Day 297, December 12th

Monday was nice.  I took the day off from work, had lunch with Julia before she started her road trip home to Minnesota, went grocery shopping and got some present wrapping done! All in all, it was a productive day.

I was hosting Book Club that evening, so the ladies were coming over to discuss everything besides the book! Ryan's sister Adrienne is in the club, and the only one who has kids, so things like getting a babysitter is something she thinks about, something we don't even have a clue about! Ryan and I had the genius idea to have her bring the kids, and he'd take them out to a movie while we occupied the house. 

It was a win win...babysitter for the kids, and something for Ryan to do!  We had a great time at Book Club and Ryan had fun with the kids out at the movies.  They went to see The Muppet Movie, which I'm sure Ryan was super excited about!

Day 272, November 17th

What a busy week!!! Thursday night, Amy hosted book club and we had a nice evening of not discussing the book.  This was especially good since not only did I not finish the book, I didn't even start it...or buy it.  I used the classic, school and work consuming my life excuse as to why I didn't read it. 

Update, I finally did read the book, The Shack, and it was very good. You should read it.

It was a nice night of catching up with everyone, eating delicious foods and enjoying each other's company.

Day 179, August 16th

 On Tuesday Ryan head up north to Mojito to celebrate Nick's birthday with cigars and poker...very manly.  I told him to take a picture since he was out doing something while I sat home, but he didn't. I guess it's not cool to be like, hey I need a photo for our blog!
While Ryan was manly, I made dinner and read some of our book for book club.  We were reading A Stolen Life, which is really good, and totally creepy since it's a true story.  I highly recommend you read it!
Ryan got home pretty late, but said he had a really good time, and won thousands of dollars at poker! I was excited, but they weren't playing with real cash, so once he told me he lost it all, I didn't react like a crazed person!!  A lazy night for me, but a fun and festive night for Ryan!

Day 159, July 27th

So, lately Ryan and I have been on sort of the edge in regards to our work life.  Since we went on our honeymoon, we never did a summer vacation, so we made the grand decision to take 3 random days off in the summer, just to hang!!

Today was the first day! We woke up later than usual, went to the gym, and then cleaned the house a bit.  I know, so exciting, but life calls.  Then we headed to the store to grab some food for the week, it is Wednesday you know, coupons!!! 
I had book club for the evening, which worked perfect since Ryan was asked to pitch for another team for the night.  Well, he didn't pitch, but we already had a group of gals headed to our place, so he grabbed his clubs and headed to the golf course to brush up on his skills.
It was a small group for book club, but we talked late into the night since it was the last time we'd see Michelle before she headed off to the big city.  Ryan came home and went to bed all while we chatted it up in the living room.  When we decided the night should come to a close, the ladies left, and I headed to bed.  
A nice little day off with Ryan and friends.

Day 124, June 22nd

Wednesday was Book Club, and I hosted this month's meeting.  I really couldn't get into the book, so as awful as it sounds, I really hoped we wouldn't spend too much time actually talking about the book. Of course, we didn't since it's not easy for us to stay on topic!  We read, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, which yes, is not easy to say.  It is a book of letters which is why I think I couldn't really get into it, oh well, the other ladies enjoyed it, and that's all that matters.
Elise made these yummy cake pops and I think she has created her signature book club treat, they were simply delicious!
We had a lovely meeting, discussed several topics, learned a lot of child birth from Adrienne and ate some wonderful food.  As Book Club host for the month I got to choose our next book, Room: A Novel, and I am  looking forward to this read!!
Thanks to Ryan for hitting the driving range for the evening so the ladies could have an evening in!

Day 89, May 18th

Wednesday was a weird one for me.  If you recall, I did a Kids Walk up in Prescott Valley a few weekends back, well on Wednesday I had to head north to pick up the money they raised! Lucky for me I got new tires on my car last weekend, I didn't mention that, my apologies!!  So I hit the road in the morning, it was cooler than usual in Phoenix, but not cool by any means. I put on jeans and a tank top, thinking that would do the trick.  Well when I arrived in Prescott Valley a little before lunch time, it was pouring rain and in the 50s!! No umbrella, and not dressed for the weather, I knew the nurse I was meeting would think, what an odd duck I was.  I picked up the money, grabbed lunch, and then headed back south to the office for the rest of the afternoon. I felt like a truck driver...but on a much smaller scale.
After work we had our first official Book Club meeting at Amy's.  We read, Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons, which was a really great book, and the perfect selection for our first meeting.  In true us fashion, we barely talked about the book, but talked about everything else.  We're easing into the club and the discussion.

When I got home, Ryan and I talked about the crazy day and how marvelous the first Book Club meeting was.  A successful Wednesday!!

Day 40, March 30th

So this day goes back to last week.  I was talking to my friend Amy online during the day, and mentioned to her that I really wanted to join a book club, as geeky as that may sound. Well low and behold, she said she was interested too!! We then set out to see who else in our friend circle might be interested. And bam...we had like 7 people interested!! So we had our first sort of official meeting on Wednesday.  

Those of us that were free met at Michelle's pad to discuss what book we want to read first and then honestly eat, drink and gossip!! We established our first book, and appointed our Director of Merchandise, but that really was about it!  We are excited to start our adventure though, read more books and be apart of an official club...name to come.   

Want to join?!?! Let me know!!