Sunday, January 30, 2011

My 2011 Reading List

I don't know where I find the time to read, but it is one of my favorite things to do. I find if I keep a book with me, I am able to find a few minutes each day to indulge. In the carpool line, in the doctor's office, in the checkout line, at the kids practices. So I bring to you my 2011 reading list. I know that it may seem a bit grandiose to think I can read a book a month this year with 3 kiddies under my feet, but I like a good challenge. I am 3/4 of the way through my January pick with 1 day left in the month. Hopefully I can complete it in early February and breeze through February's pick.

January
The Help--Kathryn Stockett
(so far an amazing read!)

February
Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God--Francis Chan

March
Vision in White--Nora Roberts

April
Choosing to SEE: A Journey of Struggle and Hope--Mary Beth Chapman

May
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo--Stieg Larsson

June
Life without Summer--Lynne Griffin

July
I Remember You--Harriet Evans

August
Cherries in Winter--Suzan Colon

September
The Girl Who Played With Fire--Stieg Larsson

October
Water For Elephants--Sara Gruen

November
The Overnight Socialite--Birdie Clark

December
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest--Stieg Larsson

I have also picked a few extras....just in case.

Safe Haven--Nicholas Sparks
Uncharted TerriTori-- Tori Spelling
Completing the Bride Quartet--Nora Roberts

Wish me luck!!!

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Wow...has it really been a year??

I can't believe I haven't posted anything in a year....however, it was a really busy year. We have moved twice , added another baby to the family and hubby has started working ridiculous hours at work. So needless to say, blogging has taken a back seat. My goals for this year include blogging much, much, much more (shouldn't be too hard since last year involved a whopping 3 posts). So I guess I will start with a resolution list of sorts. Posting my goals for this 2011 year and asking you to hold me accountable. Here it goes:

  • Blog on a weekly basis
  • Post my 2011 Reading list
  • Menu Mondays
  • Join in on an organizing challenge

That's a good start...I will add more as I set loftier goals for myself and family.

Can't wait to share!!