So another Christmas come and gone. How was everyone’s? I dropped by Crystal’s blog where she was talking about her ‘booty’ or stash she’d gotten present wise. So I figured I’d share. I got a luggage set (for Nationals!) and then–what can I say, I’m in Seattle–$65 worth of Starbucks gift certificates combined from family and friends. I’m going to be buzzing on caffeine for quite a while! Then of course lots of yummy smelly stuff and a cool bag from Bath and Bodyworks.
I nearly had a breakdown putting together a vanity table for emma though. Never again will I buy a gift with (As Jac says) those three little words: some assembly required.
My friend sent me a pic of me actually signing at the signing a couple weeks ago, so I wanted to post it! Cause in it I’m actually signing, versus sitting behind the desk (like in the other shots!)
On the writing note. I got a review for The Pirate’s Booty from RT. It got a 3, not my best review, but all in all it’s not bad.
The sex in this story is hot, and it’s fun to watch the characters go from cross-purposes to working together to uncover the mystery of the brooch. They resolve their trust issues too easily, but Stevens puts the rest of the story together nicely.
On a ‘Yay’ note: I’ve officially hit one week of being a vegetarian. I’m not missing meat at all, though I do worry about going over on the carbs. So I’m trying to be good in both aspects. Get in the protein, and not go nutty on the fat. Although all the dang candy in the house makes that hard. Grrr. Today I had sushi, only not really. It’s that all rice in the yellow wrapper type sushi. And I’ve been eating a lot of yogurt and cheese.
Okay, I think I’ve sufficiently caught you up on the past few days. So how was your Christmas?
Hey Shelli!!! Cool pics, BTW.
Glad you had a GREAT X-Mas. I can’t believe how quickly it’s come and gone! Gosh. Ours was pretty cool too.
Congrats on becoming a vegetarian. It’s a hard switch, huh? Though I know what you mean about the meat, I’m not a big meat eater myself. :/
Catch’a later.
Great pixs! Sounds like a good Christmas. And congrats on the book signing!
Cool!!! On the book signing! And the matching jammies are adorable. Love the pic of the computer sushi. LOL.
Love ya.
Hey Shelli, don’t you and your daughter look cute. I’m actually reading your blog in my new pink pjs. :)
Love the matching PJ’s and your baby is so cute!
Matching jammies = so cute. Emma sure looks happy!
Congrats on the luggage! That’s always a fun gift because it means travel is definitely going to happen. And travel is good.
Glad you had a good xmas. Ours was nice too. Our little one was spoiled with lots of some assembly required gifts.
Cute Jams!!
Yeah - New Travel stuffs!
Coffee, in Seattle - who’da thunk it! *grins*
You’re braver and stronger than Me, Shellie - I couldn’t give up meat, not that I’d want to. I’m a RARE steak kind of gal, and I think I’d go nuts if I didn’t have red meat at least once a week.
Good for you though, keep up the good work!
We had a lovely holiday, though I missed my daugher something terrible, which made the day a bit sad for me. On the up side, My Mate gave me a wireless router for the house, so as soon as I figure it all out, I’ll be able to use the lappy wherever I want. Wee!!
Hope your new year is just as wonderful.
Gasp - Shelli, sorry about the extra ‘e’… I’m so ashamed!
:D
You and Emma are just too cute, Shel. :D Love those jammies.
I don’t do assembly. I tried once and accidentally assembled ds’s trike, with its parent-assist handle, without one of the wheels. Mr. Robin had to pry the permanent endcap off the axel, drill a hole in it, put the wheel on, and fit it with a pin. (blushing) So much for my mechanical genius! He’s in charge of assembly now.
Matching jammies!!
Some assembly required.. I remember asking my father for a dollhouse. He didnt live with us. And during his yearly christmas visit he brought a big dollhouse in a box. A billion pieces needing to be assembled.
My mother sent it back with him, telling him to build it himself. He did, and brought it back a few years later when I’d outgrown the idea.
*sigh*
Glad you had a wonderful Christmas! I hope all your dreams come true in 2007.