At last! So happy to have this book in my hot little hands. It feels like I've been on the library waiting list all summer for this book. It just came out in hardcover. I read a few reviews that highly recommended this debut novel. Once I learned it takes place in New York City, 1938 I knew I'd like it. I love the cover art. I am only a few chapters in but so far I like it.

Rules of Civility By Amor Towles

When Angus Attacks

I finished another scarf. I was trying to get some pictures of the completed scarf. When our dog Angus decided he wanted to join. How could I deny him?

I was there...REALLY!

Here is the last of our vacation pictures. Typical Mom fashion...Go on vacation and there are no pictures of Mom. Worst than that, not a single picture of me and my handsome Hubby. It really was a fun trip. I recommend visiting Catalina island. I hope we get to go again.

USC Wrigley Institute

Picking out their grear.

Stevie the Swell Shark

Lobster head found on the beach

The boys got to look at lots of underwater animals at the USC Wrigley Institute touch tank. Little D was fine letting his big Bro handle the sea life. F.W. thought it was really cool.

Snorkel

D's favorite part of the trip.

Waiting for F.W. to come back.

The Catalina Adventure continues...

Tree Swing

We went for a nice morning walk to the other side of the island

Walking Stick

Beachy Keen

Here are some beach pictures. F.W. was bummed at 1st that we were staying on the side of the island that doesn't have waves. Once he got to use a kayak he forgot all about big waves

My favorite pastime Rock Hunting

Our wonderful host and hostess

Catalina Island

Leaving Long Beach

To a child it is a cave of adventure...to a grown up it is a cave of questionable smells.
Cold Chillin on the beach

We had a weekend getaway to Catalina Island. Its 132 sq. miles off the coast of Long Beach, CA. Brendan has some wonderful high school friends who work and live on the island. The boys had never been so it was really fun for them. The harbor we stayed at has a general store and one restaurant. I loved the peace and quite. It is all dirt roads very laid back. I took a bunch of pictures can't wait to share them.