June Book

Howdy girls! We will be reading The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver for the month of June. We will be meeting June 26 at 7:30 pm (if that time works for everyone) at my place. I will send out an email with the date, time, and address later. This is my second favorite novel by Kingsolver (The Poisonwood Bible is my first favorite.)

Here's a synopsis: "Meet Taylor Greer. Clear-eyed and spirited, she grew up poor in rural Kentucky with two goals: to avoid pregnancy and to get away. She succeeds on both counts when she buys a '55 Volkswagen and heads west. But by the time she pulls up on the outskirts of Tucson, Arizona, at an auto repair shop called Jesus Is Lord Used Tires, she has reluctantly acquired a three-year-old companion named Turtle. What follows -- as Taylor meets the human condition head-on -- is at the heart of this memorable novel about love and friendship, abandonment and belonging, and the discovery of surprising resources in apparently empty places." (taken from www.kingsolver.com/bookshelf/bean_trees.asp)

Also, does anyone have requests for treats/snacks? I am willing to make more than one thing. :) In my opinion, you can't have too many kinds of treats! (And Zach would be happy b/c he gets the leftovers.)

PS: Sorry the image is so small.

I hope I did this right

Sorry it has taken me so long to do this...My internet has been down. I really hope this works also. I am not that great at computer stuff.

Where were you born? South Jordan, Utah
What is your middle name? Vilate
How old will you be this year? 24... I think?
What nicknames do you have? Lind, Linny Mouse when I was little, and it was just my dad that called me that
Are you taller than your mom or dad? Taller than my mom
Do you cry often during movies? Not too much, but I will have an occasional moment.
What is your biggest pet peeve? I have a lot...When people say they are going to do something and then dont
What is your favorite color? Blue and purple
What are your favorite foods? I love pasta, and cafe rio.
What is your favorite beverage? Milk
What is your favorite cold cereal? Honey bunches of oats or some kind of sugar cereal. (not the chocolate ones)
What is your favorite smell? Bread...and suntan lotion...it reminds me of summer days!
What is your favorite time of day? I would have to say when Jarem gets home from work!
What are your favorite make-up products? eye makeup
Do you play any instruments? the piano, but not very well. Jarem is really good and I can play like the little kid songs.
Did you play any sports in High School? No, I was nothing
What was the last movie you saw in the theater? We went to chronicals of Narnia. I think you should all see it. It was very intense though.
What is your favorite article of clothing? I would have to agree with alicia...wondertees...
What is your dream vacation? Jarem and I are trying to save for Hawaii, so right now that is my dream...oh and with just me and jarem...no kids. I love my landon but I would just love to go with just the two of us.
What was your first impression of your spouse? That he was really hot, and how I could get to talk to him.
If you were an animal what would you be? I am not a big animal fan. But maybe a dog...they seem to have pretty good lives.
What is your favorite me-time activity? Read, relax, stitching, or any other kind of craft for my house.
What are your favorite TV shows? American Idol...Good things Utah, and the price is right!
What is your dream car? Ummm pretty much just my own car. But if I had the money an infiniti g20...I think?
What is one weakness that you have? I have a lot...I am not that great of a cook, but I am working on it.
What do you make for dinner when there is nothing to cook? Jarem will usually make breakfast food.
If you could live in a different decade or era, what one would you choose? I have never really thought of that. I really love the time that I live right now.
What emotion do you feel the most? Well right now my emotions dont count. You know being prego your emotions are all up in the air.
Do you consider yourself outgoing? I would say it depends on the day and situation but I think I am pretty outgoing.
What is something you are constantly working on? I will agree with the dinner thing, and also being kinder to a certain inlaw in my family. I dont know why that can be so hard sometimes.
Do you have any hidden talents? Not really but I always wished I could just do back handsprings and flips when ever I wanted. Me and my brother thought that would be cool.
What is one word or phrase you overuse? I cant think of mine but I can think of other peoples that is not a good thing.
What is the hardest thing that happened to you this past year? raising a baby
What is the best thing that happened to you this past year? raising a baby. That is ironic how those both go together so well.
What is one thing you hope to accomplish this year? learn how to take care of two kids.
What is the best piece of advice you learned this past year? To be patient. I learn that everyday from Jarem.

Randy Pausch

Yvon sent this video to me, and I thought it was something all of us should check out. Reading this book this month has made me evaluate how I'm choosing to live my life right now. This speaker is an amazing man, and will really make you think...

http://mx.youtube.com/watch?v=hKRgLvmamUY&feature=email

So, I've officially become a working mom once again, its kind of fun to join the workforce ( part time) and still be a mommy, although I am totally bummed since yesterday that I got my schedule for the rest of month ,guess what? Yes I am working on Book club night! uhg...I am off the whole week but that one Thursday night, it figures right? I was totally excited to discuss the Message, which I really enjoyed as most of you have or will, anyhow I will miss you all! ;0)
I am hosting July's book night so if you want to get a head start on your reading ,I have picked this book called "The Wednesday Letters" I haven't read it or bought it for that matter but I will sometime this weekend, so I will be reading it for the first time with all of you that haven't read it either. See ya all soon...

Katy

Where were you born? California
What is your middle name? Don’t have one.
How old will you be this year? 26

What nicknames do you have? Kate, Kades

Are you taller than your mom or dad? Mom
Do you cry often during movies? Yesiree. I am pretty sensitive.

What is your biggest pet peeve? When I’m trying to walk fast and someone is walking slow in front of me.
What is your favorite color? Blue, green, …

What are your favorite foods? Spaghetti, pineapple, desserts

What is your favorite beverage? Peach Ole

What is your favorite cold cereal? Any kind…I could eat cereal 3 times a day
What is your favorite smell? Fresh mowed grass, rain, Jeff’s cologne, roses
What is your favorite time of day? Evening
What are your favorite make-up products? Mascara (It’s a must for me!)
Do you play any instruments? Nope

Did you play any sports in High School? Cheer, track
What was the last movie you saw in the theater? 21

What is your dream vacation? Tour Europe

What was your first impression of your spouse? Seminary Counsel…good sign.

If you were an animal what would you be? A bird…so I could fly of course.

What is your favorite me-time activity? Reading, Oprah, hiking

What are your favorite TV shows? American Idol, Oprah, The Office

What is your dream car? Subaru Tribeca
What is one weakness that you have? Chocolate

What do you make for dinner when there is nothing to cook? Taco Salad

If you could live in a different decade or era, what one would you choose? Late 1800’s…I think that is the Jane Austen era…fun dresses

What emotion do you feel the most? Contentment
Do you consider yourself outgoing? Yaah.

What is something you are constantly working on? Improving myself…being more selfless…kind…becoming a better Christian

Do you have any hidden talents? Not sure…they’re hidden.

What is one word or phrase you overuse? “Cool”
What is the hardest thing that happened to you this past year? Moving twice in two months.

What is the best thing that happened to you this past year? Jeff graduating from college!

What is one thing you hope to accomplish this year? Pay off school loans
What is the best piece of advice you learned this past year? If you love and accept yourself, you will have a much greater capacity to love and accept others.

Contributors...

Okay, I sent out an email, but I thought I'd post it to the blog too. I think the reason some of you can't post to the blog is because you haven't accepted the invitation to become an author. So, I resent the invitations (via email) to you today. Make sure to watch for it--check your junk mail too. Once you accept the invitation, the computer should automatically set you up as a contributor. If you don't get an invitation, let me know, and I'll send one again!

I went ahead and added Alicias email message to the blog...Have a great one everyone!