Book 2 ~ The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


The Hunger Games wasn't just a goodread, it was an experience. At times I found that my heart was racing and my stomache in knots of anticipation. This book had it all...love, action, adventure, secrets, and so much more.



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Book 1 ~ Sarah's Key

Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Sarah's Key is a good read, but a very depressing one. Very well written and easy to follow, however, this book filled with things that you wish you could forget.



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25 books in 2011

Well, it's that time of year again. Time to start fresh, make goals for the year ahead, and promise ourselves that this is the year I will finally (instert personal goal that you can't seem to accomplish here). I have high hopes for 2011, along with a very long to-do list. Among the many goals that I have set for this year, I would like to read 25 books...at least!


1. Sarah's Key ***
2. Hunger Games *****
3. Water for Elephants *****
4. Catching Fire *****
5. Mockingjay ****
6. The Ice Queen **
7. Knit Two ***
8. Fallen ***
9. Heart of the Matter ****

The Christmas Box

The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This book had a great message! It brings you back to the true meaning of Christmas...LOVE. In all of our Christmas madness we often forget that Christmas isn't about anything that can be wrapped with a bow. After reading this book, I immediately ran to both of my kids and hugged them tight. It was a short read, but a great one. I highly recommend it.



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Thank you!

This morning I woke up with a smile. I was feeling incredibly thankful for the many blessings in my life. As sappy as this may be, I feel the need to thank everyone in my life for making me who I am...

Thank you Mom, for bringing me into this world and holding my hand every step of the way. The love you feel for me was never left unspoken.

Thank you Dad, for bringing me into your heart and treating me as if I were your very own. You have taught me more about love than you know.

Thank you Grandma's and Grandpa's, for being my constant support and love. No matter what, your arms were always my safe place. Your wisdom guides me everyday.

Thank you Aunts and Uncles, for loving me and supporting me. For teaching me about the meaning of family. I cherish you all so much.

Thank you Ashley, for being the best little sister in the world. Watching you grow from a tiny little baby to a beautiful young women has been a true blessing. I feel like I can never say it enough, but I love you.

Thank you Matt and Leslie, for being my companions through life. There was never a dull moment when you were around. I love you and your beautiful boys!

Thank you Cousins. Megan, Casey, Mason, and Marissa, you are all lights in my life and in my heart. Some of my best memories in life were with you. You are now, and always will be my best friends.

Thank you Lindsey and Tivona, you are the best friends a girl could have. Thank you for making me laugh when I need it the most, and for always being there. I know God was laughing when he brought us together. We were meant for each other :)

Thank you David, thank you, thank you, and thank you again. You are my one true love, my very best friend, and the keeper of my heart. The day I met you was the best day of my life. You make me happy when skies are gray. Thanks for loving me as much as you do and showing me every single day. Thank you for our beautiful children. For being an amazing husband and father. I am so proud of you and I just can't thank you enough.

Thank you John & Karen Webster, for welcoming me into your family and loving me. I have learned so much from you.

Thank you Jeff & Katie Webster for Lukas and Max, my incredible nephews that I love SO much! For being amazing people that I am blessed to call my family.

Thank you to all of the Amadors, I love you all!

Thank you to Kaylee Renee, for being the most wonderful daughter in the world. For teaching me how to be your Mom...you make it so easy. From the second I felt you move, I was in love...yours forever. You are more precious to me than you can imagine and I love you more every second. Your smile brightens my life and your love warms my heart. You are truly beautiful inside and out.

Thank you to Evan Jeffrey, for being my little Bo. I have loved you from day one. Every smile and every laugh...every kiss and every hug...life is so rich with you. I love to watch you dance and play. I look forward to so much with you. I love you more than words can say.

Thank you to all of my friends old and new, you have made an impact on my life and I am lucky to know you.

Thank you to all of the soldiers who fight for our country, this day and everyday I am thankful for you.

Thank you God, for all of the above. I have been so blessed in my life and I give all of the thanks to you.

Happy Thanksgiving!

15 things on Friday

I'm bringin' it back!

15 reasons I LOVE this time of year...

1. The Holidays!
2. Baby...it's cold outside
3. Peppermint Mocha's
4. Starbucks cups with candy cane straws(a must have)
5. Christmas decorations...I wish it could look like this all year long.
6. Baking...more than usual ;)
7. Candy Canes
8. My house smells like Silver Bells(Scentsy)
9. Christmas shopping - I know it's chaos, but it's fun!
10.Hot tea....candy cane lane and nutcracker sweet....ahhhhhh
11.Sweaters and yoga pants
12.Scarves!
13.Santa ;)
14.Eggnog
15.My family....every single person in my family all in one house at one time...you can feel the love....it's beautiful!

Happy Holidays!

Happy Tuesday!

If I could go anywhere today...

It would be...

Wine on Wednesday

Due to the fact that I have a head cold, I won't be trying a new wine tonight. However, I will be having Wine on Friday this week!

Letter to my Son

Dear Evan,

It has been my greatest honor to be your Mommy for the past 19 months. I love you to the moon and back again. From the moment you were born, you've had a piece of my heart and soul. Seeing your beautiful and happy little face everyday fills me with too much joy. Your laughter is greater than any gift that you could wrap with your sweet little hands.

With that said...

I found my first gray hair today and there is no doubt in my mind that you put it there. Maybe it started growing the day that you dragged your sister's chair to the counter and tried to reach the coffee pot. It could have been the next day when you learned how to open the fridge and threw a glass bowl full of grapes onto the tile floor. More than likely it was the day that you climbed from a bowl, to a bar stool, and then onto the kitchen island and grabbed a knife. I guess it's also possible that it started growing last night when I was brushing your sweet little hair after bathtime, and you ran off in your nice clean jammies and jumped back in the tub. What I'm trying to say, is that I love you so much that I would like to keep you in one piece. You don't make it so easy...

Every morning I pray that God will help me keep you out of harms way....and everyday I'm reminded that harms way is the only path you are interested in. As your Mommy, I look at you and wish that I could fix any problem that you will ever have, kiss every boo-boo, wipe every tear. I treasure everything about you...all 10 fingers and 10 toes...all 4 limbs...please...PLEASE...be more careful.

~Momma

Happy Tuesday!

If I could go anywhere today....

It would be Carmel Beach...



Or Monterey...



Or Pier 39 in SF

Monday.....already?

Wine on Wednesday!

This week for Wine Wednesday, my girlfriends and I got into our pajamas and enjoyed Pancake! It was delicious! I'm not a huge fan of white wine, but this was a good mix. The best part....drinking it in my pj's with some great friends.

Pancake Cellars 2009
Trader Joe's

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