Summer is here!

A few weeks ago Rebekah's friend Elle came to play. Here are a few photos of them enjoying the weather.



Elle showing Rebekah her back float.

We miss you Ali, Justin and Elle!!!

Ah Edward, where did they go wrong?

So in the previous post I wrote all about how I've been rereading the twilight books. Well, I've been really cramming them in whenever I have a minute so my mind has been consumed with them for the past few days. I actually dreamed about vampires last night. Oh no.
To answer the question from my title for this post, where did they go wrong? - well, I'm referring to the upcoming Twilight movie. I have valid concerns that this movie may not be that good. I think I wrote a post about this before but rereading these books has brought this all front and center again. To show you the cause for my concern, look at these pictures.

Actually, I decided that this picture is so bad I don't even need to post more. Um... what the heck? Everyone looks pretty dumb to me, and Rosalie and Jasper's hair (the blonds) looks horribly fake in the close up shots. SIGH

Ah Edward, where did they go wrong? Probably in casting you.

Twilight

I've been rereading the Twilight books this past week (thank you Brooke and Tara.) They are fun books, and I have to admit, this second time around I think I like them a little more than the first time. I still think Bella is neurotic and selfish and histrionic, but hey, the book is for young-adults, right? And she's a teenager, so it works. As I read the books I can never quite let that fact go, though so it's sort of a distraction for me. This second time around, in Eclipse I still think that part of Bella's character is too unrealistic (yes even compared to the whole plot line of vampires, werewolves, etc.) She is so willing to leave everything behind and become a vampire, yet she has major issues with the idea of marriage, so much so that she barely reconciles herself to the idea before the end of the book. Actually, I remember that at first when I finished the book I thought that Bella's switch from wanting Edward and no marriage to actually wanting the marriage (to some extent) and wanting to wait very unrealistic. This second time around, perhaps because I already knew the plot so I wasn't so distracted, I realize that Bella was actually finally not being so selfish, and she finally had her reasoning straight. I especially liked the part where she said that she would not compromise Edward's soul; it was too important to her. That had always been Edwards line so it was nice to see that perhaps some of Edward's selflessness was rubbing off. I do think Edward is still too understanding and forgiving of Bella, but perhaps that's what comes with over 100 years of learning patience.

Going private

I think I am going to go private with this whole blog thing. Today I was reading new comments from people when I noticed a random one from someone I don't know. I post way too much about Rebekah on here for me to be comfortable with strangers being able to look at it. I also naively used our name for the websit address, so there's another major reason.
Alright then, so there's that news. I'll be sending you all an invite via email to this once I set it up as private.

North and South

I think this may be one of my new favorite books. My sister Jessica mentioned it to me quite some time ago and I never listened to her. SHAME ON ME because it is fabulous! About half way through I did get a little bored with all the industrial revolution/labor strike talk so I started skimming that part, but the majority of the book was great! The two main Characters, Margaret and Mr. Thornton, are great. The thing that I really like about this book is that it gives the male perspective to being in love, and not just the females. That's what got me, I must admit. What's more fun than reading about the man pining away in love, and not just the woman!! Read it, love it, share it, read it some more!

Photo, photo!

Here are some photos from our Easter trip to Canada to visit my family, and also photos of other things as well.

AHHH!

We took advantage of whatever snow we could get!!
Visiting with my Baba (Grandma) and Grandpa in Canada.
Easter egg hunt in Canada. She doesn't look too happy, probably because of the bitter cold wind!
Earning her keep, cleaning garbage pails outside.

Slow as Molasses
It's real, I swear!
Blueberry Applesauce
Yeah, this is how much Rebekah liked the animals at the Rodeo.
An early Easter egg hunt at home.

Sudoku, anyone?

Thanks to my dear sister Emily I now have a new addiction, it's called Sudoku. I'm only on the "light and easy" track and let me tell you, it ain't light and easy all the time. It's fun though, and addicting let me tell you. Try it out.

http://www.sudoku.com/

What is Sudoku?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudoku

So little time, so many things to do

AHK!! I feel like I am pulling my hair out some days! I like to have a pretty set schedule each day of things to do, whether it be cleaning the bathrooms, laundry, grocery shopping, mowing, helping Nelson, play group, etc. all the way to what I'm making for dinner. I definitely have wiggle room each day if things don't go according to plan or if I want to change things up a bit. Even with this wiggle room I find myself running out of time, and not at the end of the day. I mean the little time I have for "myself" each day, A.K.A. Rebekah's nap time. Now that she only takes one nap she usually sleeps for about two hours. That is fantastic, I love the little break mid day. The problem I run into is what to do during this time. Do I finish up the laundry? Do I pick up things around the house? Do I read or scrapbook book? Do I do the bills or check my emails or blog? Obviously blogging does not win out usually. I always end up doing things around the house and/or having lunch if I haven't yet. Before I know it it's already been an hour and then I have to decide if I should get on the computer, which really isn't all that much of a break for me, 'cause I'd really rather be reading or playing Sudoku (thanks for that addiction Emily.) I cannot imagine how mothers of two+ kids do it! When do you ever get time for yourselves?