Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me.........

Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday dear meeeeeeeeeeee, Happy Birthday to me. :) Dec. 23rd is my special day and I wanted to share it with all my friends, so join in the fun where ever you are!!!

I do miss the birthday card that was left for me on my computer from my youngest daughter, she knew that was the first place I'd go in the mourning. Keeping the happy memories!!

Did someone say SNOW!!

Well, we got more snow today which closed most of the city. We have had snow almost every other day last week and my area received 11 inches today. These pics are my front, driveway, and my poor little dog who is about buried in snow. Luckily my work closed too, after seeing all the white stuff when I woke up, I knew that there was NO way I was getting out of my driveway, it was up to my knees!! They didn't even plow our street til late about 6:00 pm.
And when the city plows clean the streets, it buries the end on my driveway again, so I have to dig out each time.

And we are expecting more snow this weekend, I love Wisconsin and snow, but this is ENOUGH already!!!

So, does anyone want some free snow?

"Once Upon a Christmas" by Holly Jacobs

When her nephew announces he's going to find his father, Michelle Hamilton never deams the man's actually going to show up at her door. Daniel McLean has a legitimate claim if he is indeed Brandon's father and a paternity test will determine that. Danielle is thrilled to discover he might have a son, but Michelle's well ordered world may be turned upside down.

I enjoy reading about unconditional love especially when children are involved. Holly Jacobs brings genuine warmth and devotion through her characters and makes you want to be invited into their lives and watch them grow together as a family.

The Paper Bag Christmas by Kevin Alan Milne

Dr. Christopher Ringle, a pediatric oncologist, is the last person
you'd expect to find moonlighting as Santa Claus at the mall on the day after Thanksgiving. He recruits nine year old Mo and his older brother as volunteers at a nearby children's hospital for the holiday season. They meet many children and learn alittle more about Christmas than they thought they would.


I found this to be very touching, sensitive and an inspirational story. You will not be able to hold back the tears of sorrow and genuine kindness.


The Paper Bag Christmas affected me so much on a personal level. My daughter Rachel was very sick and reading about some of the children brought up those memories, so I can empathize with them. This time of year is about opening up and inviting others into your hearts.

My 1st Blog Award, Thank you Joy! :)

Hugh thanks to Joy at Books and Life for nominating me for my very first award, the Kreativ Blogger award. WOOHOO!!!!!

The rules are:
Mention the blog that gave it to you.
Comment on her blog to let her know you have posted the award.
Share 6 values that are important to you.
Share 6 things you do not support.
Share the love with six other wonderful blogging friends.

6 values that are important to me:
Family
Kindness
Animals
Friendship
Sincerity
Forgivness

6 things that I do not support:
Mean spirited people
Abuse of any kind
False people
Resentment
Ill Willed
Hatred

Now for my 6 friends to share this with:

Laurie's Laudanum http://lauries-laudanum.blogspot.com/

SKHYE'S RAMBLINGS http://blog.skhyemoncrief.com/

Yankee Romance Reviewers http://yankeeromancereviewers.blogspot.com/

Jane Austen Today http://janitesonthejames.blogspot.com/

Book Binge http://thebookbinge.com/

Simply Romance Reviews http://simplyromancereviews.blogspot.com/

Dina

Wendy's Minding Spot "The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance" - New Give Away!

http://mindingspot.blogspot.com/2008/11/mammoth-book-of-vampire-romance-new.html

The biggest names in paranormal romance have created a fascinating array of 30 short stories of hot blood and inhuman passions that will leave you thirsting for more. Authors include Sherri Erwin, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Jenna Black, Jenna Maclaine, Raven Hart, Delilah Devlin, Keri Arthur, Kimberly Raye, Alexis Morgan, Lilith Saintcrow, C.T. Adams, Cathy Clamp, Susan Sizemore, Dina James, Colleen Gleason, Barbara Emrys, Savannah Russe, Shiloh Walker, Vicki Pettersson, Rebecca York, Rachel Vincent, Amanda Ashley, Karen Chance, and Nancy Holder. These ain’t your mother’s vampires!

THE RULES

1. US & Canada Only

2. Leave a comment here !You MUST LEAVE YOUR EMAIL

ADDRESS OR ACTIVE BLOG ADDRESS IN YOUR COMMENT. Any comment that DOES NOT INCLUDE this information WILL BE DELETED. I have to have a way to contact you if you win!!!!

3. If you blog this contest and leave a link in your comment so I can check it out, you will receive an EXTRA entry to the contest.Contest ends December 13th and the winner will be announced on December 14th!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Hope all my friends have a wonderful Thanksgiving and have plenty to be thankful for.