Yay! I’m ready to celebrate - I just finished my third book for Superromance and am so excited about the story! Allie and Dean’s book was hard work but I think the end result was so worth it - I hope when it comes out next October, you all agree

Here’s what I’m currently…

…Listening to:

• Paramore - a rock group my youngest is crazy about
• My daughter. She’s singing New Year’s Eve and has been practicing her songs *g*

…Reading:

• A Firefighter in the Family by Trish Milburn.
• The Dangerous Duke by Christine Wells.
• The Wild Sight by Loucinda McGary.
• Christmas Confessions by Kathleen Long.
• Ten Zen Secongs by Eric Maisel. This book has so many wonderful ideas - I can’t get enough of it!
• Next on my TBR pile is C.L. Wilson’s King of Sword and Sky.

…Loving:

• The sense of accomplishment of having completed another book
• Listening to all the terrific workshops from Romance Writer’s Of America’s National Conference. I download them onto my iPod (another thing I love *g*) and listen to them while I clean or exercise.
• My quiet house Even though school’s been in session for over two months, I’m still loving this one!

…Watching:

• Chuck. I’m crushing on Chuck again this year. My youngest and I don’t miss an episode!
• Dancing With the Stars. I can’t believe how hooked I am on this show but it’s the truth! I even love all the remaining stars and wish no one had to go home.
• Supernatural. This season is kicking butt as far as I’m concerned! I can’t get enough of the Winchester Brothers

…Looking Forward to:

• Thanksgiving. I love Thanksgiving - being with family, all the wonderful food and good times. I also love that it’s the official start of the holiday season/countdown until Christmas!
• Christmas shopping! I love shopping for gifts (okay, I love shopping for myself as well, I just love shopping *g*) and am already planning the gifts I’ll be making as well as making lists of ideas for purchased gifts. I’ll be out among the masses on Black Friday and loving every minute of it!
• The two weeks between the end of Girls’ Jr High basketball and boys’ high school basketball. As much as I enjoy watching my kids play sports, I need a break from the bleachers

…Can’t Stop Eating:

My son’s birthday is in October so I thought I’d share one of his favorite recipes.

Pumpkin Crunch

1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pie filling)1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk

4 eggs

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 box yellow cake mix

1 c butter, melted

Mix first 5 ingredients in a mixing bowl on medium speed until well blended. Pour into a lightly greased 13″ x 9″ baking pan. Sprinkle cake mix over top and pour melted butter over cake mix.

Bake in 350 degree oven for 60-80 minutes.

Serve with whipped cream and/or ice cream.

Enjoy!