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This was such a cute photo I couldn’t help but share it.  These are some of the kids in our walking group that we have in the morning.  This morning Truman decided to stick his head through the gate dividing our complex from the park and got it stuck.  I couldn’t get it out.  I tried and tried and finally Cynthia suggested I call the fire department.  As I was on the phone and a fire truck was being dispatched Laura L. came over and with superhuman strength pulled the bars apart and got Tru’s head out.  What a relief.  After reassuring the dispatch lady that I didn’t need an ambulance to check him out for injuries I hung up the phone.  He’s still pretty shaken about it but he is just fine.  I am really glad Laura got him out of there before the fire department was actually dispatched.  I asked Tru why he put put his head through the bars and he said he was trying to show Oli something.  What that something was I can’t figure out but I don’t think he’ll be doing that any time soon.  At least I hope he wont.  At least I know who to call now if he does.  That’s right, it’s you Laura.

I had the greatest time talking with my kids at bedtime last night.  Truman asked if jet packs were real since he plays Boba and Jango Fett on Lego Star Wars.  Well thank goodness I watch Mythbusters because I was able to tell him that they were in fact real, but not practical to use.  I then went on YouTube and found some jet packs for him to check out.  You see, the problem is that you can’t carry enough fuel to get very far.  You carry more fuel and then the pack is too heavy to lift off the ground.  Quite the problem.  So the jet packs that I have seen only stay in the air for like 30 seconds.  Not really long enough to get you to work.  It could get me to the park, but then I couldn’t get back.  Oh what would I do then?  I’m attaching one of the videos that Truman and I found.

Does this need an explanation?  I gave him the phone to talk to Grandma Schlegel and then he left my sight.  I went to do laundry and found him in the bathroom saying, “No, one poo grandma.”  So obviously I thought it was funny and I took a picture.  I love boys!

So I realize my movie making skills are not that great and the picture quality is terrible but I had so much fun making this. I am seriously in love with our new car. Well, Scott’s new car but he has the van this week so I get it. I was even able to drive it over 17 yesterday and oh man was it fun. I feel like I’m driving a sports car it’s so fast. Like every stop sign is a starting line and I have a race to finish. It’s solid when it turns too; really corners well. I seriously feel like I’m 20 when I’m driving it. Like I have a sleek, solid body and can do anything I want. Like super powers anything I want. That’s how cool it feels.

This is the funniest game show I have ever seen. Trying to fit your body into ridiculous shapes or take a drink. What a great idea.

We went to see Kung Fu Panda Saturday night and loved it.  Everyone except Oliver loved it that is.  It was a great story and really great animation.  Phillips and Roeper even classed this movie with the Pixar classics and I totally agree with them (link).  Scott and I were even thinking of going to see it again without the kids.  This image is from my one of my favorite scenes in the movie where Po is raiding the kitchen.  So much fun!  Go see it and let me know what you think.

Here’s the link to the movie site so you can see the trailer and such:  Kung Fu Panda

So this is long but worth every second. Ok. I’m about to say one of the stupidest things ever, but I never think of Korean people playing the drums, or the electric guitar for that matter. This was culturally enlightening. Keep your eyes on the drummer he’s what it’s all about. My favorite part was when he was head banging and half of his hair stuck to his forehead and half went flying in the air. He definitely stole the show.

MTV released a scene from the movie.  I can’t believe this is actually happening.  How exciting!! I tried to post the video here but it was a broken link so you just get a link to the MTV site. Link here.

Saturday was our Ward Primary Talent show. We showcased our kids lightsaber skills. There’s a point at the end where Oli thrusts his lightsaber into the ground and blasts Scott backward. Oh man, I love our family. The kids were totally stoked when we were done and Scott and I had so much fun.

This is last year’s talent show where they kids rode their scooters. They also had a blast with this one and were totally talking about it for days. Good times! (YouTube)

Yes, that’s me. A Twilight tool. I was on my way to Borders on Saturday and I was going to grab the book and read the first chapter of Breaking Dawn and then just leave it behind. On my way over Scott called and said, “Why don’t you just get the book.” Can you hear the love and the disdain in his voice (love winning out I believe)? Needless to say, he made my day and I officially bought into the marketing scheme. I skipped into Borders and bought my copy of the Eclipse Special Edition. It’s everything I hoped for and more and I’m dying to talk about it so if you’ve read it give me a call. I’m also willing to loan my copy out as long as you promise to read only the preface and first chapter. I’d love to get this to as many people as possible so if you’re looking to read Eclipse again you can have my other copy to read. Those are my rules. Please borrow my copy I want everyone to be as excited as I am. You can even bring your kids to my house and I’ll watch them while you read then we can talk about immediately!!

For a teaser you can go to my last post but I wanted to add my own teaser. They have a big spread with the cover of Breaking Dawn on it and it says this:

“Don’t be afraid, ” I murmured. “We belong together.”

I was abruptly overwhelmed by the truth of my own works. This moment was so perfect, so right, there was no way to doubt it. His arms wrapped around me, holding me against him….It felt like every nerve ending in my body was a live wire.

“Forever,” he agreed

Delicious. The preface is good too. It really is a lot of fun ladies. Borrow my book.