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If We Were Having Tea...#17

If We Were Having Tea…#17

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If we were having tea… I would tell you that later today we will be playing our last game of the season. Its hard to believe that our regular season is over. Go Knights Go!

If we were having tea… I would tell you our team has made it to regionals. This is the first time in about two years that Michael’s team has made it that far. Hopefully we can advance farther then two games in that.

If we were having tea… I would tell you that we went bed shopping this weekend to get a new bed frame for Michael because it was something I had when I moved into my apartment 18 years ago. So it was time to upgrade him to his own.

If we were having tea... I would tell you that we had some really weird weather this week. It was cold at the beginning of the week and then we got freezing rain then rain mixed with mild temps and it made a mess of things.

If we were having tea… I would tell you that I am excited that Fuller House is finally on Netflix and I watched the first episode and really like.

If we were having tea… I would tell you we are looking forward to spring break happening this week. Its going to be a week of cleaning and getting rid of things

If we were having tea… I would tell you that it was great seeing you again this week and that I can’t wait until next week. I hope you have a good week.

If We Were Having Tea….#16

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If we were having tea… I would tell you that we play our 2nd to last game yesterday and sadly we lost 3-2. We have one more to go and that is next Sunday.

If we were having tea… I would tell you our team has made it to regionals. This is the first time in about two years that Michael’s team has made it that far. Hopefully we can advance farther then two games in that.

If we were having tea… I would tell you we are currently in the process of getting Michael’s room completely set up to a teenager room. Its hard to believe in two months he will be 13.

If we were having tea... I would tell you its starting to warm up a little bit as its been really cold this month. Its almost a month till spring if I am correct.

If we were having tea… I would tell you I just discovered Cassandra Clare’s The Mortal Instruments on Netflix and I am really enjoying it and I think I need to dig out my books and read them.

If we were having tea… I would tell you we are looking forward to spring break at the end of the month although it will be busy because we plan on getting the basement finished during that time. Fingers crossed!

If we were having tea… I would tell you that it was great seeing you again this week and that I can’t wait until next week. I hope you have a good week.

If We Were Having Tea…. #15

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If we were having tea… I would I wish you a very happy Valentine’s Day and offer you some yummy chocolates.

If we were having tea… I would tell you that I am actually writing this late Saturday night because we have to get up really early tomorrow morning to be at the arena  because we finally have a full ice time slot so we plan on doing a parents vs kids game.

If we were having tea… I would tell you that right after the fun game we are going to go to MacDonalds for breakfast with the kids.

If we were having tea... I would ask you if you have any plans for today? We plan on going out for lunch to celebrate instead of tonight when I am sure it will be a little busier.

 

If we were having tea… I would tell you that Michael got his report card and he made academic honor roll again. Super proud of him.

 

If we were having tea… I would tell you that its going to be a busy week again this week. We have a Faith First meeting as Michael will be doing his confirmation this May and we have two hockey games this week. Regular season is almost over.

If we were having tea… I would tell you that it was great seeing you again this week and that I can’t wait until next week. I hope you have a good week.

Review/ The Sweet Spot

Review/ The Sweet Spot

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The Sweet Spot by Stephanie Evanovich
Published by William Morrow on July 8th 2014
Pages: 225

A sizzling story of everyone’s favorite couple from amazing Stephanie Evanovich’s New York Times bestseller Big Girl Panties: hunky professional baseball player Chase Walker and his sassy wife Amanda.

When pro baseball player Chase Walker first meets Amanda at her restaurant, it’s love at first sight. While Amanda can’t help noticing the superstar with the Greek-god-build, he doesn’t have a chance of getting to first—or any other—base with her. A successful entrepreneur who’s built her business from scratch, Amanda doesn’t need a Prince Charming to sweep her off her feet. And a curvy girl who likes to cook and eat isn’t interested in being around the catty, stick-thin herd of females chasing Chase and his teammates.

But Chase isn’t about to strike out. A man who isn’t interested in playing the field, he’s a monogamist who wants an independent woman like Amanda. His hopes rally when she discovers that squeaky-clean Chase has a few sexy and very secret pre-game rituals that turn the smart, headstrong businesswoman on—and into his number one fan.Then a tabloid discovers the truth and turns their spanking good fun into a late- night punchline. Is Amanda ready to let loose and swing for the fences? Or will the pressure of Chase’s stardom force them to call it quits?

Back in May of 2013,  I got to meet Stephanie Evanovich at a BEA event I went to and she was one of the sweetest funniest authors. She was promoting her debut novel Big Girl Panties and I read it and loved it so I was excited when she released her second book The Sweet Spot.

I should mention quickly that you don’t have to read the books in order. Chase & Amanda were briefly mentioned in the previous book. So it was nice to see her bring Chase & Amanda’s story out because I really liked them and they seemed like the it couple. We get to know more about how Chase & Amanda came to be and everything they have struggled with. Lets just say its a roller coaster ride.

The Sweet Spot is Chase & Amanda’s story before they were married. So this is the prequel to Big Girl Panties.

Amanda is a successful restaurant owner who has built her business from the bottom up on her own. She has no interest in finding someone to be with and life is just the way she wants it. Enter Chase a famous, handsome baseball player who has become smitten with Amanda. There is something special and intriguing about her that has captivated his attention.

From their first meeting you can see the sparks flying between the, but Amanda has no interest in Chase and she knows all about him and what he wants and she wants no part of that. Amanda is a private person and she wants nothing to do with the spotlight and being with Chase will thrust her there.

Amanda is the kind of girl that Chase wants and needs in his life. He stops at nothing to get her attention and informs her that he will continue to do so even if that means daily visits to her restaurant. Finally Amanda gives in and goes out with him.

For Amanda she keeps waiting for the other shoe to fall. This is too good to be true and she knows something is bound to happen. Can Chase be honest and true or is he hiding something?

At first I thought okay he is a baseball player and Amanda turning him down all the time fueled him to pursue her even more. She was the one thing he wanted that he couldn’t  get. I thought he was too good to be true as well.

Then Amanda discovers that Mr all American clean cut baseball player has kinky side to him. If you read Big Girl Panties you will recall this little tim bit of information about him. Chase has managed to keep this secret from everyone until an over zealous security guard has other plans.

When their realationship is thrust into the spotlight will Amanda be able to handle it or will it be too much for her to handle?

I really enjoy reading Stephanie’s book because they grab you in right from the get go. Her next book The Total Package is coming out in March and I am super excited and I can’t wait to read it. Its not part of a series, its a stand alone.

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

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It's Monday! What Are You Reading

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week.  It’s a great post to organise yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment, and er… add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This meme started with J Kaye’s Blog   and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at the Book Date. And here we are!

Jen Vincent, Teach Mentor Texts, and Kellee of Unleashing Readers decided to give It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? a kidlit focus. If you read and review books in children’s literature – picture books, chapter books, middle grade novels, young adult novels, anything in the world of kidlit – join them!

I hope everyone had a good weekend and that you managed to get some reading done.

So last week you might recall that I mentioned that I was going to start reading this book:
I did start to read it and I admit I was struggling with the book. I pushed myself to read my 100 page limit and I just couldn’t do it any longer. This has been the first time I have ever done this and given up on a book.

Has this ever happened to you? What is your page limit? Should I have toughed it out?

With having to put that book down I decided to go through my book case and pick one of my own books to read so I grabbed:

I enjoy reading Stephanie’s books and this was a super fast read for me.

With finishing this almost mid week I had to pick up another book so I dipped into my BEA pile so the first one on the shelf was Those Girls so I am currently reading this and really enjoying it.
How was your reading week?

If We Were Having Tea…. #14

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If we were having tea… I would tell you that Michael went to his first sleep over this week end and it was a success. He was invited to our goalie’s birthday. He was just thinking of staying for the party and then coming home but in the end he wanted to stay so that was nice. I am happy he did that.

If we were having tea… I would tell you that I started to put a few decorations for Valentine’s day. Do you decorate for Valentine’s day?

If we were having tea… I would tell you that I have begun to do a clean/purge of my bookcases again. I am hoping to re arrange them and bring a little more of an order to them. How do you do your bookcases?

If we were having tea... I would tell you that it feels a little strange not having any hockey this weekend considering that the past month we had hockey every weekend. This is a photo taken from the tournament we were in.

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If we were having tea… I would tell you that we had a little visitor sitting under a tree we have in our front yard. He/She sat in that spot all day.

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If we were having tea… I would tell you that I think our team is on the way to regionals. We are at 39 points. We have four more regular season games to play and we have to beat our sister team. Fingers crossed.

If we were having tea… I would tell you that it was great seeing you again this week and that I can’t wait until next week. I hope you have a good week.

If We Were Having Tea…. #13

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If we were having tea… I would tell you that we wrapped up the tournament last Sunday and the team came in 2nd place and the kids all got a medal and we have a banner to hang in our arena.

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If we were having tea… I would tell you that it was another hockey week for us. A game Tuesday night (tied it), a game yesterday (lost by one point) and then this morning we lost. We are now on a break until after Valentine’s day.

If we were having tea… I would tell you that I finally organized my kitchen the way I wanted it to be for quite some time.

If we were having tea… I would tell you that I think in the month of February I am going to do a complete clean of the pantry. I heard about a no buy that certain youtubers I follow are doing. Where basically you buy the essentials in groceries but the focus is using what you already have on had to use up what you have.

If we were having tea... I would tell you that I think I need to do some baking today or this week. We have cut back on the numerous prepackaged goodies we buy because everything is getting so expensive. My plan is to make some freezer cookies so when it comes time and we need them I can just take it out to defrost and bake. Do you do that?

If we were having tea… I would tell you that I think our team in on the way to regionals. We are at 39 points. We have four more regular season games to play but it can go either way. Fingers crossed.

If we were having tea… I would tell you that it was great seeing you again this week and that I can’t wait until next week. I hope you have a good week.