Griswald flashback

Usually Christmas decorating at the Herbster house happens the day after Thanksgiving, but since I am working tomorrow hubby got in his head that we should put up some ourside embellishments today. I wasn't on board with the idea but went along with it. I put my list of things that I wanted to do on my only day off aside and we decided to put up some outdoor decorations. The first box I grabbed brought on flashbacks of "National Lampoons Christmas Vacation." As I am carrying a tree down the steps the bottom fell out. All the parts from the lighted spiral tree scattered down the stairs, the Candy Canes that were in my other arm flew everywhere. Let the laughing begin. We continue on and get those decorations up. Next up was the snowflake lights to hang around the porch. We untangle them and I hold them as he goes around. The plastic hooks from last year all broke as he went so off he goes into the garage to get new. I wait patiently thinking this just doesn't seem right with all the fallen leaves still scattered here and there. Ok, he's back. Now back to the lights! We go around get them all up and he says..."I started with the wrong end." Yes, in deed he did. Now he is really starting to look a little like Clark. Off they come and we chalked it up to a practice run and did it again. Put up some greens, a snowman, a sled and It is done for now.
Now, back to my plans for the day. No! I come back in and there he is with more decorations. Wanting to put up some in the breeze way to greet our friends and family. Okay, he is on a mission so I let him go. I sneak inside and he tells me we might as well continue with the inside. Music to my ears? NO. I think for a moment before speaking and realize I might as well give in. So off I go to decorate.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Thankful Reflections

With tomorrow being Thanksgiving of course I have many thoughts on my mind. Although my life is not free of hardships and pain, I can still find many things that I am thankful for. First and foremost for life. Life that God has given me. It may not be the life that I would choose for myself but I am grateful to have it. With just learing last night that a family member lost her 3 year battle with breast cancer at too young of an age, I am grateful for health and life. While her family will be sad and mouring her loss on Thanksgiving and all the days surrounding it, I am grateful that I have family to laugh with and cry with. The family stress that often comes with holidays will be easier to deal with if I keep this blessing on my mind. I am so thankful for my husband and my children. None of whom are perfect, but I love them as if they were. Letting my children know on a daily basis how much I love them is important to me. They know it without question. They are loved. So in this life full of imperfections, find the things you are blessed to have, the good things, the things you are thankful for.

busy days

I have been too busy with normal day stuff to update.

I'll start with "New Moon." Oh it was great! I completely remember why I fell in love with the character of Edward. The selfless love he has for Bella is amazing.

I did really like the movie and plan on going again, but the first in the series, Twilight is still my favorite for a few reasons. 1 the first is a set is usually the best and most memorable. 2 the director in the first one started it, came up with the beautiful meadow scene and all those great things that made it was it was. And 3 because Edward was in the movie a lot more. haha. Catherine Hardwick was given a very small budget for "Twilight" and I think she did a great job. The director for "New Moon" and Eclipse was given a lot more money to work with but I didn't see anything that made me say "Oh yeah, he was better." Nope I think Catherine did a great job and I want to give her thanks for starting the saga with a bang like she did.

So the theater was full to say the least. I think there were 7 sold out screens at midnight with die hard Twilight fans. It was fun to be a part of it. I was told there were 1300 people there that night. It was great and I look forward to seeing "Eclipse" in June.

Then the weekend was filled with the normal busy stuff. Groceries, work, cleaning...you get the picture.

Sunday was a great day. I love Sundays. One of my best friends, Teresa called and asked me to go along with her to "The Street Of Shops." An old factory that has been turned into a shop with a little bit of everything. Antiques, crafts, flea market and there is even a diner inside. So we broused around, bought some tarts and had a good time catching up. We used to get together every week but it has been months since we could get together. Life gets too busy.

Now I'm back home and the Ham that I put in the over earlier is ready. "Supper time" I call out and they all come running. After eating, the fun begins. "Family Game Time." I love it!First we played "Hoss." A card game that has always been popular in my husbands family has really caught on in the area. All 3 of my kids play, some of our friends families play and we even have tournaments sometimes. After losing at that, I was shocked when Theron said "let's play scrabble." I love scrabble. Nobody will ever play it with me, but tonight, 3 others joined in and we played. Yes, I lost at that too. But I laughed so hard at the words Theron was trying to get on the board. He insisted we look online at the Scrabble dictionary several times. He also lost. Next is was "Buzz Word." Oh the laughs we had there. For this game we had to move into the living room because Theron wanted to watch the Eagles game. His first mistake. He was so distracted there was no way he was going to win. Finally. A game I won with my partner Kelsey!

It was a great day with lots of laughs.

I am taking Kelsey to a self defense class tonight that a friend of mine put together. And then...

Finally it's here. Tonight at midnight my daughter and I will be watching "New Moon." It seems like forever since Twilight came out.

I still remember my daughter asking me to take her a friend to the movies to see it. I had no idea what the movie was because thanks to DVR I don't watch commercials much. I asked her what is was about and she said "Vampires." Well, thinking dark, blood, and gross, I said "No." She explained that is was not that kind of movie and gave me those eyes so I gave in. I can still remember sitting in the theater with my arms crossed brooding about spending my Saturday off watching a movie I didn't want to see. Well, after 5 minutes, those feelings were long gone. I could tell right away that I was going to like it but had no idea that I would be crazy about it. I don't often spend money going to the movies, but went to see that one 4 times. I honestly would have went every day if I could've afforded it.
For Christmas Brian got me the series of books. I had them all read by New Years. I couldn't stop reading them. I hated having to go to work and sleep because it took time away from my reading. I loved the books. I am all about Edward being with Bella. Well that is, if I can't have him, then she can. Nothing against Jacob, but I never at any point wanted them to be together. "New Moon" was my least favorite book. I remember rushing through it to get to the 3rd book. But "New Moon" the movie will have more Edward than the book and I am looking forward to seeing it. Like I said, I have nothing against Jacob, so I don't want any hate posts from Team Jacob fans, I think he is a great character. You can have him. I just don't want him with Bella.

I am looking forward to seeing all the fans at the movies. Team Edward, Team Jacob, Bella, and my favorite after Edward of course is "ALICE!" I love her character. She is so sweet and cute. Her hair is adorable.

So while others sleep tonight, Twilight fans will be eating popcorn, drinking coke and enjoying a great movie!