Last week of School

It is hard to believe that the school year is almost over. We are in our final week. What a busy week it has been. It actually began last week with Micajah's graduation and Lindsey Kate's honors day on Thursday. Yesterday the girls ate lunch with the principal for earning over 100 AR points and it was Heyward's honors day and graduation. Today the "big slide" will be at school for the girls and tomorrow the snow-n-go will be there. Friday is the AR walk of Fame for the Accelerated Reader. Lindsey Kate worked really hard and became the the high points earner for the school. She will be leading the parade like Heyward did last year.

The fires are still burning nearby and we are constantly in smoke. It varies from day to day. The worst day we were unable to see more than 10 feet out the windows. It seems that I have kept a headache for the past 2 weeks. Thankfully Micajah's breathing has not been affected much by the smoke.

Cookbook Feedback

Any time you accomplish something in life, you somehow like the approval of others. Not that it is necessary, but nice. Since publishing my cookbook, I have been faced with brief moments of self doubt. Are people going to think it is as good as I do? Are they going to feel like they got their monies worth? When they cook, are they going to like them as much as we do? Things like that.

Anyway, I had my first book signing last week. It was wonderful. It was hosted by a lovely french market here in town called Ellie Kats. We had a wonderful turnout. The ladies hosting and I made a few appetizers from the cookbook and we all had a merry time. I sold lots of cookbooks, too, so that helps with the confidence boost. Since then, I have gotten several phone calls and e-mails about the cookbook. I thought I would share a few with you.

"I got my cookbook last week. I read it from cover to cover. I sat down and read the recipe for Easter Story Cookies to Leroy and we both cried" - Jean Jack, Valdosta, Georgia

"Teri (my sister) and I were so impressed with your cookbook. We have never read a cookbook all the way through, but we couldn't put it down". - Landa Hart, Fargo, Georgia

"I've carried my cookbook around and read it like a novel. It is wonderful" - Eve Murray, Homerville, Georgia

"It is by far the best cookbook I have ever seen - and I collect cookbooks." - Janet Wood, Homerville, Georgia.

"Such a treasure. I've read it through and now I'm hungry. You must be a magnificent cook. " - Ann Paulson, Ponte Vedra, Florida

If you haven't had a chance to order my cookbook yet, you can do so by clicking here. http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-60247-405-5