Another Movie Review

WD and I went out to a movie earlier this week. We saw "I am Legend" with Will Smith. Will is a super actor, but the movie was no so great. I was disappointed more with the ending than anything else. I have to give cudos to the special effects people... great job. I would wait until this one comes out on DVD instead of seeing it on the big screen.

Movie Review of "Awake"

I really enjoyed the movie, "Awake". I like Jessica Alba and I loved the terrifying topic of “anesthetic awareness”. I never thought about being “awake” while undergoing surgery! I guess while most folks wouldn’t go crazy over this movie, I enjoyed it because it made me think about a topic I hadn’t thought of before, it was spooky, with spots of comedy, and it was only 84 minutes long (I guess I have a touch of ADD as I get older, because I can barely make it through a 2 hour movie anymore without getting fidgety or if at home, I fall asleep.) This flick has some strong language that you have to overlook and if you are squeamish, you’ll have to cover your eyes during surgery scenes. It’s not on the big screen anymore (I saw it last week), but it’s due to come out on DVD in March.

Christmas Morning

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What a great time it was yesterday. WD and I were awakened at 6:45a.m. by the creaking of our bedroom door and a jubilant dog "pounce" by Chewee. Erin and Dylan said that they had already been downstairs and that Santa had indeed stopped by our house and left gifts. It was time to get up. Santa left two special notes in the Christmas tree which led Dylan to the hall closet where he found a Wii game system and Erin to her bedroom where she found a Dell desktop computer. After opening the other surprises left under the tree, WD tackled the game system in order to have it up and running downstairs on the big screen tv. I headed up to assemble Erin's computer. After installing the wireless network card, hooking up all the wires with the computer, keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer, speakers, etc, Erin was online and in business. She immediately logged onto the webkinz website where she registered the her new pet that Aunt Brandi and Uncle Brett gave her. It was very nice to see them enjoying their gifts.

"Christmas Rocks!"

Erin and Dylan were beside themselves with excitement. We spent Christmas Eve at their "Granny's" house with all of their cousins. It was wild and feverish squeals of delight as all the aunts and uncles passed out gifts to them, then as their Granny and Pawpaw doled out unique gifts bought just for each of them. Erin exclaimed as we drove home that night, "Christmas rocks at Granny's house!" I don't know what they were most excited about though... the gifts, the great food, or hanging out with all of the kiddos.

Here they all are piled on the couch... Hayden, Dylan, Zann, Caden, Erin, Blaise, Victoria, and Titus (it was hard to squeeze them all in!).

Erin couldn't believe she got a digital camera! Her pawpaw arranged for the extra memory card so that she could click away (up to 800 photos).

Dylan was so shocked that he finally got an iPod shuffle. He also got a docking station, that he called "surround sound".
All of the moms and dads sat back with pride and happiness watching all the activities. Our entertainment came when we all got to play a board game which generated lots of laughter and silliness for the adults. I think Dad Roddy mentioned how wonderful it was to have family that could all get along and enjoy each other's company. It's truly a blessing!

Christmas is for Chilling Out

I think I have watched more TV in the last two days than I have the whole year! I actually sat and watched 5 full length movies, a few episodes of ER, an episode of Amazing Race, Crowned, Don't Forget the Lyrics, plus much more. It has been totally relaxing. I cooked up a few sweets, made a pot of shrimp soup, and have enjoyed curling up in my chair with Dylan on one hip and Chewee in my lap. WD has had to do last minute shopping, and Erin has been running from friend's house to friend's house hanging out. I have wrapped more gifts than I care to count, but on my own time schedule... a few here and a few there. WD and I ventured out to the new Perkins Rowe mall just because we wanted to get out and enjoy the cool weather. It has been a very good time and I am looking forward to tonight's Christmas festivities at my mother-in-law's where we watch all 8 of her grandchildren excitedly open gifts and play. Tomorrow will be just as exciting to see Erin and Dylan fill with excitement and joy!