The Sunday Post is hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated reviewer book blog, and is a post to recap my bookish and non-bookish things from the last week. I'm also linking up to The Sunday Salon hosted by Deb Nance @Readerbuzz.
I didn't blog much this last week, just a giveaway and one review because I've been busy with work and so much yard cleanup and gardening! Thank goodness for audiobooks otherwise I wouldn't have got through any books! It really makes chores more pleasurable! It's been a lot of work and I'm tired! The weather has been beautiful with highs in the mid 70s.
Hope to get my roses in the ground tomorrow after we figure out the best location for sun exposure. I thought I had it nailed down, but since the oak trees have been getting the leaves back there's more shade in the area I had originally picked out.
Tiny frog on a lilac leaf in our garden. So cute!
Pretty pond & vineyard (background) in the neighborhood
Thought this multi-colored specimen was pretty. I mostly see just yellow in the neighborhood.
Common Broom
I've done a few puzzles. Of course with help:
Peanut directing placement of pieces
Finished puzzle
My sister and her husband are coming over for an early dinner tomorrow. We're making marinated chicken and shrimp skewers with Tzatziki sauce, pita bread, and rice.
Read:
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Murder in the East End by Jennifer Ashley: 4 Stars
Received:
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Thank you to Gallery Books, Canary Street Press, Mira, and Berkley!
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We're on book four in our read-along for the White Trash Zombie series hosted by Anne @Books of My Heart. I'm loving the series and I'm looking forward to joining the chat tomorrow (Sunday)!
How was your week?
Awww what a tiny frog
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie, right?
DeleteIt is so picturesque where you live. I can see why you are so inspired to work in your garden. You tell Peanut that he is doing an incredible job with the puzzles.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's a lot of work, but I enjoy being outside. Peanut says I couldn't do the puzzles without his help, lol!
DeleteThat little tiny frog!! So adorable.
ReplyDeleteBirding with Benefits looks cute!
I thought so too! I'm a novice birder so I'm excited for that aspect.
DeleteWe are doing a puzzle — the first in years and years. I’m glad we don’t have a cat. Your photo is amazing.
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Lol! I often think I'm missing pieces only to find them on the ground. After much scouring!!
DeleteThat's a great photo of a frog. Such a surprise!
ReplyDeleteI'm eager to hear what you think about Birding with Benefits.
Thanks! I was planting something and looked over and there it was! I'm hoping it's good. Like you, I enjoy birds!
DeleteThe frog in the leaf is so cute! My cats like to "help" with puzzles too... My felt puzzle mat is a frequently lint rollered item!
ReplyDeleteHaha! They're so helpful!
DeleteI love the pic of the frog in the leaf:)). You truly live in a beautiful part of the world... We should be out in our garden dealing with the overgrown plants and weeds that haven't been touched in 3 years. Maybe next week - in the meantime, have a lovely week, Rachel.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sarah! It is a lot of work to get the garden in shape after winter, but I love the results. Still, an ongoing process for us. I hope you have a lovely week, too!
DeleteI didn't blog a lot either because of work! Gardening will have to wait because of the rain!
ReplyDeleteIt was a busy week!
DeleteLove all your pictures and the frog is so cute! Of course your puzzle helper is adorable too, lol. Can't wait to discuss the latest WTZ today!
ReplyDeleteLisa Loves Literature
Thanks, Lisa! I thought the frog was so cute. I've seen other tiny frogs (they can make so much noise), but usually they're grayish-black. Haven't seen a green one cozied up on a leaf before! I had fun in our chat!
DeleteI've done that House & Garden cover puzzle, too. It's perfect for this time of year!
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun one! I'm enjoying the 500 piece puzzles a little more than the 1000 piece ones lately.
DeleteGreat photos! It's a nice area to work in the yard. I keep a sun/shade map of the yard varying it at the different hours of the day, but different seasons also change. Looking forward to the WTZ chat!
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
That's a great idea, Anne. I wouldn't even know how to go about doing that. I enjoyed our chat!
DeleteSounds like a hard workout getting your yard prepped for your roses. Cutie froggie. LOL, I get that very same sort of help when I do my puzzles. Looks like you're getting caught up on the Jennifer Ashley series.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week, Rachel!
Peanut loves to sit himself right in the middle of the puzzle while I'm working it! Heaven forbid I'm not paying 100% of my attention on him! What would we do without our sweet little helpers? I'm loving the Below Stairs mysteries!
DeleteLove the tiny little frog so cute. Looks like ya got some good books coming up. I sure i have some yard work to tackle once we get the revamp done on the front yard. I will have two new locations to put roses i can hardly wait.
ReplyDeleteIt is exciting to get the yard back into shape! Hope you enjoy your new garden!
DeleteGreat photos! A good looking book haul too.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
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DeleteI love your puzzle helper!
ReplyDeleteMe too!
DeleteSo jealous that you have a garden! We have a couple of pots with plants here bc we live smack dab in the middle of the city lol. And you have the cutest puzzle helper. <3 I hope both of you have an awesome week!
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Potted plants really add to a space! Thank you! Peanut is such a sweetie! Hope you have a lovely week, too!
DeleteThat tiny little frog is so cute! And I love Peanut on the puzzle. Thanks for the smiles. :D
ReplyDeleteIt is, right? Peanut must be in the middle of everything, lol! Thanks, Lark! :)
DeleteI love working puzzles but discovered it's a pain in the butt with my bifocals. I have to hold my head JUST SO.
ReplyDeleteThe cute froggie!!!
The lovely yard with a pond!
Marinated chicken and shrimp skewers with Tzatziki sauce, pita bread, and rice??? Say less! I'm on my way.
I see White Trash Zombie is still marked as WANT to read on my Goodreads. Why haven't I started that one yet?
Always good to see that cute little Peanut!
Yes, bifocals would make puzzles difficult! I use my readers to work puzzles. It's been a beautiful weather week and everything is still so green! I'm enjoying spring. White Trash Zombie has been such a fun series so far! Only two more books to go. Thanks! I love seeing Marilyn on your posts!
DeleteIt took me a minute to see the little frog. Loved the pictures.
ReplyDeleteHe blends in so well, right?
DeleteI love that frog! And that dinner sounds nice. Yum lol!
ReplyDeleteAw that's nice of kitty to help with the puzzle :)
The dinner turned out good! He's really helpful when pieces stick to him and he jumps off! Keeping me on my toes! :)
DeleteLooks like you did so much work! That frog is so tiny!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pix. Amazing you could see the frog in the leaf. Blends in so well. I hope Peanut didn't try to take any puzzle pieces. It looks like a good one. There will be so much to garden when we get back from this trip. Spring will be full on. Enjoy your garden.
ReplyDeleteWe came back from vacation to find wind and hail damage to our house. My yard is still a mess as we deal with contractors and insurance to get things fixed.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed dinner with your sister. I love that Jennifer Ashley series. I have Liar's Point on my Netgalley and the books by Allison Brennan, Nalini Singh, and Christina Lauren are on my list. Have a great week and enjoy all your books.
ReplyDeleteThat pond and vineyard pictures seems straight out of a storybook :)
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