Breaking Dawn!!!!

So...I am kind of hyperventilating about the 4th Twilight book coming in only a couple of days. I have been re-reading the first three to freshen my memory. I just finished the second book this morning. While reading, I couldn't suppress the sporatic giggles and shrieks of delight that just escape from me. I love these books.

My sisters and I are going to the midnight release party at Border's in Valencia. Yes, we are obsessed. We've even ordered matching T-shirts. I guarantee that many pictures will follow the party. The songs on my blog are related to this post. Stephenie Meyer's inspiration for the books is the band Muse. The other song "Lion" was suggested by another Twilight fanatic. I think it should definitely be the theme song for the movie.

So everyone that shares my enthusiasm...scream with me on three: one...two...three...

BITE HER!

Camping, Shooting, Rock-Climbing: Scott & I Are Turning Into Idaho-ans!

Tuesdays Tell All: Pioneer Spirit

My great-great-great-great-great grandmother Elizabeth Barlow was kidnapped by Indians. Her family owned a farm. Her father was a good friend of the local Indian Chief. But there were still tensions between settlers and Indians. One day, Elizabeth and her brother were playing in a sunflower patch near the farm. Suddenly, a young Indian warrior sneaked up on them, grabbed Elizabeth, threw her into a potato sack, and rode off with her on his horse. Elizabeth's brother ran and told their father. He rounded up a few other men and they went in search of Elizabeth. They came to the Indian's camp and it was suprisingly, the friendly Indian Chief's tribe. The Chief was furious at the young Indian for stealing a good friend's daughter to make her a wife. A wife! Can you imagine!? I think Elizabeth was only about 10 years old. So the chief apologized and gave Elizabeth back.

I love that story. I think she was the first family "pioneer" to have a run-in with Indians. I wish I knew more about my ancestors. I know a few things, but it is my goal to learn more.

Batman: The Dark Knight

Scott and I are seeing Batman 2 tonight at midnight and we are so excited! I am in love with Christian Bale. I loved him in Little Women and Newsies, but he's really outdone himself. Ahh.

We just hope it is as good as all the critics say. Supposedly, it is supposed to better than the first one. We will just see.

Tuesdays Tell All: Do You Work Out?

HA! I saw the topic for this week and just laughed. Work out? I don't think so.

The most I have ever worked out was when I was in high school on the cheer squad. Scott was a major soccer player and had a scholarship to Penn State. He was so trim and ripped when I first fell in love with him. Now he's a little softer, but I love him even more. :)

My dad works out like a crazy man! Just the other day he went on a 50 mile bike ride. Wow.

The only way that I can enjoy working out is either going on a pretty walk, or dancing. (this is my connection to the above picture. I thought it was cute.) B-Pat (aka Brittany Patterson) went to a Zumba class and it sounds intriguing. Of course, I am in Idaho. I dont know if Idaho knows about Zumba yet. But the picture above looks like it could be called "Zumba."

But...Scott and I are pretty pathetic and lazy when it comes to working out. Occasionally we'll go to run, but that is extremely rare. I consider walking around campus and standing at work all day enough of a workout.

Oh Hart Cheer...and what a goofball.

Philadelphia: Adam & Mandy's Wedding

I finally found my camera cord. The following are pictures from our trip to Philadelphia back in May. Our friends Adam and Mandy tied the knot. Sadly, I don't have any pictures of them together. I don't know what happened.

Here is Scott and I about to leave for the wedding. Yes, I know my legs are lily white. I'm trying to work on it for the beachhouse.

The church where they got married. It was very quaint and pretty. Kind of like the church on "A Walk to Remember."

From left to right: Adam (groom), Kyle (brother & best man), Real Deal (can't remember his real name) & Scott.

And then, just sitting on the porch relaxing. Scott sure loves to play guitar. Our niece Ellery is watching off to the side. The other kids were climbing in the trees and playing lacrosse with Shawn.

Scott thinks he's pretty tough. It was a wonderful little vacation. We also went to Peddlar's Village and New Hope. They are both just little folksy, hip towns. We loved it.

Tuesdays Tell All: Touch

I love the touch of:

• my soft, warm robe
• Scott's earlobes (so soft:)
• flowers
• fresh, warm laundry
• my blanket
• hair products
• babies
• my mom's hugs
• my grandma's hugs
• ocean waves
• Scott's curly hair