LONG TIME NO BLOG

I know it's been awhile so this is a really long post to catch up on what we have been up to.

First off the boys turned three back in August. I honestly don't know where the time has gone. They are growing up way to fast but are such a joy to my life. I don't know what I would do without my two little buddies.

We celebrated their birthday by having a swimming party at my parents pool.

ROLO COOKIES

I had a request to post this recipe. So here you go Jamie. These cookies are one of my favorites. I make them way more than I should. I got the recipe from my cousin Amy. Hope you all enjoy!!

Mix in one bowl
3 cups flour
3/4 cup cocoa
1 tsp baking soda

Mix in one bowl
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter
2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs

1 Bag of Rolo's


Combine flour mixture and wet mixture. Mix together. Wrap just enough cookie dough around one rolo. Roll in sugar and bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.

ICE FISHIN

Today was the boys first time going ice fishing. We talked about going earlier in the week and that's all the boys talked about everyday. They couldn't wait to go ice fishin with Grandpa Reese. We went up to Mantua and couldn't have asked for a better day. The sun was shining and we actually got hot. Which was good because as my Dad said "the fishing was good but the catching was slow". It was really slow we didn't catch a thing. We still had fun. Especially Jeremy. Just kidding he hates ice fishing he was bored as crap. But at least he still went. The boys loved running around all over the ice, and dropping things in the fishing holes. Thanks for the great day Dad we still have to go one more time.

WICKED UPDATE

For those of you who have been asking me when Wicked tickets go on sale this post is for you. Tickets will go on sale Friday December 12th. There are two ways to buy them. Your best bet is to go to the Capitol Theatre. They go on sale there from 7:00-9:00. I know that is early and you will need to get there to stand in line even earlier. I'm sure people will be camped out the night before. But I promise it is worth it. If you can't do that then you can go online at 10:00 to ArtTix.org or call 355-ARTS. But if you do it these other two ways the tickets don't go on sale until 10:00. This is honestly one of the best plays I have ever seen so it is worth it to get up early to go stand in line. It starts on April 8th and goes through May 3rd of 2009. So go, go, go get your tickets. If anyone has any questions just call me.

TWILIGHT REVIEW

Friday night came. The wait was finally over. We had our tickets and we all had butterflies in our stomachs. Was it as good as the book? No, but what movie ever is. Did I love it? YES I DID!!! I thought they did a great job. I wasn't sure about any of the people playing the characters, but they all pulled it off and did a great job. Especially Edward. Going into the theatre I still was wishing they had picked Zack Efron. Not anymore. They picked the perfect person to play Edward. I will probably see it again and again and then buy it when it comes out. Go see it or call me and I will go see it with you.

AUSTRALIA

I am a huge movie fan. I love movies. If I like a movie I can watch it over and over again. Each year when the holiday season arrives, so do all the good movies. This is one that I have been anticipating as much if not more than Twilight. Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait!!!!!!! Does anyone else look forward to all the good movies that come out during the holidays?

RUN FOR AMBER

There is a woman in our neighborhood who has terminal cancer. She is only 30 years old and has five kids. She has been through so much this last year and has never once complained. She is a wonderful example to me and to many others. I can't even fathom how she keeps her faith through it all. And though she doesn't know it. I truly love and admire her for being so strong and keeping her faith through everything.

Saturday they had a fund raiser to raise money for their family. I ran in the 5k. It was my first. I am not much of a runner. All though I would like to be. It turned out to be a perfect day. The weather could not have been better. And their was an unbelievable turn out. Which goes to show just how wonderful a person Amber is. Her story is truly amazing. It will break your heart but you will be inspired. Her blog is http://amberchase.weebly.com/our-blog.html. If you have a chance you should really go and read her story from the beginning. Thanks Amber for your wonderful example!!!!!!


Me and the pinkest girl there!







And we're...


Off


YEAH!!!! We made it!!!!






Me and my running partner. Thanks for baring with me Krystal!!!