Linking up with Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer and It's Monday! What are You Reading? now hosted by Kathryn @Book Date.
We had a wonderful Christmas with all the family, Mia was a joy. Feeling very blessed that our Christmas was filled with so much family time, love and laughter. We were all very spoilt, ate way too much, strawberry daiquiris were a hit, an evening swim hit the spot, raucous fun in the pool on Boxing Day and a family get-together on Sunday before my sister and family leave to teach in Indonesia for 12 months.
And my granddaughter is the cutest dancing elf I've ever seen lol
And my granddaughter is the cutest dancing elf I've ever seen lol
I adore the the angel wing I received for Christmas ... "There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are you will always be in my heart."
I'm also looking forward to Sheila's First book of the Year 2016. Tough choice but I've finally decided ... yay! Head over to Book Journey to sign up.
#FitReaders Weekly Check-In
#FitReaders co-hosted by Felicia @ Geeky Bloggers Book Blog and Jen @ That’s What I’m Talking About. FitReaders is a great way to stay motivated, accountable and it's more fun having bloggy friends to check in with. If you also have a fitbit and want to add me, let me know :)
Managed to make my target this week. I participated in the FitReaders Christmas Walk ... thanks to Felicia & Jen for the encouragement. Bella was not so impressed lol
Fitbit Steps:
Mon: 7056 steps
Tue: 9234 steps ~ walk with Bella
Wed: 9460 steps ~ walk with Bella
Thurs: 13,781 steps ~ last minute shopping
Fri: 10,052 steps ~ FitReaders Christmas walk with Bella & Mike
Sat: 5042 steps ~ Boxing Day pool war ;) swimming
Sun: 7162 steps ~ swimming
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Reviews & Posts: (click on title)
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Finished last week:
nothing lol
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THE EYE OF THE SHEEP by Sofie Laguna ~ I bought this one almost a year ago and there it sat #mybad.
JUST SAY YES by Alyssa Goodnight ~ picked up this one after Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer sang its praises.
THE PATTERSON GIRLS by Rachael Johns (audiobook)
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Reviews Coming:
ALONG THE INFINITE SEA by Beatriz Williams ~ From the halfway mark I couldn't put it down.
THE THINGS WE KEEP by Sally Hepworth ~ heartbreaking & heartwarming
THE THINGS WE KEEP by Sally Hepworth ~ heartbreaking & heartwarming
LITTLE BEACH STREET BAKERY by Jenny Colgan (audiobook) ~ fun. Looking forward to the next one.
THE INFORMATIONIST by Taylor Stevens (Vanessa Michael Munroe #1) ~ (audiobook)
THE INNOCENT by Taylor Stevens (Vanessa Michael Munroe #2) ~ audiobook. Great installment
I'm glad you had a nice Christmas! Your granddaughter is a cute elf!!! And I love the expression on your dog's face :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't get as much read this week as I'd hoped though I did finish one book. I also ate too many sweets though I did walk on the treadmill a few days. Just figuring out how to use the Fitbit but my number of steps is depressingly low!
Happy New Year! I think I know what book I will be starting the year with but I'm going to look for a backup book in case I want something lighter.
Yay, you're on Fitbit, don't be too hard on yourself Christina, building up your steps is good ... sustainable! Bella loves her walk, just not in that get-up lol. Happy New Year, I can't wait to see everyone's picks for 1st Book
DeleteOh gosh, Mia is so cute and getting so tall. Love the angel wing. Very special. Must check out the Alyssa Goodnight book, I see Laurel-Rain has it too.
ReplyDeleteI read more than I thought this past week, although with the heat I get very dozy in the afternoon. Can't wait to see what you have chosen for 1st book!
I saw that Kathryn, I'm still reading like a snail so Laurel will probably get to it before I do. I can't wait to see what you've picked for 1st book ... you might have had a little hand in my choice lol
DeleteI bet the audiobook of The Patterson Girls was great! I could do with a pool war today - it's so hot!
ReplyDeleteWe've had so much fun in the pool this Christmas and we were really lucky with the weather! Not far in to The Patterson Girls but the narration is good :)
DeleteA very cute angel :) ANd dog!
ReplyDeletelol thanks B ... I think so too :)
DeleteYour Christmas sounded perfect and Mia is so cute! I'm in the middle of a Kristan Higgins audiobook/kindle. It's typical KH which is why I chose to read it during this busy/relaxing time. Looking forward to seeing your First Book later this week!
ReplyDeleteSounds good Mary, I think I need something light to get my reading back on track! For now I just want to watch the Downton Abbey Christmas special lol
DeleteGlad you had a good Christmas!! LOVING that little Elf and Santa here!! Tooooooooooooo cute! And loving that necklace you got, beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAww thanks Julie, that little elf made our Christmas lol
DeleteSuch wonderful pictures of Mia! Cutest elf ever. Sounds like a great Christmas. Love your angel wing. Looking forward to 2016 and some good reading!
ReplyDeleteBest Christmas Kay, hope yours was just as wonderful! I'm looking forward to getting back into reading in the New Year :)
DeleteSounds like a wonderful holiday... and the pictures of your granddaughter are so cute!! Love the angel wing. It's a beautiful symbol.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
I can't wait to see what books everyone is reading on January 1st!
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Mia is adorable! It's sounds like you had a lot of fun for Christmas. That is a beautiful charm. Wishing you a very Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteGreat week for walking! Bella looks less than enthused! I haven't read anything or listened to any books since before Christmas. I'm in withdrawal. Looking forward to more in 2016!!
ReplyDeleteCute pictures. I've spent most of the past week on my couch with my main walking being from couch to refrigerator. That doesn't make for very many steps. Here is what I read last week. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteAdorable photos.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful Christmas for your family.
ENJOY your reading this last week of 2015.
I am looking forward to the first book of the year posts too.
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
My It's Monday, What Are You Reading
A wonderful Christmas! You can't go wrong with family, food and fun.
ReplyDeleteMia is definitely the cutest elf....and she obviously captures the hearts of all of you (and us).
ReplyDeleteEnjoy these years, to help you through the teenage ones...LOL.
Actually, I enjoyed my teenage grandchildren, probably because I didn't live with them. Now there are five teens and two twenty-somethings in my group.
Enjoy your books...I am excited about Just Say Yes, too. Thanks for visiting my blog.
I love your pictures! That's definitely the cutest elf I've seen in awhile! Sounds like you had a lovely Christmas. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's first books. I finally decided on mine. It's such a tough decision! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteShe is adorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious little girl!! The pictures are fabulous and I love the angel wing, too. :)
ReplyDeleteChristmas with children is so much fun. I love my fitbit. I need to get back to using it as motivation. Most days I just wear it and I'm not worried about how many steps I get, but I want to start pushing myself again.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas! Glad it was a good one... I think a dip in the pool sounds pretty good LOL. We were just a wee bit chillier than that :). Love the expression on Bella's face... he looks very "cool" there. :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great New Year this week.
Bella was such a good sport! Mia is such an adorable dancing elf. Glad you had a wonderful family celebration. The necklace is lovely. Have a Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a fantastic Christmas! Your granddaughter is just adorable!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! Hope you enjoy reading for what's left of the year! A very happy 2016 to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMia and Bella are a tough duo to beat! I hope your New Year is just as wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHope your new year will be happy and peaceful.
ReplyDeleteThose are adorable pictures of Mia and Bella! Our dog hid from me when she saw me take out her Christmas outfit lol. I love the necklace! I hope you have a safe and Happy New Year!! See you in 2016 =)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great week. I am also doing first book, and trying to read through the 800 page book.
ReplyDeleteAlso, great elf you have, along with that set of angel wings. :) Hope you have a safe and happy New Year.