What The Kids Are Doing This Summer (So Far)

Kylee graduated Kindergarten earlier this month. I used my little crappy camera to tape it, but in the middle of taping it, it told me "the battery is exhausted." So I used my camera on my phone. I put them privately on YouTube, but you can view them here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fScSZY6Np4Yhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7Fg54xAjPYhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OPpcjfvVWAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9M29WSikLA
Sorry they aren't the best quality, but I did what I could. She was so sad the leave Kindergarten, she cried for about an hour. She said she was going to miss her teacher and she was sad she wasn't going to be her teacher next year. So far this Summer we have gone to the library, park and played outside. Kylee has been going to Gymnastics Camp this week for 3 hours each day. She absolutely loves it, too. One night I was tucking her in to bed and asked her what her dreams where. She said she wants to be a singer, or work at Petsmart. She sings constantly and she knows she has a good voice. Its just funny when she says it.
Luke is such a big boy. That kid is all over the place. He talks so well and always is following Kylee around and doing and saying what she does and says. He loves playing with the neighbor boys, Trace and Davis. We've gone to two birthday parties so far and have had a blast.
Last week Rhett and I spoke in church and had wonderful responses on that. I had prayed that someone would get something out of our talks because we put so much hard work into them.

Another Movie Review & Other News

Last week I had my first sinus infection. Needless to say I was in HELL all weekend. I never want another sinus infection again, so I bought a Neti Pot, suggested by my sister. Its the strangest feeling ever. I feel like I am drowning in a pool, but at least my nose isn't stuffy anymore.

So while I was sick over the weekend, I sat in bed with my tissues (I went through four boxes!!!) and my phone that has Netflix on it, and watched movies all day while the family went to church. I watched the first X-Men movie, which I thought was good at the time I saw it, but it was actually kind of lame with all the lame effects. I watched part of the first and second episode of Lost, but then my sister told me it was a waste of time because its "too addicting." I watched part of the movie Hunger, but it was a bit too graphic, so I stopped (its about a real life hunger strike that took place in Ireland).But the BEST movie I saw all weekend long was The Last Station.

Oh. My. Goodness. I LOVED this movie! So much I went out and bought it the next day. I actually didn't know what it was about, only that my new obsession James McAvoy was in it (lol). I loved the movie for so many reasons. Helen Mirren was so wonderful and fun to watch in this movie. I found so much of my self in her, which was quite surprising (you will know what I mean when you watch it). I loved how it made you question your stand on things in life and what LOVE means to you. It was funny, sad, insightful and sweet. Everything I look for in a good movie. Very well balanced.

I love, love, love, love, love movies. I love how they make you feel, how they can take you away to another time, the different characters and story lines. I just love movies. They have taken a back seat in my life, and they have been missed. So I am making a movie night for myself once a week when the husband and kids are asleep. And I will blog about it. And you will like it.

On another note, I have realized the older I get the more I know what I like and dislike. Despite having good looking men in a movie, it doesn't mean I will like it. Take Terminator Salvation (with Sam Worthington and Christian Bale).

Two hot guys in a leading role. Most boring movie that I couldn't even finish, which is very unlike me. It was so slow and so confusing. I have seen the other terminator movies, but have come to realize, these types of movies just don't do it for me. Don't get me wrong, I am still open to try new things (I would have never tried watching Harry Potter if I was closed minded). I still may try watching the rest of TS, but we will see. I will keep you all updated.

Movie Reviews

Most people who know me know I am a movie lover. If I am in a bad mood, let me watch a good movie and I will feel better. While I love seeing movies, my husband and I have different tastes in movies, and the ones he likes, I usually dont like. So we dont see movies all too often, but sometimes, just sometimes, there are some great movies that leave me thinking about them for weeks. These two movies are one of them.First: X-men First Class.I'm not a comic book person, but have been watching the X-Men movies since they came out. I wasn't sure what to expect from this, except knowing that the two leading men were good looking and the cast was fairly good. I was never left bored or confused, but it did keep me engaged and on the "edge of my seat." I loved the story, love the actors, loved the adventure. I could watch this movie over and over again (mainly because the leading guys are hot)! I just hope they make another prequel!
Second: Limitless.Wow. I love this movie. I am not sure if I loved it because we had just had a streak of watching bad movies right before this one, but this movie really blew me away. The cinematography was fantastic, just like the plot, script and acting. I loved the creativity of this story and the excitement. The end was definitely exciting! What are you waiting for? GO SEE IT!

California Trip Part 1

Last Saturday I got a call from my mom informing me that my aunt Amy was in the hospital and probably wasnt going to make it. She has been battling cancer for the last 12 years. This was a bit unexpected considering that the last few emails I got from Amy, she made it sounds like she was doing well and the treatments were going good. My mom and everyone had been out to California because Saturday the family was going to celebrate Amy's 50th birthday, but God had other plans. We held a memorial for her Thursday, which I was out there for. I drove to Utah to pick my sister up on the way down there.

When I first got to Utah, we took the kids to a play area thats new at Riverwoods. We let them play for a bit and then headed home for dinner and bed. We headed to Cali the next morning. and was greeted at my Momo and Popo and family. It was emotional yet so great to hug everyone and spend time reminiscing about Amy.

Her memorial was very beautiful. I was able to finally say my good-byes, which help me have some closure. For those of you who dont know my Aunt, she never once complained about having cancer. She was always positive and saying things like "I'm going to fight this Rocky balboa style" and "This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice and be glad in it." Her Facebook profile was always filled with pictures of her grandson, Owen, and pictures of her garden. She loves talking to me about Glee and love being with family and friends. She loved books and was an inspiration to everyone she knew. Its tough losing her, especially since we only recently became closer thanks to Facebook.

After the memorial, we headed back to Oceanside to be with my dad's family for my Grammies 90th birthday party. The day before the party we helped set up and then just relaxed by the pool. The birthday party went amazingly well and we all had a total blast.

There is one thing I have learned from this trip: I LOVE MY FAMILY MORE THAN ANYTHING. Family is so important, if not the most important thing in this life. I love spending time with them. It truly is a little peace of Heaven every time I am with them.

Now we are back in Utah and I will post more pictures next week when we get back home. But for now, enjoy.

Love my little niece Remee

Luke loves my green drink. I got a kick out his mustache.

Happy times at Happy Sumo

being silly with Remee's glasses

After the memorial for Amy.

my very first flower arrangement

playing in the pool with "auntie" Jordan ( Luke calls Uncle Jordan "Auntie"

dont worry, he has plenty of sun screen on his i

playing with cousins

grammy and dad

can you believe she's 90?!

My Crazy Kids

Tonight after Pizza the kids played with bubbles in the back yard while Rhett and I just lounged. We came in once the bubbles had been spilled and all over our back porch and ate smores. Bad idea on my part. Especially right before bed. Which reminds me, why do my kids ALWAYS play so well right before bed but hate each other during the day!? I just cant seem to understand that.

(I also wanted to add that I didn't edit these photos in any way, so please don't judge me because they haven't been touched up!)

Fun In The Sun

Its been so beautiful the last few days, although it has still been too cool for my liking. We've been walking to school and playing at parks. Its been a total blast! I cant wait for SUMMER!!!

I love this picture. DC shirt. Skateboard under arm. Helmet and knee pads. Super cute little boy.

I got a new hair color for the Summer as well. I'm excited for a little bit of a change. Its been 8 years since I was "blonde."