The Ruins of Gorlan: Ranger's Apprentice book 1

A student and his parents recommended the Ranger's Apprentice series to me. It's very similar in scope to Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Eragon. I like it just as well as the books in those series. Characters are quite well developed, the story is ongoing and intriguing, and there's enough magic and mystery to keep it interesting without taking over the story.

Movie Night!

Mom decided we needed a night out, so Friday night, we (Mom, Holly and me) went to Jordan Commons for a night at the theater! We couldn't decide what we wanted to see... so we ended up going to two shows - College Road Trip and Penelope.
It's been such a long time since we've gotten to take a break and go to the movies, we thought it'd be all right if we did a double-feature. It was fun to sit and eat and visit with one another at the theater and talk about the movies. This is definitely something we should enjoy together more often!

College Road Trip was pretty funny. Mel (Raven) has to get to her interview at Georgetown, and her dad tries to get her there. Needless to say, they run into quite a few interesting people and events along the way. One of these people is Donny Osmond - hilarious! He fit the part perfectly!

Penelope was a more serious movie. Penelope (Christina Ricci) is born with a curse - a pig nose and ears. Her mother insists she interview eligible young, rich men to break the curse, but they all run, except for one, Max (John McAvoy - wow!), who can't break the curse. A great movie with a great message!

National Craft Month! week 1

The newspaper on Friday proclaimed that March is National Craft Month. So to celebrate, my mom decided that we were going to make a different craft each weekend in March.
Holly and I went to Michael's to search a craft out - not too hard, maybe in a kit, and something Dad will want to do... what a tall order!
We ended up decorating porcelain piggy banks. They turned out so cute! Even Dad had a good time decorating, and we all enjoyed the time together.

Who's Doing What
Get Crafting

Christine needs...

So. Google your name and add the word 'needs' to your query, and what do you get? Your Google needs list!

Christine needs:
... to know where her inventory is at all times (well, who doesn't?)
... parents who will be able to be patient (and mine are!)
... to stop looking at clothes (actually, it could be argued that I need to start looking at clothes)
... to see her doctors (I don't have one, let alone many...)
... to have kids (well, yes, all in due time...)
... platelets (well, they are a vital part of living, sure)
... to go back and read some of her earlier books (didn't know I had earlier books...)
... some sort of female support system (and what girl doesn't?)
... only to cough or sneeze and she could have a brain hemorrhage (that sounds serious!)
... to get out of here (sure, eventually)
... to go (I think that's been established! But to where?)
... you to vote (for...?)
... to get the ball rolling! (uh, huh!)
... constant attention (constant isn't necessary, but a little bit is nice...)
... a vacay (ah, so that's where I need to go!)