Just to show that it’s not all ants and wasps around here, I’m celebrating these good things:
1. New books! Look for Lynn Viehl’s
Dreamveil and Ilona Andrew’s Magic Bleeds on shelves this week. And in the coming soon category, we have two long-awaited series installments to look forward to: Cryoburn from Lois McMaster Bujold in November 2010 and Jean Auel’s final Children of Earth release in 2011.
2. My oldest child is having a birthday. She wanted a chocolate cake with frosting flowers and sprinkles. It’s hidden in the house to be whipped out at the appropriate time.
3. Did I mention the garden is done? Tilled, mulched, tilled again, planted, mulched with straw and organic fertilizer, beans and peas staked, tomatoes caged, and there are two kinds of berries ripening while we wait for the final seeds to germinate and sprout. A garden is a very good thing and every day there’s something new to see. Although we’re about to have a metric ton of kiwi fruit and I don’t know what to do with it. Still, that’s a good problem, yes?
4. We found a smoking deal on a
playset for the kids and it’s en route. With free shipping. And as a bonus, shopping at Target means you’re giving back to your community.
5. My dad is having surgery this week to cure a problem that could have killed him if neglected, courtesy of his annual checkup. Had yours recently? It can save your life.
Happy birthday to your oldest!
You can make Kiwi jam. I’m sure there must be something in Christine Ferber’s Mes Confitures that would be suitable…god, I don’t even like jam that much and I want that book. LOL.
I’m sooooo looking forward to Cryoburn.
And I was so sad yesterday when I realised my copy of Magic Bleeds wasn’t going to get here for me to read this weekend.
Emily, I’ll give kiwi jam a try, thanks for the book rec. I do love jam. : ) I cannot wait for Cryoburn! And I’m going out to hunt down Magic Bleeds. Have been thwarted so far, but it will be mine.
It’s not that I’m not a fan of jam.
But jam and toast? Nah. I use it when baking though.
You and me both. LOL.
Good luck! And don’t tell me if you get it before Monday. *g*
I think I’ve only used jam to do things like coat skinless chicken. Or in a layer cake. Or to fill a thumbprint cookie.
I won’t tell. *eg*
1) I can’t wait for Lynn’s newest. Ilona’s series is on my to read list.
2)Happy Birthday to oldest. hope she had a great day, and enjoyed the cake. 🙂
3) most of my garden is potted, and probably needs to be watered, but things look good out on my deck.
4) a pretty cool playset.
5) Hope your fathers surgery goes well.
Have a great holiday weekend. 🙂
Ann, I bet you’d love Ilona’s books. Check them out! There are free reads on their website so you can get a feel for the voice and style. (Husband/wife cowriting team) A container garden can be done anywhere and it’s portable. Awesome option! And thanks, the weekend is going well all around.
My package finally arrived today. It’s only three days late. I’m just glad it’s here. Now I have Magic Bleeds in my hot little hands. 🙂 I must pick up Lynn’s book, too. I didn’t realize it released today.
I bet the cake will be yum. 😉
Lynn’s book is out early. But not here. Those release dates are so fluid. Yay, glad you got your package!
The cake is delicious. : D