books, books, and more books

Yes, I am still working on my 100 books in one year challenge… and man alive. I mean, I realize that it was an ambitious goal, but I had no idea! As of now, I am behind average having only finished 14 books — yes, that’s way behind average. But I figure that some will pick up come beach season so fingers crossed! Until then, I will keep on pushing on. It is getting to the point though where I am having to write not only when (and if) I finish the book but also a little synopsis about the book to refresh my memory.

In retrospect, I wish I would have just made the goal of 100 books and not picked them all out beforehand.  I have come across some great reads that didn’t make my list that I have been sneaking onto my bookshelf — or into my Kindle — as well.  One of those books that I read a book which happened to not be on my list was Same Kind of Different As Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore. I HIGHLY recommend it!

It’s the story of an international art dealer, used to living a lavish lifestyle, being thrown into volunteer work by his grounded wife.  It is there where the couple meet Denver, a modern day slave, who is homeless and removed from society as a whole. Deborah, the wife, has overwhelming feelings of faith and love that lead her to realize that Denver and Ron, her husband, should become friends. It is there that their stories intertwine; they realize the necessity for each other and what love and friendship truly feels like.

It is a griping book through the end that brought tears to my eyes. It’s refreshing to read about others beliefs and how, in turn, that allows them to have such huge propensities for love. YOU MUST READ IT!

new look

Well, I changed my headline photo bar — I’m thinking that this one will stay so I thought that I would provide a caption (from L to R):

1: Me, Becky, Meg, & Pam – We surprised Becky, well, pre-planned surprised, for her 26th birthday. 

2: Adi & Me – It was definitely NYC and I think that it was the first time we went up there to see her.

3: My Mom & Me – Obligatory subway platform picture in NYC taken Thanksgiving 2008.

4: Thomas & Me – O’Hare Int’l Airport, waiting and waiting for the plane to arrive.

5: My sister, Stephanie & Me – Also taken in NYC (I go way too often!) on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.

6: Sadie! – New Year’s Eve, wearing some leis.  

7: My Dad and Me: Empire State Building, Thanksgiving 2008. I obviously need to bust out the camera at other family events.

8: Thomas and Me: Jimmy Buffett concert, we try to make it every year. If you haven’t gone to see him, I don’t care if you really aren’t even a fan, it’s an experience unlike any other!

That reminds me… Jimmy tickets go on sale tomorrow!!

i need this song on my iphone now!

lindsey faith is 1!

Can you believe that she is already one?! My sister finally emailed me pictures from the big party on big day which was actually January 3rd… too precious! 

karaoke

Need I say more…

OMG.

first date!!

3 years ago, Thomas and I went on our first date — where has the time gone?  Some disagreement… but I claim it was the National Championship game and he claims it was a couple of weeks later at Uchi… we agree to disagree :).  We finally settled on February 2 (but since I am posting, I say yesterday!) —

We look so young!

Miss you!  Can’t wait to see you soon!

new camera!!

Yay for a new camera!! I guess Sadie thought my flash was a little bright…

good laugh

Thanks, Adi :)

yea, i’m related to this cutie

Just couldn’t resist!!

Lindsey, my niece :)

sadie

Isn’t she adorable :)