Parties Galore

I have lots of things coming up this week. A baby shower, a book signing (which is pretty much like a party to me!) and my son's sixth birthday. I'll be running around this week but will post on Friday about the signing. Consequently, I won't be around the blogosphere as much as I like.

What are your plans for this week?

Please pray for fellow blogger Krista's newborn Annabelle, who'll be needing heart surgery soon.

Comments

Jody Hedlund said…
Have a wonderful week! I'm going to a book party today, not for me! But for the kids. But I was asked to attend and feel honored that I was asked!
July 26, 2010 at 7:45 AM
Terri Tiffany said…
Fun week! I'm meeting a friend for lunch and teaching memoir writing this week:)
July 26, 2010 at 8:03 AM
Wendy Paine Miller said…
I have a lot of post vacation stuff to do, you know, like LAUNDRY! And I also have three pieces of work to edit, VBS for the girls, shopping for school clothes already...etc. That list could go on and on, but I'll stop writing b/c I don't want to think about it anymore.

Have fun at the signing.
~ Wendy
July 26, 2010 at 8:16 AM
Faith said…
Have fun at the book signing! And the other things, of course :)

I don't have much planned for this week, but next weekend is going to be a little ridiculous. Multiple weddings to attend... yikes! And I don't have a clue what I'm going to wear...
July 26, 2010 at 8:29 AM
Diane said…
Busy week! I have been praying for a MIRACLE!!! :O)
July 26, 2010 at 8:30 AM
patti said…
Jessica, you have a GREAT week.
And thanks SO MUCH for telling me about Krista's angel.

You are a dear.
Patti
July 26, 2010 at 8:40 AM
Katie Ganshert said…
Love the new look to your blog! Very simple, yet pretty! I'm going to summer camp with jr. highers through our church this week. Hope you enjoy yours!
July 26, 2010 at 8:47 AM
Unknown said…
Sounds like fun! I'm hosting a baby shower on Sunday. At least it will force me to clean my house :)
July 26, 2010 at 9:14 AM
Unknown said…
Sounds like fun! I'm hosting a baby shower on Sunday. At least it will force me to clean my house :)
July 26, 2010 at 9:14 AM
anita said…
Hey busy girl! Have fun with all your partying! :-)

My plans for the week: getting garage sale stuff boxed up and priced; WRITE; arrange a birthday dinner for my boy with my family; WRITE; have hubbie's family over for my boy's birthday; WRITE.

BTW, I love your new background! So pretty! Makes me yearn for the beach. Sigh...
July 26, 2010 at 9:29 AM
Amy DeTrempe said…
Sounds like a fun week. I leave tomorrow for Orlando and the Romance Writers of America Conference so I will be having a lot of fun too. I will be happy to add Annabelle, and her family and the doctors to my prayer list
July 26, 2010 at 9:42 AM
Sarah Forgrave said…
Doctor appt tomorrow and trying to get sleep whenever I can, lol. Not nearly as exciting as your week. Have a good one!
July 26, 2010 at 11:02 AM
Erica Vetsch said…
Yay for parties!

I'm writing this week. Hoping to finish my first draft before Friday.
July 26, 2010 at 12:01 PM
Stephanie Faris said…
Sounds like fun!!! Hope you have fun and hurry back when you can!
July 26, 2010 at 1:30 PM
Patti said…
Work, soccer and camping. Hope your friend's daughter is okay.
July 26, 2010 at 1:48 PM
Cindy R. Wilson said…
It sounds like a busy but fun week! I hope you enjoy it.

This weeks plans, cleaning and editing. I am definitely looking forward to the editing more :)
July 26, 2010 at 3:09 PM
kathy taylor said…
Hope you have a good week. I'll be "out" most of the week as well. Blessings, Jessica.
July 26, 2010 at 3:37 PM
Glynis Peters said…
Have a great week, it is a busy one for many. Prayers for the little one from Cyprus.
July 26, 2010 at 4:04 PM
Sherrinda Ketchersid said…
As little as possible!!! It's my last week before I go back to work! I'm reading, writing, watching movies, and napping.
July 26, 2010 at 4:38 PM
Jolene Perry said…
I like the new digs. Good luck with your busy week!
July 26, 2010 at 8:18 PM
Susan J. Reinhardt said…
Hi Jess -

Have a wonderful week. Happy Birthday to your son!

Blessings,
Susan :)
July 26, 2010 at 8:47 PM
Nancy said…
The book signing sounds so great. Have fun. I'm going to continue rearranging and decorating my house.
July 27, 2010 at 1:19 PM
Jennifer Shirk said…
Oooh, have fun this week!
My brother and his daughter just left from visiting so now I'll be doing laundry and getting ready for my VBS lesson for next week.
July 27, 2010 at 10:15 PM
Angie Muresan said…
My week is crazy, too. I'm trying to visit my favorite blogger friends, and hopefully post something. Wonder how far I'll get. Enjoy your week, Jessica. :)
July 27, 2010 at 10:38 PM
Jill Kemerer said…
I love the dusty rose color of your blog! And have fun at the parties. Six years old? Sigh...it goes fast, doesn't it? Congrats!
July 28, 2010 at 9:17 AM
Linda Kage said…
Sounds like lots of fun on your end. I'm still editing on my end.

I love the new look of your blog too! Beautiful.
July 28, 2010 at 9:23 AM
Jessica Nelson said…
Thanks ladies. ;-) I'm getting used to it, but the color looks more grayish purple on my screen. Interesting...lol
July 28, 2010 at 9:31 AM
Rhonda Schrock said…
My plans? Growing boys (still), doing the laundry that they incur, managing their shenanigans with to-do lists, transcribe reports in my home office, write the weekly column, keep the coffee pot on, and find time for my much-needed mocha run. :)

Enjoy every minute of your week!
July 28, 2010 at 11:24 AM
Deb Shucka said…
Have a great week. Prayers coming. I'm in Iowa learning from Hope Edelman - life doesn't get much better than this.
July 28, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Jaime Wright said…
I'm going to try to get 1/4 of the way through my book in final edits before conference. HA! With my 7 mo. old wanting to play? this'll be a challenge I will miserably fail :)
July 28, 2010 at 3:39 PM
Jeanette Levellie said…
Wow, that's a fun week for you!

I work from 8- 4:30 M-F, then go home and write in the evenings.

On Saturday we're going to meet a blogging buddy, Rhonda Shrock. I'm so excited!!!
July 29, 2010 at 9:09 AM
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