The Mero Family

2010-11-24T09:12:00.002-07:00

WOOHOO! It's finally here! Hannah and Emma (and 20 of their closest friends) dared the midnight showing, Joe and I waited for the matinee $5 movie.
I've read all the books, loved this book (#7). The movie pretty much followed the book, I wasn't disappointed. I've read some critical reviews from FOX NEWS, don't listen to that critic. Obviously he didn't get into the whole Harry Potter life like our family does.
The movie was intense, not too bad because I liked it. It did have one slightly off seen where Ron is being showed lies to make him not do something (can't tell... have to see), Harry and Hermoine are kissing, no clothes, nothing shows but we all know there nothing there....you can tell it's also a dream-like state shot.
It's a fun movie, if you don't like snake scary scenes, take someone with you that's seen it so they can tell you when to close your eyes. I'll go if you need someone.
Would I let a pre-teen go? Have they read the books? Then yes. Anyone under 7-8? probably not, too scary. Would I see it again, maybe. Buy it? I'll buy the complete set when it's out.
Out of 10 pairs of Dumbledoor bifocals, I'd give it a 9...... 1 off for the racey scene that didn't need to be there.

HEREAFTER

2010-10-27T08:22:00.002-06:00

Interesting topic, Matt Damon stars, Clint Eastwood directs, Steven Spielberg produces...sounds like a winner? Don't waste your money.

It took about 75 minutes for this movie to start coming together, for for that first 75 minutes, your watching 3 movies, one is in subtitles. When it finally comes together and ends, Joe's quote "Well there's 2 hours of my life I'll never get back." My quote was "Do you think she could invest in a brush?" The co-star's hair was a mess by hairstyle choice.

We were all quite disappointed, knowing what we know with the subject matter, it could have been explored more. The title says HEREAFTER, but really that wasn't the subject or plot of the movie. They didn't treat the hereafter with the reverence that it deserves.

One F-Bomb was dropped, no nudity but there was a scene where the woman was dressing and you saw underwear (it was very pretty and lacy!)

If you decide to go and waste your $$, take some Kleenex, there are some sad scenes, because the movie does talk about death.

Out of 5 Disani Water bottle caps, I would give it a 1. 4 off because Clint Eastwood should have consulted with someone who knows a little more about the HEREAFTER.

Despicable Me!

2010-07-10T00:03:00.003-06:00

Despicable Me.....
Appropriate for ALL ages. No inappropriate scenes. Well, there was one nudity part. It was where the Minions were sitting on the copier, photographing without pants on.
But, you've probably seen that on the commercials already.
Mr. Gru (played by the Office guy, Steve Carell) a sinister evil man who wants to top all other sinister villians and steal the moon. To do this, he adopts 3 little girls to help him break into another villian's home to steal a shrink gun.
These 3 little girls are soooo adorable, they soon turn his heart into mush and they have him wrapped around their little fingers. And they quickly win over the love of the minions, and the pointy toothed dog, Kyle.
The main character is extremely funny, but also pay attention to the other characters, they are just as funny, and can hold their own.
I really want to find the book about the three kittens, if anyone has seen it. Very cute!
I can see many one liners coming out of this movie!!
One of the many funny lines... "It's SO fluffy!" and the Unicorn song.
Would I see it again, YES! Would I rent it, YES! Would I buy it, YES!
Out of 10 Burger King Eclipse Cups, I would give this movie an 11.
It was that good.

ECLIPSE!

2010-06-30T18:56:00.006-06:00

ECLIPSE! My girls saw it at the midnight showing. I just saw it this afternoon.
Part three in the 4 part book series. This is the book/movie where I developed the distaste for Bella, the female star in the books. She leads on the vampire and the werewolf, she wants both to love her, but yet is torn. What drama. Yawn.

When I saw it, honestly I was embarrassed for Emma who saw it with her friends. LOTS of steamy kissing. No sex, Edward stops Bella before it goes too far. In fact, he uses the "V" word.... VIRTUE! It was good to hear the word in the right context in a movie, someone actually defending a girls virtue. But still, lots of kissing, making out scenes. I'm sure it made her uncomfortable, made me uncomfortable!

The jury is still out on if I liked it or not. It followed the book pretty well, good special effects. Hannah loved it, Emma didn't talk about it (I'm wondering if she paid attention or fell asleep). It had violence, killing vampires. The way you kill a vampire is to tear it's head off and burn the pieces.... that's violent. No blood from all the killing, because they are like stone, and rocks fly, but you still see beheadings. Joe said, "Cool" several times.

Would I see it again? Yes Would I rent it/buy it, definately. Would I let the 14 and under crowd see it? Maybe not. No swearing, maybe 2 times with the "D" word.
Best quote in the movie, "Doesn't he own a shirt?" Edward asking Bella if jacob owns a shirt because he's pretty much topless in the whole movie.... a little eye candy. :)
Out of 10 eyelash curlers.... I'd give it a 9.5

The Prince of Persia

2010-06-30T18:45:00.002-06:00

This film was INTENSE! If you know me, then you will know I didn't like it. I don't like intense. It was way way intense.

It starred Jake Gillenahall (sp?) who played the hero, the street urchen who got adopted by the King of Persia because he liked the way little Jake handled himself fighting off the King's guards in the market place while protecting his little friend.

The story is a little hard to follow, listen and watch carefully. They couple extreme violence with humor, and it was hard to turn off the killing and turn to humor. I didn't get it. Lots and lots of killing. Lots of sword fights, lots of special effects. Maybe too many special effects to make it so unreal, so unbelievable, so desensitizing.

All throughout the movie, I couldn't get past that everyone had an English accent, and yet this was in Persia, aka Iraq, Iran, MIddle East.

Would I see it again, no. Would I rent it for free, no. Would I let anyone under the age of 21 see it? No. Way too violent, too much killing. No sex, maybe a kiss (can't remember), Can't remember any bad language... it was all the sword fights and SNAKES. Ugh.

Out of 10 half-empty water bottles, I would give it a 2. One for the scenery, and one for the story.

Alice in Wonderland

2010-03-08T21:25:00.003-07:00

Alice in Wonderland was a pretty good movie. I was surprised. Too intense for little ones, though.
Alice finds herself returning to Wonderland after being gone for 13 years. She doesn't remember her first trip there, but the other characters remember her.
Johnny Depp does a GREAT job in playing the role of the Mad Hatter. The director, Tim Burton really puts a twist on the story in his own twisted sort of way. Don't think he follows the same Disney story line as Hannah did, she couldn't keep the story straight when she saw it the first time. Crispen something plays the Queen of Hearts' knight. You'll know him when you look closely... he's George McFly! Also, listen to the caterpillar.... you'll know his voice if you're a Harry Potter fan!
No language, no inappropriate scenes, just some violence and wars, and gross scenes like Alice walking on heads (the be-headed heads from the Red Queen) and the eye-ball that gets plucked out from some poor creature.
Over-all, pretty good movie. Would I see it again, as a rental for $1. Buy it? No, I'd rather rent it.
Out of 5 Cherry Blossom body lotions... I'd give it a 4 (1 off for the eye-ball plucking.... GROSS!)

Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief

2010-02-17T17:32:00.003-07:00

If you are in to Greek Mythology and lots of action, you'll like this movie.

We were a few minutes late, fortunately we had someone with us who read all of the books who explained to us what we missed. Don't be late.

Percy is a Demi-God, meaning he is the son of Poseidon and a mortal mom. Percy has been accused of stealing Zues's lightening, but didn't really. He and his friends go out into the world trying to find the underworld where Hades has imprisoned Percy's mom. Very appropriate, the underworld's entrance is in Hollywood, CA. Emma got a chuckle out of that.

If you know your mythology, you'll enjoy the movie more. I was stuck next to someone who didn't know a whole lot about it and was explaining alot.

Lots of action, monsters, beheadings, sword fighting... I thought the movie is perfect for a teenage boy. Not for the under 12 crowd, though. It was way too intense for me in some parts. Maybe one or two bad words, nothing too too bad. A couple of scenes of sexual "promiscuity talk", you didn't have to imagine too hard.

Out of 5 Medusa snake heads, I would give it a 4.5. I'd rent it at Red Box for a $1.

THIS IS IT!

2010-02-01T17:05:00.002-07:00

MJ's Final Concert!
Saw this in the theater when it came out, just rented it this weekend. Bought the CD of the music that same night we saw it in the theater.
All I can say is WOW. This was a talented/messed up human being. If you can get passed all the crotch grabbing then you'll enjoy the dancing. I just think he was insecure.
The dancing was incredible, those dancers were phenomenal. My only though was I sure hope they get paid in full and get residuals from this DVD. They totally deserve every penny and Joe Jackson shouldn't get his hands on any part of it.

The producer... can't remember his name.... coddles MJ so much, it's nauseating. MJ really was a hands on type singer that had a vision of how he wanted this concert. The producer was more like a puppet or yes-man.

During this movie, everyone looks for any sign of his faultering, or sign of weakness, something that would give a clue as to if he were unhealthy for this concert. Didn't see anything at all. He looked good to me! Way WAY too young to have died.

Out of 5 OOO-OO's, I'll give it a 4 (1 off for MJ not being able to keep his hands off his zipper-area)

Extrodinary Measures

2010-02-01T16:45:00.003-07:00

This is based off of a true story....
Harrison Ford produced this film and starred in it. I'll be honest, I did NOT like his character until the VERY VERY end of this movie. Brandon Frasier, however, I fell in love with his character right away. Here's why: He truly loved and adored his children and wife. How many times does Hollywood portray this? Not too many. This movie showed a husband and wife problem solving together, supporting each other thru difficult times, really leaning on each other, rather than them going off looking for support from greener pastures. This little family really was struggling with medical bills, employment, life and death situations and they held together.

Harrison Ford played a research doctor. His life consisted of living/working by himself, concerned only about himself, consumed about finding an enzyme that would metabolize the the human body to help patients with a form of MD, Pompe Disease. He's just so close, but lacks funding. In walks this father driven to save his 2 children that are stricken with this dreadful disease with an Ivy League business degree to raise the money.

That's about all I'll tell you.... The ending is remarkable. The actors that play the children have personality plus! You can't help but fall in love with them. Harrison Ford did.

If you like medical type movies, you'll love this one. There is no blood or guts though. There is one scene where the parents finally get a moment alone and the home health nurse walks in, but it's not bad (clothes are ON). Then, there's the language.... they use the word that is synonymous to fecal matter freely.

Would I rent it, No. I don't want that language in my home. Would I watch a cleaned up version on TV? OH yes! Would I want my kids to see it, Hannah yes (she likes medical things), Emma I don't know.

Out of 5 Nemo Fish hanging from my mirror, I would give it a 4 (one off for language)

Blind Side

2010-02-01T16:42:00.001-07:00

BLIND SIDE with Sandra Bullock.
Joe saw this, it's a football movie. He likes sports movies. He LOVED this movie.
I"m not sure what's in the movie, if there was bad language, sex, violence. He would see it again, I'm sure we'll rent it when it comes out.

AVATAR

2009-12-30T09:01:00.002-07:00

Avatar! We saw this in 3-D the other night....
Good: It was a special effect feast, good storyline (although, You knew what was going to happen next), good ending. GREAT imagination!
Bad: It took me 2 days to recover from those 3-D glasses. The headache I had! When the movie was over, Emma and I both could'nt walk straight. I'll never do 3-D again, don't care if they profess it's the newest, must-see movie tech ever made. Also, the language was horrible. It's an army movie, so therefor you must have bad language? There was some alien love going on too, nothing graphic, but you didn't have to imagine too much.
Would I see it again? In 3-D, never. Rent it with a free coupon, maybe not because of language.
Would I let anyone under 12 see it? No way (language), I didn't even like Emma seeing it.

Out of 10 Kodak Digital Cameras, I would give it a 3. I hope there's no part 2 being made.

Cloudy With A Side Of Meatballs

2009-09-26T09:02:00.002-06:00

Emma and I saw this in 3-D! Thought I would get a headache, but they've come a long way since I saw a 3-D movie last!

This was a very enjoyable, funny little movie. Emma's 2nd time in seeing it. Take the kids to this one, it's a keeper! No language, no bad stuff, except falling pancakes and one little boy gets a tummy ache from eating too many jelly beans.

Flint, the inventor, invents food from water vapor and thinks he is saving his town. You see before your eyes the mayor growing larger as does his ego. Mr. T is pretty funny, yes Mr. T finally got a job! I know he's been unemployed since the cancellation of the A-Team.

So, out of five Blackberry Flip phones, I give it a 4.9. We'll probably buy it, but it won't have the same effect of coolness if I can't see it again in 3-D.

Julie and Julia

2009-08-08T22:08:00.002-06:00

Just saw Julie & Julia! We laughed and laughed. This is a funny movie.
It's a story about how Julia Childs became a french cooking rock star and how a writer, Julie, tested and made all Julia Childs' recipes in her The Art Of French Cooking cookbook.

I would even say this movie was delightful. BUT... it does have strong language, not alot but the "F" word was used once and other strong words. It also has some sexual innuendo scenes, from both Julia and Julie.... not together, with their respected husbands.

Speaking of husbands, this movie depicted something we haven't seen hardly anything of... husbands and wives actually working out problems together, showing support for each other, being happy they are married, showing respect and honor to each other... no one went out and had an affair. That was refreshing to see.

Meryl Streep was FANTASTIC! She really captured the real Julia Childs. I remember watching when I was a little girl, the real Julia on her cooking show and wondering if she really was a little tipsy trussing a turkey.... the answer is yes.

Gramma Walker has her cookbook, I've even tried making some of the recipes from it. I am not a French Chef.

Out of 5 Med-Surgical Nursing Books, I will give it a 4. One off for the language and sexual content. Would I see it again? Maybe on video, definately on TV with the stuff cut out.

Bon Appetite!

2009-07-27T13:04:00.002-06:00

So this movie will be premiered in September. I don't know what it is rated, yet.
It's about two men, fighting in Iraq, about their lives, etc....
Why am I advocating this movie? I know the director, writer and producer. Yeppers, I know someone who is/going to be famous. His name is Chris Bender and I worked with him at Frontier.

He is by far, the most intelligent man I've ever known, a genious. He helped me out so many times with HORRIBLE customers, he's a good guy. He liked coming to me to do vouchers, etc... because I didn't get flustered in typing while he was standing over me giving instructions.

Anyway, good luck to him! I'm hoping it's not rated R so I can go and see it.

2009-07-27T12:55:00.002-06:00

Just saw Harry Potter! We were a little late in not getting to the premier like everyone else in the world.
I loved the movie. Albeit it's more of a love story than a Voldemort story. Some "snogging", lots of action. No Lord Voldemort scenes, pretty much it's how he came to be from Tom Riddle to Lord V. Lost of history as to why things are the way they are.
Would I see this again? Of course. Will I be buying it? Of Course.
Read the book too, it adds to the movie. The ending, a little disappointing if you haven't read the book. Yes, Hannah cried in the end. Best scene: When Harry drinks the Felix Felcias (sp?) potion that makes him lucky. This movie has it's funny parts, too. I cannot wait for the last movie!

Out of 5 Sleeping black kitties... I will give it a 5.

Night At The Museum, 2

2009-05-30T07:09:00.002-06:00

Night at the museum, 2.....................WHAT A FUNNY FUNNY MOVIE! We went last week, and we are still doing one liners from it. That's a good movie in my book.

Ben Stiller, who is now a successful inventor / infommercial mogul goes back to the museum to see everything packed, and being put into the national storage unit (under the Smithsonian), Joe figured out that this is the same place where Indiana Jone's Arc of the Covenent would've been taken (not in the movie, Joe's own opinion). Ben goes to save his friends.... makes new ones on the way.

Ben Stiller's character is minor, compared with all the other characters. The egyptian king (shown) stole the show. The little men (the cowboy and Roman guard, Octavious) had important, FUNNY parts. The Jonas Brothers were in it, way way funny! The security guard, Brandon (pronouced BRUNDON), has a short part... should have been longer, he was too funny.
The heroine, Amelia Earhart... eh. Her character annoyed me, with all her 1930-ish lingo.

Lanuage? I couldn't remember any, nothing that impressed upon my memory.
Sexual content? Maybe one kiss, one fall on top of each other, and the Jonas brother are naked throughout the movie. OK, this is rated PG..... they are little cherub statues that fly around. GOTCHA.
Intensity? There were some parts that were intense, some very scary parts with an octopus that scared me. Would I let someone under 10 see it, yes if they can handle scary.
Would I see it again? And again? and again? YES! I"ll be buying this one. There are so many one liners that were so funny, that my girls and friends repeat (and Joe).

Out of 5 dirty chickie towels (these are things that I see on my computer table right now!) I would give it a 5.

2009-05-30T06:51:00.002-06:00

UP! This is a 3D movie, which is also shown in 2D. This means, buy glasses / don't have to buy glasses. We saw it in 2D. To sum it all up in one word, DELIGHTFUL. Having said that, we hated it. Confused?

Disney/Pixar really know how to pull the heartstrings. I cried, sobbed 5 times. 5 separate times in this movie I said, "Why did we come to this horrible movie?" "We are NOT buying this!".

The whole story is about Mr. Frederickson trying to get to a place where his wife wants to go for her ultimate adventure. He takes along Russel, the scout, by mistake. Russel is trying to get his "assist the elderly" merit badge and he's relentless in trying to get it. Along the way they find Kevin (the bird), and dog (the dog) who has to wear the "Cone of Shame" (See picture above). Ed Asner is the voice for Mr. Frederickson, PERFECT!

I laughed out loud many times, MANY funny parts in this movie... anyone who has a scout or who has been a scout would like some of the scenes. It was intense at times, but not too intense that I couldn't handle it. Sad? Of course. No language, no sexual themes (well, except when the wife sees babies in every cloud and POOF, she's pregnant).

There is a cartoon short in the beginning of the movie. We think that should have been shown at the end so we could've left feeling better. The short was VERY VERY funny.

Would we see this again? Yes, if we rented it with one of Joe's FREE Red Box coupon's. Would I buy it? I'd have to see it again.

Out of 5 lip glosses; I'd give it a 4.8 - .2 off for all the kleenex I wished I had and had to use Hannah's shirt.

WOLVERINE!

2009-05-02T09:19:00.002-06:00

Wolverine rated PG-13. I'll be honest, I didn't do my homework on this film before we went last night. We are all X-Men fans, so it didn't cross my mind to read up on it.

This was a pre-quill to the 3 X-men series, it gave some history as to how/why Wolverine, aka Logan, aka Hugh Jackman, was the way he was. It tied up some loose ends about his history. The film was action packed, violent-violent-violent, and there was nudity. All in the name of medical science, during Wolverine's transformation to a SUPER mutant. Didn't matter, he was nakey. Hannah took it as an Anatomy lesson I'm sure. There's language in it, did I mention violence? I know X-Men is an action packed film, but they really got into killing innocent people, maybe way too much for what the story needed.

Would I go again? No. Would I let my daughter's see it again, No. Would I rent it? No. Would I watch the watered down, television, edited version? In a heartbeat. If you do go, we stayed until all the credits were done and there is a scene at the very end.... we were all disappointed.

To rate the movie as a whole: Out of 5 McDonald's Soft Drink Cups, I'd give it a 3.5 . One off the the nakey scene, half off for the violence and half off for incorrectly referring to a drug and what it does (I picked that out right away, kind of ruined that scene for me). Good story line, good acting, good characters.

There are some pretty good movies coming out this summer! Can't wait to see UP!

Hannah Montana... the Movie

2009-04-17T22:36:00.002-06:00

My girls went and saw this last weekend. Joe and I couldn't bring ourselves to go and see this movie. We don't really like Hannah Montana (well, I like her dad!).

Hannah and Emma LOVED the movie. I knew they would, but they said they even cried. There is a song in the movie that Miley Cyrus and BillyRay sing together that is really good. I'm sure that the song is on their IPOD's by now. It's good for all ages, I'm sure we will be buying this one. Maybe I'll see it someday.

Out of 5 IPODs, I'll give it a 4.... just because Hannah and Emma loved it, but I didn't see it.

2009-01-18T08:21:00.002-07:00

On the laugh-o-meter, this movie gets a 10. This was a really funny movie. Maybe because alot of what we saw reminded us of Joe.

It has some watered down swearing, meaning the "H" and "A" word. No sexual type scenes, no blood and gore scenes. Lots of chase scenes on segways and scooters and skateboards. Lots of surprises though and one drinking-bar scene. It was intense at times, but I could handle it. I don't like intense.

As we left the theater, Joe made the comment that he has a new appreciation for Mall Cops and that he wants a segway now.

Would I let a 12 year old or under see it.... probably. The kids (ages 15-19) that we took laughed thru the whole thing, including Joe and I.

Out of 5 staplers, I would give it a 4. And we are probably going to buy this one.

EAGLE EYE

2009-01-02T22:00:00.002-07:00

OK.... we just rented this and I can't wait to tell you it's boring. Save your $1 from renting it and go buy an ice cream cone at Mcdonald's instead.

Pretty much it's the same story line at War Games, with Matthew Broderick back in the late 1970's movie. A computer takes over (this computer is much more sophisitated though, it uses liquid nitrogen to make it live) and decides that humans aren't needed to make decisions.

When it ended, Joe and I looked at each other and said, "Well, that's 2 hours of our lives we'll never get back."

It has strong language and violence. Not recommended for anyone under 99.

Out of 5 chocolate covered peanuts, we give it a 1 (and the 1 is for Shia LaBeouf being the main actor)

Valkyrie!

2008-12-28T07:16:00.003-07:00

We just went and saw this movie last night...
It wasn't a feel good movie like Enchanted or Twilight, no one lived happily ever after; in fact, it was kind of depressing. BUT, what happened in Germany wasn't very good.

This movie depicted ONE of the plots (out of about 20) to killer Hitler and over throw the government. Tom Cruise portrayed a colonial in the regime and was the one of the main "plotters". I liked the fact that it was based on a true story. It didn't get into the concentration camps or the bad things that were happening to the Jews. It did show Hitler being off his rocker and how "God-Like" his followers esteemed him. You want to know what secret combinations were? This was the first thought I had at the beginning of the movie.

Good things about the movie? I liked the fact that to showed that all German's weren't like Hitler. They were good people, that loved their country (not leaders), and were willing to risk their lives for it. They loved their families, their homes, their friends. Another good thing was that I am interested more about WW II history. Emma and I had a good conversation about it all, maybe this will put a personal face on this history stuff and it will help her in her studies.

I thought Tom Cruise did a very good job, unlike what the critics have said about him. The movie was intense, almost too intense for me (I don't like intense). If there was bad language, it could've been in German or I didn't pay attention. Some kissing, but that was a goodbye or a hello kiss from Tom's movie wife. Violence.... it was WW II. Shooting, bombs, suicides, hangings..... not alot of blood or gore. Pay attention to all characters that took part in this plot, all are important. There are some funny parts, as well as very sad.

Would I see it again in the theater? Probably not. Would I use a free coupon from RedBox to rent it? Maybe.

Out of 5 German Pancakes..... I'd give it a 3.5 (taking off for intensity and my lack of Gernman knowledge, because I was lost part of the time and had to ask Joe a million questions)

TWILIGHT!

2008-11-21T06:44:00.005-07:00

My whole family went to see the premier of Twilight... in two different states. Officially, I saw it before Holly. Mine started at midnight, hers at 12:15.
I've read all 3 books, loved them all. The movie followed Book 1 very well.

Seeing a premier movie at midnight (for Joe and I), you will know that it has to be a movie that we REALLY want to see. It was. Joe and two other young men that are from Joe's seminary class a few years back were pretty much the only male-type figures in the audience. It didn't bother me... only they noticed.

The scenes from Forks were exactly how I pictured them in my head as I read the book. The characters were perfect.... although, I thought Rosalee was a bit too "hippy".... you know, like she wasn't a tiny figured model like I imagined. BUt that was the only discrepancy. Jacob Black was better than I imagined. He looked like a human for of a wolf! (Oops, that comes out in book two).

The story had some kissing scenes, nothing else. Although the kissing was hot and steamy, Edward made sure that it stopped before it had gone beyond that. He's a good, old fashioned boy.... born in the early 1900's and he didn't want Bella for dinner.

There were some intense parts... like when the 3 other vampires interrupted a family baseball game of the Cullin's (the "good" vampires) and realized that Bella was human and the breeze sent her scent lofting over to the 3.... "You brought a snack", the one said.

I can't say too much more. I will be seeing it again, I think Hannah is seeing it again this afternoon with some friends. Would I let a pre-teen see it? How do you feel about up close kissing scenes? Biting of vampires on necks and arms? They do have to rip apart and burn one vampire to destroy him, he's a really BAD guy.

Out of 5 Diet Cokes, I give it an infinity of Diet Cokes. Can't wait to buy it!

JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH

2008-10-29T21:04:00.002-06:00

Brendon Frasier is the main character, so is the boy from RV and from Kicking and Screaming, and I don't know who the heroine is.

It's another rental that just came out today, it's made in 3-D, but we didn't have the glasses. That's OK, because 3-D gives me a headache.

VERY GOOD! Watch the beginning. You'll know why as you watch. No sex, language, or violence (Except when the Dinosaur chases the little boy, that was intense). There were two little kisses in the movie and that was about it for the sexual content.

You could even get in a little geological and chemistry education in this movie! They talk about rock formations, diamonds, caves, and what happens to magnesium when you light it with a flare.

It was sad in parts, Hannah cried a little tear or two.

Out of 5 Black Cats, we give it a 5+1. The +1 for the education tidbits.

TINKER BELL

2008-10-29T20:57:00.002-06:00

Tinkerbell.... rental movie that just came out! OK.... if you think it's a moronic movie, just meant for 4 year olds, you could be right. BUT, Hannah and I watched it today (and yes I dragged my feet all the way when she wanted to rent it) and laughed pretty hard. The story line was really for the pre-school crowd, but whoever wrote the secondary characters, made the movie.

As you watch, our favorite parts were the squirrel, baby fire flies, and baby bird. And when the movie was done, we re-watched those parts over and over, laughing all the way.

Out of 5 gallons of squisher, we would give it a 4.5 (minus the .5 for the story line that was below our intelligence level)

HIgh School Musical 3

2008-10-27T22:10:00.003-06:00

Hannah and Emma went to see this new movie. They are already bias to loving the movie because of the first two. This is rated G, how many movies in the past 20 years that have been rated G that are worth your money to see? THIS ONE! They said it is all age appropriate, they are buying the music soundtrack ASAP. Compared to the first two, this one is the best. I asked, "Will there be a College Musical 1?" Emma replied, "Only if we are lucky!"

The first movie started out in their sophmore year in high school and this year is their final year as seniors. Pending everyone graduates, we will see them in college? I asked Emma if there will be a pre-quil for their Freshmen year. She looked at me as if I had a second head growing out of my neck. I know NOTHING.

Take the family. I myself will watch it with it comes to the Disney channel on TV.
Out of 5 Jack-O-Lanterns, my girls give it a 5.

2008-10-11T09:27:00.004-06:00

So this is going to be a fun weekend! Joe's turning the BIG 5-0 on Monday the 13th and we are throwing him a HAWAII 5-0 party. When we sat down to invite his friends, we should've been keeping track of how many.... AFTER we sent out the invites, that's when we counted. It's only 80 of his closest friends and seminary students. We have rented the clubhouse that we will be using for the WFR.

I have a game that we are playing: HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW JOE? Want to play along?
1.When is JOe's birthday?
2. FAvorite item on McD's menu?
3.Joe's first car?
4. What years did Joe serve his mission?
5. Joe is tri-lingual, name all
6. How many baptisms did Joe perform on his mission?
7.T / F Joe sang soprano in the choir at 16 years
8. Joe has ___ brothers and ____ sisters
9.Joe's favorite birthday present when he was younger
10. Joe's most embarrassing moment...
11. What's Joe's golf handicap?
12. What calling has Joe never had, but has always wanted?
13. What does Joe's father in law call him?
14.What was Joe's career BEFORE hamburgers?
15. What movie star was Joe mistaken for in 1980
16. What do Joe's seminary students call him?

Movie Review: BABY MAMA

2008-09-19T23:19:00.003-06:00

You will all love me. I'm going to save you more money! Don't go and rent Baby Mama. This is not a wholesome movie, has it's funny parts, but not worth the free coupon we used to rent this movie. Should have rented another.

This movie has crude humor, language, talking about body parts. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler work well together but need to stick with political humor with Hillary and Sarah. So, now you will be able to buy some wheat for your food storage with the money I'll save you.

Out of 5 CTR Rings, I'd give it a 1, and that's for the one time I laughed out loud.

2008-08-31T21:40:00.003-06:00

We had a ward BBQ/swim party this Friday... but the reason I'm sending these pictures is this is where our first and last day of the WFR will be held. Joe was our BBQ-er, he's been stereo typed. He put out 300 burgers in 30 minutes. Not bad. Hannah is being jumped on by Emma.... and the black kitty is Homey. Don't pick her up, don't look at her, don't call her... it has to be her idea or she will hate you forever.

2008-08-20T17:42:00.001-06:00

...and BTW: That picture is not me.

The Lunch Lady Returneth

2008-08-20T13:05:00.005-06:00

Yes... I am back to being a lunch lady, but not just a regular old lunch lady, a kitchen manager. This has been the best career move I've made in the past year. Frontier didn't work out, I was so very close to being laid off, lotsof my friends were laid off, so I thought if I put my notice in, maybe that will save someone's job. I knew about switching jobs back in April, so I knew I had it and I wouldn't need umemployment. Goods and bads with both jobs... no more free flying, that's sad, but tell the truth, my family and I are kind of tired of flying. Good about the lunch job: I'm salaried... which means, as I'm laying by the pool this next summer, I will be saying, "Hmmm, I'm getting paid to do this!" and at Christmas as I'm opening up presents, I'll say, "Hmmmm, I'm getting paid to do this!" or even at the family reunion next summer, I'll be getting paid to have fun with the fam.

Emma starts 10th grade next week. She's so ready to get back into the school realm. She's been getting her summer reading done and even getting some french horn practicing done. Hannah's been giving private lessons this summer to help her get ahead.

Hannah has been working alot this summer at the YMCA. She's going to take the fall semester off and study for her entrance exam into nursing school. She completed 2 semesters at BYU-I and that was enough for her. She will stay at home for nursing school. She did buy a new car... a 1997 Land Rover! Oh what freedom she doth have now.

Joe is still working for a clown. His store will be torn down this fall and they will re-build it at the same location. Brand new everything... it's so fun for him. Joe had been in the hospital a few weeks ago. He had a coughing attack (he had a BAD flu) and a mysterious bruise showed up a few days later. I'd send a picture but it would scare you. So, we went to the ER, the doc's eyeballs popped out when he saw this HUGE bruise on his left side.... it was his left side...the doc confirmed my worry about it being his spleen because this bruise showed up so fast. He had a MRI and everything was normal. In two days, the bruise was gone. VERY STRANGE! This is why I miss Aunt Marti, she would love to hear stories about these medical mysteries. Anyway, Joe's doing great.

More movie reviews are coming... we just have to find something worthwhile to watch!

2nd Hand Movie Reviews + one Book Review

2008-08-19T08:44:00.003-06:00

The Traveling Pants part TWO
Hannah saw this one.... she saw the first, too. Her only comment was, "It's not as good as the first."
Go see the first.

Star Wars, The Clone Wars
My friend and her son saw it. Her comment was, "It was a good 11 year old movie."
So, if you have an eleven year old, go see it.

Breaking Dawn (Book)
If your into the Twilight series, you've probably read the book already.... or at least heard about it. You must already know that the Twilight movie will be November 21 instead of December 12 (thank you Harry Potter-that movie's been pushed back til next summer)

This book is the final of the series of four. Bella and Edward get married and live happily ever after. That just about sums it up. Lots of drama, lots of Oh My Gosh's, and wow's in between all those pages. I'm not a fan of Jacob, the selfish, self-centered werewolf who won't leave Bella alone. So the whole middle of the book where the story is thru Jacob's eyes, I could have done without.

This book does contain watered down sex, not too graphic (your imagination will do the rest), but on the good side, they are at least married. Would I let my 15 yr old read it? She's still on book one, Twilight. It'll take her a couple of years to catch up the way she's going.

Out of 5 Bags of Lay's Baked Chips, I give it a 4.5

Another Movie Review.....

2008-08-02T19:50:00.002-06:00

The Mummy.....

Took the family to see the new Brendon Fraser movie, The Mummy (Part three). We've seen the other two on TV, so we thought we'd go and see the third. They didn't use the original wife, which kind of ruined the love story and the son is all grown up.

Interesting story line about the Terra Cotta Warriors in China, I'm sure if any of the Dix's would see the movie, they would laugh, just because they saw the REAL warriors in China. Lots of Chinese folklore and mystic-ness (?), it teetered on being hokey.

Violent film, beheadings of already dead soldiers (that come to life), I think when the Yetti came out of the mountains to help the good guys, Joe and I just looked at each other and said, "Well this ruined it ", Lots of guns, RPG's, and of course... Chinese Fireworks. Lots of cursing, didn't like that. Kissing scenes, but nothing else. Everyone keeps their clothes on.

Out of FIVE scented candles, I'd give it a 3 for learning something about history and maybe sparking some kids to go to wikopedia and learn more about the Terra Cotta Warriors.

ROCKET MAN!.....

This movie was made back in the 1990's, but we just bought it today at Best Buy. We've been looking for it FOREVER! It's got to be the funniest movie EVER. If your ever in a bad mood or in need of silly humor, rent or buy it.

It's fit for all ages, lots of "gas" jokes, good language, no sex/violence. It's about a computer geek that gets chosen to go to Mars, along with a Chimpanzee and two other people, Listen good, there's alot of dry humor.

Out of 5 Kenmore Dryers, I'd give this one a 5. It's that good.

2008-07-30T21:48:00.002-06:00

The Dark Night

Joe and I just saw this movie.... it was so intense, I came out sweating. Way Way Way too much violence, no sex drugs or foul language. There may have been one kissing scene. I would NOT recommend it to anyone under the age of 99. It was so de-sensitizing to violent behavior. I told Joe after, "If I saw a car accident after this movie, I would shrug my shoulders and say: Eh...I've seen better."

The Joker, played by Heath Ledger, is really insane. He was too into the part. People have been talking that he should get an award for this part. I say nope. It wasn't a "stellar" performance.

Overall, out of five golden coins.... I would give it a one golden coin. According to my girls and the other's that went with them, they would give it a 5. "That movie was tight!" "Sweet Movie!"
It did have a good story, trying to figure out who was a good or bad guy. There were some surprises. Didn't make up for all the bombs and killings.

Save your money. Go buy food storage with what I just saved you.

Movie Reviews....

2008-07-29T20:23:00.003-06:00

The Dark Knight.....

I did not see this, my girls did. Before they left, we had a talk about how this probably wasn't going to uplift their spirits and get them to the Celestial Kingdom any faster. I challenged them to find one redeeming quality about this picture. Hannah did! It was: Either you die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villian. I haven't figured what the redeeming quality was, but Hannah liked it. Hannah recommends ages 13+ to see it. Heath Ledger is really creepy, looks scarier without make-up than with. It's rated PG-13 for violence, not alot of swearing (Emma says they said the H____ word twice.... who was counting?!?!) Now that we do these movie reviews, Emma's my counter. Hannah's words: It was AMAZING. Will I see it? Probably not, until it's on TV.

SURF'S UP (addendum)....

We bought it, and we've watched it every night. It's pretty funny! I give it a 2 thumbs up.

More Reviews.....

2008-07-18T08:24:00.002-06:00

Wall-E

For the most part, Emma loved it. Rated G, and then I was listening to FOX News that totally trashed the movie saying that it was totally political and you should be wary in taking your kids. Emma didn't have a clue it had a hidden meaning, so it slipped by her. I'm wondering if Al Gore had anything to do with it? Just kidding....

Surf's Up!

OK, it's an older movie, but I just saw it the other day. I'm sorry I didn't see it sooner. Very cute, very funny, I'm going out to buy it today. It's filmed like how they do The Office, camera's always there, always getting interviews right away. I didn't finish it, though, fell asleep. But, in all fairness, it's because I had only 2 hours of sleep in 48 hours. Hannah said I missed the best part of the movie, that's why I'll be buying it today.

MOVIE REVIEWS....

2008-06-06T13:46:00.003-06:00

Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull

OK, if your an Indiana Jones fan, it won't matter what the adventure is, you'll like the movie.
Even if this adventure has a clear, lucite, misshapen skull stuffed with Saran wrap.
George Lucas would have been better prepared if he had read the Book of Mormon and had Korihor come out of the temple and been a character rather than aliens. My family gave it a "eh..." review.
And Indiana's son Shia LeBouf (Sp??), he was fantastic according to my girls. There will be sequels with him in them.

Iron Man

This was a surprising movie. First, I didn't know that Robert Downey Jr was the star... not too much of a fan since he's a drug user, but he's still cute. Then the first 45 minutes of the movie, I didn't know if I was in the right movie. I asked Joe several times if we went into the wrong theater. Lots of violence, NOT a good movie for anyone under 16. If you skip the first 45, then maybe young teens would be ok. I don't like intense, it was intense. Then by the end, I started loving the movie....can't wait til the sequels, and there will be sequels.

HINT: DO NOT LEAVE until all the credits have scrolled by. That's all I'll tell you.

NARNIA

I loved this movie best of all! All the same characters, only one year older. The kids go back to Narnia to find things aren't the same, they still find the lion, but Mr. Tumnus is long gone, that was sad. That wicked ice queen makes an appearance.... she scares me. Prince Caspian is a good guy, his uncle.... not a good guy. There will be more sequels, but it sounds like the two older kids have out lived their Narnia days, they're imaginations are going. There is ONE kissing scene. Alot of sighs in the audience. All from my girls. Beautiful scenery throughout the movie too.

More reviews coming all summer long.......................

Where have the Mero's been?

2008-06-06T13:30:00.004-06:00

Wow! It's been a long time since I've updated!

Here's what's been happening:

We had Christmas in December.
Joe's mom came to visit for several weeks in April. She died in June
We went on a fantastic vacation to San Antonio with another family in our ward. That's us in the shark mouth. Did you know that San Antonio has the BEST tasting water I've ever had in my life? Just a fun fact.

Hannah is home from BYU-I for the time being, she's still carrying a full load of classes thru this summer, all on line (not as easy as she thought!)
I'm still at Frontier for 51 more days. Then I'm going back to the schools to manage a middle school kitchen. I like having weekends off, holidays off, summers off, and being a manager... all paid.

MOVIE REVIEW!

2007-11-24T14:13:00.000-07:00

ENCHANTED!
It's a Disney Movie! Took the family to see it yesterday. Everyone that went (me, Joe, and Emma) all gave it a 2-thumbs up. Main theme: True Love's kiss is the most powerful thing EVER, and people can live happily ever after!

So, there was one passionate kiss (Patrick Dempsey was the boy, sigh....) to bring the princess out of her coma-like-induced by the poisoness apple sleep. Everyone could hear Emma sighing in the theater. There is an evil step mother, it wouldn't be a Disney movie if there wasn't an evil step mother. She really is wicked.

Instead of getting birdies, squirrels, and bunny rabbits to help Giselle clean up an apartment (like Snow White)(And Giselle is a mixture of all the Disney Heroine's)
Giselle gets all the NYC rats, pigeons,, and cock roaches to help.

The movie is a little cheesy, but it's supposed to be (kind of making fun of the Disney Cartoon movies about love), but it has a good, warm message about true love and living happily ever after. Joe and I figured out that our girls live in this mentality. It'll be a buyer when it comes out on DVD.

It gets 3 1/2 stars (Lord of the Rings was better)

I'm finally updating!!

2007-10-28T12:57:00.001-06:00

Hello! I'm finally updating our family blog page.....

Joe: He's singing "I'm loving it" with McD's still. He loves my job too. On his birthday, he flew to Michigan to play golf. Has a GREAT birthday party at the Snow's, and got to see his mom.

Sarah: I'm finally working out at DIA. It's getting to be fun, it's hard at times. I went to SLC to take mom and dad out to lunch, that was fun! We also went to San Diego (before the fires) and went out to lunch to "In and Out Burger" Joe conceded that it was the best hamburger he's ever eaten.

Holly: BIG NEWs: She quit her job and is moving back to Provo in 2-3 weeks. She wants to finish school and have fun with cousins. We are right now packing her up :)

Hannah: She's working an saving for college. She leaves in January, got her official acceptance letter from BYU-I for winter semester. :) We are going to miss her. She's my go-and-get-Emma driver.

Emma: Loves high school. Dropped playing the drums, took up bassoon, then the band director made her percussion section leader after 2 weeks of playing the bassoon. Draw your own conclusions....

Computer Problems

2007-08-31T21:35:00.000-06:00

I've had a death in the family. It's been very sad around here... my computer died.
You never realize how much you depend on a computer until it's gone. A friend of ours is trying to retrieve the files and documents, he said there's a good chance to get them downloaded onto a CD. So until them, I have Holly's laptop to keep intouch. I'm hoping to get a new one $oon. I"m so thankful I've downloaded 5 years worth of pictures onto CD's. I just have 2007's on the hard drive, like Hannah's graduation. Sniff.

I just finished week #3 of training. My feet are sore and I don't think my head can hold anymore information. It's a full capacity right now. Today, I made some mistakes. Actually, big mistakes. Both of them were because I asked fellow trainees how to do things and they told me wrong. I learned a lesson! Who not to ask and I better start knowing how to do things right because you can really mess up bad! I"m glad I had a TRAINEE badge on today.

Emma survived week #2 of high school. She joined the pep band, which she said is AWESOME. She'll be playing the quints. Then in concert band, she is going to start playing the bassoon. They need a bassoonist and Emma doesn't want to be bored (there are 16 drummers). I can't wait until she brings it home to practice. She'll have to go in the basement.

Frontier Training

2007-08-28T20:52:00.000-06:00

I"m in week #3 of my training! It's been an awakening experience so far. I feel like my brain has been woke up and it's working again. Not that lunch ladying has dulled my brain senses...actually it has. I've got 3 more weeks left until I am a real CSA (Customer Service Agent). Today, I got to issue boarding passes, change seats, fix problems with customer's reservations, etc... I even liked it. During my lunch break today, I walked down to the concourses and tried to get myself lost, so I could find my way around. It worked. It took me 20 minutes to get lost and then I had to hoof-it to get back in 10.

I'm cancelling my gym membership. I get a cardio workout and I lift 50 pound bags for 8 hours.
Call me Olga the weight lifter!

Hannah doesn't start BYUID until January. Until then, she's got some trips planned, a nice perk with my job.

Emma started high school and has survived week #1. She even likes it.

Holly sold her first house!! She listed it, and sold it in 2.5 weeks.

Joe's still working for a clown

The Final FRONTIER

2007-07-26T07:31:00.000-06:00

Answers to the Q's:

Yes, I get free flight benefits! Me, Joe and my dependant children (not Holly, sniff) and MY PARENTS! get to fly for free. Then I get buddy passes (for Holly).

When the interviewer saw that I was a lunch lady, she says, "That says it all, when can you start?" who knew that working in a middle school would prepare me for this career?

When I worked in the hospital...our ER staffed by the lunar cycles. I remember those full mooned nights and all those babies born! I guess the airport will have it's crazy's too. THANKS for reminding me!

Today, I go in for my drug screen test. Glad I studied. Ha! Just kidding mom. I've been going to the gym everyday, getting on the stair stepping devil. I hate that machine. I'm SO thankful that I've been going to the gym for 3+ years. The physical assesment will be next week.

No Longer A Lunch Lady!

2007-07-24T14:52:00.000-06:00

I had a job interview this morning, actually it lasted all day. I call it a cattle call. About 75 people were there for the same job at Frontier Airlines. I passed thru all the interviews, assessment test, hoops of various sizes, and I got hired as a Customer Service Agent. WA-HOO! NO more burning myself on hot ovens! I just have to pass a physical assessment test, a drug screen, and an FBI background check scheduled for next week, then I will be giving my notice to the lunch room, sniff....

And....good news.... Bill, Lisa, and Noah will be at our third Sunday dinner on August 12th. They saw my invitation and decided to take me up on it (not really, I think it has to do with some baby getting blessed). Any other takers for dinner?

Love, SARAH

Updates for Week of July 15-ish

2007-07-21T11:25:00.000-06:00

What a week! I'm glad it's over.
Hannah got all her applications done and sent in for BYU-I, she got housing taken care of (we just have to send a check TODAY), so with faith--she's going in the Fall. Emma is SO ready to take over her room.
Here's a funny: I was calling around to the apartment complexs that were still taking applications (three total) and I got hold of a nice young man "John" who took our application over the phone. I asked, "Where do you go shopping if you don't have a car?" He told me about some places and how to get groceries home.. I guess I sounded unconvinced and he said, "When Hannah gets here, I'll take her." I turned to Hannah who is wondering what I was laughing about and said, "Hannah, I just got you a date!"

Bad News: I didn't get the job at the hospital trauma unit, NUTS....
Good News: I have an interview Tuesday with Frontier Airlines... :) Tomorrow, our family is fasting.
Better News: I'm still employed as a lunch lady
Best News: Joe still has a GREAT job!

2007-07-11T11:44:00.000-06:00

MOVIE REVIEWS:
Harry Potter and the Order Of The Phoenix
We all went to the midnight showing. THAT was an experience, didn't know there were that many Harry Potter fans in Aurora--with costumes and wands! Hannah brought an eyeliner pencil and I drew little lightening bolts on our group's foreheads (About 40).

The movie was probably one of the best of the series. It did follow the book with a few exceptions. I liked this director's style much better than the last one. Harry is evolving into a leader finally. Neville is finally getting into the storyline. Not too much of Malfoy, he's still a follower. Snape has more lines this movie.

Favorite Character: Even though she is pure evil, Delores Umbridge does a GREAT job in portraying what and how a teacher shouldn't be like. And it's all done with a smile.
Scaryest Character: Voldemort and Lucious Malfoy. Uh! They scared everyone.
Holly's Scariest Character: Belletreux LeStrange, the crazy witch that put Neville's parents in the looney bin.
Favorite Room at Hogwarts: Miss Umbridges Office. Meowing cute kittens all over.
Sarah's Favorite: Poor Dudleykins. He's turning out to be a bully until the dementors get hold of him. His facial expressions were priceless.
Joe's Favorite Part: Voldemort and Dumbledor's fight, cool special effects.
Holly's Favorite Part: When Hermoine found it fun to break the rules. And Holly loved the whole movie.
Emma's Favorite Part: When it ended. She was tired and wanted to go to bed.

Overall, I'd see it again, even buy it. BUT.... it's not for the little ones. It was pretty intense and during the wand battle, someone dies. Hannah and her friends cried. There is one kissing scene in the movie. It doesn't elude to anything after..... That's the only "steamy" part in the
film. No bad language that I can remember, Emma did hear a new word though, "What's snogging, mom?" I told her it was kissing, was I right? Gross

I hope I didn't ruin any parts of the movie for you...I tried not to give anything away.
We got home at 2:30am this morning---I'm extremely tired but need to work on Hannah's college quilt.

2007-07-10T15:16:00.000-06:00

Having Fun With Gramma Griffis....

Joe was having a little bit too much fun with his mom who weighs probably a little less than his left leg. Everyone got a chance to have Gramma on their lap.

Holly is winking at me...or is she thinking about someone else........

Tonight....of course, we are going to see at MIDNIGHT, Harry Potter! I can't believe I let my girls talk me into going to this late night showing. It'll be an expensive nap if I don't take one before I go tonight. We are dropping off Hannah and Emma to save us seats and I think Joe and I will go out to Olive Garden. Fair deal. It's great having older kids who think it's way cool to stand in line (tickets have already been bought this morning) and play UNO, etc.... with their friends from our ward.

And..... if you don't know yet, Hannah is applying for BYU-ID. We are getting her applications done, today we got her school transcripts sent. One more part to do and then it's done and out of our hands.

2007-07-08T13:54:00.000-06:00

Gramma Griffis visits Colorado...

Joe's mom is here visiting with us for a little while. It's nice that she's able to travel and be with her grandkids, we didn't think that was going to be possible with her health. Yesterday, we went out to Fort Logan Cemetary and saw Joe's dad's grave. Missy and kids came to meet us, that's Jordan, Jared, Hannah, Nikki, and Tanner by David's headstone. Joe....only Joe can find something fun in the cemetary. He found a tombstone that says, "Joseph W. Romero" Kind of morbid.

2007-07-08T13:27:00.000-06:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRAMMA!

This was Gramma Walker's 80th birthday.
Joe was the Official BBQ-er, which he did a
great job at! The Menu was Hamburgers,
Hotdogs, chicken, spinach salad, an avacado
salad, funeral potatoes, baked beans, fruit salad,
fruit sorbet, and of course...birthday cake. Did
I forget anything? The birthday cake did not
have 80 candles, not safe... but I did get "Sparkler
Candles" they were kind of scary trying to light.

Fourth of July!

2007-07-05T19:13:00.000-06:00

We had a GREAT fourth of July. It didn't rain, it wasn't cold, we didn't get wet, the company was good, we ate good food, and even the girls had a good time. Our fourth last year was the complete opposite of what I just described.

Movie Reviews:
TRANSFORMERS. My girls were warned NOT to make fun of this movie. They both went with a group of boys in our ward who idolized the Transformer Toys while growing up. Barbi's is to my girls as Transformers is to the boys. They didn't have to make fun at all, they LOVED the movie. It was cool.

RATTITOULE: Another good Pixar flick. Funny parts, funny rats, funny story. The only thing I didn't like was seeing RATS all over the kitchen, cooking and tasting the food for the resturant. It kind of made my skin crawl. It's the lunch lady in me I guess.

SURFS UP: Hannah says it's a VERY funny movie. She'd go and see it again. To me, it was another penguin movie. I didn't go and see it because I didn't like Happy Feet. Too Environmental. I think Al Gore could have produced it.

BOOK REVIEWS:
TWILIGHT, Stephanie Meyer. It's a can't put it down book. Kiss your life goodbye for a couple of days. It's about vampires and werewolves and romance. It's a chick book.

HALF MOON, Stephanie Meyer. Book 2 of the series. More vampires, werewolves, and romance. Once again, you'll need to prepare your family meals ahead, because they will starve. Book three (Eclipse) comes out in August, Hannah is going to meet the author for a book signing.

2007-07-02T21:01:00.000-06:00

If Molly can do this, then why can't I? I've never had a blog before, don't know how this will help my life and well-being.

I just now finished my last load of laundry, that made 8 loads for when I got got home from Utah. I didn't even have to run up two floors inbetween washing and drying. I've never appreciated a washer and dryer that stood side by side one another. It's the little things in life that I take for granted.

Hannah worked all day on getting her ducks in a row to start college. She even filled out scholarship forms! She's a driven woman now, trying to get everything ready to go to college. It great to see her so excited about leaving home.