Fall Into Reading 2010 wrap-up

Things were pretty crazy through December, what with my earlier than usual Christmas party, the anticipation of the arrival of my newest niece, and then of course, heading home for Christmas.  So, I never did get around to blogging the end of the Fall Into Reading challenge.

My list of books to read was pretty thin in the beginning.  And, truth be told, I didn't read anything on that original list, except to finish the book duo I was reading when I started!  So, without further ado, here is what I read this fall:

Even Now - Karen Kingsbury

Ever After - Karen Kingsbury 

God's Gift - Dee Henderson

Before I Wake - Dee Henderson

The Silent Sea - Clive Cussler

Firestorm - Iris Johansen

Just Beyond the Clouds - Karen Kingsbury 

Three Fates - Nora Roberts

Eight Days to Live - Iris Johanson

Plan B - Johnathan Tropper

Kiss - Ted Dekker & Erin Healey

Black Hills - Nora Roberts

Our Red Hot Romance is Leaving Me Blue - Dixie Cash

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson

Bed of Roses - Nora Roberts

Savor the Moment - Nora Roberts

The Girl Who Played With Fire - Stieg Larsson

Born In Fire - Nora Roberts

Born In Ice - Nora Roberts

Born In Shame - Nora Roberts

Cosmic Christmas - Max Lucado

That Perfect Someone - Johanna Lindsey

Happy Ever After - Nora Roberts      

And yes, that is 23 books in total.  I read fast, so sue me!  (and that brings me to a grand total of 72 books for the year - the most I've read in a single year since I started keeping track in 2007) 

Merry Christmas!!

Emily's Kitchen Sink Shampoo

When we were little girls, my dad would wash our hair in the kitchen sink for a special treat.  He has started doing the same with Emily sometimes when he is the one bathing her.....I managed to capture some of the fun!


I'm not sure she is completely sold and able to relax and enjoy it while in the midst, but she keeps asking for him to do it again, so I guess she does like it!

Baby Anna

I made it in town on Tuesday just in time to visit at the hospital for a few minutes and capture the new addition leaving the hospital to head home.

She's a little peanut......6 pounds 3 ounces at birth

She found her thumb! It hasn't been constant yet, but I bet she will take after her big sister!

Grandpa's pretty smitten.....

Pearlie, Great-Granddaddy, Anna and Mommy

First time in the bouncy seat while we were eating dinner tonight.....not sure she really liked it. Maybe later....

Auntie - part deux!

Anna Pearl - born 12/19/2010 at 8:40pm. She is 6 pounds, 3 ounces, 19 inches long.  This pic looks so much like her big sister to me!  Can't wait to get home and snuggle up with this cutie-pie!

Christmas Color Week - Plaid/Stripes

Christmas Color Week - Silver/White

Christmas Color Week - Red

Christmas Color Week - Gold/Yellow

Christmas Color Week - Green

Saw this idea on my friend Kelly's blog and thought I'd play along

Thanksgiving photos

So, I spent Thanksgiving playing with my new camera....taking lots and lots of photos and a few videos as well.  So, word of warning....there are lots of pics here.


Helping Grandpa load the important diet coke drawer....

Getting tickled by aunt Jenni!

Riding Trigger!  He finally has made the move from Grandpa and Pearlie's house back to Emily's house (only 6 months after she got him for her birthday).

Engrossed in Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on Disney. It's about the only show she will watch on TV - which is not entirely a bad thing.

Doing the Hot Dog Dance!! Wish I had video of this one.

Picking our her Toms shoes - we all got a pair courtesy of Grandpa - and so children on the other side of the world got new shoes too!

Heather, Phillip & Emily went to be with his family on Thursday, so we celebrated on Friday.

Emily had a sleepover Friday night and woke up Saturday to help Grandpa bake bread and make waffles.  Yum!

This is Emily telling me she is ready for me to stop taking pictures!!

Taking care of Lambie and Dottie....

Reading with Pearlie!

I've got a couple of fun videos as well....am going to try and post them in a separate post.