Showing posts with label books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label books. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

40 Before 40: Read 12 Books






 Book 1~ One Summer in Paris

A riveting romantic novel about life and the choices we choose~ how there is predictability in being stable yet spontaneity allows us to truly live & love. 


 Book 2~ For Such a Time as This

An account of Kayleigh McEnany's time as White House Press Secretary and how faith led her through the trying time of the tumultuous country & tyranny of media. 

                                                         

 Book 3~ The Summer Seekers

A fun fiction novel about family dynamics, the thrill of travel, and how life's greatest adventures can always surprise you.

 

Book 4~ The Inner Game of Tennis

A classic guide to how the mind & body are truly connected; and when in sync can be a positive yet when they're out of sync it can be detrimental.


 Book 5~ Slightly South of Simple

A fictional story about sisterhood, southern charm, and all things summer love.



 Book 6~ When Less Becomes More

A real life look at how our overcrowded schedules clutter our mind & our ability to soak up the true joy of life.

                                                

 Book 7~ Beach House Summer

A spectacular novel about small town versus celebrity status and how we take a look back at our choices in the rear view mirror; but life can often give us second chances if we're open to them.

                                                

 Book 8~ Family for Beginners

A heart warming story about family, starting over, and letting go of our expectations to open the door to a beautiful new life & love.


 Book 9~ Rise Sister Rise

Inspired by our ZYIA Summit speech with an excerpt from this book, I had to read it for some self reflection. A guide to getting back to the root of the woman you are deep inside via meditation, awareness, nature & faith.



 Book 10~ Before I Do

A spunky fictional story about the crazy happenings of life and how they lead us to where we are...with a special look at the ones that got away & what might have been.


                                                  



 Book 11~ Holy Moments

Short but sweet, a non-fiction book about how to rebuild the joy in life with Holy Moments. A great reminder to turn each moment into positivity and hope. And don't forget to share it with the world!


                                                


 Book 12~ Dreamland

A beautiful story of dreams, how they can inspire us even after we think they're long out of reach; with a twist of love, fate, & family all mixed in.



Tuesday, December 13, 2022

The Thompson Christmas Bucket List: Read A Christmas Story

Reading has always been a favorite Christmas tradition in our family. We have a basket of books that provide beautiful holiday stories that the kids constantly can be found reading. But we always take a night to sit as a family and read. They each pick a book and I read aloud to everyone.

In addition to this, we have been reading How to Catch: A Countdown to Christmas each morning before school. Sparky & Joy brought this book and the kids have been loving it.

Snuggled up in jammies, around the Christmas Tree with festive books is a tradition I hope always stays.










 

Monday, December 13, 2021

The Thompson Christmas Bucket List: Read a Christmas Story


 Books have always been a staple in our home; a growing collection of Christmas stories told around the globe. I love sitting the basket of books in their playroom then seeing which books they choose for their nightstands. 

The kids can often be found reading in the nook or grabbing books to take to each other’s rooms for bedtime. 

A few nights during the holiday season, we snuggle up under one of the Christmas trees and read a few of their favorites. Adelaide is now old enough to read to the group and even Aspen likes to find pages that he can share too.  It’s always a sweet sight to see...









Tuesday, December 7, 2021

The Thompson Christmas Bucket List: Sip Hot Cocoa with Family

What is better than taking a ride on the magical Polar Express?! Enjoying the experience with your entire family! We had an amazing trip to French Lick to take a ride on the iconic Polar Express. Complete with dancing cooks, singing elves, hot cocoa, delicious cinnamon cookies, Santa himself & the magical silver bells that will keep you BELIEVING. And a special appearance by Hero Boy who happened to sit right next to Brighton made the trip extra special! We are so spoiled by Mimi & Papa and extra thankful that the entire Collins family experienced this Christmas magic together.