{American Wife or "I really want to piss off Laura Bush}

I chose the book American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld {who's a girl for those who were wondering} for July book club. I liked Prep {by Curtis Sittenfeld also} but didn't love it so I thought we should give this book a try.

Ok, I didn't like it at all. I did read the whole thing but it took me about 6 weeks. It was not a book that pulls you in and makes you want to keep reading {like all of the Twilight books or Tori Spelling books :)} .

This book is loosely based on the life of Laura Bush and if I were her I would be pissed. There are quite a few similarities to Laura's life but the author takes liberties of added a few extras which, in my opinion, are less than flattering to the wife of a former uberconservative president. You think the book is going to be about her life as a first lady and that is only 1/4 of the book, at the very end, and that's what I wanted to read about. I knew that she had more liberal views than the Bush's so I thought it would be interesting to read about how she dealt with them. Not the case at all.

I think it is kind of sad that the author lacked creativity so much that she just took a true story and added a couple of extra items and changed names. I was very disappointed in this book and won't be recommending it to anyone and I think I will wait on picking a book club book for a while :)

{Happy Monday}

Hello all and happy Monday! The weekend was so relaxing and I am feeling like a new woman since I got an antibiotic and some nasal spray on Friday. We had a laid back weekend, watched the Dawgs {I am still amazed by Knowshawn's hurdle of the Central Michigan player!} and cleaned the house. We had a baby shower for a couple in our Sunday school class yesterday and are starting a new lesson using the book "Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs" by Emerson Eggerichs. I have had this book for a while and have been wanting to read it so I am really excited about it. We played the newlywed game and Chad and I have a nice, solid lead so it is ok we will miss this week. We also went to a new small group where they are studying the book as well. It is a group of couples who all have kids and one has even been married for 19 years, it is a little overwhelming with all of the kids but it is nice to get other couples prospectives on marriage, we are so young and have a lot to learn about life! This group also has the preacher in it so that is always a bonus!

I only have a 3 day work week this week since we are headed down to Florida for Erik and Caroline's wedding, I can't wait! I don't care if Ike is there with us, rain doesn't dampen Spa time!!!

I also wanted to share the link the Meghan McCain's blog. I have really enjoyed reading this over the past few days. While I was a Huckabee fan I do really like the McCain/Palin team and am excited about the direction our country is headed. So check out Meghan's blog, I really want this tshirt!!

{TGIF}

I am so glad it is Friday. This has been a crazy week, so glad to go home in 3 hours...

We have NOTHING planed for this weekend, I am ecstatic! I hope it rains all weekend and I can read books and watch movies in my p.j.'s with the hubs and Charlotte. I just signed up for Netflix {how behind the times am I??} And have The Other Boleyn Girl and Atonement at home. The Other Boleyn Girl is probably one of the best books I have ever read, I couldn't put it down, so I am excited to see the movie.

We will be going to Wally World to get the patio furniture I have had my eye on. Then the patio should be complete! I will be sure to post an updated picture of the flowers, there are about 4-5 hydrangea blooms, and they are pink and green!

{Longest Week EVER}

This week is just dragging on, I feel like it is never going to end...I am ready for the weekend, with nothing to do. I am reading a good book right now though, for Book Club. This will be our inaugural meeting so I am not really sure what I am doing...We are reading Little Bitty Lies by Mary Kay Andrews. I liked Hissy Fit so much I thought I would give this one a shot.

I am listening to The Tenth Circle on my commute. Not quite the feel good book I was going for...but it is good. Next in my c.d. player is Dear John by Nicholas Sparks.

Any tips for a successful Book Club? This book has discussion topics so I was going to read through those and make some snacks that tie in to the book, what else?