The reason for the season

As Christmas time comes around it's easy to get overwhelmed and distracted from the true meaning of Christmas. There are cards to be sent out, cookies to be baked  and caroling to be done, presents to buy, holiday parties and  children's Christmas pageants to attend, and most of all,  Hallmark Movies to watch. Sometimes between the hustle and bustle of getting these things done, we don't stop and remember the reason for the season.

From the bottom of our hearts we wish you the Merriest Christmas and we truly pray for Peace on Earth.

For those of you who are in the need of a little Christmas spirit - please enjoy this video:

https://www.mormon.org/christmas/purpose-of-a-savior

A Very Creative Break

Sometimes all you need is an email from your Mom to make your day a little better and brigher. 

As many of you know I have moved a farther away from my mom - which makes it impossible for me to see her everyday. (I know, we aren't happy about it either!) So we now work through phone calls, emails and skype. 

Anyway, at the end of a very long day of chasing my son and cleaning my house, I saw that I had recieved an email from my mom. And all I can say is it pretty much made my day. Even though we are miles away she still knows how to brighten my day. Love you mom!!! 

 
So... I needed to take a creative break today.

Love you!

Mom

http://www.jibjab.com/view/kNmnM5hEOIIZU1gElvMb?utm_source=StrongMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=email&utm_content=Tue,%2008%20Sep%202015%2016:50:24%20-0700&utm_campaign=tx_jj_email_ecards_default_recipient_notification_2

Yes, that is my husband singing Cheerleader and me in highly inappropriate clothes. 

-Till next time- 

Magic in New Beginnings

It starts when the temperature drops a little and the leaves in the trees start to change. Beginnings! The new school year, new clothes, new shoes and new friends. The fall was always a time of starting over, trying new things and conquering your fears. Even now, when I'm not in school anymore, I still have that "fall rush" - time to shake things up a little and try something new. 

The Magic of Beginnings! 

Where has Irish Mist Gone?

Many have asked why Irish Mist is no longer offered through Amazon and we thought we ought to explain. Mom wrote and published Irish Mist (Sean's short story) before she published Mary O'Reilly Book 10 (Veiled Passages) or Sean's new book  (The Order of Brigid's Cross - The Wild Hunt). But, if you didn't know that and bought the other stories first - you would think that Irish Mist had just been copied from the other two. There was a little bit more story to it, but not much and we really didn't want any readers to feel like they had been cheated by having to pay for a story they'd already read. So, we made the decision to discontinue selling it. But don't worry - any part that we didn't include so far - we'll make sure they show up in the next Order of Brigid's Cross book. So you won't be missing anything at all!!!

-Happy Reading- 

What the heck is going on with Terri Reid?

She's finally working on Mary O'Reilly 15 - (The name will be released SOON!)

So what does that mean - 

For Me - 

- I only see her when I'm invited into her office and that only happens if I have food/water/Pepsi or a brilliant idea for her book. - So I have a lot of alone time 

You really have no idea how true this is! But is this for me or for Mom? 

- However, Ian is invited in on a regular basis (Something about him being adorable - so apparently I'm no longer adorable to my mother. That's okay I'll get over it!) 
- I also have to keep my phone or computer by me at all times, just in case mom finishes a chapter and needs me to read it and get back to her. 


For the rest of the Family - 

- Phone conversations are sweet and brief with the ending line - "Well I should probably go and write a book."
- Pizza and hot dogs are regular culinary delights at the dinner table 
- Mom's rarely at the dinner table

For Mom- 

- Facebook has become her biggest distraction
- We have to keep her away from "normal" people because she's always asking things like "Do you think ghost can smell popcorn?" - Talk about embarrassing!

Be Not Afraid

The Cutest Distraction

I would like to take a moment and apologize to all of you that have been waiting for book 14 - Stolen Dreams. Ian has decided that Grandma is the best and every time she walks though my office and he is awake - they HAVE to laugh, talk, and play together. And because of him, Moms book is taking a little longer than usual. But REALLY who could resist an adorable, happy baby.

Here's a cute little distraction for all of you!

Happy New Years! Mom?

CAUTION 

Disturbing Image Below

What Mom looks like when she doesn't get enough sleep or caffeine - REALLY it's not a pretty sight! 

But If I have to see this - SO DO YOU!!!

Happy New Year Everyone!!!

- And Mom, get some sleep, for the sake of us ALL-