The day of the party, my HP book arrived...brought to me by one of my dearest friends who knew how much it meant to me. Once I had it in my hands, I was not able to put it down (I was not reading it, just holding it) for close to an hour. While I wanted to devour the entire thing in one day, I decided to try to take my time and fully enjoy it as it would be the last one. I was able to make it last for a week. It was just as captivating, if not more, than the previous books and as I read the final pages (I promise there is nothing here that will ruin it for those of you who have not yet read it) I felt completely satisfied and content. Never before have I been so taken by a series of books. Sure, I got into Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles, John Grisham's lawyer dramas, and just about everything by Kurt Vonnegut and Tom Robbins, but not with the ferocity that I fell for J K Rowling's incredible tale. She is truly a talented woman. I hope and pray that many more stories "fall" into her head for us to enjoy.
Now that the book is done, I must attempt to crochet a baby blanket in 5 short days when I will be attending a middle school (that was 22 years ago) friend's baby shower. Hopefully I will remember to take a pic of it before giving it away. I keep meaning to start a portfolio of all the blankets, purses, hats, and misc items I knit/crochet as gifts, but since I am usually rushing to finish the item moments before the designated occasion, I have yet to be that organized.
On Saturday, we went to a party where the boys spent most of the afternoon dining on crabs while the girls played in the dirt (#2's white dress was brown). When he wasn't eating, #1 could be found playing by the fire pit. The evening was capped off with a terrific fireworks display. It was the perfect fun filled day spent with friends and family.
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