The Lost Saint Launch Party

The other night I went over to The Kings English Bookshop to see the book launch of Bree Despain's The Lost Saint. (This photo was taken by Heather at Fire and Ice (by Little Red Reads) blog).

Bree told us how different it was to write her first book (that got published) vs her second now that she was on a deadline/contract.

She also read an excerpt for us.

Bree is so fun! If you ever get a chance to meet her, take it!

Again, like last time we went, she had nail polish to match the covers of her books. Here is Bree signing a copy for Brie who won the book here on my blog!

Our lovely group! Above: Jenni, Danylle, Bree, Me, Heidi, Olivia, Heather.

(Thanks for the photo below Jenni!)

Did you know my name is actually in The Lost Saint? Because it is. :) And in case you were wondering, yes I did do a little happy dance.

Any books you're looking forward to reading this year?

Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas from my family to yours!

Wordless Wednesday: Temple Nights

(I took this photo in Dec 2010 at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah.)

Snow Play Day

We got dumped on last night. I rolled out of bed this morning and ran outside to help push my neighbor out of her driveway. Then since I was out I shoveled the sidewalks and driveways (no way am I driving to the gym today and figured it would burn some good calories), though it's still snowing right now, about two hours later so I'll most likely have to go back out. My hubby came out to shovel but I'd rather shovel so I sent him to play with the kids (he does that better anyway).

They opted for a fort instead of cave so my hubby and my neighbor helped the kids build it. And of course we needed to paint our creation when we were done. Just a little food coloring in some water bottles.

Halo Reach

Halo Reach was released in September 2010 to fans that have been anticipating this game for over a year. Reach is a prequel to it's brothers Halo's 1-3. (The original Halo was released back in 2001.) There have also been two other games Halo ODST and Halo Wars.

Game Type: first person shooter

Developed by: Bungie

Price: $60 (at launch, you may find it on sale now for around $45)

Gaming System: Xbox 360

Players: 1-4 (Split screen option available)

Buy it here:

Pros:

+graphics (seriously incredible)

+build your own maps

+customize your gameplay

+Sandbox feature

+HUGE maps

+If you liked the others, you'll like this one

+Plus it's just more fun Halo

+Another campaign to fight your way through.

Cons:
-It almost seems too much like the others. (As in the maps are mostly the same.)

Overall it's a fantastic game with a lot of fun playtime. I've played a lot of first person shooter and I'd easily say Halo is in my top two. I think it's easy to learn to play and stay in the game and there are a lot of fun options for multiplayer. If you're looking for some challenging computer AI the campaign mode will have you covered.

Do you play Xbox? What games do you enjoy?

Book Signing with Richelle Mead

Richelle Mead stopped off in SLC on her tour for the last book in the Vampire Academy series we all went to the Salt Lake Library to meet the fabulous lady.

What's more fun then going with a fun group of girls(Meagan, Malea, Heather & Olivia) ? Dressing up in matching, eye catching shirts! Olivia came up with this rockin idea and even made them all for us.

It was big crowd! We were up near the back in the corner but this at least gives you an idea. The room was packed.

Richelle Mead was SO sweet. Honestly the Q&A was lame, because of the questions asked but Richelle did a great job and even offered to let us ask her questions when we met her. She didnt rush through signing our books and really took a minute to talk to each one of us.

On the way out we had to get another shot! The sweet ladies of The Kings English (who hosted this signing) snapped this shot of us. I love all the great events they have going on over there.

Oh yes, and check out Richelle's blog. We're famous!

I tried the new fries!

Remember the other day when I was talking about Wendys changing their fries? I'd say the overall response I got on my blog and facebook was highly negative and skeptical.

Of course I had to take my family in to try them and I gotta admit, hearing all your concerns I was a little nervous. Never fear! I'm happy to report to you dear readers that I enjoyed them. A lot. I even went back a second time (yah twist my arm) and tried them again just to be sure. (The second time around we went for dinner so my hubby was able to join us and he likes them too!)

To me they had the same great crispiness as before. I'm sure it might depend on where you go but both times I went I had different amounts of salt on my fries and to me both were fine (not too much like I was afraid of). And they're still SUPER dippable in the frosty, if you go for that sorta thing. :)

Have you tried them yet? What'd you think?

Do we need to go to lunch together so we can chat and try them?

If you want to try them for yourselves, here's a coupon for some free fries.