As Promised

J on the piano. I have to brag just a little bit. She just started in the middle of November and is already almost halfway done with Suzuki Book One (as well as working on a theory and practice book). She does have a really good teacher and had several years of violin lessons to help her along, but I'm proud of her hard work.

The Mormon Corner

Some of you may have noticed I added a little Mormon Corner to the sideblog. There is a lot of interesting Mormon stuff on the internet and I thought I'd put a few links up when I see something some of ya'll Mormons might want to read. Feel free to suggest something or put it up on your own blogs if you see something worth reading.

Finally- Some snow!

We got a little dusting of snow last weekend, and actually even went 'sledding' at the golf course. K wasn't sure what to make of it at first. At least she was warm.

Place Your Order Here

Yes, J is taking orders for cookies! She really wants to sell 400 boxes so she can earn a 'campership' at GS camp this summer (plus a stuffed dog and other cheap crap from China to fill up her room). She is also selling boxes to donate to the homeless shelter. Chances are she has already called you, but if not or if you want to add to or change your order, the comments are open!

Things K says a lot lately

I need mo' na-na! (with musical tone- also often with hand clapping for emphasis)
I 'ove yew tew, mama. (I love you too)
Bye, Man! Or Bye, Yady! (Lady) She is pretty accurate about who is a man or a lady.
I sho shad! (so sad)
I nee' yew, da'ee. I nee' ha' befuss wiv yew. I ha' ceerul wiv you. (I need you daddy, I need to have breakfast with you. I'll have cereal with you.)
I go Chah-ee's hahwse. (Wanting to visit her friend Charlie, who is almost 5 but one of her favorite people).
I shaw Pee Pan! (I watched 'Peter Pan'). She has several words she reverses: watch is shaw, fish is shif, etc. She 'shaw's her hands as well.
I wan' shaw my Tee! (I want to watch TV)
Go 'way Ju Ju!! (or Da'ee or MeMe) or Tat (cat). Especially said to anyone trying to get physically near me. Or in general, Go 'way me!
Hi, Baby Phrat mommy! Hi, Baby Phrat Daddy! (Baby Phrat is her friend Rhett, her other favorite person).
K: "Hi! I Ten-Tie" (Kensie)
Stranger: (confused look) "You're twenty?"
I need yo' back now Mom! (My dad had taken her for a piggy back ride, then Carlton did, and she came to me for another ride.)
Okay, Mom (said in the same tone her much older sisters use).
I tee-tee you! (tickling me).
I fow'n you!!! (as if she were playing a one-sided game of hide and seek).
San' Cahws coming to town! (Santa Claus).
Stranger: "Hi little girl, how are you today?"
K: "Two"

Quick Movie Reviews

Recently I saw Atonement, The Water Horse, and the Great Debators.

Atonement: Saw this with Carlton on our Anniversary (15 years!). It was very well done, and a compelling story and really great cinemetography, set design, sound design, etc. There is an amazing five minute shot of Dunkirk with 1800 extras.

The Water Horse- Saw this with my dad, stepmother, Carlton and kids over the break. It was okay- a few big holes in the story, and actually pretty scary at moments, which was not the way the film is sold during the previews. Kensington declared it "too yowd" and also "too tary." The kid who plays the lead was excellent though (also loved him in Millions).

The Great Debators- Saw this last night with two friends. Very compelling story and imagery, some weak casting in my opinion. Will want to see deleted scenes when it comes out on DVD since I think there was minor story line that was cut out (Wilson, the butler at Harvard) that left me wondering.