Andrew Q. Gordon

The 2015 will go down as one of the most hectic in my life that I can remember. Why? I can’t say for sure but I think it’s because of 3-4—age 3-4. ‘lil is growing up and if I thought taking care of a helpless potted plant, it has nothing on a pre-school age child. That, plus work, plus my ‘second’ job of writing, and I plum tuckered out and always wondering where did my day go. Surprisingly, I’m also quite content—go figure.

I suppose I could just type out a list(s) of stuff, but that’s kinda boring—even I don’t want to read a list of what I did last year. Instead I try to do it with some pictures.

BOOKS:

Since this site is mainly devoted to my books and me as an author—what? You thought my real name was Andrew Q. Gordon—we should start with the books that came out this year.

The prequel to the Champion of the Gods—First Love—was published. It’s free from DSP Publications (If you want to buy it, its .99 cents on Amazon or B & N) First Love was released as the precursor to:

The re-release (with an awesome new cover) of The Last Grand Master. That of course was released so that it would coincide with the long delayed release of:

The Eye and the Arm, Book 2 in the Champion of the Gods.

Last – though certainly not least:

The re-release of Purpose – again with it’s new cover art.

FAMILY:

I could tell you a story—I’m kinda good at that—but you know what they say about pictures and words. Here’s a novel’s worth.

 

 

Making Chocolate Croissants

 

Eating Croissants is more fun than making them

 

Hmm Smoothie.

 

Baking Red Velvet Cupcakes

 

Swim Class!

 

Emma’s friend Siren came to stay for a few days.

 

I like snow.

 

I really like snow when someone pulls me.

 

Emma’s birthday gift and card

 

Emma’s Card.

 

Getting ready to bake.

 

This is what a finished pie looks like,

 

Making Daddy’s birthday cake.

 

On the road to visit some of Papa’s friends.

 

We went for frozen yogurt while Emma gave birth to the puppies.

 

The proud – and tired – mommy with her pups.

 

And a fine litter they be too.

 

My Easter finest.

 

Trying to look grown up.

 

Friends birthday parties are fun for me too.

 

I do like me some ice cream.

 

Mother’s day with my grandmothers – (you can’t even see the chocolate milk I spilled on my dress.)

 

Starting to get bigger and show personality.

 

Rock climbing isn’t so bad if you don’t look down.

 

Channeling my inner Diana Ross

 

Dancing at Papa’s birthday party.

 

I know they do something at a baseball game, but I just come for the food.

 

Yes, I know I’m supposed to buy them first, but this one is SO delicious.

 

Yes, I know it’s all over my face, why do you think I like it so much?

 

Movie and popcorn with my bestie.

 

Crazy day at school.

 

I took daddy and papa to see Peter and Wolf on Father’s Day.

 

At the Smithsonian with my class to see the dinosaurs.

 

Me and a T-Rex.

 

Soccer day at school.

 

Hmm, which crayon should I used to since Papa’s book?

 

The three things that happen at a baseball game: Merry-go-rounds

 

“Fumble Cakes.” (What’s a funnel?”

 

And cotton candy. Oh yeah, some guys run around a lot.

 

Puppies get big fast.

 

Lindsey and Farrell. the two newest members of the family

 

Sporting my new haircut.

 

Me and My bestie learning to play soccer.

 

My friends waiting to eat the cupcakes on my birthday.

 

Cupcakes with my classmates on my birthday.

 

Who says I can’t have style at swim class?’

 

Disneyland is so cool. Just like me.

 

Daddy and papa wanted to go on the tea cup ride. It was more fun when they made it go around faster.

 

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas.

 

Just monkeying around at the San Diego Zoo.

 

At the beach while visiting Grandma and Grandpa.

 

I love the beach.

 

A successful soccer year.

 

This is the tree I want, Papa.

 

I thought Santa had reindeer not a helicopter?

 

Serious School Picture.

 

School Picture – so grown up.

 

School Picture – Attitude

 

Tea and Pie with my bestie.

 

I was sick so the school wouldn’t let me come. Do I care?

 

Visiting Santa!

 

My last Christmas Pageant at the Pre-school.

 

At Chuck-E-Cheese’s with my friends for a classmate’s birthday.

 

Showing off my big girl attitude.

Later this week I’ll talk about what’s to come in ’16.

Happy New Year to All!