Another Book Giveaway!

I so LOVE finding book giveaways! =]

Even if they are books that I have not read, I am always after new authors and series.  I HATE coming into the beginning of a series and than having to WAIT forever to get the next - so I try to find series that are already completed ;] or another new series that has different publication dates so that I can flip flop between.

Oh - for those that are not on my Facebook - I totally WON the autographed book that I blogged about before Christmas!  WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!  SO FUN!!  I loved opening the book and seeing that the author signed it with a scripture quote from the Book of Mormon.  Awesome!  I didn't even know it was an LDS author - double wahoo to me!  For those that don't remember the book I won was, "Defenders of the Covenant" by Angie Lofthouse.   Autograph:  God's purposes roll on! (Mormon 8:22) he he

Okay so here is the book I'm looking at winning.  Jennifer L Armentrout's Opal. =]

I've never heard of it but read some really good reviews on it.  Here's to crossing fingers and hoping!  If you want a chance to win yourself go to : http://www.rottenapplereads.com/2013/01/i-think-i-gave-myself-enough-time-to.html?showComment=1358633392100#c3827955078539234218 


Good luck!

12 Books for Christmas

http://nothoughts2small.blogspot.com/p/twelve-books-for-christmas.html

My author friend Amy Sutorius Harmon, I've mentioned her books before - I thought.  Anyway, she posted a link for this blog, a friend of hers that is doing something really cool.  She is giving away 12 books for Christmas...and to win, you simply have to share the authors.  She is introducing people to new authors, new books and gives you a chance to help their career, and build your library! What a really cool idea, I wish I'd thought of it.  Anyway - if you would like to participate, the link to her blog is above and it lists the books and the dates and how to enter the contest.  (She also has pictures of her dragon collection on her blog - WOOT! - she's instantly MY friend!)

We are busy, busy, busy which is why my blog is suffering and there aren't many posts here.  I am trying to keep a blog for Anthony, if you don't have the address it is:  http://myzengermissionary.blogspot.com  .  I started it the day he got his mission call and am blogging our activities, our preparations for his quick departure, and than it will have all letters and pictures that he sends home.  New York, Utica Mission - January 23rd - wow, it's going to come fast and Christmas is smack dab in the middle of it!

My PTSD is doing really well getting Anthony out the door - I am really, really grateful and actually surprised.  However, I shouldn't be.  That just proves how the PTSD has strangled my faith in his blessings - that he will shower blessings on me and mine whenever I am in need.  Which seems always these days, and I know I am not alone.  The world is getting a little worrisome and scary out there.  I have no fear sending my son out to preach the word of the Lord for I know that he is prepared, he is willing, and he has an unshakable love of the Lord.  He is so excited and I have peace knowing that all will be well, in preparation, in money, and in his work in the field.

Paix

Busy...Busy...BUSY!

Things have been zipping along and moving so steadily that by the time I'm down with down time and ready to see about blogging - thoughts are gone and all I want to do is sleep!  Yes, I am VERY grateful I can actually sleep these days.  So here we go with a brief snippet regarding each picture.

Olivia's 6th grade did a "waxless" wax museum.  The kids had to read a biography, dress up as the character, and when their button was pushed, deliver a 2 min speil on their character.  Olivia chose Shirley Temple Black, did a little dance with song in the middle and did a great job!  I was very, VERY proud of her.  Her focus was good, she had very few blank outs and slip ups.  Great Job Livey!

This Adylae - Susan's granddaughter (Danyelle's) that turned 1 in November.  We watch her Mon-Wed- Fri each 

week.   Susan found this cute Horse Halloween outfit so we put it on her and took some pictures.  She is so fun and we have a good time.  Below is Grant the III, Susan's other grandbaby (Wes's).  We watch Grant everyday but Monday's.  He is a cutie as you can see.  He has this great personality and I by CHANCE grabbed this photo! He he he

On November 11th Anthony was ordained an Elder in the Melchezidick Preisthood.  His papers were submitted that next week the 18th.  He received his call TODAY - the 28th!  He will be serving in the New York, Utica Mission - reporting to the MTC on January 23rd.  AHHHHHHH!!  I have set up a missionary blog already :) (I know right?) you can subscribe to that blog it is:  myzengermissionary.blogspot.com.  I started blogging today on it and I will continue until he returns home.  Any pictures, letters, and addresses will be posted there so that even those that don't have facebook can enjoy if they would like.

 

Benjamin turned 16!! on Nov 7th - so he was ordained a Priest in the Aaronic Priesthood that Sunday also.  Anthony had already been ordained so he was able to stand in the circle to help ordain Ben.  Ben doesn't have his permit yet but will within this coming month.  He wasn't so exited before; however, he now has a term of Drivers Ed under his belt and figures he can probably pass the exam now.  At the Thanksgiving table we went around and around asking each person what they were thankful for - answers?  the Priesthood, bed, sleep, being able to serve a mission, food, pets, and girls.  LOL - yep that was Mr Quiet Ben. ;)  He received a smart man fist bump from his older brother for that.  He knows who he wants to take out, just not if she's old enough yet.  The hard part with him will be getting him to spend MONEY on dates since he is my saver and only spends his money on BIG things that he saves up for.  Gotta love that kid.  Oh - he was Rick Astley (80's singer) for Halloween again this year.  He does a GREAT Rick-Roll!

Paix!