Book 67 "Shadowland" by Alyson Noel

Remember when I said, I was reading two books at once. Well, I finally finished "Shadowland" tonight. It took me awhile since I was only devoting a hour or so a night before I went to bed. I was kind of not interested much in this book. =( I was disappointed a bit. I was hoping for something more I guess. It got exciting at the night, but then it left me hanging. I hate when that happens, but the next book comes out next summer so it's not that bad, I think.

I was so upset a bit what Damen did to Ever. I'm also really interested in what is with Jude. I found out something about him towards the end that shocked me a bit. I was hoping to learn more about him. I was also really upset on what Roman did to Ever. Wow...he is a pain in the BUTT!! I just wanted to go into the book and slap him.

Well, it looks like I'll have to wait now until "Dark Flame" comes out to find out what happens now.

On to reading "Obsidian Butterfly" by Linda K. Hamilton. I also got the next book after this one in the mail today. Wahoo!!! Thank goodness. I can't get enough of the Anita Blake Series.

I also ordered my first two books for my Kindle a day ago. I'm looking forward to using my Kindle. =)

XOXO,

FranJessca

Book 66 "Blue Moon" by Laurell K. Hamilton

This is going to be a short blog since I'm having a hard time staying awake. Getting up at 3 am is rough sometimes, especially when you have a puppy that is hyper as ever and a 4 year old who refuses to go to sleep. It's always rough when the hubby works nights. =( Just one more day of work though and then I'll have 96 hours off. =) That's always GREAT! I just finished reading "Blue Moon" by Linda K. Hamilton. I finally got the book in the mail a few days ago. I was so ecstatic to get this book because I read the back of the cover and was interested on seeing what adventure Anita was going to have next. I won't go into detail about the book. I'm impressed with what happen in "Blue Moon". Anita has some serious drama in her life and what I mean by drama...I mean by "Lovers". Men are crazy about her, it seems. I'm moving on to the next book in the series now "Obsidian Butterfly". I don't think this book is going to get much out of me though. I want more of Jean-Claude, Richard, Asher, Damian, Jason, and Nathaniel. =) Oh well...I'm also still working on "Shadowland". Hopefully, I'll be able to finish it by tomorrow. Night everyone! =) XOXO, FranJessca

My Loving & Amazing Husband, who I LOVE VERY Much! =)

Told me yesterday that he is buying my Christmas Gift early since he's sick of me buying books. =) He bought me the Amazon Kindle. If you haven't heard of it, just click on Amazon Kindle. I fell in love with it once I really started reading. It is going to be a great investment for me since I'm kind of taking up my house with books. I was so ecstatic when he told me it would be arriving on this Thursday. He even bought me the leather case for it so when I open it up, it looks like a book. I can't wait to see it, hold it and use it. =) I've already got a list on which books I want for it.

Je t'aime, Phillip!!!

Thank you so much, honey!! =)

Book 65 "Enslave Me Sweetly" by Gena Showalter

I've been slacking on reading, but that's because it was Thanksgiving and I've been working also. =) I had to break for a bit. I'm actually not really taking a break. I'm reading two books at a time now it seems. LOL I'm reading "Shadowland" by Alyson Noel and I just finished "Enslave Me Sweetly" by Gena Showalter. "Shadowland", I have been reading at home since it's a hardcover and I actually purchased my first audiobook. =) So I'm reading along with the audiobook which is beyond slow. I was reading "Enslave Me Sweetly" at work which I have to say was really good. It's about a Other-worlder, Eden Black who is an assassin for the A.I.R., her parents were killed when she was 4 years old and the Boss of the A.I.R. took her in. She's a Raka, so she's a other-worlder. She has gold skin and gold hair so humans tend to hunt her kind just to sell off Raka's skin and hair since it's real gold. She ends up failing a assignment, which she has never failed before so she takes it to heart. The person who she was meant to assassinate is selling off humans as slaves to other-worlders. She ends up having to get a partner, who is Luscius, and she doesn't want a partner. Evenutally she is drawned to her partner like nothing she has ever felt before and same is with Luscius. They end up having to work together and find the original assassin, she met to kill. The book definitely draws you in from the beginning. Even some of my co-workers were fascinated with it. I'm going to hold off on reading the next book to the Alien Huntress Series until I finish the Anita Blake Series books that I finally got in the mail. "Blue Moon" is what I'm reading now at home. I love the Anita Blake Series. I'm looking forward to the other books after the 9th book though. It gets really interesting it seems.

Now I'm off to chill for a bit at home and later on run some errands. We're almost done putting the Christmas tree up. We started putting it up yesterday, but ended up running out of hooks for the ornaments. This year the Christmas tree is going to have a Mardi Gras theme to it. =) Gotta show off where my Hubby is from: Louisiana.

XOXO,

FranJessca

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!! =)

I thought I wish everyone a "Happy Thanksgiving" before I head to bed. I'm going to work tomorrow for 8 hours. At least I'll be off of work by 1300 tomorrow. =) I'm definitely thankful for that.

What is everyone thankful for?

I'm thankful for my family and friends. =)

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Book 64 "Burnt Offerings" by Laurell K. Hamilton

Finished reading "Burnt Offerings" by Laurell K. Hamilton. =) To me, it took me awhile to read this one because of course I kept getting interrupted. I had so much going on while trying to read this book. It was good though, but not as good as the last. It didn't have that scene between Jean-Claude and Anita in it. Although, it did have sexual tension in this book. I was pissed off with Richard, her ex-boyfriend, who kept messing with her, but he does have a right to though. I'm fascinated with the new guy though that came into the book, Asher. Anita helped him towards the end get over the anger over Jean-Claude and guess over the fear of his scars, that everyone thinks of him as a monster, but Anita didn't.

I'm looking forward to see what adventure Anita has next. She had to face some of the Vampire Council in this book and she amazed them with her new powers she received and she didn't realize she had.

I would go into more detail of the book, but won't spoil it.

Now I'm forced to wait until "Blue Moon" comes in. I bought it over Half.com. I received the next book after "Blue Moon" though today.

So what am I going to read until then. Well...I have "Shadowland", I need to read and also "The Awakening".

I'm going to take a break for awhile once the holidays get closer in December from reading so I'm trying to get much reading done as much as possible.

On to my next book tomorrow though.... =)

XOXO,

FranJessca

Christmas Shopping...DONE

Can't believe I'm done shopping for my daughter already. Its a record to get everything in one day. I got her the things that she wanted most and then some. We're waiting to get her, her big gift until Spring time. She wants a Trampoline, but this Mommy wants to surprise her with a pool. :). I'm going to be sending out a list of everything we bought our princess to our families and friends who have been asking what we got her so their won't be duplicate toys. I'll be wrapping the gifts up to as soon as I can so Alexia won't go snooping around. LOL We are so looking forward to Christmas when Alexia opens her presents. She is one spoiled and loved little girl. :) Hope everyone gets their shopping soon because its going to get hectic. I'm not into shopping after Thanksgiving.

Book 63 "The Killing Dance" by Laurell K. Hamilton =)

"The Killing Dance" by Laurell K. Hamilton is finished. =) Just finished it about a few minutes ago. I almost finished it last night, but I had to take a break. This book was REALLY good!! Finally some LOVE scenes to it. LOL

This book was mostly about Anita, Richard and Jean-Claude's love triangle. Wow, I feel bad for Anita. She has two guys that are after her...well actually more than that. LOL She was forced into situations that she didn't know how to handle because she really doesn't know how to handle relationships. In this book also she had Hitmen after her. She wanted to find out who had put a contract on her to be killed. She had the help of Edward to find out who.

I won't go into anymore details in this book. So far this is my fave book to the series. I've been told that the books keep getting better and better. I can't wait!! I'm going to have to take a break from this series soon since I'm waiting for my next books to come in after I read the 7th book "Burnt Offerings". I'm going to read "Shadowland" next from the Immortal Series. I bought it and haven't read it yet. I also have put off "Covet" by J.R. Ward and I really need to finish that book also. I have so many books and don't know which ones to read next. LOL

Oh well... I love reading!!

XOXO,

FranJessca

New Moon...Yes I saw it TWICE already! =)

Okay let's see if I can make my record from last year when I saw Twilight. I saw Twilight 4 times last year. I've already seen New Moon twice. Once with my loving hubby and then I saw it a 2nd time today with my youngest stepson and my 4 year old daughter who is obviously TEAM JACOB. LOL I'm of course TEAM JACOB...although right now I have a huge crush on one of the newbies in the movie. =) My hubby of course knows. LOL Charlie Bewley, who plays Demitri in the movie. Yum, he is gorgeous and he's British. What is with me and UK guys? LOL

I married a Scottish man. =)

Well...let's just see I cannot wait to see this movie again, but right now, I'll take a little breather from it. =)

It was better than the first because Chris Weitz is obivously an amazing director. I love him! Every movie he's ever directed I've loved.

New Moon gets two thumbs up and 10 stars with me. =)

The 3rd installment, Eclipse, comes out June 30th and Yes I'm already counting down. =)

My FOOTBALL TEAMS ARE STILL UNDEFEATED

Is it just coincidence that both of my Football teams are undefeated this year. Maybe! =)

Just wanted to say how PROUD I am of the Florida Gators this year and the New Orleans Saints! This Year has been an AMAZING YEAR for my family and even my FAVE Football TEAMS! Keep CHARGING to VICTORY, GATORS & SAINTS!!

GO GATORS!!!

GO SAINTS!!!

Gators are already going to the SEC Championship and maybe even the National Championship again...which I know they'll beat the heck out of Alabama. =) And then the Saints will most likely be going to the Super Bowl.

Yes, this year is an AMAZING YEAR!! I love it!!!

Book 62 "Bloody Bones" by Laurell K. Hamilton is Done. =)

Finshed my 62nd book at work. =)

My co-workers are now starting to think something is wrong with me too when it comes to reading books so fast. I can't help it. =)

Bloody Bones had a different edge to it compared to the other books. Meaning, that Anita is starting to think of Jean-Claude as a human not just as a monster. =) She had to save his life in the book. Anita also had to face her past in this book. She almost became one of the monsters she kills for a living.

I'm reading the next book to the series now "The Killing Dance".

Sorry this is short and I'm not going into much detail about the book. I just woke up thanks to my stepson and daughter playing in the backyard. It's never quiet at my house it seems. LOL

I'm off to get ready and take my stepson and daughter to New Moon. Yes, I'm taking my 4 year old daughter. She is in love with Taylor Launter who plays Jacob in the movie. I'm of course Team Edward. LOL This will be my 2nd time seeing the movie. My hubby has already accepted I'll be seeing the movie again and again. He knows me VERY Well!! =)

XOXO,

FranJessca

Book 61 "The Lunatic Cafe" by Laurell K. Hamilton Done! =)

Finished yet another book and this time I finished it at work in front of my co-workers. They didn't believe I could finish it. I had over 150 more pages to read. It only took me 2 hours to complete. =) I love reading!

"The Lunatic Cafe" was definitely more exciting then the last 3. I couldn't put this book down.

****Spoiler Alert****

Anita finally comes out and says she lust for Jean-Claude and loves him. =) It's about time.

She ends up agreeing also to date both Richard and Jean-Claude in this book, which Richard isn't happy about. Jean-Claude wants to try to woo her away from Richard. It seems that Jean-Claude has loved Anita for awhile now. Even before the first book, which the author explains a little bit about it in the books and Anita even reminisces from before Linda K. Hamilton picks up her story at the first book on how Jean-Claude has always been bugging her and such.

Anita is wary still on dating both Richard and Jean-Claude because in her eyes their monsters and she kills their kind for a living.

I can't wait to read the next book. "Bloody Bones" =) It came in the mail yesterday from Half.com. The person who shipped it was AWESOME!!! I couldn't believe how fast it got here. I wish I could leave double A+ feedback for the Seller.

Well, it's off to see New Moon with my Hubby this morning. I just got off of work, but nothing and nobody was going to stop me from seeing New Moon. I've waiting a year for this movie. I can't wait to see it and this time I'm seeing with the love of my life, my loving hubby! =)

XOXO,

FranJessca

Book 60 "Circus of the Damned" by Laurell K. Hamilton is Done =)

Okay, I thought I finish my book before I went to sleep. I have to work this evening so I have to re-adjust my schedule for 4 days. Ugh!

***Kind of Spoiler Alert...if you haven't read the book please don't read any further***

"Circus of the Damned" (Anita Blake Series) by Laurell K. Hamilton introduced another lead character into Anita's life, Richard. She is thrown into a obstacle between her and Jean-Claude also. It's about time though she realized her feelings for him. She has to either turn over Jean-Claude to another Master Vampire or keep him safe. What does she do in the book? Well, I won't spoil that.

I feel terrible for Anita because she doesn't want to get involved with the monsters, but she is kind of stuck dealing with them. After receiving the first two marks of becoming a human servant to Jean Claude in the first book. She is asked to receive the last two marks to complete the process. She refuses everytime that Jean-Claude asks her.

Richard is introduced into the book towards the beginning when she went to face Jean-Claude. He's a junior high science school teacher. Anita doesn't know why or how he came about hanging out with Jean-Claude. She's fascinated and attracted to Richard. Richard asks her out on a date and at first she doesn't want to go out on a date because she hadn't been on for awhile, but she eventually accepts.

Other characters were introduced also in the book , but of course they didn't last long. Accept that Anita has a co-worker she has to train, Lawrence. She was wondering why he wanted to be a animator and she finally finds out what the truth is from him later on in the book.

The book ended up with bloodshed. I personally think this book was a little bit more exciting than the last two. =)

I won't try to spoil anymore of the book. I just wanted to stretch out the key points to the book. I'm going to head to bed now since I have to be up all night working. I'll probably start reading the next book to the series "The Lunatic Cafe" at work. We'll see though. I have to see how busy work will be. But then I have to wait until the 5th book comes in from Half.com. It seems it won't be here until after Thanksgiving though. Thank goodness, I have other books to hold me off for awhile. I have to order the 8th book and on soon so I can get those on time. I'm a very impatient bookworm. I need to have those books. LOL

So Good night everyone...or Good Afternoon to everyone who will be awake.

The Night Owl is going to bed. =)

XOXO,

FranJessca

It's Here...Oh Yes...It's Here...My NEW BABY!!!

Haha...Yes I called my new laptop, my new baby. =) It's here I'm glad it is. My other laptop was already given me the "I'm not going to work for you now because I know you are a traitor" LOL Rest in peace Windows Vista. I'm looking forward to never using you ever again. =) My husband of course said he would gladly take it off my hands, which once I'm done taking all the programs off of my Vista Laptop to my Windows 7 one, I'm handing the laptop over to my hubby. Good Riddens!!! =) Now I can say I have 3 dell laptops. A XP one that is turning 5 years old on Thanksgiving. It is still running GREAT!! I have never had any issues with it except it's not big enough and fast enough anymore. I still use it because my Photoshop program is on it. Then there's my worst nightmare, the Vista One which turned two years old the end of September. It has given me a migraine since the day it arrived. Microsoft that is the worst operating system you've ever made. Then now there's my Windows 7 and so far its everything I've ever dreamed of. Everything is easily accessible and it's just so darn cute. =) Yes, I said cute! I'm a Computer Geek, what do you expect. It's faster than ever. Please, like I would go for the cheap kind of computer. I want the best and this IT always gets what she wants. I love Dell because they spend extra care making sure everything is up and functional before it's shipped off. This is the 3rd computer I've bought through Dell.com. There customer service is spectacular. I'll keep purchasing computers from them as long as they stay in business.

So here I go playing on my new laptop...although I really need to go off and run some errands and have my girl's day out with my beautiful little girl. She's enjoying my new computer too. I'll have all night to play with it since I have to stay up all night. It's back to work tomorrow night.

Book 59 "The Laughing Corpse" by Laurell K. Hamilton is Done =)

Okay I seriously have a reading problem. I finished a book within a day. =) It had to be good, right? Well of course it was. That was the reason why I couldn't put it down. Plus, I was suffering a major headache today so I napped for about two hours during the afternoon and didn't really feel up to par with going anywhere today. My beautiful daughter even took care of me today. She gave me a pillow and a blanket so I could lay on the sofa while reading my book. She played nicely in the living room with her "My little ponies" which were the same little ponies that I played with at her age. She doesn't have all 200 of them yet, but she'll will. On to the book that I read though "The Laughing Corpse" by Laurell K. Hamilton. I just love the titles she gives her books. =) If you read the books, you definitely will know why she titles them way she does. I couldn't put this book down. The main character Anita is a riot. =) She is definitely up there with Mia Snow in "Awaken Me Darkly" by Gena Showalter. Anita knows how to take care of herself. Jean-Claude didn't show up much in this book, but when he did I was wondering when these two would hook up. =) New characters were introduced in this book, which I have to say were really creepy. I'm looking forward to reading the next book to the Anita Blake Series. Tomorrow though, I'll hopefully be playing with my new laptop. FEDEX is supposed to deliver it tomorrow sometime. I can't wait. I'll be staying up all night with it because I have to get on my work schedule again. I'll be starting up with Mids Wednesday night for four nights and then I'll have 4 days off. =) Of course I have to work Thanksgiving, but I still have plenty of time for preparing our Thanksgiving meal after work with the help of my husband preparing some during the day while I'm at work. I can't wait!! I'm looking forward to having Turkey. Yum!! I can't wait to read my next book. =)

***This Beautiful Tag above was made by Holly at C.S., Thank you again, Holly!*** =)

Book 58 "Guilty Pleasures" by Laurell K. Hamilton is Done

The first book to the Anita Blake Series, I finally got done reading today. It took me awhile because I really didn't have much time to read it while family was in town. The weather was awful the past 4 days and finally the sun is out. I feel like I haven't seen the sun in over a year. I'm glad it's back. =) It woke me up this morning at 9 am. Yes, I got to sleep in a little longer, but to me it still wasn't enough. I was woken up by my 13 week old puppy, Rambo who needed to go outside at midnight. I'm glad I finally finished this book because I'm really enjoying the series so far. I'm still waiting for the rest of my books to come in the mail which is going to take forever. I'm glad I have a stack of books to read. I only have a few more days left of freedom and then I'm back to work on Wednesday evening on Mids. It's actually going to feel nice to be back at work. I've missed some of my co-workers. So onto the book though...The first book to the Anita Blake Series "Guilty Pleasures". I've had the book for awhile, but I haven't had a chance to read it since I had other books I've been reading. I finally put Gena Showalter's books aside for a bit so I could read another author's books. Laurell K. Hamilton, you definitely have caught my attention. This book had me on the edge of my seat. I even cried. =( I was sad when one of my fave characters was killed. I won't say who it was because I don't want to spoil for anyone who hasn't read it and wants to. I could've seen the main character really falling for him later on if the character would've survived. Oh well, the main character Anita Blake has other issues to deal with right now. I'm wondering what's going to happen next in the next book between her and Jean-Claude. Looks like I'll find out this evening once I come back from running errands and also enjoying a beautiful day with my beautiful little girl. Maybe will take in some sight-seeing. We played out in the waters yesterday in my Xterra when we were heading to the Mall to shop. We even managed to make a min-cooper mad at us yesterday. Well, the guy who was driving should've thought twice before tailgating me on flooded roads. How did he not expect to feel the wrath of what my Xterra when it's in high water? LOL Oh well, maybe he should trade in is little car for a bigger vehicle. One that won't stall in water. I know my Xterra enjoyed playing yesterday...it's meant for stuff like that. My hubby's Cadillac was put aside for 4 days because of this Nor'easter. I'm glad I was the smart one and I got my Xterra back in '07. I tease my husband everytime it rains like this..."You should've gotten a truck sweetheart and you would've have this problem." =) He'll learn soon. The first vehicle I drove was a Dodge Dakota lifted up and I had so much fun in it that I told myself I prefer trucks over little cars. =) Hope everyone has a GREAT Sunday. I'm off to have some more fun now with my 4 year old little princess who keeps me on my toes. XOXO, FranJessca

Finished Book 57

Yes I promised to savor the book I was reading, but it was kind of hard because the book was so GOOD!! "Awaken me Darkly" by Gena Showalter Out of all the Books I've read since May, Mia Snow is my favorite character now. She is definitely a GREAT character. She fought so many people in that book and she never backed down. The person she ended up falling in love with in the book was PERFECT. =) Gena Showalter, you definitely had be fixated on certain parts of the book that I had to re-read them. LOL My hubby of course wanted to know why I was smiling when I was reading the book. I really hope Gena Showalter will continue on with Mia Snow's story. It definitely was not what I expected when I learned the truth about Mia. I can't wait to read the 2nd book to the series, whenever the mailman comes here with the book. Until then I'll read another book. Gena Showalter's Atlantis Series is the other series I've been meaning to read. Guess I'll start "Heart of the Dragon" and hopefully my next book to the Alien Huntress Series will be here. Highly unlikely though since this weather is awful and I'll finish this book by tomorrow too. =) Hope everyone else has a sun filled day. XOXO, FranJessca

More Books on my Waiting List. =)

I just added even more books to my book list that I'm waiting for down below. Wow!! I love reading, but I can't seem to keep up with certain authors that I love. Gena Showalter is one of them. Ever since I read her Lords of the Underworld Series...I've been wanting to read her other series. She writes books like crazy, which I love. That is one reason why she's my fave. She comes up with ideas and starts writing it down and can't stop. =) I'm currently reading the first book to the Alien Huntress Series. I can't seem to put it down right now and I'm having to hold off a bit. I just ordered the second book to the series on half.com. I'm going to have to start reading another book from a different series from her after I finish this one "Awaken Me Deeply" since it may take awhile for the 2nd book from the series to arrive. Gena knows how to WRITE. She definitely makes me feel like I'm actually there in the book. I love it!! The character Mia Snow is definitely keeping me at the age of my seat in this book I'm currently reading it. I've never heard of a female character as hardcore as her. I'm only on Chapter 4 so far and I'm trying everything to savor the book...but it's kind of hard, when the weather is awful outside and all I want to do is sit back, drink some hot chocolate and enjoy a book. Which is going to be me today since there is no way I'm going out in this awful weather. I'm a sunshine kind of girl. It can be cold...but not windy. I can't stand the wind. I only weigh 117 and I'll probably be blown around outside before I even get to my Cadillac's door. So here it is I'm going to enjoy this rainy, windy awful day indoors with a book. My Mother-in-law and sister-in-law are out visiting other family right now. My daughter of course tagged along since she adores her Granny and Aunt dearly. She only gets to see them when they come to visit or if we visit them in Pensacola. How I wish I could be in the sunshine state right now enjoying the beach kind of weather. I will have that kind of weather again in less than two years. Wow...time is flying by fast for me in the Navy. Before you know it I'll be turning in my active duty id card for a dependent id card. =) I love it!! Well it's on to continuing the book "Awaken Me Darkly" by Gena Showalter or until the hubby walks in the door and stops me from reading. =) XOXO, FranJessca

Happy Veteran's Day!!!

Happy Veteran's Day to all the Past, Present & Future Army, Navy, Marine, & Airforce Veterans Today!!!

Book 56 is Done.... =)

Well it took me awhile to finish another book since I've been recovering from my surgery. Plus, it doesn't help when you have a husband that tells me to put the book down every once in awhile. LOL The book I finished reading is "The Summoning" by Kelley Armstrong. It was different from the others I read. It was almost like "Dark Visions" by L.J. Smith. I almost didn't finish the book until it finally got some action to it. It dragged a little bit and I'm used to having action from beginning to end. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the book. I'm hoping the next book to the series has a little more to it. "The Awakening". I ordered is used from Barnes and Noble. They only have the book in hardcover because the paperback doesn't come out until March of next year, but I'm not waiting that long. I have another company I'm buying books from nowadays. Half.com =) I love it...although it takes awhile to get the books in the mail and the way I am, I like to have back to back books from the series I'm reading. What's my next read...a book written by Gena Showalter. One of my FAVE authors, who I would love to meet in person. I'm going to read Gena's book until my next book from Kelley Armstrong comes in the mail. I can't wait to see how this series is that I'm going to read next. As of right now I'll only be reading in the evening before I go to bed since my Mother-in-law and Sister-in-law are in town. =) Hope everyone is having an amazing Day!! XOXO, FranJessca

Sorry Late Posting...Our Halloween Costumes. =)

Okay, I thought I post this blog before I go to bed. This is what my daughter and I dressed up this year for Halloween. Alexia chose to be Barbie Genie and Mommy of course went as a Vampire. =) Although, Alexia would not let me wear my fake fangs. I got to wear my 5 inch platform heel boots, which I haven't worn since for 5 years. Their still comfortable to wear, but after walking such a long distance I was glad to finally get them off. LOL Can't wait until next Halloween. =)

My "Deep Kiss of Winter" ***Signed*** =)

I've been meaning to post this, but I've been so busy. I thought I post it before I forgot again. =) I'm so lucky to have this book. It's on my fireplace mantle right now until I can read it. Thank you Kresley Cole and Gena Showalter!! I can't wait to read it! =)

Book 55 is Complete...finally!!

Finally finished another book..."Fade Out" Morganville Vampires Series by Rachel Caine. It took me awhile to read another book because of work and then my surgery. I finally made time today after the house was quiet because the hubby and daughter went out shopping for a bit. While Mommy sat at home and rested. Thank goodness for Vicodin! =) I was sore when I woke up and I had to wait until I ate to finally take my pain meds...that I just wanted to be left alone. =( I'm glad the pain meds worked fast. I hate not being able to do much. I can't drive, clean or cook. =( Hopefully, in the next few days I'll be back to my normal self. Until then, more books to read hopefully and I'll also have lots of catching up to do editing family photos. I'm so far behind. I'm also not able to take photos with my 70-200mm lense. Do you realize how hard that is? That lense weighs alot and add it to my already heavy camera, my D300...I can't hold them both together. I have to suck it up for awhile until I finally can hold both my camera and fave lense again. Ugh! I really enjoy taking photos with my camera and fave lense. =) Well, it's on to my 56th book...I'm going to try finish reading "Covet" by J.R. Ward now. I have so many more books to read. I'm so looking forward to "Shadowland" next from my Book List. It comes out on the 17th, but I plan on pre-ordering. Sorry for the short blog, but it's time to get off the computer and spend some time with my hubby. We're having a movie date night in tonight. =) XOXO, FranJessca

Surgery Went GREAT...Because I can't remember it. =)

Okay...seriously I would do this surgery all over again. It was GREAT because I didn't remember it. All I remember was kissing my husband before going to the Operating Room, then switching to my regular roller bed to the operating bed and that's it. Once I was on that table, I was out cold. LOL They knocked me out with anesthesia. The doctors and nurses were amazing and I'm glad they kept checking on me before surgery since I was really nervous about it. Here it is my 2nd surgery I've had in 26 years. My first being my C-section that brought along my miracle, Alexia Renee. That's the best surgery I've had. =) I had three fibroadenomas removed from my left breast. They were only removing two, but they found the third one and removed that one too. I'm so beyond happy they did that. Now I don't have to worry about going through the biopsy process again. I'll be looked after now since I've had these fibroadenomas. Their not cancerous. Their just something that pops along for my age group. They still don't know what causes them. Their oval and very movable. I remember when my husband found them the first time. Yes...my husband was the one that found them. =) I love my husband. Let me tell you about my amazing husband...He drove me to the hospital. He stayed with me the whole entire time. Up until when they took me to the Operating room. He even saw me get the first of the anesthesia which was the loopy part. LOL Then when I woke up, I saw him. =) I have such a loving and amazing husband. He has taken care of me all day, making sure I'm comfortable and fed. Since I had not eaten since 6 pm yesterday. I finally ate graham crackers after surgery and boy were they good. Yum! Then my husband let me sleep at home for a good 4 hours since I was still groggy from the anesthesia. He took care of getting Alexia and getting food for all of us. Chicken wings and a very yummy salad. I'm turned into a health freak when I get home from work since the only I eat at work is pretty much fast food. Ugh!! Although, I still get teased since I still can't gain weight from it. =) Now my husband is finally resting. He deserves to rest since he's been running around like crazy for me and has been up since 4:30 this morning to make sure I got to the hospital on time. I'm so blessed to have him. I'm also so blessed to have a beautiful daughter, who worries about me. She was so motherly me today. I have to remind her, who had who. =) She's so adorable. I thank God everyday that she's in my life. I'm also very thankful for my family, friends, coworkers and pretty much everyone who was asking about me today. Thank you all!! I actually missed my co-workers today and I hope tomorrow is a easy day for them since it's their Friday before their 4 days off. I'm going to miss them next week when they work Eves and I'm not there. I won't be there until the 2nd day of mids. I'm so glad this surgery is over with and I can move on to the next medical issue I have to take care of. Thanks to all the doctors and nurses too that took care of me today. My anesthesiologist was GREAT! I love those doctors!! So it's off to finish watching my shows and editing photos since I have a lot of family photos that need to be edited. I also need to get ready for a busy Winter Time full of Christmas Portraits, Maternity Portraits and etc...that I need to photograph. =) It's back to business for me since everything is GREAT!! Also, I have to finally reveal all the new tutus/tutu dresses I'll be making for the next couple of weeks for the Xmas time. XOXO, FranJessca