It Is What It Is

I didn't want to like it....

Just saw this today.  I have to be honest I have been feeling pretty negative toward Miss Janet Evanovich and the direction the Stephanie Plum series has been going.  I haven't read the latest novel and the next one is due out in November. 

I've been a naysayer about the movie, "One for the Money."  I couldn't see the actors that were cast in in their perspective roles.  Well, I can admit when I need to eat some crow.  And crow I will eat.  Watch this trailer and tell me you aren't excited to see this film.  (Only if you are a true Evanovich fan...)

I'm feeling warm, happy thoughts again.  I think I should go and read the novel again.  Watching this clip reminded me of the Stephanie Plum and crew that I knew and loved! 

Who's with me on opening night?  I'll even buy the popcorn!

 

Saturday Soundtrack

The Love Ballad.....

There have been so many through the years that have touched my heart,  that even today when I hear them I can remember the details of the situation in time that I relate them to....

Personally, I believe Lady Antebellum owns the love ballads these days- especially with their hit-"I Need You Now."

Today's selection also comes from Lady A- it's from their new album, not quite the tour de force their previous hit was, but still a sweet love song with a sweet little video story.

 

What I've been reduced to doing....

Youngest had the nerve to ask- "that note wasn't meant for me was it?" 

Yes- you and the other two who somehow forget that we have this thing called a dishwasher.  Use it, that's all I'm sayin'.... 
 
 

Saturday Soundtrack

I have heard today's selection a few times and thought it had a catchy tune.  Any song with whistling in it tends to be that way.  While sitting at a few volleyball matches this morning, and listening to the girls chat on and on about the song and "did I know it was the free download on iTunes yesterday?"  I decided to look a little closer. 

Let me just say, I'm smitten.  The song, although a little dark, is a happy, contagious little ditty.

 

 

See what I mean.  Yeah, I'm cool like that. 

Happy 17th Birthday!

Not sure how this happened, but we'll go with it.  Happy Birthday, Middle One.  My one and only son.

Wishing you nothing but good stuff in the upcoming year.  I'm more proud of you each and every day.  Recently, someone sent me an email about you that said-"You've got a good boy there."  Best compliment I ever got.

Love,

Mom

P.S.  My gift to you is not making you pose for a birthday photo, not fair but certainly a gift. 

Saturday Soundtrack

 

This sweet song is off of the movie soundtrack- "Our Idiot Brother."  The original song is written by Willie Nelson and is performed by Mindy Smith and Daniel Tashia on this video and in the movie.  Definitely downloading this to the iPod. 

Enjoy your last bit of summer, this Labor Day weekend. 

Cocktails, Anyone?

I love me a good cocktail, espcially if it's made with Vodka.  Recently, I found these two Queens of Cocktail on the internet.  They are in a word- ADORABLE!  They seem to be exploding over the internet, podcasts and the Cooking Channel. 

Enjoy this instructional video and Cheers!  You can thank me later.