68

That is the number of books I read in 2010. It was probably more like 71-72 I know that I read a couple that I forgot to add to the list. I didn't set out to read a certain number of books but I sort of had 100 in my head.
I have already started on my list for 2011.

It should be easy peesy to keep up with my list on my new NOOK!

I am loving this thing. I knew that I would and my night stand will thank me. No more books stacked up in the way. No more having to remember to bring a book with me in the car. No more runs to the library or runs to the library because my books are overdue. I am saving trees!

I do kind of miss holding a book in my hands and turning the pages. It took a little bit to get used to holding it to read.
So glad I got it even if I had to buy it for myself!

TREASURES FOUND

A few weeks ago Coco and I stopped at a new flea market. I was actually looking for vintage Girl Scout books but I found the neatest book.

The New Book of Etiquette

I should have taken a photo of the outside. It is blue and slightly worn, very vintage.

This was written inside the cover. From 1940

Can you imagine getting a book like this today? It would probably be a good trend to bring back. I for one would love to see etiquette become popular again.

I have read a few pages regarding how to introduce someone. There were several rules depending on male/female, friends/acquaintences, etc.

Also when and how a man should tip his hat in greeting or removal for different situations.

Such a cool book and I love finding treasures like this.

Don't forget to see the previous post for a giveaway

Blessings,

Pam

PREPARING FOR THE WEEKEND

UPDATE: Surgery was fast and I was home by 11am. Can't eat anything but milkshakes. Managing pain for now. The meds really aren't knocking me out so I am bored and wanting to do to much!!!

I will be spending my Friday morning here!

I will be having a 2 teeth extracted. I am hoping it not a big deal. I don't even remember having my other wisdom teeth removed when I was younger. The younger part might have something to do with it. My mama is coming to take me because they will sedate me and I might be a little coo cooko afterwards.

I am prepared to spend some time layed up in bed with these.

I believe these are the last 2 of his books that I haven't read. I am noticing that some of his characters are from previous books. I love a good book that seems to go on and on.

So say a little prayer for me tomorrow, I hope not to spend the entire weekend with pain meds and ice packs.

Blessings,

Pam

THE READER

This is the year for reading! I began 2010 keeping a list of books I read this year. I have a log on the right side of the blog of my list, with the most recent on top.

I have noticed several bloggers doing the same thing. I am so excited because I have read so many books that I am about out of ideas. I have kept my reading to what and who I know so that has become the problem. I don't want to purchase books and then not like them.

A few years ago I gave up soap operas (did it as a fast and never went back) and trashy novels (Danielle Steele, etc), I have not went back to watching soap operas but I do pick up a Steele when they come out in paperback. I used to run to Sam's Club everytime her newest book came out in hardback. I gave them up for Beverly Lewis, Karen Kingsbury, and other christian authors which I love. The problem is I have read everything they have written along with a few others.

Some of my other favorites are Nicholas Sparks, John Grisham, and Dee Henderson. As you can tell I am a lover of love stories and sappy novels.

The Bible! The one book I want and think I should be reading. I feel guilty for not reading the Bible all the way through when I read all these other books but I struggle with this every year and every year I tell myself I am going to make it.  Do you do that? I am not a morning person and would love to devote a few minutes each morning to a quiet time of meeting him in his word. I will start and last a couple of days.  HATE THIS! I usually only read at bedtime and that is when I need to relax and reading helps me to foget about the days troubles or worries and takes me to another place. It really doesn't relax me because if it is a good book I have trouble putting it down to sleep and end up reading til midnight or later. The Bible however is something I need to read slowing and meditate on!

Have you read the Bible? Did you do it with a reading plan or just straight through?

I love to read and every now and then I will do a book review on something I have read.

What are you reading?

I need recommendations!

Blessings,
Pam

WALMART AND A GIVEAWAY

Have you been through the craft department in Walmart lately? Our local Walmarts have all taken their fabrics and lots of the crafts out of the stores. I went through it tonight after work and look what I found.

Sewing kits for aprons. I didn't look close enough to see if the patterns were included but it appears that they are.

Fleece and fabric.

Precut squares for quilting.

A tote bag. The front says everything you need to make this.

Now to the GIVEAWAY! In my last post I told you about our new tradition of 25 days of Christmas reading. While out and about this week I found these 2 books below to add to our collection. I also bought extra to giveaway to YOU! The winner can start their own tradition of reading!

Leave a comment telling me your favorite Christmas story and I will pick a winner on Monday night! Tell all your friends!!!!

Blessings,
Pam

25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS READING

I am starting a new tradition for Christmas this year. I am collecting children's Christmas books to read 1 each day in December. This will be a twist on the advent calendar and will get us in the spirit. I have found 10 in my in house stash but I can't remember if I packed any away with my decorations. I bought most of these at the after Christmas sales last year.

The Donkey's Christmas Song
What is Christmas
One Incredible Moment
Christmas Cookies
Santa's Snow Cat
The Night Before Christmas
A Very Handy Holiday
The Nutcracker Ballet
We Believe in Christmas
Christmas Stories Popup
The Legend of the Candy Cane
A Christmas Carol

I am getting excited and want to read them all now. If you know of a book that we would love to add to our collection please let me know.
Blessings,
Pam

MULTITASKING

Do you read more than 1 book at a time? I don't mean at the same exact time but do you have a couple of books going that you read when you have time?

This is a first for me but I am reading both of these right now!

A friend loaned me this series by Francine Rivers. It took a couple of chapters to get me in but now it is a very good read! I read this one before going to sleep at night. I have to be careful or I will stay awake reading till all hours of the night!

This is one I picked up cheap at Walmart. It is a series too and they should keep me in reading material for awhile. I keep this one in my car and read on my lunch break or when I am waiting in traffic ( i know Dangerous) but just when I know it is going to be a few minutes. Now I look forward to going to lunch to see what is happening with Daisy and Walker!!!!!

I love to read and keep saying I am going to start making a list to see how many books I read! I read really fast so they stack up. I think I have read most everything in our church library!

What are you reading?

Blessings,

Pam

PS: Rhonda tagged me for a prom photo! Sorry Rhonda but I have not a one photo of me at the prom. I did go in Huntsville no doubt but we didn't get any photos. My mama was not the type to get all excited about things like that so my date picked me up and dropped me off and not a soul was home to even see me dressed up. That is really sad now that I think about it! Shame on my mama! I did post a photo of Coco in my prom dress a while back though! Thanks for the tag!

Time for a new post

Time to get rid of the deer, don't cha think!

This is where I have been all week.
I am on #4 Breaking Dawn. Yes it has been a slow week at work! I shouldn't read at work but I am in the mortgage business and that is the way it is rolling right now! I have heard lots of good things about this series but didn't think I would enjoy it. Until my sister started reading them and convinced me to try. She is not a reader, so if she was into it then I knew it must be good. Well let me tell you I couldn't put them down. Go read these! They are not the gory evil stuff I expected, just good reading!

Friday night we had a GIRLS NIGHT OUT at church to scrapbook. It was fun but I am so disorganized, it is awful! I worked on a retirement book for my boss and got about 8 pages done so that was a success!

I wanted to go to this today www.nwaboutiqueshow.com but I procrastinated until it is to late to traipse off to Fayetteville. I heard they had some amazing stuff. Oh well my loss and my checkbook is a little heavier for it.

Scott just informed me that we are having dinner with his parents tonight. Good thing since he left Coco there today. Her home is beautiful, she collects primitive antiques. I will take some pictures to show you later.

I suppose I better get busy finishing the housecleaning before it is time to get ready.

Have a wonderful weekend

Blessings
Pam