Happy Sunday! We have just another lazy day around the house. The dogs are sleeping. Jim and I are cuddled under blankets watching a movie, Connor is playing outside, and Holly is working through her homework. Life doesn’t get much better than that.
Last weekend, Jim and I hit the Chicago Auto Show. This has become a tradition for us, as our first visit was one of our first dates twenty years ago. We haven’t been able to go every since we’ve been together, but it is something we try to attend whenever we can. We always have a good time there, looking at the shiny new automobiles, checking out the latest trends, newest technology, and daydreaming about owning the more expensive brands. I know it isn’t for everyone, but we always enjoy ourselves. This year was a great time and a wonderful way to spend some time together.
We spent last Saturday in Chicago, headed home and went to our first Harley event of the year. It was a fundraiser for muscular dystrophy. We didn’t win the grand prize trip to Hawaii, but it was nice to spend time with our friends and talk about all of the rides we are going to take together as soon as winter loosens her hold on the area.
Thing are moving along for the kids. Connor and Jim met with Connor’s counselor and developed his class list for his Sophomore year already. Connor will be playing in this year’s solo and ensemble contest this coming Saturday, and track season is rapidly approaching.
Meanwhile, Holly is working feverishly on her six dances for her three recitals this year. There are evenings where she can barely keep her eyes open after dance class, but if she had her way, she would add one more class to her schedule and would attend class in spite of being sick all day. Her grades are better than her brother’s, she always has her homework done before class, and never has a problem getting ready each morning. Both Jim and I are amazed and proud at her commitment and enthusiasm and cannot wait to see her perform this June.
I’ve been reading up a storm, but I have to say that among the books I reviewed within the last two weeks are two of my favorite books of the year. If the rest of 2014 provides similarly amazing books, it is going to be one hell of a year.
- Archetype by M. D. Waters
- By Blood We Live by Glen Duncan
- The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
- The Martian by Andy Weir
- Maybe One Day by Melissa Kantor
- Perfect Lies by Kiersten White
- The Swan Gondola by Timothy Schaffert
- The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon
And with that, I’ve got a family dinner to prepare and more relaxing to do. I hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday and even better week!
sounds like a perfect Sunday! It is nice that you and your husband keep up the car show tradition from a first date!
It was a perfect Sunday!
I always thought it was fun that we kept up the tradition. It definitely means something to us, even if others find it silly.
Yeah I got to read The Martian. The Hub might like it as well. thanks
YAY!!! And you loved it? (I’m such a pusher of this book lately!)
I really want to read The Martian!
Your kids are active like mine. The Girl and Teen are sitting out the next show and instead, focusing on some other activities and grades… oh yeah.. those things. My son! I wish he would put a little more work into studying. The Girl? She joined track so her first meet is in March. I can’t wait to see how she does.
So you like going to the auto show? I used to, until I got the most horrible case of the flu after visiting during one of the worst flu seasons ever to hit So Cal. I no longer go because of the germ factor.
I adore the auto show. We try to go when it isn’t that crowded – first thing in the morning or after dinner. And we try not to touch everything. Part of that is to avoid getting shocked from all the static. The other part is because of the germ factor. We’ve been going on and off for twenty years, and neither one of us has ever gotten sick. The venue in Chicago is absolutely huge, so maybe that helps?
I ordered Tbe Martian! Can’t wait….
Woot!!!! I hope you love it as much as I do!
The auto show sounds fun!
They always are, IMO. There is something about all those shiny new cars that is just fun.
I am enjoying The Martian so far!! I can see me coming close to finishing it tonight if things go well. 🙂
Woot!!! Now that’s what I want to hear!!
I’ve got Archetype and Winter People loaded on my Kindle based on your recommendations. I am leaning toward Martian. It wouldn’t appeal to me on its face, but I’ve seen so many raves about it. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!
The Martian has a LOT of science to it, so be warned. I just adored Mark though as well as the science, so it was a total win-win for me. Archetype was just awesome. I already have the sequel as an e-galley and cannot wait to read it. And you can never go wrong with Jennifer McMahon. Enjoy!!