I initially choose this book because of the title. In front of God and everyone is one of my favorite sayings. Something my grandmother used to say. Imagine my delight when I see that the whole thing takes place in arkansas!! fyi...that would be where my family is from:)
From the first chapter where april grace relives a situation that is both embarassing and sad you get sucked in. Takeing place in the summer of 1986 in arkansas April's honesty and funny quips remind us to look at life through the eyes of innocence. I was surprised that the little girl is actually 7 when the book starts out (as the picture on the cover shows a girl much older) but soon forgot that. This is a great book for any book worms that would love a lighthearted and heartfelt read.
I recieved this book by participating in Book sneeze nd the company and publisher in no way influenced my opinion of this book.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
My favorite time of day.
When I first wake up...which is strange as i am so not a morning person.
But there is a peace and calm when I first wake up. I sit on my porch and have my morning coffee and watch the world wake up. I am able to just enjoy the peace.
You maybe wondering why i don't get this peace at night after penny goes to sleep.
Well the answer is I do...somewhat.
But while there is that quiet peace at night I am also finishing up my cleaning for the day taking a shower and baisiclly just kind of shutting down for the night.
I am also listening out for penny in case she wakes up.
but in the morning it's diffrent.
I am refreshed and hopefull. Looking at a day full of possibilitys. and waiting for the moment when my best little girlfriend wakes up and we can have our breakfast together :)
But there is a peace and calm when I first wake up. I sit on my porch and have my morning coffee and watch the world wake up. I am able to just enjoy the peace.
You maybe wondering why i don't get this peace at night after penny goes to sleep.
Well the answer is I do...somewhat.
But while there is that quiet peace at night I am also finishing up my cleaning for the day taking a shower and baisiclly just kind of shutting down for the night.
I am also listening out for penny in case she wakes up.
but in the morning it's diffrent.
I am refreshed and hopefull. Looking at a day full of possibilitys. and waiting for the moment when my best little girlfriend wakes up and we can have our breakfast together :)
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Daddy Dates.
when I was younger my dad and I would go on what we called daddy-daughter dates. we would usually go see a movie and then to the village inn for pie.
my parents were divorced and my older sister had a special bod with my dad because they both loved hunting.
I did not.
I loved barbies and lipgloss...and movies.
It was a special time for dad and I and to this day I am so happy we had those times together. I hope D and Penny get to do that to.
A few days ago I got a new book from Booksneeze in the mail called daddy dates.
1 man 4 daughters.
EVRY DAD SHOULD READ THIS BOOK!
Sometimes I don't think guys realize the impact the relationship they have with their daughters has.
Greg wright is able to hit the nail on the head with pretty much every chapter and his humor makes the book an easy read.
10/10!
my parents were divorced and my older sister had a special bod with my dad because they both loved hunting.
I did not.
I loved barbies and lipgloss...and movies.
It was a special time for dad and I and to this day I am so happy we had those times together. I hope D and Penny get to do that to.
A few days ago I got a new book from Booksneeze in the mail called daddy dates.
1 man 4 daughters.
EVRY DAD SHOULD READ THIS BOOK!
Sometimes I don't think guys realize the impact the relationship they have with their daughters has.
Greg wright is able to hit the nail on the head with pretty much every chapter and his humor makes the book an easy read.
10/10!
Confessions...
nothing to scandalous. Truthfully there was a time where i could make a confession that would make you grab your pearls place your hand on your forhead and gracefully pass out. But that was about 4 years ago...and times...they are a-changing.
Confession one. i am not a great housekepper. but I am not horrible either. unfortunantly D is very anal when it comes to cleaning...what I see as clean is diffrent from what he see's as clean. It has taken 3 years for us to come to a happy medium. I have learned to properly wash the dishes and he has learned that if he can't take a piss without hiting the toilet seat then I can't clean it...
Confession two. I have slacked off on trying activly to lose weight. I have lost about 40 pounds in the time since penny was born...but I still have about 40 more to lose before i am at a healthy weight.
Confession three.because of the weight issue, my recent loss, my struggle with ppd...I am scared of getting pregnant. This is the month we will activly start trying to concieve baby number 2 (yes rebecahhhh...I am announcing that D and I will be bumping uglies! lol) but I am terrified...so scared. I want another baby...but for the past week I have been wondering if it is the right time.
Confession four. I want a change. nothing major. just something like a new haircut or hair color. as far as the hair color goes my head breaks out so bad when I dye my hair so thats a no go...as far as cutting it I am trying to figure out what cut would look best on me....
and there it is...my confessions for the month! and yeah no book reviews! lol(j/k actually I love doing the book reviews but i don't want to make it something I write about more than anythign...that would get boring)
Confession one. i am not a great housekepper. but I am not horrible either. unfortunantly D is very anal when it comes to cleaning...what I see as clean is diffrent from what he see's as clean. It has taken 3 years for us to come to a happy medium. I have learned to properly wash the dishes and he has learned that if he can't take a piss without hiting the toilet seat then I can't clean it...
Confession two. I have slacked off on trying activly to lose weight. I have lost about 40 pounds in the time since penny was born...but I still have about 40 more to lose before i am at a healthy weight.
Confession three.because of the weight issue, my recent loss, my struggle with ppd...I am scared of getting pregnant. This is the month we will activly start trying to concieve baby number 2 (yes rebecahhhh...I am announcing that D and I will be bumping uglies! lol) but I am terrified...so scared. I want another baby...but for the past week I have been wondering if it is the right time.
Confession four. I want a change. nothing major. just something like a new haircut or hair color. as far as the hair color goes my head breaks out so bad when I dye my hair so thats a no go...as far as cutting it I am trying to figure out what cut would look best on me....
and there it is...my confessions for the month! and yeah no book reviews! lol(j/k actually I love doing the book reviews but i don't want to make it something I write about more than anythign...that would get boring)
Thursday, April 7, 2011
The scariest part...
So it's official. We are coming out of the closet and announcing that we are trying for baby number two (so now you all know...we are having sex) I won't bore you with the details of my charting escapades (because who wants to really hear about my cervical mucus and luteral cycles)
But i will say this...pregnancy after a loss...is terrifying.
My first pregnnacy while wrot with drama from the baby daddy was exciting and happy and wonderful...until it wasn't anymore and i was left with a feeling of emptiness.
Penny's pregnancy while a model picture perfect pregnancy had me on edge until 14 weeks becacus ei was officially in the 2nd tri and misscarriage risk were down...and I relaxed. Until at 22 weeks a fellow bumpie who shared my due date went itno pre term labor and lost her beautiful angel.
que the panic until 37 weeks when I began to breath again...but only for two more weeks because by then I had my daughter :)
The last pregnancy ended at 7 1/2 weeks. So in my mind I am hopeful but also scared. I never ever want to go through a loss again. could it happen? yes. but i must stop focusing on that.
But i will say this...pregnancy after a loss...is terrifying.
My first pregnnacy while wrot with drama from the baby daddy was exciting and happy and wonderful...until it wasn't anymore and i was left with a feeling of emptiness.
Penny's pregnancy while a model picture perfect pregnancy had me on edge until 14 weeks becacus ei was officially in the 2nd tri and misscarriage risk were down...and I relaxed. Until at 22 weeks a fellow bumpie who shared my due date went itno pre term labor and lost her beautiful angel.
que the panic until 37 weeks when I began to breath again...but only for two more weeks because by then I had my daughter :)
The last pregnancy ended at 7 1/2 weeks. So in my mind I am hopeful but also scared. I never ever want to go through a loss again. could it happen? yes. but i must stop focusing on that.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
The Lightkeepers ball
You know what I love...mysteries. You know what I hate...when said mysteries storyline gets all delayed because of cheesy sex scenes...which is why...my review for The Lightkeepers Ball...is a good solid 10
I have never read any books by Colleen Coble and when I saw she had a series based somewhat on lighthouses I got excited! This book has everything I enjoy: mystery, romance, and suspense. The characters are likable, understandable, and I can relate to them. Because it is Christian fiction I didn’t have to deal with censoring scenes in the book that slow down the action. I also wasn't rolling my eyes at the cheesy languge.
It had a great surprise ending which I enjoy and appreciate in a book!
my only issue is that I didn't know it was a series and that this is in fact the third one...which totally offsets my balance!
I have never read any books by Colleen Coble and when I saw she had a series based somewhat on lighthouses I got excited! This book has everything I enjoy: mystery, romance, and suspense. The characters are likable, understandable, and I can relate to them. Because it is Christian fiction I didn’t have to deal with censoring scenes in the book that slow down the action. I also wasn't rolling my eyes at the cheesy languge.
It had a great surprise ending which I enjoy and appreciate in a book!
my only issue is that I didn't know it was a series and that this is in fact the third one...which totally offsets my balance!
Friday, April 1, 2011
Max on life!!
Ok so yes this is a book review ( I know 2 in less than a week...crazy!) But seriously this book is amazing!
Max on Life is by Max Lucado whom I have always been a fan of.
As a christian writer and preacher this book is set up like a Q & A session at church. But the questions are ones I have asked myself at least once in my lifetime and the answers are so well written that I can actually understand them.
I love how it is set up and it can be used as a devotional during quiet time as well as a refrence book. The sections are seperated nicely and it is easy to find the answers or questions you are looking for.
It was a very easy read. I recived the book and read it in 1 day! I would recommend this book to pretty much anyone who has these faith based questions on everything from finances to sex to relationships to the church and faith itself!
Max on Life is by Max Lucado whom I have always been a fan of.
As a christian writer and preacher this book is set up like a Q & A session at church. But the questions are ones I have asked myself at least once in my lifetime and the answers are so well written that I can actually understand them.
I love how it is set up and it can be used as a devotional during quiet time as well as a refrence book. The sections are seperated nicely and it is easy to find the answers or questions you are looking for.
It was a very easy read. I recived the book and read it in 1 day! I would recommend this book to pretty much anyone who has these faith based questions on everything from finances to sex to relationships to the church and faith itself!
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