Cruisin'

Just got back from a fantastic 7 day cruise with my family. Not my children, mind you. My mom, 5 siblings & our spouses. Fantastic grown-up time. I've decided a cruise without children is the best way for a mom to take a vacation. No cooking, the room is cleaned 3 times per day, the only person to worry about it myself...and maybe the hubby too. We sat on the deck & read, sat on the beach in Aruba and got sunburned, saw whales in Dominica, snorkled on St. Thomas - it was truly spectacular. Got back Sunday evening. I think the kids were glad we were home. They were all alive & well, although the house had seen better days. I know my bed was made when I left! LOL

I'm so grateful for a wonderful mom who was able to do this for our family. You're the best!

The Wolves of Mercy Falls: A Stop Motion trailer for Linger

One of my favorite new series - Shiver/Linger/Forever by Maggie Stiefvater. Shiver is available now and this is Maggie's awesome book trailer for Linger. AH-MAZE-ING!

There are two sides to every story...

There are two sides to every story...

The Host In Paperback!!

Yay! The Host comes out in paperback on April 13th. And a bonus chapter? Excellent!!

http://www.twilightmoms.com/2010/03/the-host-paperback-edition-and-a-giveaway/

A clean patio...

Trevor swept & cleaned off the patio this afternoon. I was wondering why he was being so helpful. Then I realized he wanted to do it his homework outside on the picnic table!! What a great son!