Remember the Troops

Remember the troops who are serving and those who have served in the past for our freedom.

Secret Diary of a Call Girl

I can't really go into too much detail about this book, but I'm sure you get the idea. The interesting part of the novel and one of the reasons I picked it up was, this was written from Belle's blog.

Yup, straight from her own blog (I'm sure the writing was changed a tad to flow like a novel at some spots) but see what blogs can lead too......book writing (not becoming a call girl silly).


But, the book was set up with daily entry's like a diary/blog which made the content flow easy and be a quick read.


The book covered everything from Belle's job (at times very explicit, just a heads-up) with her customers and the issues with her manager to her personal life and everything in between.


If you don't mind reading about a working girl with a sense of humor, this novel is defiantly something you should check out. Otherwise, try checking out the series on Showtime. I don't have Showtime, but maybe I'll see if Blockbuster online can supply it for me, hmmmm?

How I'm Doing at 15 1/2 Weeks

I was hoping to have a baby bump picture to go along with my post today, but it didn't turn out that way. So, maybe sometime this week I'll show off my little bump.

As for how I'm feeling, I'm doing good. I have a little more energy then I did a few weeks ago but I still have moments where I just want to lie on the couch and veg. My nausea is going away, but comes back to surprise me once and awhile. I still have those food aversions (I can't eat spaghetti sauce or hamburger for the time being).

I am starting to crave things, but the kind where I see it in a commercial or someone mentions the food and then I want it. I haven't had the kind where all of a sudden I want pickles and ketchup, nothing like that. But, once I'm hungry, watch out. I need to eat then & now and don't stand in my way. That's been the way since early on. Jeff is still learning not to take all that personally and that I just need to eat.

This coming up Friday I will have my 16 week/4 month check up. I was hoping for an ultra sound, but I have to wait until my 20 week apt. Oh well!

Now we have to figure out how we will be telling Zack. We will break our good news over Thanksgiving, but we are trying to come up with a creative way to do so. I have a "I am a big brother" book that we can give him, but Jeff wants to give him an ultra sound picture that I will find online to give to him. Any ideas???

An Evening with Stephen King

Well, it wasn't just me and Mr King. The event was a round table discussion with Stephen King, Richard Russo, Joe Donahue (who is radio talent in NY) and an auditorium filled with people. This event was to raise funds for a local food bank in our area and which in turn was able to hand over a sum of over $18,000. Wow!

So, me, my friend Char, her daughter and friend and my mom went to the event. We played musical chairs to find a decent location where we could see the stage. Finally we found our comfy seats in the balcony over looking the venue and settled in for our treat.

The three gentlemen where introduced and when they walked on stage, the whole room was filled with cheers. They sat in fancy high back chairs along the stage, but still able to see each other. Joe was the narrator of the evening, asking the authors questions that would segway into their discussions.

They talked about politics and the recent election, inspirations for past novels, how each of the authors met years ago, tales of how they got to where they are now, novels vs. short stories and anything else you can imagine in an open forum between friends.

Stephen King was actually pretty witty and funny. You would imagine him being dark and spooky with a warped sense of humor, but he was pretty much just had a warped sense of humor and knew how to use it. He was great to listen to and is such a free spirit.

Richard Russo was a down to earth kind of guy who loves to write and definitely feed off of Stephen with the discussions, but in a good light hearted way. I'm actually pretty interested in reading one of his novels now, so I can't wait to get started on his new book "Bridges of Sighs".

It was definitely a great evening out and I can't wait for the next book signing/discussion that we find.

Wordless Weds - 15 Weeks

Get out there and Vote!

It doesn't matter who you vote for, blue or red, just get out there and cast your ballot. There are so many things your vote will way out on, like ballot questions (MA has 3 this year), senate seats, local political seats and oh yeah that little presidential race that's been going on for the past year.

Ultimate Princess Weekend

Ahhhh, to be 4 years old again to have a Princess filled weekend. My niece Ally had Halloween and her 4th birthday all rolled into one weekend. It must have been bliss in her little world.

Ally as Snow White (how precious, huh?)

She stopped by Halloween night with her parents on her trek around town for visits. We were her last stop of the Snow White tour, but it was just as fun. She helped her Auntie Mana hand out candy to trick-or-treaters, wanted to try every candy in the dish (but only got away with a couple) and shared her adventures from visiting her other relatives that night.

Ally as everyone sang Happy Birthday to her

Then Sunday, little Ally turned 4 years old. I can't belive it. Her parents had a slide show going during the party and to look at her baby pictures and compare them to who she is today, its unreal. I told her mom that it seems like a year ago she was born, not 4 years ok. Also, Ally was so excited! She even ran out to the car to great us and tell us it was her birthday.


Her mommy and her sister made this gorgeous cake. It was so beautiful and tasty. It just put the icing on the cake (no pun intended) for the entire theme. Ally had balloons, paper plates, a banner and lots of presents wrapped in a Princess theme for her. Most of her gifts had a princess theme to it too!

Remember back in early October I went birthday shopping for Ally? Well, here is the dress up outfit that me and Uncle Jeff bought for her. It was so worth it to wait until everyone left to see her try on the outfit. She even turned Uncle Jeff into a frog with her magic wand!

She was too cute the entire weekend!