Pursuits of Happiness: 12 Days of Christmas Catch-Up: The Read-A-Thon

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Last year I mentioned our Christmas read-a-thon tradition.

Someday we'll have that fireplace. But even without it, this tradition is beloved.

Wes and I were there with our books too.

jeanine said...: Oh what fun. How was "The Help"? I've been hearing a lot about it lately.; January 15, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Heather said...: Did you not love The Help. One of my favorite books. Hope you liked it or are liking it too. I really want to get together sometime soon, still not sure about the 29th. I will keep you posted. love you.; January 15, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Nola said...: I loved The Help and how it made me think about what I would have been like then and what I am like now. I hope you enjoyed it.
Love your updates!; January 15, 2011 at 10:42 PM

Brent's Memorial day prayer before our BBQ at Grandpa's (too cold to swim!) pool
Mark's immediate offer to parallel park my car at the busy cemetary on Memorial day
Bruch with dear friends/old roommates! Thanks for tending, Royce!
The sweet friends who checked on us when we didn't show up at church (because of colds)
The way Wes's oversized fleece sweatshirt feels at the end of a long day
The wonderful neighbors who picked up Lucy from school when I couldn't find my car keys!
The feeling of spring breezing through the windows
Christmas shopping with my big sisters!
Lucy's daily choice of colorful, non-matching clothes
The sound of Lucy reading Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus to Spencer
Fixed sprinklers! Thanks Dad!!