Twilight part 2

Now that both children are happy and quiet, I can focus on a real review of the movie. The movie was about 2 hours long, but it defiantly went by fast. I loved it from the beginning. However, I hated some of the previews that went with the movie. One creeped me out. Yuck! Anyway, the characters did a great job. I pictured Rosalie a little more beautiful, but her attitude was great. Alice was exactly what I pictured. Carlisle and Esme didn't really look like I thought they would, but again the acting was great. Overall, I think the actors really captured the characters very well. I was wondering how the movie was going to be made because a lot of the book is in Bella's head, but they did great. I am excited that they are going to make a second one. It was a low budget film, and it grossed a lot of money. The next book "Eclipse" is not one of my favorites. It is very depressing and dark, yet it is very important to the rest of the story. I wonder how that movie will go over? Anyway, I did like the movie. I hope all of the actors will stay with it. I am very excited to see the movies progress. Again I hope the author will reconsider publishing "Midnight Sun".

Twilight

I loved the movie. It was a good adaptation from the book. Of course things were different. There were some big changes, but they are acceptable. I don't own the first book, I have the rest of them. It seems to me that there was information in the movie from Midnight Sun, but I don't have the book to compare. I will own this movie. I think I would watch again, today. My husband liked it as well. He would like to read the books. I think Edward is more moody than I pictured him. Sorry this post is so choppy. I have 2 very grumpy kids.

Go to the movie. If you do something good will happen. (You'll watch a great movie;0)

Black Friday

Every year I say to myself "Do I really need to go out at 6 in the morning to buy presents on a way over stretched budget?" The answer seem to always be yes! I seem to find 1 or 2 things I need. So below is my summary of my shopping experience. We started at 6:00 am, my mom went with me. First, we went to Roberts. I know! I said no more scrap-crap, but the binders were $10. I had to. Plus I sucked my parents into buying my Christmas from there. I know it's cheesy, but I love what I got! Roberts was very crowed, shopping carts couldn't make it through, but people were very polite. For example my mom had a question on a product and a complete stranger asked the sales associate for her. Plus, a very nice guy opened the doors for us when we left.

After Roberts we headed to Home Depot. I hate this store on regular days! They had sold out of the items my mom wanted to buy. Next store please.

Next, we went to Shopko. I'm afraid this store is on my bad list now. I probably won't go beck on Black Friday. The product that I wanted was sold out by 6:30. I found some really cute stuff, like cloths on sale so I wasn't too upset. Then we got into line. We stood in line for 2 hours. Not impressed. I was feeling a bit hungry by then, but we needed to go on.

Then it was to Deseret Book. I love that store, the atmosphere was so quiet and peaceful. They had soft Christmas music in the background. The store was busy, but not packed. I wanted to take some of the spirit I felt in the store and bottle for my last store...

(Darth Vader music please) Wal-Mart. They had $6 movies. My husband loves to watch movies. It's more of a hobby than a pass time. Really, I'm not kidding. So, while I was there my mom and I split a breakfast sandwich for McDonald's and away we went. It's wasn't to bad except in the electronic department. That was scary. I didn't go to the toy department, so maybe that was bad too.

Now I'm home and I feel good about my shopping. I still want to check online for some items, but I can do that at my leisure. My family is all asleep and I am taking a moment to blog. Yea. I saw a quote today that I do want to keep in mind this season.

"The season is not about presents, but rather His presence"

I liked that. Oh yea, my parents watch my kids last night while I saw "Twilight". That will be tomorrows post!

Thanksgiving and Facebook

Okay, I know this title makes no sense, but I wanted to talk about both things. I love Thanksgiving. This morning when my girls were in bed with me and my husband for our morning cuddles, I asked McKayla what she was thankful for. She told me "mommy, daddy and baby sister." Isn't that cute? I didn't have to threaten her, she is simply a sweet little girl. We then went around the family saying what we are thankful for and what makes us happy. Of course Ariana had little to say on this matter, but she did giggle in delight as the family laughed and played together. I am so grateful for my family. They make me happier than I ever thought imaginable. I am grateful for my religion because it is a life line and path in this crazy world. I am grateful for good food because I am going to eat a lot of it very soon. I am grateful for all my friends and extended family that make this holiday season wonderful. I haven't told McKayla that it is almost time for Christmas.

The other half of my post is about Facebook. I'm not really sure why I joined. I don't have the foggiest idea what I am doing. I have found a couple of people from high school. This brings up a whole new level of weirdness. I did not enjoy my last year of high school. There are many reasons ranging from others' mistreatment of me and my own personal choices. Anyhow, I need to work through my severe anger and dislike for anything having to do with my high school days and this is the first step. Kind of crazy huh? I know most people are using Facebook to find all of their long lost friends, but I am using it to find peace with my past. Hum, enough philosophy. I don't how to use it, but at least I can pretend!

Below is a couple of cute shots I got of my two girls yesterday.

Midnight Sun

I am completely addicted to the Twilight Saga. These books helped me get through the final weeks of pregnancy. During the time that I couldn't sleep because I was so huge, I would turn to these books over and over. I finally allowed myself to read Midnight Sun. Again, I am hooked. I wanted to find a way to ask the author to continue with this project. I found a web page petitioning the author. If you love these books as much as I do, then go to this web address.

http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?saveMNS

That's Gross!

I consider myself a fairly clean person. I try to keep my house at a minimal disaster and up to health code. Then something gross sneaks into my day. Here is what happened, I keep a play toy in the kitchen for Ariana. It is a little saucer thing that I can sit her in and she can play while I work in the kitchen. It's a great arrangement. I was walking by the toy yesterday when all the sudden I stopped. It was gross. How on earth did it get so dirty? My question is this; how long has it been so incredibly dirty? Do other parents not notice the grim on their kids toys until the grim comes alive and starts playing with the toy on its own? Did I just put myself into the eternal "bad mother" role? Will Ariana need therapy because of the dirt. Well anyway, I took some disinfectant and cleaned the toy. It is now clean. Still, how embarrassing!

Action shot of the dancing princess jumping on her trampoline.

Me, Myself, and I

Chad was going to do this post, but he is exiled to his parents house until he catches up on homework. We are hoping that he will finish everything up in two weeks. We will then get a three week break from grad school. But, I'm getting side tracked. Here I am!

Favorite Foods: I'm still going to have to say pasta. I love it!.

Movie: This one is hard. I'm pretty picky about what I watch, but I like a movie that it doesn't feel like I have been watching for 1 1/2 hours. If time doesn't fly, I won't watch.

Sayings: "Are you kidding me?" Yes, this is where McKayla picked it up.

Toys: My scrap-crap.

Places to go: Now that I am home more I like to go out. I love being outside when the weather is nice. I also like to try new places as long as the price is reasonable.

Color: Clear. I know this is not a color, but this is my answer.

Dislikes: Paying bills, doctors, my feet being cold, shopping, and sea food. I prefer my meat to live on land.

Drinks: I like water. However, if we are going out to eat and I don't get a dessert, I will order a virgin strawberry daiquiri.

This is me in a nut shell. I hope you learned something new.