Top Ten Fridays: Favorite Romantic Movies

Okay, so I have been very BAD at doing these lately. I will remedy that right now. I have about 10 minutes before it is time to wake the living dead and get him ready for Preschool. Emma was up and jumping around at 4 this morning, so she will be a treat today. Luckily I am hanging out with my Mom (has the day off) and my Sister (this is her 'Sunday' - Weird WestJet schedule!)

I have seen lots of romantic movies, but I try not to watch too many with my husband. Why? Because all I get is moaning and groaning. He is getting better, though - More understanding with age. I am also getting tired of romance movies because the new ones all seem to revolve around sex which is boring. But here are a list of some of my favorites. (old and new)

Top Ten Favorite Romantic Movies: (in random order)

10) The Princess Bride - "My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die"; "As you wish"; "Mawige, Mawige is what bwings us togetha, today...." - If you have never seen this movie, you NEED to watch it. It is hilarious!! (P.S. I believe that Jonathan looks exactly like Carey Elwes!!)

9) Sleepless in Seattle - Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks. It is a classic.

8) You've Got Mail - Same cast as above, more books!

7) Shakespeare in Love - I was an English major! This film makes me remember how much I enjoy Shakespeare. Warning: there are some indecent sex scenes. You can fast forward that part!

6) The Notebook - I was watching this last month on TV. I only saw the last half an hour and I still bawled like a baby at the end. This movie, as well, has a few sex scenes, but I really love the story. So romantic!!

5) When Harry Met Sally - Funny. Who would have thought that Billy Crystal could be the lead in a romantic movie?

4) An Affair to Remember - This is related to Sleepless in Seattle. I love this movie as well. Always makes me cry. Carey Grant and Debra Kerr.

3) Moulin Rouge - Okay, so now we are talking about a burlesque show! But it has singing, it has comedy, it has an evil character that you hate. It has moral issues. Plus it is so sad.... It is worth a watch!

2) The Sound of Music - I know that this is more that a story about love, but the chemistry between Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer still makes me avert my eyes sometimes. (I'm 30 years old!!) Anyway, I love it! Since I was a little girl and we used to put it on all the time. My father used to get mad at us for watching it - Over and Over and Over!!

1) Pride and Prejudice - (A&E Version) I know I have talked about this already, but there is no Mr. Darcy like Colin Firth! Sorry! No one can do it!
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There's my list! What are some of yours?

Dad's (AKA Grandpa's) 65th Birthday

January 20, 2009

Tuesday Tunes 24: Phones

It is a beautiful day outside today. The temperature is a balmy 2 degrees! This is much better than yesterday.

We are doing the 2nd half of the Daniel study now. This is the half where we get to talk about End Times. It is very interesting, and very mind boggling. There is so much information out there. It's pretty crazy. I have always found this topic very interesting, though.

Aidan had his shots yesterday. He didn't even cry one bit. His eyes filled up with tears, but he was completely calm. He says his arm still hurts, but that is to be expected. We have been going downstairs so Aidan can ride his bike. He is doing so well on it this year. I can't wait till we can go all the way to the park with it in the spring....

Emma is doing better today. She slept last night, which always helps. She is still not napping during the day, which makes my day seem a lot longer. I still put them both in their rooms for some quiet time after lunch, but they are both up by 2-2:30. She started batting her eyelashes the other day. It was too cute!

I now own a cell phone! I was so against it, but I figure that with 2 kids, I need one. Especially now that Aidan is in school next year. It makes me feel better that I can be reached if there is an emergency. We went on a plan with my mom and sister, so it is not costing us a fortune.

Speaking of phones, my kids have been listening to a lot of old Raffi lately. He is one singer who spans time. Anyway, for something light and fluffy today, I thought I would post their favorite song right now. So, from Aidan and Emma, enjoy!!

Banana Phone - Raffi
(It's a phone with appeal..; Now you can have your phone and eat it too!!)

I've Been Tagged...

I have been taged on Tina's blog so this is the corresponding picture. (I really need to burn a picture CD!!)

This is what you have to do:
1. Go to the the 4th folder where you keep your pictures on your computer.
2. Post the 4th picture in the folder.
3. Explain the photo.
4. Tag fellow bloggers to join in the fun!! (If you read this (Melissa and Mom-in-law) you are tagged!!)

This is a picture from almost a year ago. Emma is just learning how to walk in this picture, using her walking toy. Aidan used to always try and "fix" it, pretending it was a car. (Too cute!!) Emma looks really cute in this picture, but I should tell you that she has turned into a little monster!! (Okay, she is in her terrible twos already!! And she is a girl. And her and I clash!!)

It is still really cold here. We are going grocery shopping and then hangin' out at my parents' house this afternoon. Jonathan is on team again tonight, so he will be at home alone this afternoon. He likes his alone time!!

Aidan goes for his 4 1/2 year shots tomorrow! I am apprehensive about it. He is not one for pain, so I know there will be tears and screaming. (He's a yeller!!) Anyway, I hope that he is brave. We have been talking about it and he is bringing his stuffed cow and a blankie or two.

Hope you are all having a good day and staying warm. Emma is calling me and telling me it is time to get up. I guess my quiet time is done!