Movie Review..."Leap Year"

I got to go see this adorable show tonight and loved every second of it. Of course you can pretty well figure out what will eventually happen to a certain extent, but what a great and fun story. As I've said before, I am a helplessly, hopeless romantic so I'm a sucker for a good romantic comedy. And I quite like Amy Adams. She has a simple, sweet charm about her that doesn't feel put on. I feel that she played this part perfectly. The guy, Matthew Goode, was so funny and he did a great job, too. They had a perfect chemistry.

I came out of this show feeling optimistic, like I want to live each day as an adventure. To find joy in the simple things of life. That it's ok to laugh at yourself and find humor in your trials. And that love and companionship are priceless.

This may not be the dynamite blockbuster of the year, but it is one that I will buy and watch again and again. It really had a positive impact on me that special effects, robots, blue alien-like creatures, and gore could never have. It's been a while since I've walked out of a movie feeling so uplifted and joyful. I am grateful that I didn't have to sit there worrying about sex scenes, violence, or terrible language. I got to sit back, relax, laugh and have fun with my good friend.

Thank you to Maria for coming with me and for Jessica for being so great to watch my kids. I have incredible friends! :)

Whirl wind trip to Utah

Over the weekend we took a quick trip to Utah. Joe was in town and I really wanted to see him. We got to spend a couple of hours catching up and it was really great. It has been almost 4 years since I saw him last so it was fun to talk to him in person.

My Mom got this DVD player and Hannah decided she wanted to watch a show. She loved it.

The kids got their Christmas presents from Chris's parents while we were in town. It was so fun for them to have another Christmas celebration. Look how happy they are to open gifts!

Richard got 4 race car tracks this year. Two like the below photo that connect and two Hot Wheels dinosaur tracks that connect. We have had so much fun with them!

I love this of Hannah helping Grandpa put her stroller together. She was so excited to get a stroller for all of her dolls and animals.

What a little pink diva girl. I love her!!!

I just thought this was so cute...a Barbie princess playing Speed Racer. This is totally Hannah!

What a handsome kid! I love how happy he always is.

Bryce, Larry, and Kyle. Don't look so happy gentlemen. They are so funny.

The January birthday kids. While we were in town we had a cake and a little party for Brielle and Richard. We had so much fun and the kids were a riot. They love to show off and perform and that is what they did all night love. They were pretty worn out by the end of the night.

Hannah kept sneaking into the birthday kids' pics. She wanted to celebrate, too!

I love this of Annette, Donette, Janna, and Donnell. What fun ladies!

Bryce and Chris. (I can NEVER get him to just do a normal smile. No wonder my kids always have silly faces.)

Hannah and Colby got an un-birthday present to help celebrate Richard and Brielle's birthdays.

Chris helped Colby open his un-birthday present.

Wow, cars!

Hannah making a series of faces...

Mark and Lisa let us come to their home for banana splits. It was great to see family!

Paul, Heidi, and Riley

Brittany and Rocky, Heidi was sneaking candy. :)

Bo, Brady, and Richard (the 3 little trouble makers, lol)

Mark and Paul (I'm so sorry I cut your head off!!!)

Lovely ladies...Heidi, Lisa, and Brittany

Mark and Mom

Paul, Bo, and Brittany

Lisa gave the girls scarves and Annie and Chloe used them as skirts. Richard wanted to pose with them. So funny!

We had a really great trip. Next time we hope to see more extended family and friends but we loved seeing those we got to see. Thank you to everyone who made it such a great visit for us!