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grands

A guy at work lost his grandmother at the end of last week and sent out the sweetness, most heartfelt, touching email today to our dept thinking us for our cards, thoughts, and prayers. The part that touched me the most was the end which said that he was really thankful for all the time he had with his grandmother and that he was able to be with her and hug her a week before she died and to go hug your loved ones because you never know how long you have with them. That just tore me up! I was sitting in my cube crying! I am so blessed to still have all four of my grandparents. They all mean the world to me, but life gets busy and I don’t call or see them as much as maybe I should.
I’m going to see my dad’s parents this weekend. They’re so fun and spunky! Nana called me at work today to say that there’s a beach music concert Friday night and she was hoping we’d be down in time to go with her! I just can’t wait to give them a big hug! Here’s a picture of us at the wedding reception.Jason & I are going to a wedding in CLT in a few weekends and we’ll be able to see my mom’s parents then. They just moved into a retirement place~ I’ve been there once before and its a gorgeous condo but its been a huge adjustment for my very independent Papa. I can’t wait to have lunch with them soon! This is been on my mind all day, so I just wanted to share with the blogging world; go hug your loved ones!

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Paperback Swap

Keeping with the book theme… I took McJamie’s advice (THANKS Jamie!) and joined www.paperbackswap.com. I’ve already mailed off two books and received Plum Wine for XO Book Club! I love getting mail that’s not bills and I love giving books to others who will enjoy them. So this is definitely the website for me! If you want to be my friend on PBS just join then search for Suzanne in Raleigh, NC or under the nickname ldybugsuzi. Happy reading!

Oh and I checked out this blog for the first time tonight! Yet another set of multiples’ blog to enjoy. Those babies are just too cute. I’ve seen this link on other blogs, but I’m not sure why I’ve never read about Casey, Robbie, Reid, Cameron, Trey & Brady. Those babies are just too cute!

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shelfari!

So thanks to McJamie, I’m now a member of shelfari. I can see that it will definitely become an addiction. I’ve been adding books this afternoon & would love some shelfari friends! So here’s a link to my shelf. Sign up & we can be “friends.”

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book clubs

I’m now in two book clubs & I’m so excited! I love reading but I definitely get in routs and will stick with the same types of books or authors & not branch out.
I’ve really enjoyed the nestie girls book club~ it’s encouraged me to read novels I might not normally pick up. So far I’ve really enjoyed what we’ve chosen~ The Namesake & Water for Elephants. Our next novel is Middlesex. I’ve been warned that it’s a little slow at first, and I think I’m going to start it this weekend so we’ll see! Oh and the July book is Memory Keeper’s Daughter which I read last summer. I might need to reread it though because some of the parts & characters are a little fuzzy.
I had mentioned in our last couple Chi O alum meetings about starting a book club and at the most recent meeting there was a lot of interest. Today we sent out the email to start it! The first book chosen by the leader of the group is Plum Wine. I’ve never heard of it before, but it’s about an American teacher teaching English in Japan. I’ve requested it from the library. I’m so glad and I feel so blessed to have friends to intelligent discussions with about books.

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10 Things That Make Me Happy

Althea P posted a list on her blog & I thought it was a great way to appreciate all the little things & blessings I have & enjoy.
1~ cuddling at night & waking up cuddling with Jason in the mornings
2~ Moe jumping on the loveseat to hang out with me.
3~ Noone yelling or cussing at me on the phone at work today.
4~ Discovering a new great lunch spot that had an AWESOME grilled chicken wrap.
5~ nesting at night
6~ breakfast for dinner & leftover waffles for breakfast
7~ reality TV (BigBrother9, Real World, Survivor, The Hills, American Idol, John & Kate+8, etc)
8~ pedicures (done myself or at a salon)
9~ open-toed shoes
10~ new Lilly Pulitzer top (found at TJ Maxx~thanks Brooke for the find!)