Rainy Days

We don't get very many rainy days here, so it's always a bit of a surprise (even if it's predicted because we never believe weather reports around here when it comes to rain!). Saturday morning it only sprinkled which was good because I was at an outside dog training class at the time. But by the afternoon and Sunday morning, we had quite a bit of rain and really low, dark clouds.

But today it's pretty much clear skies!

Chocolate Affaire Weekend

The Chocoalte Affaire in downtown Glendale was this past weekend, and there was a great turn out. We'd had some cold weather lately, but thankfully, it wasn't as windy as it had been. Friday night was pretty cold, and I was glad we had hot chocolate on hand!

Saturday and Sunday the weather was beautiful.

It was a great opportunity to hang out with fellow VOS members and friends as well as a chance to talk to fellow romance readers.

Big Game Weekend

Along with the Chocolate Affaire, this is also Super Bowl Sunday.

I have to admit, I've been a football fan for twenty+ years now. I tend to think the playoff games are better than the "big" game, but of course, I will still watch--for the game as well as the commercials and half-time show that have become such pop culture events over the years.

So, here's to your teams and to a good game!

Chocolate & Romance

It's almost here again--The Glendale Chocolate Affaire. It's a three day event filled with chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate! Plus, 25 or so local romance authors (including me!) are all on hand to sign their books and meet with romance lovers.

I'll post back later with news on how it went!

Ringing Out the New Year

Well, along with taking down all my Christmas decorations this past weekend, I also attended the final night of Glendale Glitters. It's a festival put on each holiday season in downtown Glendale with lights, hot air balloons, music, and tons of food vendors. :)

The final night to close out the event is called The After Glow Party, and it was a lot of fun. Good food, great music, and some beautiful lights.

Let It Snow...

I've lived in Phoenix my whole life, and this past New Year's Eve was only the second time that I can recall it snowing. I have no real proof of this :) since it melted the instant it hit the ground, but it really was snow. Not rain or hail, but teeny, tiny snowflakes.

Other parts of Northern AZ get lots of snow, but not Phoenix. We've had a cold winter this year, but in a way, I'm enjoying it. I know the 100+ degree days will be here to stay and stay and stay in now time. How are you enjoying your winter weather?

Ringing in the New Year Times Two!

A friend of mine gave birth to twins on December 31st! As far as they know, there are no twins on either side of the family, so it was quite a surprise when two babies showed up on the ultrasound.

But my friend and her two brand-new baby girls are all doing well, and I'm so excited for her!