A Swan...or an Ugly Duckling?

I am heading to see Black Swan tonight!  I have heard and read lots about this movie and am dying to form an opinion for myself!  The NY Times review describes it as a "witchy brew of madness".  Others have described it as dark, disturbing, and brilliant.  Needless to say...this movie should be interesting!

Come back for a recap tomorrow! ;)

A Post for Pat Pat!

Happy Birthday Patterson!

It's almost Pat Pat's birthday!  For those of you who know me and my family you have most definitely heard of my niece Patterson!  She is an adorably hilarious little girl that truly owns a piece of my heart!  When Patterson was only days old she came over for our first "girls night".  Graham thought I was crazy seeing as if we did not have children of our own, nor did we have any clue what to do with a newborn, but I insisted!  Patterson and I spent the night chatting and watching old episodes of 90210.  We've been buds ever since!  She turns 3 this week and I can honestly tell you that in the past 3 years our lives have been filled with more laughter, spontaneity, zest, and just plain FUN since she arrived!  We love you Pat Pat...more than words can say!

Happy Friday...and a New Obsession!

Happy Friday everyone!  We have all been cooped up around here (some may have even been a little stir crazy) so we are happy to see the weekend upon us!  We are looking forward to a fun-filled weekend which includes the wedding of one of my best friends from high school!  (Look for a recap next week!)
Another thing I am totally pumped about doing this weekend is purchasing some new K-Cups for my NEW KEURIG!  (It's the little things in life people, come on!)

Umm, you totally guessed it...this is my new obsession!  This wonderful piece of machinery is turning this recreational coffee drinker into a Coffee Lover! :)  Now, one of my most exciting activities in the morning is deciding which K-Cup to brew!  I know, I know!  But I must remind you again...little things! :)
My personal favorites thus far:  (in no particular order)

Anywho, enjoy a cup of Joe of your own, TGIF, and Happy Friday everyone!

Did You Hear? It Snowed!

Yes, that's right...it snowed...8 inches!  Which means the following:

-We were snowed in, for 2 days!
-We ate entirely too much!
-We played outside...a lot!
-We ate some more!
-We had numerous Wii tournaments!  (Our Wii had taken a 2 year hiatus, but boy did we have some fun this week!)
-We made snow cream! 
-We had a blast!

Here are just a few pictures to document the BIG SNOW of 2011!

Our Snow Buddy ready for the SNOW!  Notice his boots...we went all out this winter! ;)



Kinda scared to move! 



I like the snow...well, as long as I am standing still!



 

This is much better Daddy!

 

The Confederate in the snow!





I can be an angel!  (Sometimes!)




"What is this stuff that keeps falling in my eyes?"

  

Yummy, snow cream!

Wells watching Daddy play some tennis!

The snow brings out the kid in all of us!

  

 

Snug as a bug!





Happy Snow Day Days!



Gratitude...

Gratitude by: Nichole Nordemon

Send some rain, would You send some rain?
'Cause the earth is dry and needs to drink again
And the sun is high and we are sinking in the shade
Would You send a cloud, thunder long and loud?
Let the sky grow black and send some mercy down
Surely You can see that we are thirsty and afraid
But maybe not, not today
Maybe You'll provide in other ways
And if that's the case . . .

We'll give thanks to You
With gratitude
For lessons learned in how to thirst for You
How to bless the very sun that warms our face
If You never send us rain

Daily bread, give us daily bread
Bless our bodies, keep our children fed
Fill our cups, then fill them up again tonight
Wrap us up and warm us through
Tucked away beneath our sturdy roofs
Let us slumber safe from danger's view this time
Or maybe not, not today
Maybe You'll provide in other ways
And if that's the case . . .

We'll give thanks to You
With gratitude
A lesson learned to hunger after You
That a starry sky offers a better view if no roof is overhead, If we never taste that bread

Oh, the differences that often are between
Everything we want and what we really need
So grant us peace, Jesus, grant us peace
Move our hearts to hear a single beat
Between alibis and enemies tonight
Or maybe not, not today
Peace might be another world away
And if that's the case . . .

We'll give thanks to You
With gratitude
For lessons learned in how to trust in You
That we are blessed beyond what we could ever dream
In abundance or in need
And if You never grant us peace
But Jesus, would You please . . .