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I hope all is well in your world. I am coming to you a day early because I have an early dentist appointment tomorrow.
The Mister and I had a wonderful time with our girls this weekend. Their significant others were out of town, so we reaped the benefits of family time.
Lucy couldn't wait to show us Cookie, the Elf on the Shelf, and all her toys. Our #2 stopped over to play, too.
Afterwards, we stopped at Bird Bakery for some treats. Cookie the Elf let Lucy take her baby on a field trip.
I don't know who had a worse case of a food coma, Lucy or me!
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The next day, we met Lucy and her Mama over at my #2's house. The Mister did some fix-up chores while we entertained Miss Lucy.
Lucy even wore some of her meal home!
2025 Fiction
Without a doubt, this is the best book I have read in a very long time. This is my designated hostess gift for 2026.
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Mother/daughter dynamics.
Witty dialogue.
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Great romance and a fun family.
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Laughed and cried.
Loved it.
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Sister theme and pro athlete vibes.
Well written and sentimental.
Beautiful story about a love triangle that lasts for years.
Lilly King is one of my favorite authors.
Non-Fiction
Great memoir!
2025 Cookbooks
Gifted this to the hostess with the mostess.
2025 Interior Design books
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Another favorite.
Lovely!
For the Eclectic Taste
For the Game Player
This & That
For the parent who is always looking for their glasses.
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If you are stuck for a gift for her under $50, check this out.
If you need inspo for more gifts under $50, click here.
If you need some hostess gift inspiration, click here.
If you need gift ideas for the cook, click here.
Stocking Stuffers? click here.
Millennial gifts? click here.
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Your little Lucy is like a living baby doll. She is so adorable and I love the sweet, crinkle-eye smile she is giving her mom, who is a beauty in her own right. Oh so many good and beautiful book suggestions. I read the list to my friend, whom we’re visiting, and is a book lover, and Theo is #1 on her waiting list. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post! Love seeing pictures of your family. Yours was the first email I opened with the intention of making quick work of my in box, and on to other Christmas related things, and here I am reading through all the book choices and gifts and taking way more time than "allotted!" Lol! Thanks for the great suggestions, and good luck at the dentist!
ReplyDeleteLove this post as a fellow bibliophile! Is that the Kindle you read from? I need an upgrade.
ReplyDeleteLucy is a doll!! 💚
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing the photos. And that Lucy is so cute especially with mom.
ReplyDeleteLucy clearly doesn't get any love or attention! So sweet! :) Theo of Golden was a one of a kind book.
ReplyDeleteMiss Lucy is dolly. so sweet. joy . love the book rec. Merci! xox your Sudbury sweet heart.
ReplyDeleteApparently Lucy's parents aren't of the popular zero-sugary-treats mindset, and you and the Mister aren't forced to occasionally smuggle in sugary treats for your grandchild
ReplyDeleteGreat book recommendations and a cute babe too! What a life!
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