A book review, a recipe, and a birthday

I finished reading The Hypnotist's Love Story.  In the words of Randy Jackson, it was just okay for me dawg.  I feel like I should have liked it more because the reviews were very good.  And it was good, just maybe not exciting enough for me.  It didn't have enough "thrill" factor.  It was well written and interesting but I was ready for it to end so that I could move on.  

  

I'm super excited to read this now--it just came out Tuesday.

I've mentioned this before, but I love Emily Giffin's books.  They are long enough to make me feel smart, short enough to keep me interested, and I really like her stories and writing style.  

On another note, I cooked this chicken last night.  Saw it here.

Sweet and spicy bacon chicken via Pinterest

It was unbelievably easy and delicious.  You just cut each chicken breast into 3 pieces, season with garlic, salt, pepper, and chili powder, wrap in bacon, then roll in brown sugar.  We grilled ours and they were SO good!  And kid approved, woohoo!

And last, but certainly not least, my best friend is a year older today:)

I've posted this picture before but I could not resist yet again.  My mom and Julia's mom were roommates in college, so we've literally known each other since we entered this world.  Playing dress up wasn't her thing (though it was mine:) and I forced her to get gussied up in my mom's 60's garb so many times it is pitiful.  We've been through heck and back together and she has always been there for me.  Sadly, she's younger than me.  She will be thrilled and appreciate that I shared that with the world.  I love you Jules!  Happy Birthday!