This past weekend was jam packed with activities and fun for everyone! The kids had their Halloween parade at school! So fun and was so exhausting trying to get three donkeys to bed after all that sugar.
Saturday was the last of the soccer games for this fall season. Thank goodness too, it was freezing Saturday morning. Campfires and bunnies were on the agenda for Saturday night and of course mommy juice :)
Sunday was really laid back and just a hang out family day. Put the girls bunk beds actually together on top of one another, so this has sprung a I want to sleep with sister act again. We will see how long it last.
As of Monday, I am back on my health/working out kick. Trying so hard to be good, those 13 pounds I had lost are back and doesn't make this momma happy. I was even dedicated enough while the girls had dance last night, not to snack. And while Madison had her classes, Greyson and I went walking up and down the sidewalks. I got 2 miles in I was super impressed!
Today will be a 3 miler, so I can feel good about that Chick fil a for dinner! Madison's soccer party would have to be at the best place ever to eat fast food. Here's to a productive and great rest of the week to everyone!
Texas Rough (Texas Soul) #1 by York, Sara
This book was hot hot and hot! I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes things out of the ordinary, because WOW. Lane and Gresh were so cute together. Pretty sure a man or men want to be referred to as cute, but oh well. I figured the issues Lane had to deal with would not be answered, but so glad they were at the end. And bless his heart (that's what we say in the south) his daddy needed to have his ASS horse-whipped. I like the fast-pacedness (is that a word ha) of this book. The aspect the guys fall in love that quickly is kinda of not believable, because as a woman we know if real life boys don't fall that quickly. Well maybe in the case of my husband but that is story another time. I did like how they through Riley into the mix, but didn't like the aspects of cheating that could have been done. I was super happy how that relationship turned out. One of the best parts to me was how all his ranch hands already knew he was gay. Was just perfect!!
The Chase (Fast Track #4) by McCarthy, Erin
I had to turn this book into my bathtub, because I listened to the first 3 from the library. And the others are not available for audio. I was so disappointed in my library because of this option wasn't available. But oh well not going to dwell on the things I can't change. This book restored my faith in the series from the last one. I really like the dynamic between the two characters. The long lost lovers that didn't communicate. What are the odds of this storyline again? I loved how they came together so quickly, didn't want to wait the whole book for them to finally get together again. And the SEX was amaze balls in this book.
Baby, Drive South (Southern Roads, #1) by Bond, Stephanie
I needed something to listen to rather than music at work. I picked this book, because it was romance and hopefully had some steam. Boy did it fall FLAT :( It was slow and the two main characters instead of just talking out things just avoided them, therefore, dragging the story out. Nikki was the absolute worst, down on your luck and just plain depressing. I get that you were cheated on and dumped. Well how about you put your BIG GIRL PANTIES on and get the HELL over it, like the rest of the world. It obviously had a HEA but after the whole thing, I was like who the fuck cares anymore. I sure don't. I would have let her just continue on back to wherever the hell she came from instead of making that last gesture of blah blah blah.
Texas Hard (Texas Soul #2) York, Sara
This book is just about done, but it is safe to say I am able to give it a well enough review. I am glad Riley got his own storyline. I once again found the love unrealistic, to happen so quickly. I get the lust and wanting someone but really I love you after only a short time. WOW The male on male action just makes me wish I was there to watch! Yummy, I am ready for the next on the list.
It is that time of the year here in the South!! The state fair is here!! Bring out the crazy people watching and the ridiculous fried foods this afternoon!
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Last night was the first night since this weekend getting a full night sleep, hubby finally came home from his work trip. Just in time to take care of his children this afternoon while mommy has her time. So thankful for a husband that is an equal partner in this crazy thing we call life. I don't ever want it to be said that he is not appreciated in every way possible. But this mommy is grateful for him to be back and take his crazy town posse to school (which he does usually). That process is not conducive for a sleepless mommy without coffee in her system. And if I hear the request for Brass Monkey one more time I am going to scream. GRRRRRRR
As far as books and reading goes, I am still continuing with Seduced by Melody Anne. I was way too excited for the husband to be home so I could finally sleep and see him (I guess) last night to even think of turning my kindle on.
The new audiobook is Hot Finish (Fast Track #3) by Erin McCarthy- this book has been good so far. The bow chicka wow wow scenes have been great. I haven't enjoyed much of the book otherwise yet. I am looking forward to getting to the main reasons of the characters split. It sounds to me though the couple just needs to communicate damn it. Hello just talk to one another.
The bathtub book Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks wasn't touched yesterday either. After working all day on no sleep, kids, soccer, and everything else I just relaxed in the bath with my mommy juice until the water was so cold I forced myself to get out. HAHAHA!!!!
Finished book Submit (Surrender #2) by Melody Anne this past weekend. This book ended how I figured it would. Ari poured her heart out to Rafe, and of course Rafe was STILL confused. He jumped on a jet and left the country, instead of just admitting he loved her as well. Ari has kept her self-respect to an extent as she is able to walk away with her dignity, instead of continuing their relationship his mistress. Next!
Audiobook--Hard and Fast (Fast Track #2) by Erin McCarthy---This is the 2nd installment of the Fast Track series by Erin. She is a newly discovered author, and hasn't been disappointing. Ty and Imogen's story was one of my favorites. Ty's issue broke my heart, yet I knew it would either break or make the couple. This is a typical bad boy falling in love with the good girl (classic). But always one of my favorite kind of stories.
Currently Reading the third installment Seduced (Surrender #3) by Melody Anne
This book has been a very quick read for myself. In my opinion it has three storylines instead of just Ari and Rafe. The story between Shane/Lia and Rachel/Ian/Adrian has me looking forward to their stories rather than Ari and Rafe at this point. Shane and Lia finally after all he has done to win Lia back, still has a dark past I am unaware of still, but oh so curious. Rachel and Ian story started out great. I loved the two just wanting to have a week long fling. Then Rachel gets the news, and all hell breaks loose. I am really hoping the dynamic between those two changes. I don't want Ian to be the complete ASS he is becoming. With less than 25% left, I hope to have a little more clarity before this book ends. Since the 4th book has yet to be released, I will have to wait until next month.
Currently listening to Crash by Nicole Williams (Crash #1)
This book has been a very quick listen, while making my work day pass these 2 past days. It started off as a usual young adult book. The little bits of sex and heated moments it kept it interesting. But with the main characters still in high school, I can't classify this book too sex worthy. The bad boy meets good girl is a classic. I can't get enough of them. This books twists and turns have left me with my mouth open going OMG several times. They had relationship and then broke up typical high school relationships. Until so many answers are answered at the end. Drama between Holly, the baby, and Sawyer being a rapist kept me on edge. I called it when Jude was so adamant Luce stay away from Sawyer. That once we found out about Holly, it wouldn't be long before Sawyer was going try the same thing on Luce. And of course Jude saves the day! The biggest twist is the connection between Lucy's brother and Jude just makes me sad. But as there are two other books, and the two are drawn to each other like coffee to a mother of 3 is at 6am. Haha!!
I always have a bathtub read as well, which is an actual paperback or hardback book. The results if I dropping it into the water is a lot less detrimental than dropping my kindle or phone into the water!!
My current bathtub book is Safe Have by Nicholas Sparks
I am a big believer books are WAY better than the movies. I was not about to pay for this book, so I watched the movie. Well if I didn't get sucked in, and want to read the book now. So I hit up the local used book store in my area to look for a copy. As of last night I am done with the first two chapters. It actually starts out really different from the movie. Whereas, it shows Katie running to Southport, the book starts with her already there and on the run. She immediately meets Jo, which doesn't happen till much later in the movie. So far no opinion which is better YET!
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Currently Reading Submit (Surrender #2) by Melody Anne
This being the second book in the series, I am obviously hooked! The bad boys that claim "to never love again" make me laugh!! Of course you are going to love again!! There is always that one person for everyone (I believe)! So far Ari, is kind of pissing me off though, just submit to the hot guy already! We all know you have self-respect. I am curious to see what will happen between Lia and Shane. Check back with me to find out more!
