Fancy some reading?

I just started reading Ken Follett's book, Pillars of the Earth. I wanted to see if all the hype it was getting is really accurate. Its a looooooong book, 973 pages. I'm usually able to return books to the library before they are due but I'm thinking I'm going to definitely have to put an extension on this one. My brother could probably finish this book in a week. Anyway, I'm curious to see how the author creates a 900+ story with the characters I have been introduced to thus far.

I finished Elizabeth Gilbert's, Eat, Pray, Love book while I was on my flight back from Cancun. I really enjoyed this book. It was basically a book about her quest to find balance or harmony between pleasure and spirituality. My favorite part of the book were her travels in Italy. I would love to experience Rome and Naples one day. My words are not sufficient enough to do it justice. I thought it was worth reading.

Mascara

I need your help. I am desperate for a good mascara. Everyone I've tried always flakes and leaves me with black residue below my eyes. I don't need more to add to my dark cirlces! Does anyone have a mascara they love? Or that doesn't leave them with racoon eyes? I've tried Covergirl, Maybeline, Clinique and one from Costco.

Isn't he adorable?

Here's my new nephew Zane! He's pretty cute. Check out that blonde hair!

Welcome baby Zane

Mae and Clay had their baby last Friday night. Zane was born at 10pm measuring 20.5 inches long, strawberry blonde hair, and 7 lbs. 15 oz. I don't have any pictures of him yet but I just wanted to say we're so happy to have him here! I went to the Williford's house last night to take a shift so they could get some sleep and I am already amazed at how good Zane is. He slept in his cradle the entire time! My boys never would have done that. Congratulations Clay and Mae! Welcome to parenthood. :)

Our trip to Cancun

We had a glorious time in Cancun! Actually, I probably had a better time than Steve since he was in meetings most of the time but he still had a good time.

Most relaxing moment: Thursday's manicure, hair cut, and facial...it doesn't get much better than this.

Most romantic moment: Steve and I had dinner on the beach in a little casita. It was so gorgeous and the food was delicioso!

Most food eaten: Friday night's seafood buffet in the Ritz. We all stuffed our faces with Lobster Thermidor, grilled lobster tails, shrimp, tuna, sushi, fried calamari, seafood paella, seafood ceviche, there was too much to name and don't even get me started on the dessert!

Most laughable moment: getting a flat tire on the way back to the Ritz from Tulum! It was dark and the mosquitoes were out to feast. Thankgoodness for the handy men to quickly get us back on the road.

Most educational (for me anyway): the tour of the Mayan ruins in Tulum. We had a great tour guide, Alma. Unfortunately we arrived at the ruins close to closing time so she had to quickly take us on our tour but she did a great job and I was amazed with how well preserved the ruins still were. The tour was the icing on the cake for me.

List

1. I can't believe I'm going to Cancun tomorrow. I wonder what it will be like. I feel out of my element but I'm excited. I don't think I've been to the beach by myself where the only item on the agenda was to read a book and soak up some sun in at least 4 years...wow. Besides the fact that this is mine and Steve's first "international" trip together in the entire time we've been married. 2. My sister Mae is probably going to have her baby while I'm gone, I should just accept that fact. I am having selfish thoughts trying to will the baby not to come until Saturday night. Sorry Mae. 3. I wish I could seperate myself from my children easier. I hate leaving them but I love the idea of going away without them. Weird. My mind betrays me by feeding me worse case scenarios thus filling me with dread and trepidation. Is this what its like to be a mom? I know they will be in excellent hands and its only 4 days. 4. I really like the book I'm reading right now. Its by Elizabeth Gilbert and titled Eat, Pray, Love. She's a good writer. The first 1/3 of her book was about her time in Italy and I just LOVED that. I want to visit Italy for 4 months too and eat at Pizzeria da Michele in Naples, see Rome and everyone grossly displaying public affection, eat gelato and pastries, ride a gondola in Venice, meander around the cathedrals and museums.... 5. This is the last day of antibiotics for Luke...HALLELUJAH!! 6. Where did my interest in cooking go? I just don't want to do it anymore. There are about 5 dishes I like to cook. Unfortuneately for me I tire of those 5 dishes too quickly. I used to love to see what I could whip up, how well I could follow a recipe, what a new dish tasted like. (sigh)