Movies we've been watching

City of God (again, at the theatre!) - WOW! so interesting about the struggles in the middle east. not knowing much myself about the history, i found it incredible.

The Aviator (at the theatre even!) - very interesting. I knew nothing of Howard Hughes, and didn't know what to expect, other than Leonardo. I was intrigued enough about the character to get a couple of books at the library to find out more. Liked the flick.

Kill Bill I and II - Yikes! and Wow! Mike and I both gave the first four out of five stars...so coooool. Of course, I was on the edge of my seat for both movies. This set made me thankful that we aren't able to go see many movies at the theatre (though I would have liked the big screen!), because when the first ended so abruptly we just put the second in our netflix queue right away! Crazy!

The Incredibles - Fun for all! Love the caliber of actors/actresses for the characters. Grace liked it too--thought it was cool, but I think it might be just a tad too much action for her at 4.

Kiddo books we've enjoyed

June 2005
Kitten's First Full Moon - Claire looked at it her bed by herself all the time
And Here's to You! - cute
My Beautiful Child - one of those that makes a mama cry--would like to own it
Do Kangaroos Wear Seatbelts? - a fun at the zoo story with a great message
Silly Chicken - Grace and Daddy read it lots, but I missed it--due back on hold--must be very popular
Ten Little Fish--VERY cute rendition of "ten little monkeys" - love Audrey Wood

No, no Jack! (everybody lubbed it) - want to buy it
One lonely seahorse (cool food book)
Appaloosa zebra -- Grace wants it! - good alphabet book for horse lovers
A pocket for Corduroy (Claire lubbed it)

Goodnight Moon
Granny's Napping House
The Wonderful Happens
Five Little Monkeys
Dinosaur Roar
The Wonderful House
Hooray a Pinata
Miss Spider
Possum Come A Knockin'
The Rainbow Fish
Brown Bear, Brown Bear
The Very Hungry Caterpillar

So many more--I'll add as I think of them or find new ones

Things Grace Says

4/2005

(During The Incredibles movie) "that mommy is the coolest!" & (when asked if she would play as Dash at preschool) "no, I can't be Dash--he's a boy!"

(Coming out of her room one morning) I just falled in love with Steven!

If I took communion, I could be nicer, like to not hit Claire as much.

Maybe when I get bigger like Daddy, I can marry Steven so I won't miss him so much at night

(when Bella didn't lick her hand)
Grace - Bella's getting old, I think. Maybe we should bury her.
Daddy says, "but she's not dead yet."
Grace - When she dies, we have to bury her in a special memory place so mommy won't miss her.
Daddy says, "Don't you think mommy will still miss her when she dies?"
Grace - I'll just bury her real shallow then, so mommy can see her when she wants to. If we bury her shallow, it will be easier for her to get to heaven. When mommy goes to heaven she can see Bella there. When we all die, we can all be together in heaven. And someone else can live in our house. Because we won't need our house when we're in heaven. And they can have my toys too, because I won't need my toys when I'm in heaven.

Things Claire Says

4/2005

I 'lub' it! as in..."I lub by lellow dress!"

Books I'm reading

I want to keep track of the books I've been reading and like! I never remember them later. So....

6/2005
My Sister's Keeper - finished the book in tears & told Mike, "this is the worst book I've ever read." Of course, it wasn't; it was just sad. I got so involved with the characters. The girl with leukemia made me think so much of Grace--I am more than thankful that diabetes is manageable--can't imagine how a family lives like this book--what a concept! Linda recommended it for over a year when I finally requested it from the library. I can't wait to read more by Jodi Piccoult.

The Memory of Running - oh my goodness! This has got to be one of the strangest books I've read in a long time. I almost had to return it after the first 50 pages--couldn't get into it. Now, I'm not so sure of my thoughts. A fat man has both parents die and realizes his sister is also dead, so he rides across the country while communicating with his handicapped childhood friend. Hmmm...a lot going on, but not much action. I imagine from a literary standpoint, there is much to discover in the book, but I don't have the time for it. :)


5/2005
I didn't keep track of any, but I remember one b/c it's still on my bedroom floor...

The Last Places - fictional account about the conflict between Palestine and Israel. Very interesting and exciting.


4/2005

A Mother and Two Daughters - another Godwin book. I enjoy the strong female characters--grew very attached to them & "felt" when things happened in their lives. The father dies early in the book & then the story is about the mother finding her new life and interacting with her two adult daughters--separately their lives and changes as well. Some interesting side characters--Uncle Osgood missing his nose....


Evensong - Gail Godwin - two married Episcopal ministers living in a small town, man's estranged father and a troubled youth enter picture, march for Jesus, Advent season....

Clearing Your Clutter With Feng Shui - reinforcing flylady--get rid of stuff! loads us down!....

The Five People You Meet in Heaven - great, little book--interesting perspective on after-death experience and why some of life happens, how our lives affect others.

Starting my blog

I am so amazed by this concept. A friend shared the term "blog" with me a few days ago (helen - 4/9/05), I viewed a few, and now I want my own. I am not quite sure what I will do with this concept, but I believe it will provide an outlet for expression and communication in my life. Here I start sharing the possible dreams that make up my life. Who would have guessed I could chase the "impossible dream" and then believe I've found it everyday!