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Another busy week. Monday I had to work the concession stand for Big Boy's baseball team. I don't enjoy it exactly, but I don't mind helping out as someone has to do it. It's all about doing our part, but I do get frustrated when other parents don't step up and help out as well. Big Girl's team had a game that night. They lost. Tuesday was a rough day behavior wise. The boys decided to have an orange fight in my house during the two minutes it took me to go to the bathroom and change clothes. I came out to mandarin oranges all over my house and all in Little Boy's hair. We also had grocery pickup and haircuts scheduled for the kids that afternoon. The boys were not very well behaved at the salon either. And then both boys had ball games that night. Little Boy plays tball and they do keep score, but it's all chaos anyway. Big Boy's team pulled off a win after being down in the first two innings. Wednesdays are always nice because we don't have activities that night. We did go on a family walk after dinner. Thursday was co-op day. We had pictures for the yearbook at co-op which threw the entire day off. They also decided kind of last minute to have additional play practice after co-op which put me in a little bit of a bind. I had to run grab lunch, take the boys home, take Big Girl back to co-op and then come back home. We did some school work and then I went back to pick her up. Little Boy had a game that night. He finally decided to try running after the ball which I prefer over standing there like a knot on a log. Friday, we had a much easier school day. Both big kids had ball games. Big Girl's team lost, but technically they get to count it as a win because the other team didn't have enough players and had to forfeit. I was glad they still let the girls play, but Big Girl didn't even get to bat and she only had field time one inning--even though she got the first out of the game. Big Boy's team had another close game. They were tied and battling the entire game but pulled it out with one more point. He got some good hits but only got on base once. Saturday, Big Girl's team had a tournament. We were at the ball field early. The first game was just a warm-up. They won the second game. Big Girl got a hit and ended up scoring the game winning run for her team. And then they lost the third game. It was single elimination so that put them out of the championship game. When we got home the kids actually got in the pool. It's way too cold for me, but they were barely shivering. I worked on mowing the back lawn and got my consignment finished.
Monday: March 2025 EOM Wrap Up
Wednesday: Can't Wait for The Last Wish for Bristol Keats (The Courting of Bristol Keats, # 2) by Mary E Pearson
Thursday: Review of A Dawn of Godds and Fury (Fate & Flame, # 4) by KA Tucker (4 Stars)
Friday: Homeschool Friday - Watch Me Throw the Ball!
Monday: Review of The Ballad of Never After (Once Upon a Broken Heart, # 2) by KA Tucker
Tuesday: Top Ten Tuesday?
Wednesday: Can't Wait Wednesday?
Friday: Homeschool Friday - Can I Play Too?
A Wager with the Matchmaker (A Shanahan Match, # 3)
By: Jody Hedlund
Publication: May 6, 2025 by Bethany House Publishers
352 pages
Genre: Adult, Historical Fiction
Source: Publisher via NetGalley (Thank you!!)
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Goodreads description--After her brother's entanglement with an Irish gang threatens their family's safety, Alannah Darragh flees St. Louis and her troubled past, seeking refuge as a maid for the affluent Shanahan family. Alannah's resolve to avoid romance is tested by the undeniable attraction she feels for Kiernan Shanahan. Determined to maintain her position and the safety it provides, she vows to resist the pull of her heart despite the growing bond between them and their undeniable chemistry.In the wake of a devastating fire, Kiernan Shanahan sees a shrewd opportunity to invest in a clay mine and brickyard to aid the city's rebuilding. To secure his venture, he seeks a wealthy bride with a substantial dowry. However, the matchmaker he consults has different plans. As danger looms and Alannah fights to keep her brother safe, Kiernan's protective instincts draw them closer together, but a future with him seems too far out of reach. It will take a miracle--or a wager with the wily matchmaker--to bring the unlikely couple together.
Be swept away in a tale of love, danger, and destiny in this captivating historical romance from bestselling author Jody Hedlund.
Waiting for the Rancher (High Country Ranch, # 1)
By: Jody Hedlund
Expected Publication: June 4, 2024
228 pages
Genre: Adult, Historical Fiction
Source: Personal Kindle Library (currently on sale)
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Goodreads description--Hazel Noble loves her job managing the mares at High Country Ranch. As the foaling season begins, she gets to spend even more time with the horses . . . and with her secret crush, Maverick Oakley, the owner of High Country Ranch and her brother Sterling’s best friend.When Maverick unwittingly ruins Sterling’s wedding, he goes from best friend to worst enemy. With the rift between their families, Maverick is faced with the possibility of losing Hazel, and he can no longer deny how much he’s always cared about her. The trouble is that he and Sterling made a vow not to court each other’s sisters, and he doesn’t want to break his word and cause further problems.
Maverick gathers the courage to speak with Sterling about their vow, but Sterling demands that he stay away from Hazel. When a tragic accident strikes, Maverick is forced to finally choose where his loyalties lie—with his best friend or his best friend’s sister. After pushing Hazel away, will he be too late to win her heart?
That's it for my shelves and recaps of my past and upcoming week. What did you add to your shelves this week? Any bookish news you want to talk about? Let me know!
