The Hunger Games!

If you know me at all, you know I am obsessed (with a capital O) with the Hunger Games series! I could not wait for the movie to come out, and so I went to my first Midnight showing...kind of worth it, kind of not...we'll see if I do it for the rest or not. Anyways...I went with Janae, Cassy, and Kami, and we celebrated waiting in line with some cookies I made....

...and some bread with goat cheese, basil leaves, and a berry on top, made by my friend Kami. (it's pretty exact to a meal eaten in the beginning of the book) It was delicious by the way!

So I've seen it twice so far (another time later on Friday), and have plans to see it again tomorrow. (I told you, capital O!) I am one of those stickler people who want it to be just like the book. Of course, it can't be, and I can deal with most small changes.

The first time I saw it, I'll admit I was a little letdown. I felt like they could have left in more moments from the book that would have translated fine. (ie, some lines that I love "come to finish me off, sweetheart?"...or more of the cave scenes.) I really wanted more Katniss and Peeta. I know it's not all about the romance, but it is a big part of the next book and the reason why she wants to save him so badly.

I LOVED all the casting. Not one person did I wish was re-cast. Fabulous acting all around. Caesar Flickerman? lol that guy is crazy and creepy....and crazy creepy! Loved Peeta and Katniss both, and even Gale, though I'm not a big fan of him as a character.

I felt like if they'd added like 15 minutes to the whole film than maybe it wouldn't have felt so rushed at the end...after they win the games there are only like 2 more minutes of the movie! It felt weird.

The book is so tense while they're in the arena because they are ALWAYS in danger of being killed. The movie lacked that urgency in some parts. I loved how the Cornucopia looked-I kind of imagined it as a golden round basket-like the ones you put on the table during Thanksgiving, but then I always wondered how they balanced on it during the Katnicss/Peets/Cato standoff. So the way they did it made a lot of sense.

I loved Seneca Crane, but I feel like a few less scenes of the Gamemakers could have made more time in the caves. I loved when Haymitch proposes the "young love" scenario to him, that prompts the rule change. Awesome! Didn't like Pres. Snow very much, yes he was scary, but I pictured someone skinnier, and less Santa Claus-look-alike.

I was confused on why they left Peeta losing his leg out, I suppose they didn't want to mess with having to show a prosthetic in the subsequent movies, maybe? In the end, it seems like they make it out with minimal bumps and bruises, which is not how it goes in the book. Far from it.

The second time around (later that day I might add...lol!) was MUCH better. I was able to let go of the things I knew weren't going to happen, and enjoy it for what it was. And now I want to see it yet again. lol!

I am hoping they have a ton of deleted scenes when they release the DVD. How awesome would that be?

iphone pics

I love taking Instagram pics-those little square, slightly fuzzy pics with the cool quick edits are growing on me-fast. Plus my phone is always with me so I can catch those moments I usually don't get to.

 

Like all the little girls crowded around Penny-love how Sadie's hand is touching Penny's. aww. Yes Sadie's topless. lol

 

Charlotte loves her red balloon!

 I have a picture of myself making this exact same face...let me dig it up...

hehe!

A trip to the Oakland temple with all the gals from the stake-so fun!

A trip to the park-they both left their sunglasses on the whole time. Now that's dedication.

 

A quick walk around the block enjoying some warm weather. These girls automatically grab each other's hands whenever they walk together. I love that.

Cutie pie. 

 

Dipping her quesadilla bites in her yogurt. Weird kid. (Sadie does it too, and they do it with applesauce too!)

 

with mommy!

some girls can rock glasses

Sadie is one of them!

new phone=fun pics!

I am now one of the hip-happening Apple masses. Yep, I got an iphone. I've always been an Apple gal, but since Verizon didn't have iphones until recently, it wasn't an option. So I was due for an upgrade and got myself (ok, Rory got it with his reward points from Best Buy, THANKS hon!) a pretty white iphone. I'm going to order a couple of pretty covers because accessorizing is just too much fun not to. Even for your phone.

I got this one in brown and yellow, and have my eye on a few more online, just want to try that one out before I get any more. They can be expensive.

I am loving the fun apps, especially the Instagram app! (pic above and below-sooo many cool ways to edit!)

those kiddos....

 Innocent-looking enough...until you ask them to be silly, and then it's all downhill from there!

Charlotte got some stitches

So there are a few bloody pics in this post but they're not too bad. Just fair warning.

Sunday night after my Dad's birthday party, we headed home and got the girls ready for bed...and after we said our family prayer Charlotte went into the hall, and of course, Sadie went after her to give her a hug. It was a big too enthusiastic, and Charlotte got knocked into the corner of the wall, specifically on the molding on the bottom, and split her forehead open. Poor thing! It started bleeding a lot of course, since it was a head wound, so I got a towel and started putting pressure on it. Rory was trying to calm down Sadie who was freaking out, while I tried to calm Charlotte down who of course was bawling as well. Crisis!

Anyways, finally got the bleeding to stop and called my mom to come stay with Sadie so we could go to the ER. (well, the Minor Injury clinic but same difference) Luckily the wait there wasn't bad, and by then Charlotte was her cheerful self again. Kids are so resilient!

They said yep she needs stitches, so we rolled her up in a sheet, held her down, and they started numbing her forehead...then I had to switch places with Rory...I just could not watch! Ugh, stitching skin gives me the heebie jeebies. Thank goodness they were quick. We were in, out, and back home in about an hour and a half. Charlotte has been doing great since then and loves her Hello Kitty and Princess band aids she's been sporting!

What a trooper!

blowing bubbles

The girls and I had some fun today blowing bubbles and collecting rocks...it was such a gorgeous day!
I played around with my new 50 mm lens that I bought from my cousin. (Thanks Jenni!) Still working out the kinks, but I am having fun learning.

obi wan kenobi

Dylan and Cassy came over to play today and the kids practiced their Star Wars vocab together. (Since Cassy hasn't seen but one of the movies, we're doing our best to brainwash encourage Dylan to like it!)

They had a little trouble with Obi Wan Kenobi's name as you'll see. ;)

Then they ran around and wore themselves out.

Good day.