Between Face Book and Blogs, and friends in the non-computer world, I feel so loved.
Thank you for sending your birthday wishes! It's been a great day.

plug (part II)

I have finished my book, finally.

I feel like I know the characters, and it's always so bitter-sweet to finish a book...I just want it to keep going. This author is an amazing writer. Such imagery and personification to make the story come to life.

On the con side...as the book went on, the bad language increased; I'm not a big fan of that.
There were also some parts that were hard to swallow. (I guess that comes with reading about the Holocaust).

Time to start my second novel of the year (it takes me sooo long to read a book these busy days).
Any recommendations?

10 days

It's so nice to have friends that feel like family.
We've been so lucky to have THESE FRIENDS be with us for almost 2 weeks.
Aside from the normal, busy, everyday events, it was like a vacation for us while they were here.
Here are just a few things we were able to enjoy during their stay:





We were introduced to Daphne's Greek Cafe (a place I've been Dying to try...but it takes friends in town to actually get me there) Yummy! We are now huge fans!






Every night was filled with some sort of game...This one being our favorite...it just never gets old!













Keeping up with our old tradition of watching the Office every week together was a MUST! It is so much fun to watch it and laugh together.


Trips to the stores are much better with a friend.
(especially when she is the one who knows how to get there. It's great that she knows this place better than me).



The daily evening serenade by our talented musician was always welcome. If I could just have him play live every day, the witching hour wouldn't be so witchy. (Check out his stuff, and look forward to his music and video out soon!)


What would an evening of games and laughing be without some DELICIOUS peppermint drinking chocolate? oh wow, this is on my list of favorite things! Thanks for sharing!









Now, hearing a sweet, one-year-old voice say "mighty bites" each morning is certainly a good way to start the day. I just love that little voice.










Last, but certainly NOT least...let's not forget one of the most delicious soups I've ever had. THIS is a comfort food in it's most superb form.

fun for a change

Those of you who know me, know that this is a change.
Oh the joy of running fingers through hair!