January 04, 2010

Not A Creature Was Stirring

Everyone has gone home. The youngest son left on Thursday. The newlyweds left on Friday. The youngest daughter and our friend from Germany left on Sunday. Greg went to Norway on business. And our daughter's boyfriend went back to Dallas this morning. So it is just me and her. Boy, is it quiet around here!

Here's a recap of our holidays:

'Twas the Night Before Christmas. All have gone to bed and are awaiting Santa's arrival. Our "from" boxes--see post from Dec 14--are underneath the fireplace on the left.

Santa came and he brought our 23 yo a pair of boots and a lone-star jogging outfit--so she'll be styling in her street clothes and styling in her work out clothes!

Our daughter-in-law knitted us gifts this year. Isn't that scarf beautiful!

The girls made Christmas cookies.

Our son's girlfriend made us Christmas candy.

My daughter and I did our 2000-piece Coca-Cola puzzle we do every Christmas.

And we had a special visitor from Germany. It was his first time in the States and his first time on an airplane!

Tonight, all is calm and very quiet. And though I have plenty to do, I feel a little lost without all the hussle and bustle.

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We've heard from Candy of Texas and Ashlee of Alabama. Congrats, girls! We still have one winner we are waiting to hear from. When we've heard back from her, we'll let you know. 

If you would like a chance to WIN a free advance copy of my new romantic suspense, BEGUILED, leave a comment here on my blog between now (January 4) and Saturday (January 9).  We will pick a winner at that time, then start all over again on Sunday.

For more opportunities to win, click on the "Dee's Circle of Friends" tab at the top and join in on the fun!

posted by Deeanne on 01/04/2010

Comments: 40

Sunshine said...

I know how you feel! My husband went back to work after a rare week and a half at home, and my children went back to school today. It was too quiet!

1/4/2010

Candy said...

Thanks again for the book. Alas, I have already read it all. I just couldn't put it down, like all the other books. Another great read!

1/4/2010

AP said...

Time does fly when you're having fun, doesn't it?

1/5/2010

Amee said...

Wow, looks like you had a great holiday! I hope your new year was just as happy! :)

1/5/2010

karenk said...

Happy New Year...enjoyed your family pictures. Thanks for the opportunity to read your latest masterpiece.

1/5/2010

Caitlin said...

PLEASE let me win a copy of your ARC! I would LOVE a copy! :) I love your books, Deeanne. I just finished rereading "A Bride in the Bargain" and noticed for the first time how you snuck in Johnnie and Rachel! Love it!

1/5/2010

Gigi said...

I just finished reading Deep In the Heart of Trouble. I loved it, I will definitely look for more when I shop for another book. It helped me get through a time when I have been too ill to go visit my brand new grandson. I am on my way tomorrow. Thank you for your faith based books.

1/5/2010

Erin said...

Sounds like you all had a blast. That Coca Cola puzzle looks like a lot of fun!!! :) I can't wait to read "Beguiled"! I lived in South Carolina for 10 years until just recently, and absolutely loved visiting Charleston. I'm sure that this book is going to be excellent just like all the other books you've written. Hope to win a copy of it! ;)

1/5/2010

Deeanne Gist said...

Thanks everyone! I hope you have a WONDERFUL time with your new grandbaby, Gigi!

LOL, Caitlin. That was a special perk for my loyal readers. :)

Oh, Erin, I can't wait for people who are from the area to read BEGUILED. I just saw that it is now available on amazon! :D

1/5/2010

Renee said...

Whoa that is the biggest puzzle I have ever seen and that is some great looking cookies and candy! I would have eaten them all while doing the puzzle LOL! BTW the new release looks awesome...but I'm not surprised! I've read all your previous releases and loved them! :-) XOXO~ Renee http://steelergirl83.blogspot.com

1/5/2010

Britt said...

I have the Coca-Cola puzzle

1/6/2010

Deeanne Gist said...

Don't you just love it, Britt? We do it every year!

1/6/2010

Christy said...

WHAT!! Advanced copies?! I would've been here every week!:) This is my first time here at your site. Absolutely LOVE your books-I have them all and enjoy reading them over and over! Your family is lovely too. Lots of nice pictures. God bless!

1/6/2010

Marianna said...

Looks like a very Merry Christmas at your house! I LOVE the scarf - I've been desperately trying to teach myself to knit lately but with little success! I'm not very crafty LOL

1/6/2010

Bekie said...

I can't imagine what it must be like to have an empty house (we have four little boys now), I am not looking forward to it-- of course then I would get a lot more work done :)! I have a dear friend from Germany and was excited you got to have such a fun visitor. Reread all your books over Christmas and looking forward to Beguiled!

1/6/2010

Lindsey said...

I know what You mean I love Christmas and miss it when its gone!! The Puzzle Is so Neat!

1/6/2010

Jessie said...

wow... that candy looked amazing! I admire your Coca-Cola puzzle... I don't even have the patience to finish a 500-peice jigsaw. I'd sooner be reading :).

1/6/2010

Karmin said...

My cousin asked for "A Bride in the Bargain" for Christmas...I bought it and thought I would check it out before I gave it to her. Well, I ended up reading the whole thing! I read it very carefully so it wouldn't look used (shhh don't tell!). It was so good, I just couldn't help myself. So then (right after Christmas) I bought "The Measure of a Lady" and both "Trouble" books and spent the rest of my holiday break reading them. I couldn't put them down! Although I got very little sleep, it was my mini-vacation and I loved it :). I am so excited to hear you have new one coming out. So glad to have found your books. Thanks for writing such amazing fiction!

1/6/2010

T. Heather said...

haha...love the picz...sounds like you guys had a great hoilday. Nummy I love candy...haha (; WoW now that is a Big puzzle..haha I wouldnt be able to finish that before I died..even if I started it two years ago...haha God Bless! Tiphy(:

1/6/2010

T. Heather said...

....I just noticed I put alot of 'hahas' in that comment ...Guess I'm just in a good mood (:

1/6/2010

Deeanne Gist said...

:D

1/6/2010

Katybug said...

The last two winners were from Texas and Alabama??? Anyone else think that ironic??? (think college football)

1/6/2010

Leah said...

The cookies look so lovely :) Try as I might, I cannot achieve that level of "lovliness" when decorating my own :( Wonderful to hear you had an enjoyable holiday! Best wishes for the new year ;)

1/6/2010

Alicia said...

Can't wait to read the new book!!

1/7/2010

Lizzie said...

I love your daughters cowboy boots!

1/7/2010

Schnei said...

I love how you have such nice traditions with your family. That really makes Christmas special for everyone I bet. The part that made me laugh was when I saw the picture of the cookies because they looked so yummy, it made me want to have a cookie, yet it also reminds me of all the goodies that I eat for Christmas- which then makes me feel so guilty, since so much is not good for me yet I still eat it all and regret it after it's in mystomch..

1/7/2010

Deeanne Gist said...

LOL, Katybug! I'm watching the Texas v Alabama game right now with my sister!!

I know what you mean, Schnei. I did really good this year, but passing up those trays of cookies day after day was a killer!! I didn't even attempt to pass up the ones my son's girlfriend made. It was a gift and I just decided to enjoy them!! :)

Leah, One of my daughters got an icing-decorating kit for Christmas (my other daughter gave it to her), so she got really into it. Even made stockings with a Dallas Cowboy star on them!

1/7/2010

Ashlee said...

I just got my ARC in the mail today, Dee. Looks great and can't wait to read it! :)

1/7/2010

marcy staton said...

Thanks to you, my laundry is piling up and the kids are scrounging for themselves. No seriously, I force myself to stretch your books out at least 2 days...but it takes a lot of self control. I am smug when I say my dear friend Anne has no such control. She plows right through!

1/7/2010

Rachel said...

I love seeing your family traditions- I think the puzzle is a great idea! Just wanted to let you know... I LOVE your books! It is so wonderful to read romance novels where Christ is at the center. You prove that sparks still fly, in fact, they flame even higher, when we are seeking a relationship that is pleasing to God. I love it, and I can't wait to read Beguiling and Maid to Match!

1/8/2010

RadiantShari said...

Dee- I love the puzzle you and your daughter completed! A local coffee shop sits out puzzles and allows all of the customers to put them together. Afterwards, they glue them and hang them around the shop. I think that is so neat. I don't know that I have the eye or patiences for it though. Happy New Year! :)

1/8/2010

Deeanne Gist said...

Oh, RadiantSheri, I LOVE that! What a GREAT cool idea!! I want a coffee shop like that! :)

And thanks, girls! (If it makes you feel any better Marcy, my laundry piles up when I'm writing them!!) :P

1/8/2010

Marie B. said...

First, I want to say, I love, love, love your books, and I can't wait to read Beguiled. I am glad you had your family home for Christmas. My brother came home for Christmas, so I know how happy it can make a person to have the one(s) they love around them at Christmastime. Here's hoping you have a blessed and family filled 2010! God bless!

1/8/2010

Tiffany said...

You are such an amazingly gifted author. I just finished re-reading the Bride most Begrudging as well as A Bride in the Bargain..and I'd read the rest of them if I hadn't loaned them out to someone! I'm extremely excited about reading your newest books.:) Thanks for supplying me with hours of enjoyment.

1/8/2010

Janice Davis said...

Hi Deeanne, I just sent you an e-mail early this morning. I just finished reading "The Measure of a Lady". I could not put it down. Rachel's character and committment to God is one every young woman should strive for. I loved Johnnie Parker too. I was practically holding my breath to see how you would cause Johnnie to be so aware of Christ in Rachel that he would be convicted of his sins and repent, recommitting his life to Christ. I loved how Rachel came to understand the meaning of charity towards those less fortunate. I loved how Rachel being inspired by God opened a House of Refuge. Lastly, I love how you developed the love story between Rachel and Johnnie. The ending of this book couldn't have been better. Thank you for writing it. I know your daughters will live up to your expectations as they see your own character revealed in this book. Your sister in Christ, Janice

1/9/2010

Deeanne Gist said...

Awwww! Thanks, girls! Love you! :)

1/9/2010

Evelyn said...

Hey Dee, Your christmas looks so wonderful. I love the cookies, if you have any left over you can send them over here. Oh and I didn't get my book copy yet. Evelyn

1/10/2010

Becki said...

My husband and I spent the weekend in NYC, a Christmas gift from one of our sons and his wife. The gift included a driver. I began reading Beguiled while riding the interstates, lost in your story. I was jerked to awareness when my husband drew my attention to the Statue of Liberty in the distance to my right with the remark, "You can read anytime. You don't drive into NY every day." It was an exciting weekend and an exciting story which, by the way, I finished by the interior car lights before we arrived home. I highly encourage another collaboration with Bertrand. The blend has to garner you a few more awards.

1/19/2010

Nancye Davis said...

I would LOVE to have the chance to win this book! It sounds great!! Thanks for the chance. nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

2/1/2010

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4/9/2010

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