Malia's Pick

Little Bee is my pick. So happy that it was a unanimous vote. I know that I only gave you two to choose from, but I've had my eye on this book for months and was really looking forward to reading it. It's going to be a quick read I think. Pretty short book too. I hope that you all get a chance to pick it up and to read it. I miss having genuine book conversations with you ladies. Although all our conversations are great.

Thanks for all coming last night, and for not going into labour in the middle of dinner Candice. I'm looking forward to Alana's party on Saturday. I love summer. We get to see so much more of each other. I also think that we should seriously think about Amber's suggestion about "Vacation Club". That would be grand to spend a week away with you ladies.

July Book Club Meeting

My place.
July 22nd.
Come anytime after 5:30, or if you are coming from work, then just come when you can get here.
Can't wait. Not sure if any of you have finished the book or not. I'm still halfway done. The No Cry Nap Solution needed my attention more then Unfeeling for a bit, so I've been back and forth. I'm pushing through and hoping to get this book done by Thursday.
Mum and dad are going to be here next week, so maybe they'll have so much fun playing with him, I'll get a little reading in. We'll see.
See you all on Thursday.

Unfeeling...

Is the book that we are reading for June. Candice's pick, our vote. I picked it up a few weeks ago, and finally started reading it the other night. I'm only through the first few chapters, but it's got my attention. Seems to be an easy read, which is what I need right now. I'm excited to be back into a book. I put The Happiness Project aside, as I couldn't get back into it to finish it. At least it's a book that you can put down and pick back up again whenever you want. I'm still putting together a time for July's book club meeting at my place. I haven't heard back from Candice, Amber or Jasmine, but it's looking like I might be booking it for the last week of July. Speak up if that week doesn't work for you.

Are You Feeling Happier?

I'm on page 204 of The Happiness Project and am really enjoying this one. I've take a few of Gretchen's tips and have already implemented them into my life. Things like:

1. Buy a fancy paper organizer and label it year Baby - 7 to collect all of the papers and pictures that I'd like wee Bauer to have one day. It cost me all of $15 bucks and I already have some items in it.

2. Give my in-laws a break. They are who they are and aren't going to change just because I think they're whacked. I've promised to appreciate who they are and that they've given me a wonderful husband.

3. Remember to be Candice. I love gardening, cutting grass, baking, cooking, antique shopping, relaxing in the sun, chocolate, pretty things, being alone sometimes and country music.

I can't wait to hear about what you all took away from this book.

Next book club is June 3rd at Ranchero Bauer. I'll be home at 4:30 so come on over whenever you can maneuver the traffic. I'll be cooking up healthy grub since we're all watching something these days....for me, it's getting bigger. Aha. Actually, the doc has me off sugar so I'm really no fun either. Gestational diabetes kind of sucks yall.

Here are the directions again.

From the South

1. Take 16th Avenue East
2. Exit off on Stoney Trail North
3. Exit on Country Hills Blvd East
4. At exactly 2 km, turn left on to Range Road 284
5. At exactly 2 km, turn right on to Shore Drive
6. I am number 95

From the North

1. Take Country Hills Blvd East
2. Turn left on to Range Road 284
3. At exactly 2 km, turn right on to Shore Drive
4. I am number 95

Can't wait to see you then.

Amber's Pick

Hey ladies!!

Thanks for the marvelous book club night last night Amber. Always so much fun to get together with all of you. I'm not as "post savy" as Christine, but I thought that I would just write a quick note with our book club pick for May. In a 5 - 1 vote, we will be reading The Happiness Project. I'm very excited to get into this book (and to save Little Bee for my pick, ha ha).

So the next book club meeting will be held at Candice's. Just a suggestion for dates, but if we do that one at the end of May, then I can hold June's in the middle of June, and we'll be back on track for dates. Yes..??? Let me know what works for who and when and where and all that.

Book Club Recap

Hey all,

Thanks Jas for an awesome Wednesday night Book Club. Gourmet grilled cheese and tomato soup was delicious! Good cookies too. I'll get to posting my cookie recipe one of these days soon.

The unanimous vote for the next book to read is The Slap! Originally put up by Kristin to read a month back. I'm excited to read this one as I've already picked it up and the first chapter I read was very entertaining.

We didn't finish the topic of next meeting...Amber...what works for you for hosting? Should we squeeze one in in the next few weeks end of April/early May? Up to you lady!

Enjoy the book ladies! Spring is in the air...reading and relaxing outdoors is just around the corner...

March book club meeting held in April!

Okay the votes are in - most of voted and we will be holding book club at my (Jasmine's) house on Wednesday April 14th at 6:00. What do you think of homemade tomato soup and fancy grilled cheese sandwhich and cookies? Does anyone hate this idea? I have heard of some people hating tomatoe's but I find this unbelievable!

"'The secret to the beautiful orange color of this chunky soup I created is the mix of garden-fresh yellow tomatoes, red plum tomatoes and carrots"

"A Fancy Snadwich for a quick meal. Cream cheese is blended with Mayonnaise and shredded cheese, the grilled between slices of French Bread."

I haven't started Shadow, and I am not sure yet if I am going to. I have finished Wicked and I liked it alot. I give it a 7 (out of 50). I am a very discerning reader.

Should we vote on a new book or as Shannon suggested should this be catch up month or book of your own choice month? I really do want to read "The Slap". One of the reccomends by Kristin at February's book club.

Check out these reviews http://www.abc.net.au/tv/firsttuesday/s2493453.htm