ladylenneth's 2011 challenge...

1.) Good Omen
2.) Elminster The Making of a Mage
3.) Blood First Kiss
4.) Nightseer
5.) The Vampire Lestat
6.) The Alibi Man
7.) Something from the Nightside
8.) The Cleric Quintet
9.) The Kindly Ones
10.) Brisingr
11.) Betrayed P. C. Cast
12.) Untamed P. C. Cast
13.) Chosen P. C. Cast
14.) Last Sacrifice (01/17/2011)
15.) Succubus on Top (12/30/2010)
16.) The Scarlet Letter
17.) Grave Surprise (01/22/2011)
18.) The Demon Awakens
19.) Arthas
20.) The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
21.) Twilight's Ashes
22.) Deeply, Desperately
23.) Kill the Messenger
24.) Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind
25.) Twilight's Ashes (3/5/2011)
26.) Arthas
27.) Richelle Mead




Also my baby counter :)

Welcome to the group, Melissa!

HI Melissa! Taking the plunge into the challenge? Me too. I have no idea what I'm going to read yet, so you are already ahead of me!

2> thanks :) 3> I realized yesturday that there is a lot of books I haven't finished or haven't even read yet on my shelf. So I deceided to join so I have a goal too :) I told my husbans yesuturday about it and he whined and said, "but you already have so many books." I nodded and said, "I know." So he now likes the idea lol

Hi Melissa - good to see you here! You've got a *fantastic* first read all lined up; I'll be interested to see what you have to say about it.

Thanks, am I suppose to start Janurary? Lol oh no I haven't read them yet just making a list of to reads... :)

Welcome! Stop by our group wiki for our links collection...

http://www.librarything.com/wiki/index.php/Groups:75booksin2011

Ty

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is going to be my first read in 2011.

jlynn7 I think I am going to start with Last Sacrifice, my list is more of a .... Suggestion to myself because I am just putting down all the books I haven't read yet. Then I probably will after I read the book write a small little thing about them here.

Melissa I can already see that your going to be a bad influence on me because just looking at some of these books I'm adding them to my TBR pile. lol. Oh well it's not like the list was ever going to end anyway.

I hope that you enjoy the The Time Travelers Wife. I loved it just be prepared that the movie is a major let down.

I already seen the movie and thought it was good, but I have never had the chance to buy and read the book. Now that I have it I am going to be able to enjoy it :)

Lol my TBR always grows too. I constantly look at the list on my Nook.

I decieded that I would go ahead and start, I started reading my first two days ago. I read #15 Succubus On Top.

It had in my opinion been a slight dissapointment, I enjoyed the first story so much but this one was so see through and, I guess ironically since the title has succubus in it that I actually found it too sexual? I mean I never mind sex in a book but there was such a vast difference between Succubus Blues and Succubus On Top also the plot like I said before was just painfully see through. I am debating on reading the third book or not, but then again it might of just been this book. The writing is clever and I adore Georgina, I think I might have a slight crush on her. Lol

Look at you, all these planned reads! I like to make lists of books to read too, but I'm terrible at sticking to them. I'll read one and then get distracted by something else. Haha. Some great reads on that list though!

Thanks lol I hope I stick by it too I have never tried the challenge and I am unsure how I will do. (Lol) awe I just realized I got the clift note book on the time travelers wife ;( I was looking forward to reading that one as well.

I do that too, I have like five books half read. (Lol)

It took me longer then I intended but I finally finished my second book. #14 Last Sacrifice and I must admit that I was very pleased by it and for that reason I made sure I didn't devour it in one sitting. Richelle Mead has very much impressed me with her books but I must admit Vampire Academy has been my favorite. Not only do you end up loving and cheering on the characters but it is a very hard book to put down. I also must admit I so fell in love with Dimitri!

I must admit that I was slightly dissapointed in Grave Surprise it just didn't like she actually wanted to write th book (or at least that is my impression.) Harper in the first book had been one of my favorite characters I thought it was very unique that she could feel the cause of death from dead people. The story was a bit see through for me but the strange little fit Harper threw in the hotel over something she thought about Tolliver was weird and just seemed out of character for her. I think I will at least give the third book a chance to see if maybe she was in a writing rut when she wrote this one?

Other then finding the book a bit stuffy and weird compared to her other words I have read I am sure there are plenty out there that would enjoy this book. The concept is very unique (at least I think it is) and it is worth giving it a try.

#17: I still need to get to the first book in the series which is hanging round my house somewhere :)

#18 it is a very good book and very unique, though I still am disappointed in the second from the first.

Well then, maybe I will just quit the series after the first one - if I ever locate it, that is.

I wonder the same thing but since the first one had been good and the second was filler it makes me curious on the third. Sad how that works out right? Lol

True!

Any good books recently? I am trying to get into Twilight's Ashes it had such potential to be a good book but I think it was over thought.

I see you enjoy the paranormal romances. Have you tried any of Christine Feehan's? She writes 3 separate series: The Dark Series, The Ghostwalkers, and The Drake Sisters. I love her books.

I honestly have never heard of her but I will check her out. Heather Webber is another good paranormal mystery writer, have you read Truly Madly?

Yes, I have read that one. It is the only one in the series I have been able to get my hands on thus far though.

I am suppose to have gotten the second book for SantaThing but still waiting for it. So just curious, why are you up so early? Lol (but then again I am up too haha)

This is not early for me - this is late. I have not been to bed yet.

My husband has work at 4 am so I tend to try to keep his schedule. Though by 9 am I end up taking a nap because I have been so exhausted recently.

Yeah, my hubby is up now and fixing to leave for work. Once he is gone, I will head to bed. He works days and I work nights, so our schedules never meld.

That would be tough, I would miss the alone time I have with my husband if that happened. We figured if I ever needed to work we would do that so the baby will always have a parent home.

That was our thinking with the girls too. Luckily for us, it worked out well. They are both grown now although still living at home. I am a night owl by nature, so being up at night has never been a hardship.

Well that's good :) that is all that matters in the end.

I am heading off to bed. You have a good day, Melissa!

I hope you sleep well Stasia

Hi There

I'm compiling a list of birthdays of our group members. If you haven't done so already, would you mind stopping by this thread and posting yours.

Thanks.

http://www.librarything.com/topic/105833

I just couldn't help but share my first ultrasound. I didn't get to hear the heart but I saw it fluttering away. It was ... I know this sounds cliche but one of the most magical moments of my life. lol I thought I would never be blessed with a child and now I get to experiance the joy...




Temp take down till I can edit the ultrasound to hide senitive information.

just wait until it starts kicking you'll love it. Are you going to find out the sex?

I can't wait lol I was thinking about that all day. I was like next thing I wanna hear the heart, and then after that the kicks. lol Yes I am, I figured it would be easier to plan colors knowing.

Keep us posted!

Lol I think I couldn't keep y'all posted, as soon as I got those pictures I must admit I posted them everywhere. Lol

#41: Only natural!

Oh congrats! Such an exciting time!!

I really wanted to like Twilight's Ashes it had such an interesting concept that I had been very sure I would love it. Though once I took a glance through the book it quickly felt like such a daunting read, not only did it have a Prelude and a Prologue it also seemed to have appendixes to explain everything. I have never found a book with so much to it to devour and think about and to be honest it all just gave me a headache. After I got past the idea of all the appendixes I gave the book a read and was honestly overwhelmed, I just found the wording a bit much. The first encounter with the all knowing higher power goddess just reminded me of an old school teaching video with the annoying narrator going, "well this is what this means, isn't it so neat to learn and let me bring you through this mythical portal to show you what I mean."

Over all it has such an interesting concept and way to look at things that I wouldn't not give it a chance. I very much recommend it as a book to give a chance after all you might be surprised and you might like it. I honestly think this author has such great potential if he can just make things less wordy and less like a college literature book. I guess that was the other thing that got me, was the fact it reminded me of a college literature book, it was just a bit too much and like I said before I have never seen a book have so many appendixes.

LOL

I made this profile so I can keep up with my future babies books, so far no books but hopefully soon. :)

I had a slight scare tonight I had some spotting went to the E.R. got checked up... Blood work is fine, everything came back fine... The baby is moving with a healthy heartbeat and I am on bed rest for two weeks but keeping me and the baby healthy right now is all that matters. Just wanted to update family so no one will worry, the baby is so precious and beautiful!

I hope you take care of yourself and your baby. I know how scary a bloodclot can be I had one the size of my fist with my first son. Just take it easy and be up as little and unstreniously as possible.

I am starting to feel the baby move, it is so EXCITING! lol

Congrats!

#48: That is exciting!

I got without a doubt a very clear picture! I am having a little boy and we are going to name him Samuel Paul. He is measuring a week ahead so they are saying anywhere between Sept 13th to the 19th. :)

Maybe Samuel Paul will be born on my latest granddaughter Haley's first birthday, Sept. 17. That's only fitting since we share a birthday, Melissa!

What an exciting time for you. Have you started reading baby books yet?

Yep reading everything I can get my hands on / find on the internet.

When I was pregnant with my first, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton was the baby guru du jour. I liked his casual and matter of fact way of childcare. He also had a TV program and he would sit with a baby in his lap talking to moms while the kiddies were crawling and cruising around the set.

I sure am not doing well at this challenge lol

#55: Ah well, you have a few more important things going on :) The books will wait!

I just for some reason can't get myself to read. lol

June 5, 2011 at 1 1/2 Pounds

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Thumbs Up saying everything is all good. :)

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His Spine

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Top of his head cuddling into the Placenta

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Just like Mommy

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Leg and him All Curled Up :)

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Bottom of his Foot

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His Fingers, First time we got to See Them

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Best Profile we could Get, He was facing my back.

May 2, 2011 at 15 Ounces

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Good picture of His Toes

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Can tell the size difference in the two Spine shots

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Leg Bone

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Face

Sorry for the picture over load and I still have two ultrasound left before he gets here! :)

His ultrasound from today his about 2 pounds 6 ounces and everything is looking good. Have another ultrasound 7/14/2011

Just stopping by to say hi - I've been busy moving across a couple of states, so I've been away from LT for awhile. So glad to see that things are going well with you and the wee one!

Glad you are doing well and thanks for stopping by and checking on me :)

My little man :)

Very very important to me! Please go to: http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/keep-the-connection-photo-detail/1286 and try to help me win a free breast pump for when my son gets here! It is the last major thing I need and I really can't afford it! Please please please please go vote I will try my darndest to win! Also after you vote you must confirm your email address so the vote can count! :) Won't take but a few seconds!

#63: I voted (saw the post on the other thread). Can we vote multiple times?

Done. Good Luck!!

Thanks :) for the votes but I got knocked down to fourth place and I have no way of getting back to where I was.

I so failed this year but hey there is next year (maybe, probably not.) LOL

Sorry to hear that you got knocked down so far, Melissa. Maybe next year as you say :)

Last ditch effort to try to get some votes before the end of the contest. http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/keep-the-connection-photo-detail/1286

I tried to vote again, but the site would not let me. Rats. I guess they really meant it when they said you can only vote once.

Yes they did :) thanks for trying again!

I am in need of a pump and I tried to win one last month but it didn't happen so I would like to try again this month. Please go vote for me on http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/keep-the-connection-photo-detail/1584 just put your email in press vote and then go to your email and click the confirm link they send you to make sure that your email is valid.

Did it, good luck (again).
Oh, and.......... YAY I found your thread. What took me so long!? Not long to go now, exciting!!

Heh :) it is so behind! I am starting to get in the mood to read so maybe I will catch up just a little. lol (Probably not.) Do you like my new photo for the contest?

Another day and more voting http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/keep-the-connection-photo-detail/1584 if you haven't voted please go. I hate to bug yall and be so aggressive about this but this item is worth up to $500.00 and is the best on the market. I lost it last month and I would really love to win it this month, I am about 20 or so votes in the lead and I want to stay there.

After you vote you have to go confirm an email they send you. I really could use this item and I hate doing this but if I can continue to get votes I can stay int he lead and actually win this item. (It is the last item I need for the baby!)

Guess whose going to have a baby Tuesday? This woman here! I am going in Monday at 3 P.M or 4 P.M. and they are going to start the process early Tuesday morning! So wish me luck! I won't lie I am a bit nervous but I am so EXCITED that I am about to meet my little man.

Good luck!

Yes, great news to have a date now. Good luck!!

Best wishes to you and your little one! Sending happy thoughts for a peaceful delivery.

Thanks nittnut :)

More good wishes here. I hope all goes smoothly and quickly!

Best wishes! I hope all goes well!

Melissa, best of luck to you and Baby Samuel. There is nothing better than holding a newborn baby. I know you probably thought the day would never arrive. Your life will never be the same! And I mean that in a good way. ;-)

Yea it really did feel like it would never arrive but tomorrow I will get to hold him and I know I will be crying my eyes out. Heh :)

You'll be smiling so hard your cheeks will hurt! Congrats!

Let the 2 a.m. feedings commence!

and so it does begin lol

There you are! I've been thinking about you and hoping everything went well. I know you've got *tons* of free time right now, so where are those pictures? ;)

I am sorry it took me so long to post his picture but I have been so busy :) but that is a good thing! My little story, I went in for the induction and ended up with an 8 hour labor and when they tried to get it to go faster they popped my water and after that with each contraction his heart started to drop. Some as low as in the 70s and he was in obvious distress, so I ended up in a csection. Which turned out to be a good choice because his cord was really tight around his neck, it wasn't allowing him to drop into the birth canal like he was supposed too and if we would of went longer it would of been bad for the both of us. Well he was born September 13th and 1:44 P.M. with a very loud cry! heh 7 LBS 21 1/2 Inches long.

Welcome to the world little bookworm!

19 1/2 inches***

Wow, great news (in the end result!!) Well done, congratulations, he's beautiful!

He is adorable, Melissa. Sorry for the troubles at the end, but so glad you and Samuel are healthy. You did good!

Oh, beautiful!! Congrats - I so so happy for you!!

Hey Melissa! He's a beautiful baby! Congratulations - it's been a long haul for you, but I'm so happy for you!

Thanks :)