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Thursday, December 22, 2011

12th day of Christmas Quotes!

On the twelth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me - a wonderful family (sing it!)

"Cherish time spent with family,
skype can't replace a hug."

my lights - it may not seem like much,
but there are more in the back and just as many inside =)
How many relatives can you squeeze into a house? My friend just had 17 guests sleep over. Sounds like fun to me! But I know some people need their space. Seeing family after a while reminds me how we all change over the years. I remember being young and only seeing cousins once or twice a year, but we had a ball! After the first awkward meeting, we were instant friends for life. And I see my own kids enjoying the same wonderful bond, making miles and months disappear. Oh how I wish we lived closer to family.

And since I will be shutting down for the holidays, I wanted to give you my review of VARIANT by Robison Wells.

One word: Inescapable!

Remember Katniss? Her life is beautiful compared to this. She had a family and 2 boys who all loved her!

17 yo Branson has no one. And now he has to find a way to escape from a place he thought would be a haven which no one has ever left alive.

This was a record read, 4 days!

I hate awesome books like this because they're over too quick! Give me more, Robison!

Highly recommend it! =D

Now go enjoy the holidays! Be with the ones you love! And spread some charity!
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12 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughDecember 22, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Only two of us in the house this year, but we will enjoy! Merry Christmas, Tara.

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  2. Laura S.December 22, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Your lights look so pretty, Tara! I love driving around and looking at everyone's outside Christmas lights and seeing big glittering trees in the window. Have a wonderful Christmas!

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  3. Angela BrownDecember 22, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Have heard some wonderful things about Variant. Got to make sure it's on my TBR list.

    Your house looks lovely and holiday festive without blinding the neighbors Griswold-style.

    Enjoy your holidays. May they be cheery, merry and nothing quite contrary.

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  4. Christine RainsDecember 22, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Adding that book to my TBR list! :) Just my hubby and son with me this year. We tried all the visiting last year and it was too much stress. Our gift to ourselves is a holiday without stress spent in our own little cozy home.

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  5. Jenna CooperDecember 22, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Wow, 17 people! Our house could never fit that many. Of course, since living outside of California I've seen the wonder that a basement can do when fitting in guests.
    Variant is definitely on my TBR pile.

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  6. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorDecember 22, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    We had 20 in our home on the 17th (the only day we could all manage to be together). My oldest daughter & her family lives in CA as well as our parents, so we might have had more if they were able to join us! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas! :)

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  7. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    This blog always brings a smile to my face. Bet it has something to do with its author.

    Again, Merry Christmas, Tara, to you and yours. Enjoy the blessings of the season to the fullest.

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  8. Golden EagleDecember 22, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I love your Christmas lights! :)

    17? That's a lot of people to have over!

    I've seen Variant in the library; I never picked it up, but I'll have to check it out next time I've there.

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  9. RhondaDecember 23, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    We just had two house guests. More would be nice. We are very far from family too.

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  10. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Merry Christmas.

    Excellent post.
    Happy Holidays….
    I know you write stunning Haiku, welcome sharing with us,
    1 to 3 or more are welcome.
    no theme.
    Hope to see you in,
    Smiles!

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  11. Heather HenryDecember 24, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Merry Christmas to you and yours! I hope it is a wonderful weekend for you!
    peace and blessings, always!

    :)

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  12. Heather M. GardnerDecember 26, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Your house looks amazing! I think your lights are just right.

    Great job on all your Quotes of Christmas and your poems. I enjoyed them.

    Happy holidays to you and your family!
    Heather

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