June 2015 Recap

I usually post these on the weekends, but I am hoping you were out and about enjoying the Fourth and not reading blog posts! But it is a new week now ;)

What the crap happened to June?? Gone in a flash. Most of the month I felt pretty crappy which put a huge damper on all reading and blogging. My motivation completely vanished. Luckily, I had left myself pretty open book schedule-wise as I was anticipating a lot of INSPY reading and discussion. This last week of June however, the whole family has had a cold and I find myself wildly behind on reading and blogging. 

In June I got bookish mail left and right and was absolutely LOVING it! Anything better than bookish mail?? I think not. 

Favorite Who Quotes Pinterest Style

I. LOVE. DOCTOR. WHO.

Ten is my favorite and I am still against Twelve. That is me in a nutshell :)

But I also love Pinterest. I save all my favorites on my most popular board. So of course the only natural thing to do during Sci-Fi November is to share my favorite combinations with you. Here. Now.

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Don't they just make you happy?? If you have a favorite quote, or awesome Pinterest board, share it below in the comments!

August Recap 2014

Okay. I am finally doing it...a monthly recap!!

August was a FUN month! I was waiting forever for my weekend up North and it finally came. Me and Hubby went up to Lutsen with two other couples. It was a blast! And the Sea Villa we stayed in was much nicer than I was expecting. So that was a bonus. We ate pizza, s'mores, fudge, grilled, bonfired, talked, and laughed. BEST. And hopefully repeatable. 

I also started a home business. *cross fingers it all goes well!* I am super pumped about it and want it to do well. 

And then cheerleading. Ah. Back in the swing of things. This will be my sixth year coaching I think. It all sort of becomes a neverending blur. I have high hopes for the season with a new batch of freshmen. 

Fantasy Football 2014 baby! Hubby and I weren't as prepared for the draft this year around, which we held at our apparently super small house. This was evidenced by our drafting two, yes TWO defenses. Sigh. Better luck next year, eh? Next year I think I will do my own team though. Love ya Hubby! ;D

I am closing out the month with seven new books on my Read shelf. Most of the reviews are still pending. I am so behind on posting reviews!

5 Stars:

Let's All Be Brave by Annie F. Downs

4 Stars:

Thirteen by James Phelan

Growing Up Social by Arlene Pellicane and Gary D. Chapman 

Velveteen Rabbit (audiobook)-no review pending

Heart Shaped Rock by Laura Roppe (linked to review)

3 Stars:

Bouquet of Love by Janice Thompson (linked to review)

2 Stars:

Parenting the Whole-Hearted Child Jeannie Cunnion (also a DNF)

I have managed 14 posts for August. Respectable :)

Reviews:

Speak-3 Stars....though I am thinking 2 is more like it...

Fire Wish-4 Stars

Bouquet of Love-3.5 stars

Heart Shaped Rock-4 stars

...and now do you see why I am behind on reviews??

Quick Reviews:

Team Us-3.5 Stars....more like a 3 now..

Jonah and the Great Big Fish-3 stars

Blitzes, Tours, Reveals:

Pieces of Me Blitz--giveaway still open!

Dream Boy Blitz--giveaway still open!

Kissing Frogs Cover Reveal

Kid Focused:

Power of Literacy and Announcement

Tot School: Letter A

Favorite Usborne Books so Far

And more...

New on the Shelves 4

Season Two of Gilmore Girls! I flew through season one, but somehow don't have as much time for season two. Still a great show, not a favorite yet, but darned good!

Also: SEASON EIGHT OF DOCTOR WHO!! No spoilers I promise! As much as I hate to admit it, Peter Capaldi isn't horrible. Everything I hated about the episode was on the production side. Like WOW. Horrible production. If I can tell the camera work is being used to make me think a scene is more hectic and crazy then  it really is...then no bueno. 

And yes, I have gotten sucked into the giant Simpson's marathon a few times :) 

Outstanding New Picture Books for Summer 2014 

I love these 8 Reasons Fairy Tales are Essential to Childhood

Time for me to get back to Yoga! I'm starting with some easy hip openers 

I made these and these and they were huge hits! 

Debating if I should do this

And who doesn't need one of these? Adorable! 

Looking ahead to September I don't have much planned. A nephew's birthday, a book party, some football (!!), some fall Caribou mochas, and hopefully some better organization! Goodbye dear August, you were humid as usual, yet I am still sad to see you go. 

All Things Nerdy

I am a huge Pinterest fan. Honestly, I have scaled back .... but still love it!

I needed to stop in once more today to share my Pinterest Board Nerdopolis (I also have a separate Harry Potter Board)

Here is a BRIEF taste:
*NOTE NONE OF THESE PICTURES ARE MY OWN! Please follow the link to the Pinterest image*

Here 1

Here 2

Here 3

And then some of this..........

Here 4

PLEASE! If you have a nerdy Pinterest Board leave the link the comments section below!! Follow my boards as well :) I love new Pinterest friends!

Thanks for stopping by!