Let's do some SHOPPING!

Ok girls. As promised, here is the cute bag website! Check it out. I know there are a lot, so make sure you've got a little time to look through them all. Mine is found under Summer/Spring bags. Let's get an order together in January sometime. BAGSREP.COM

Stephanie

Hooray for Book Club!

I am so looking forward to seeing you all tonight! I can't wait to see you!
My chcolate fountain is prepped and ready to go.Bring your jammies, or wear them whatever suits you. I am liking the idea of just wearing them right now. That sound comfy. Besides, stretchy pants might be a good thing tonight!

December's Book Choice: "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

Since the beginning of the school year, high school freshman Melinda has found that it's been getting harder and harder for her to speak out loud: "My throat is always sore, my lips raw.... Every time I try to talk to my parents or a teacher, I sputter or freeze.... It's like I have some kind of spastic laryngitis." What could have caused Melinda to suddenly fall mute? Could it be due to the fact that no one at school is speaking to her because she called the cops and got everyone busted at the seniors' big end-of-summer party? Or maybe it's because her parents' only form of communication is Post-It notes written on their way out the door to their nine-to-whenever jobs. While Melinda is bothered by these things, deep down she knows the real reason why she's been struck mute...

I read this book about a month ago and found myself dwelling on it for days. It is a fast moving, easy to read book that really grabbed my attention. I hope you enjoy it. Please leave a comment if you have an available copy of the book.

Book club will be held on Friday, December 18 at 7:00 PM at my house. We will discuss the book for approximately 1-1 1/2 hours. After that we will break out the chocolate fountain, exchange white elephant gifts, and watch the movie of the book for those who want to. It will most likely be a late evening so come prepared. By prepared I mean bring your jammies and pillows if you want to. More info on the party (food assignments for the chocolate fountain, info on white elephant gifts) to come soon so be sure to check the blog often this month. I will also be sending out the newsletter in the next couple of days so watch for that.

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. Love you all much and see you soon!

Turkey Trot 5K

I just had to post this picture of Linda, Mindy, and Me after our 5k yesterday! This is post race (I can't believe we're still smiling) You guys did awesome, it was so fun to hang out with you!
P.S. I also have a picture of them sprinting to the finish line they forbid me to post, but if anyone wants to see it...let me know ;)

Book Sale

I just heard this announcement on the radio and thought I'd pass it on. There is a book sale at a place called Jensen's Books. They are a book wholesaler that is opening a retail store. The sale is this Friday from 10-7 and Saturday from 10-8. (I am not positive about the hours on Saturday, it was a fast ad). The address is 450 W. 1700 S. in Logan. Most books are a dollar, or stuff a bag for $7. I will probably go first thing Friday morning. Come with me! Let me know if you are interested. I can't wait to see you all tomorrow night. Remember, our meeting starts at 7 PM instead of 6:30.

More retreat pictures

I had a wonderful time! Thank you to everybody who was involved in the planning. Can't wait until the next one!
~Steph

Only 6 more months...

Here are the pictures I took at the cabin. Hopefully I can get Stephanie to post her picture of the group, mine was too far away and not very clear. Oh well. It was a blast and I am already counting down the days until we get to do it again! See you in a few weeks. You know I love you, XOXO - Shanna