looks good to me!!

Ashley: Her low-car diet to prep for her TV wedding to JP.

Seriously? You look like you could eat a hamburger and you'd be fine...

Trista: Plans for a boob job and botox

Wow, since you just told everyone that you have small boobs and wrinkles maybe you should just own them. You know, like just be happy with your already thin body, and that you've lived long enough to get wrinkles.

It just amazes me that woman put themselves out there like this, telling everyone what they see wrong with themselves when they are on a cover of a magazine in a bikini. REALLY!

Just goes to show that no matter what your size women are NEVER happy with themselves.

Going to the Sock Hop

2012-01-11T00:03:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it's midnight already! I've been making stuff for my Mom's Birthday Party on Saturday. I'm doing a "Sock Hop" theme.

I just finished rolling all the plastic ware and making the cupcake toppers, what do you think so far? I got this cute graphic from Etsy. It took me awhile to get the pictures sized how I wanted them but I think they are cute! I've also got a record cupcake stand in the works. Hoping my glue "sticks" overnight or I might have to go to "plan b". Better start working on that one :wink:

I thought it was kind of appropriate that Grease just happened to come on while I was working on these. I wish it was more than the end that I got to watch. I love that movie. Although, watching it as a parent? Totally different perspective! We used to walk around singing the songs and acting the movie out when I was a kid. If only I knew what all that stuff they were talking about!! I guess some things really do fly over kids heads eh?

Inking Up-18 Year Old Birthday Present?

2012-01-10T09:53:00.000-08:00

I remember when I was a kid and the only people that had tattoos were either ex cons or vetrans. Those old faded out ugly tattoos. Most of them you couldn't even tell what they were.

One thing was for certain. Those people? They were considered tough. If they weren't tough now they were probably a bad ass at some time in their lives right?

Well except maybe my cousin Mike who had a Tazmanian Devil on his arm. He didn't really fit in either one of those catagories.

Now everyone is running out and getting a tattoo. Here, there and everywhere. I still don't have one. I don't really want one. All I really think about when I think about getting one is how much money it's going to cost and how stupid it's going to look when I'm old.

My friend is taking her daughter to get a tattoo on her 18th birthday. Which is next week. I'm all for bonding but I'm not really thinking this is my cup of tea. Spend a day in the city, get a massage at a nice spa, buy a nice outfit maybe. Permanently marking up your body that I've spent the last 18 years keeping alive? Not so much.

This friend of mine's daughter is a friend of my daughter also so now she thinks that I should take her to get a tattoo on HER birthday.

Ummm no.

And she doesn't want anything small, she wants to put this HUGE jellyfish across her back.

I know that once she is 18 AND NO LONGER LIVING IN MY HOUSE she can do what she wants. That's fine. But I'm not taking her to do it or funding it!

Now honest opinions, would you pay for and/or take your child to get something like this across their back?

What do you think about getting a tattoo for an 18th birthday present?

Do you have a tattoo that you regret getting?

The 65 Books I Read In 2011

2012-01-08T22:38:00.000-08:00

I can't believe I read so many books in 2011.

Some WERE audio books. You might think that's cheating so I'm letting you know!

I did this in excel so it's all formatted weird. Too much work to redo it!

Sarah's Key (audio)

The Hour I First Believed (audio)

Betrayal of Trust (audio)

Who Do I Lean On (audio)

Smokin' Seventeen (audio)

A Simple Plan

Belong To Me (audio)

The Help (audio)

Ten Things We Did

Seasoned-A Chef's Journey with
Her Captain

The Fixer Upper

Summer People

Blank Slate

Quest For Lasting Love

My Heart Remembers

The Richest Season

Magic Hour

A Dream To Call My Own (audio)

Remarkable Creatures (audio)

The Last Summer

The World Below (audio)

The Weight of Water (audio)

Testimony (audio)

Little Pink Slips

Unbroken (audio)

A Wedding in December (audio)

Rise and Shine (audio)

The Senator's Wife (audio)

The Four Ms. Bradwells (audio)

Every Last One (audio)

Summer Crossing

The Lake Shore Limited (audio)

My Name Is Memory (audio)

True Colors (audio)

The Reversal (audio)

The Girl Who Kicked The

Hornet's Nest (audio)

Rescue

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (audio)

Keeping The House

The Little Lady Agency and The Prince

Little Lady Big Apple

Dream When You're Feeling Blue (audio)

Cutting for Stone (audio)

Water for Elephants (audio)

The Little Lady Agency

The Wednesday Sisters

Summer House

The Neighbor's Are Watching

Say Goodbye (audio)

The Girl Who Played With Fire (audio)

Vicks

2012-01-08T12:39:00.000-08:00

I finally got some Vicks. My friend is always telling me to put Vicks on me when I'm sick. It just makes me crack up because all I can think of is this episode of Friends.

Being sick is good for finishing books and getting your sheets changed

2012-01-08T09:45:00.000-08:00

I started off my morning yesterday by deciding that I was going to spend the day in bed reading. But as I lay there I realized that my sheets were covered in disgusting cat hair. It was everywhere. Seriously? How am I going to relax in a fur covered bed?

So I dragged myself up and huffed and snorted around the bed changing my sheets. Then I decided that I should shower and change into something less cat hair covered.

I'm hoping I'm not the only one that's had this problem?

Oh.

So after I was all cleaned up I climbed on my nice clean bed and started reading our book club selection for the month.

Talk Before Sleep is a beautiful story of Ann and Ruth and the other women in their circle. Ruth is dying of cancer and her circle of friends are taking care of her. This story, while sad, is such a wonderful story of friendship. The story is told by Ann who loves Ruth with the deepest love that is possible. It's very few and far between that we can find such a soul mate of a friend and I really loved the story of their friendship.

Although crying while you already can't breathe out of your nose isn't all that great. I promise I didn't start crying until the end so while it's sad the friendship part really outweighs that to me. You should read it!

So after I finished reading this, yes I read it in a few hours and that's including lots of little cat naps, I picked up The Dwelling Place to finish reading. I almost gave up on it but it finally started picking up. Sadly I passed out before I finished it. Maybe today...

Sick Interwebs

2012-01-05T17:56:00.000-08:00

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Well I figured out why I was so tired the other day. I'm sick. I have a nice runny nose and from the sounds of it Trevor has it too. We can be miserable and full of snot together.

Actually so far it's not TOO bad. I'm still considering myself lucky that I'm just now getting sick when usually I'm sick for all of November, December and January. I've usually hit the Urgent Care by now for my yearly dose of super strong antibiotics to kill of the bronchitis that I always end up with.

I've learned that when I'm that sick I just skip the doctors office and go straight there. Why? Because the doctor will always give me that super low dose antibiotic that you have to take three times a day for ten days, which, lets face it, that's almost impossible to take them all on time. It's much easier to take one pill once a day for five days. And you get well a lot faster too. Well at least I do! Let's hope I don't get to that point this time around.

In other news go to Google and type in "Woman with Kleenex". (or just click it) Wow some weird stuff shows up!?!

This is kind of cool

and the site it came from is pretty entertaining too!

My Exciting Life

2012-01-04T08:20:00.000-08:00

I've been reading my book V is for Vengeance the last couple days. Really cracking down on trying to finish reading it since I have to take it back to the library in a couple days. I'm about three fourths of the way through it. It's pretty interesting but last night I kept dozing off. Which was really starting to piss me off because I wanted to read, not sleep. Anyone else every feel like that? After I gave in for about half an hour I was able to pick up back up and read for two more hours. Guess I just needed a little cat nap.

I did take the kids to Target yesterday. That's pretty exhausting. We needed printer paper and lunch stuff so I figured we'd hit Target and get them all in one stop. I told the kids where we were going so they could bring their Christmas money. Trevor bought the Skylander game with some of his money the last time we were there.

This game has little figures that you can buy seperately to help you play the game. It came with three. Yesterday he bought three more, which sell for $7.99 each individually. Target only had three different characters and he got one of each. Scott said last night that there are over twenty characters. Why can't I be smart and make something like this?? 20 x 7.99= 159.80 not to mention the $60 something for the "starter pack". (And OMG the guys are almost $20 EACH on Amazon!!) I doubt he'll ever get them all but it does give me something to look for for his birthday. I guess I should write down the ones he has so I can keep my eyes open for the ones he doesn't.

So that's my exciting life. Looking for overpriced video game characters and trying not to fall asleep while reading my book.