Good morning! It’s just another Hump Day, but it’s a good time to have another cup of coffee and ponder bookish/family things.
Last week, as some might recall, I had a birthday. We won’t mention the number of birthdays I’ve had, but I especially enjoyed this one, with brunches, lunches, and an Amazon gift card. Among other things.
Here are some things I got with my gift card: the two books in the foreground, of course, and a lovely new watch. (I go through watches like the quick passage of time).
I ordered hardcovers of these two books, Home and Another Brooklyn, as I love having a few pretty books on my shelves.
Today, a friend is treating me to a belated birthday lunch at Mimi’s.
***
Halloween came after my birthday, of course, just as it does every year. I loved these little step-great-grandchildren and their costumes. They are, L to R, Bella, Lilly, and Maddix.
***
Their father, my step-grandson Spencer, is in this picture:
I think the kids have a “cops and robbers” theme going on.
***
From Halloween 2015, I found this photo of my daughter (on the right) and some friends at the local bar and grill.
***
Could the fact of Halloween following so closely after my birthday have been the reason I was called “punkin” as a kid? Or could this be the reason?
***
And, speaking of pumpkins….
Sometimes our destiny is shaped early on…lol
Speaking of destiny, I couldn’t resist sharing this photo of my great-niece, Margaret, showing us her early desire to read whatever she can get her hands on:
***
So…off to get ready for my lunch….and I’ll be taking my current read with me, via Pippa.
In Twenty Years, by Allison Winn Scotch, is a story of friendships gone awry.
***
What are you pondering on this Hump Day morning? Reading something delightful?
I am linking up to West Metro Mommy Reads for Saturday Snapshot.
***
***
AN INTERIOR JOURNEY 
You are amazing about buying books!, I just don’t want to buy any!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh, it’s a compulsion born early on when I didn’t have any books of my own. Thankfully, I had regular trips to the library.
I love the feeling of being surrounded by books. But I’m determined not to go crazy…remembering the Giant Purge a couple of years ago. Was it a year ago, or two? lol. Mostly I buy e-books.
Thanks for stopping by, Patty.
LikeLike
Yay for getting Home! I haven’t read it, yet, but I love Harlan Coben!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Brandie, I’ve been noticing it around, and it’s been a while since I’ve read this author.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Home was a great read. Love the cop and robbers, they are adorable. My grandson (2yrs) did not dress up this year, he is in the afraid of everything season so he just watched his favorite show while the trick or treaters came by the house.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Nise, I love how adorable the kids are in their costumes, but sometimes they are not in the mood. Watching a favorite show works, too. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your grandson.
LikeLike
Ah, gorgeous photos. Laughing at the going through of watches. i have one now for about at least 15 years. I love it and rue the day it may stop!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks for visiting, Kathryn. I don’t know why my watches quit on me, but maybe it’s my body chemistry…lol. (I could get new batteries for them, right?) But by that time, I’m bored with them and want something new.
I need to do better!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Pingback: BOOKISH THURSDAY #36: SERENDIPITOUS MOMENTS – SERENDIPITY
Bella, Lilly and Maddix have a great theme going! Group costumes were always so much of a struggle for me- but they seem to have pulled it off extremely well, as does your daughter!
Thanks for sharing and have a good weekend!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Poem Fanatic, I love themes for groups…or individuals.
LikeLike
I enjoyed all your photos, especially the one of you as a little girl. Such a sweet face! Sounds like you had a happy birthday, regardless of the number attached to it.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Sandy….and I have decided that I will be grateful for each day…and each year. Enjoy your week!
LikeLike
Lovely photos of the family Halloween costumes. I hadn’t heard of that Jacqueline Woodson title, a new one for her I guess? I read (and loved) Brown Girl Dreaming a few years ago. I’ll have to look out for it. I have that exact edition of Rebecca sitting on my shelves- although I’ve never got around to reading it.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I haven’t read Brown Girl Dreaming, but I’ve heard good things about it. Thanks for stopping by, Louise, and I am eager to reread Rebecca…someday!
LikeLike
it’s been a birthday week here too. One niece on Oct 30 like you and another Nov 5. We had a birthday brunch for one as it was her 30th.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Jackie, I had several family birthdays in October…and now, more in November. Enjoy your month…and your weekend.
LikeLike
Happy Birthday!! Looks like you had a great birthday week 🙂
One of my book groups just chose Another Brooklyn for our next book – I can’t wait! I absolutely loved Brown Girl Dreaming & can’t wait to read her fiction.
Oh, my gosh, the tiny police officer and prisoners are SO adorable!! What a great idea – we always did themes at our house. I miss those days!
Have a great week!
Sue
Book By Book
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Sue, I had a great birthday, and managed to stretch the celebration into a couple of weeks…lol.
I think I’m going to have to read Brown Girl Dreaming…I’ve heard such good things.
Yes, I love the cops and robbers theme that the kids had going on.
LikeLike