Surprise...

So many things to be thankful for,

but still we get to say:

June 2009-Surprise!

Another blessing is on it's way!

P.S. I'll write more later...I just couldn't wait any longer! Happy Thanksgiving!

Finally...

After what seems like forever-I finally saw Twilight last nite. It was quite surreal-after reading the books for a few years now & waiting for the movie for so long-it didn't seem real. I was so excited-no giddy actually! I know some of you are surprised that I didn't go to the midnite opening -but I really wanted to see it with Danny & he went to Salt Lake for the weekend to see the BYU game. So I waited till he got back-but it was worth it to see the flick with him. Totally worth it!

I must begin by saying that I went into it with very low expectations. I mean really-how could a movie live up to a book like Twilight? I think the only movie that has ever done the book justice is 'The Notebook'. Anyway- I am happy to say that I really really liked the movie. Can't wait to see it again in fact. I think they did a great job of keeping with the feel of the book & condensing 500 pages into 2 hours. They added & changed a few things, of which only one was disappointing. But don't worry-I won't spoil anything for those of you that haven't seen it yet. And of course there weren't enough kissing scenes. :0) They did a really good job of making Edward seem dangerous & scary-more than I had made him in my mind. What a hottie! Several times I realized I was holding my breath just watching him. Silly-I know! I was excited about Robert Pattinson as Edward from the start & I think he did a great job. He seemed so tortured but still gorgeous!

Now here is the real surprise: Danny really liked it too! He was pleasantly surprised & said it was different & better than he expected. YEAH! We both agree we will have to purchase that one. Now I am anxious to see how New Moon turns out. It was my least favorite of the 4 books-but it will be cool to see how they present the Volturi. Not too excited for all the Jacob nonsense in New Moon- sorry Team Jacob but I am a hard core Team Edward fan! :0)

So there you have it: my 2 cents on one of the biggest movie openers of all time. #15 to be exact. 70 million in one weekend on a movie that cost 35 million to make. Plus it is the biggest opener for a female director. How cool is that!

Good times...

So, my good ole pal Jess (who just had an adorable baby girl named Mia-congrats!) posted a fun tag on her blog: you are supposed to open your picture file, then open the fourth folder & then post the fourth picture...

Averee modeling her new Minnie Princess hat...too cute!

This picture was taken in January of 2006 when we went to Disneyland with my parents. It was such a great trip-very fun! Although somtimes I wonder who had more fun? The kids or the Grandparents! Averee was about 3 years old & in awe of it all-Adelyn was only about 8 months, so she didn't really get into it too much. Time for another trip! Disneyland here we come!

So now I tag anyone else who wants to play...