Happy Wednesday! Pardon my absence yesterday. Monday was a bit of a doozy in terms of parent meetings, and I left work almost an hour after my contract time because I'd been in a a parent meeting, and then I had a super early doctor's appointment on Tuesday before work. So, the blog took a back seat yesterday, but I'm back for What's Hap-"Pinning" Wednesday with Jessi!
I don't know about you, but Summer has been calling my name lately, and with the warmer temps all I want to do at the end of a day is lounge on our deck with a cold drink in my hand.
Remember last week when I shared that I'd been drinking watermelon infused water? Well, these look just as tasty and refreshing!
The Firecracker (watermelon, lime, cucumber cocktail)
Give them all to me!!!!
And what goes better with a delicious drink in your hand than a good read? These books are on my To Be Read list this Summer as well!
A Man Called Ove--I've had this one on my Kindle for a bit, but got side tracked and never made it past the first chapter. I love that the main character is described as a curmudgeon--one of many favorite words of mine. Excited to dive into this one and see how it unfolds!
Saving Francesca--I'm not sure where I saw this one, but it sounds like it's a good mix of friendship, family and romance. Spells out "perfect summer read" to me!!
Presumed Innocent--the reviews on this book seem to be mixed but I love a good legal thriller like Defending Jacob, so hopefully this one is like that and keeps me intrigued!
Have you read any of these? Do you have any other MUST READS for the Summer? Let me know!
Now it's your turn to link up and share what's hap-"pinning" with you!
Those cocktails look and sound delicious! I can definitely see sipping those out on the porch or beach with a good read!
ReplyDeleteA cocktail and great book in hand - might as well call it vacation! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteOoooh the watermelon lemonade sounds so yummy!
ReplyDeleteThose summer drinks! I'll take one with a good book!
ReplyDeleteThose drinks look delicious! :)
ReplyDeleteThose drinks look perfect for sipping while sitting pool side or our on the deck!
ReplyDeleteXo, Evelina @ Fortunate House
Yes to all of those yummy drinks! There's nothing better than a good book and an even better cocktail in the summer! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
ReplyDeleteThose drinks look delicious! Random question; why did you chose to be a contract SLP? I'm working with a staffing agency right now to find a CF placement and it makes me a little nervous, because I don't know anyone who is a contract SLP. Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteI love legal thrillers, so adding this one to my list!
ReplyDeleteThat Firecracker drink looks seriously delicious! Cheers, Laura
ReplyDeleteI went simple last weekend with watermelon + champagne, but those watermelon cocktails look DIVINE!!! Wish I could read for fun... I always end up falling asleep (or watching trashy tv!). Make today work, Rachel -CubicleCouture
ReplyDeleteSounds like interesting reads and the perfect drinks to go along with :)! Watermelon infused anything sounds amazing though!!
ReplyDeleteGive me all the watermelon! I just can't get enough. Hope your drs appt went well.
ReplyDeleteAll of those drinks look good! I have so many books I want to read this summer too!
ReplyDeleteKelsey
www.thepeacockroost.com
Haven't read any of those books but let me know if you do! I am always looking for a new read! How was your appointment?! Xo
ReplyDeleteI might have to add A Man Called Ove! that looks cute!! I just read The Swans of 5th Avenue and LOVED it... it's based on true people, and true events but reads like a gossip magazine. It's about high society of New York in the 50's and 60's (so super glam) and how the friendship of this group of women and the writer Truman Capote developed and then he destroyed them all. I couldn't put it down and was so sad when it was over!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't do Ove but I loved Saving Francesca and her other book, Piper something? The Piper's Son?
ReplyDeleteAhhh, I would love to have a good book in hand alongside one of those yummy drinks--like The Firecracker! ;) I haven't read a good book in awhile, but Saving Francesca sounds like a good one!
ReplyDeletexo, Lily
Beauty With Lily
Deck drinking with a good book in hand sounds like the best way to spend your summer evenings!
ReplyDeleteThose cocktails look so good. I love watermelon lemonade. I want to try that one first. I will check out those books for my summer reads too!
ReplyDeleteI've always loved all things watermelon my entire life! That watermelon lemonade looks really good. We had watermelon margaritas at the beach this past week and they were everything I thought they'd be!
ReplyDeleteThe cocktail with the jalapeño garnish?? So my husband! We'll have to try those! I haven't read any of those but I'm definitely in need of a good summer read. Half way through Kristin Cavallaris book and Ehhh
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait until next month when I get to sit on a beach balcony with one of these drinks and a good book! We are reading Sweetbitter for book club and I can't wait to tear into it.
ReplyDeleteThose drinks look DELISH! Hope the rest of your week goes more smoothly <3
ReplyDeleteGreen Fashionista
Definitely adding a couple of those books to my reading list. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou know I love me a good cocktail...good stuff!!
ReplyDeleteDid you know that Presumed Innocent was made into a movie with Harrison Ford? My mom and I watched it one weekend and it was so good! I've heard nothing but great things about A Man Called Ove and Saving Francesca! You have some great reads for the summer!
ReplyDeleteAll of those cocktails look so delicious! I really need to give one a try for the Fourth of July holiday!
ReplyDeletexo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Those cocktails look tasty!!!
ReplyDeletePinning the Watermelon Jalapeno recipe. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis makes me just kind of want to buy a watermelon and eat the whole thing :)
ReplyDeleteStill have A Man Called Ove on my TBR list. I also added it because I like the curmudgeon description!
I love watermelon flavored drinks and all of those look delicious - must try!
ReplyDeleteGive me all those watermelon drinks. They look AH-MAZING! Off to browse the comments and see what other options are noted as good summer reads. Hoping to fit in a good book or two (wishful thinking?) Lol!
ReplyDeleteThat firecracker cocktail looks amazing! xo, Champagne&Suburbs
ReplyDeleteI'm not on the spicy drink band wagon. I can't handle it! Let me know if any of those books turn out to be any good!
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