Monday, August 17, 2009

I'm won over by Georgette Heyer!

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This has been a good year for me... turning 40 yrs old that is, because I have won 3 giveaways in the last year and up until then, I RARELY won anything! And this particular win was truly the highlight because I won 10 BOOKS! That's right ~ books! (Everybody swoons...)
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About a month ago I entered this drawing at one of my favorite blogs ~ Jane Austen Today ~ and last week it was revealed that....(drum roll please...) the winner was ME! The prize is 10 books written by Georgette Heyer! (Everybody sighs now...)
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And if these pictures don't reveal how excited I was to allow myself to be filmed in my evening gown for ya 'all to see, then I don't know how more real it can get here... I absolutely could not wait to open the box when my Man brought it in from the mailbox. Seriously, how could I have missed the size of this thing... perhaps I was distracted by two little people in the backseat... yes, that's it! I didn't change my clothes, put my hair back down or put my jewelry back on, I just dove right in!






THANK YOU MS. VIC & LAUREL ANN!
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
I called my sister to share the news and she said... "Oh I wish it were raining today, it would be a perfect day to read a crisp new book!" I couldn't agree more!

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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Slowing down...

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Slowing down now...
Did I mention I've been busy this summer? I was working on my photos to post here (I promise they are coming!) and saw this one from a couple of weeks ago and it brought me right back to the moment of....
Peaceful... Quiet... Recharge... my favorite indulgence...
Tea Time and a movie!

Light a candle... now choose a tea flavor...



1/2 lump for me...
Did you know that the phrase "1 lump" means 2 sugar cubes...
a few Gingersnap cookies...
(I know the kids will sniff out my cookies so I plate some extra!)

and now the movie... a little Christopher Reeve.... sigh....


Hope your having a great week!

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Friday, August 7, 2009

I'm a Great Auntie!

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Hi everybody! I am sooooo behind in my posts! I've got lots of pictures to transfer and memories to post here from all our summer activities but this one couldn't wait....
I'm a Great Auntie!
Check out my sister Melody's blog for the news and more pics!


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