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At first I didn't want see this it didn't really sound like something I would watch. I grew up with a Treky Dad and he said it was great and I had my doubts. So when we went to my parents this weekend Cole wanted to watch it. We sat down I thought I'd take a nap. I couldn't get a wink in I wanted to watch it so bad. I was screaming at the screaming, I was jumping back and cheering them on. What an amazing movie the special effects are just amazing. When we have some extra money I will be buying this. The funny thing is it arrived on Netflix the same day we went to my parents house. So of course we had to watch it again the night and probably 4 more times during the weekend. You'll truly enjoy this movie.

Disabled Marine Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) travels to planet Pandora to become an avatar, ingratiate himself with the natives and help Americans mine lucrative unobtainium. But he finds himself in an interstellar conflict after falling for Na'vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldana). James Cameron writes and directs this Golden Globe-winning CGI odyssey that has broken box office records. Sigourney Weaver and Stephen Lang co-star.

It's Complicated

Looking for a funny date night movie yup this would be it. You'll laugh out-loud several times. Now adultery is in no way funny but it's a movie. Now Alec Baldwin is not one of my favorites for silly reasons just his character that he showed on Celebrity Rehab but that is just me :). I think him dancing in his underwear was truly funny and when he is lying on a bed naked not knowing that Meryl Streep was skyping Steve Martin in a live Chat. Let's just say Steve got a upclose and personal look at Alec's unmentionables. It's not one for young eyes but good for adults. I wouldn't buy it but it was a good rental.

Ten years after their divorce, Jane (Meryl Streep) and Jake (Alec Baldwin) Adler unite for their son's college graduation and unexpectedly end up sleeping together. But Jake is married, and Jane is embarking on a new romance with her architect, Adam (Steve Martin). Now, she has to sort out her life -- just when she thought she had it all figured out. Nancy Meyers writes and directs this Golden Globe-nominated comedy.

True Blood: Season 1 (CD 2 - Episode 3 & 4)

Thank you again Randy for turning me on to the show. I finally figured it out two back before vampire books were the in thing I read these series. This one is a favorite book series (Sookie Stackhouse) and so is the Undead series by MaryJanice Davidson. Finally figured it out got the two lead characters mixed up. Talk about crazy heated episodes, CD 2 arrived and I popped it right in. It of course is a series on the paid stations so the adult content is a bit much and always not really needed but you expect it. Sookie is just adorable and you just love her.

Mind-reading waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin, in a Golden Globe-winning role) dives into a complicated relationship when she falls for vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer) in a world where the undead live openly and drink synthetic blood. Trying to improve their image and legitimize their finances, the out-of-the-coffin bloodsuckers hire PR firms and contribute to influential Republican politicians, among other tactics.

Go Diego Go!: The Great Panda Adventure

As some of you know Caden is in LOVE with Dora, I can try to get him to watch Diego. Cole could careless either way but was pretty excited when this one arrived because it had Panda's in it. Then Caden got excited because Big Brother liked it. A cute movie as always, lot's of learning which is always a plus. I think the kids watched it like 4 times before it went back to the mail man as Cole says.

Diego Marquez's rescue missions take him and his intrepid gang across the globe, delivering their exotic animal buddies from assorted dangers in this collection of episodes from the educational animated children's series. Besides helping pandas in China, Diego lends a hand to a lemur in Madagascar, returns a prodigal Australian koala to his mother and saves a beaver colony from watery destruction in the Rocky Mountains.

The Magic of Flight: IMAX

Rick loves the Blue Angels along with Cole so I downloaded this to the instant netflix. Of course it was a HUGE hit, we may have to buy this one. If anyone if your family love airplanes and/or the Blue Angels this will be a huge hit like it was at our house :). Along with Tom Selleck narrating, I just love his voice!

From the Wright brothers' first rudimentary experiments at Kitty Hawk to the rigorous training of today's U.S. Navy's Blue Angels, this mind-boggling documentary deftly navigates the history of aviation. Cameras mounted on planes' bellies, noses and cockpits provide an up-close view of what the amazing flying machines are capable of as well as the camerawork necessary to capture it on film. Tom Selleck narrates.

Fat Actress - Season 1

As many of you know I love Kristie Alley, mostly because I feel like I connect with her with weight issues. Accept she has better hair ... crap I need extensions :). At first I thought this would be like her current show about her real life. Since I don't have the pay channels I never got a chance to watch this but thankfully netflix instant demand had it. So it's not real it was a fake show but it had real things like her trying to get a job while over weight. It was making fun at a lot that goes on. Now it does have strong language & adult content. You have appearances from John Travolta, Mayim Bialik (Blossom), Kidd Rock to just name a few.

Emmy Award-winning actress Kirstie Alley puts her struggles with weight loss and Hollywood out on the line in this pseudo-reality Showtime series with the eye-catching name. Created by the actress with Brenda Hampton and co-produced by Sandy Chanley, the show captures the travails of an actress who doesn't quite fit the physical mold in Hollywood but tries anyway to snag roles (in her usual wittily acerbic style) because she truly is a talent.

Spring Breakdown - Lifetime Movie

Ready for a funny comedy that is silly and you just have to laugh along with. Mix in a little Saturday Night humor with Romy & Michelle go back to high school humor. And for you Glee fans Sue (Jane Lynch) plans a candidate for the first Female Vice President who sends her employee to watch over her daughter played by Amber Tamblyn. It's silly funny one you just have to check out. Good weekend watch!

Spring Breakdown follows the vacation adventure of Gayle (Amy Poehler), Becky (Parker Posey) and Judi (Rachel Dratch), three thirty-something best friends whove always dreamed of being fabulous, but never grew out of being geeks. So when Becky gets the opportunity to unofficially chaperone her boss daughter, Ashley (Amber Tamblyn), to the college spring break destination of South Padre Island, the ladies decide to try and turn their tragically un-hip lives around and party with the beer and bikini set. Through keg-stands, hook-ups and foam parties, Becky, Gail, Judi and Ashley are about to discover that its better to stand out, than to fit in.

Weekend Wrap Wednesday ~ School Happenings, Quilt Making & of course Dessert

Well this weekend was full of lot's of stuff as usual! As you know we've had some ups and downs and Rick is still working part time jobs nothing full time so mama is still a little going bonky but hey that what makes life fun ... LOL :).

Cole's school had Mix Match Day

Yes the socks & shoes too!

Saturday I worked until a little after 9am when I started to hear logos hit the wall and blood curdling screams I knew it was the time to call it a day with work. We headed right to the store to pick up supplies for the quilt I'm making (Ok Racheal is I'm helping). Then off to Racheal's house to start on it! Ok I must say Quilting sounds so easy you think about it I'm about $50 into it so far but we're only got 2 weekends into it so far and still have more to do. Yup I so see why people sale Quilts for $300, it's a ton of work. I'm just so lucky to have Racheal, she sews I iron yup it's a perfect team .. LOL :)

Cole loves to help with our projects, he's ironing!!!

Yup that is me too, Cole took a pic of my tummy .. ugh

I think it's turning out beautiful, I love the colors

I told Rachael I almost want to keep it ... lol!!!

Yes these are wedding dresses I need to sale.

Brand new tag still on from $800 to $600

REALLY what was I thinking, ugh need to sale for like $100 each

Rachael could fit in them so she was my model

Then Cole had a field trip this Tuesday, I made Rick go ... lol he had to get up early. Let's just say he wasn't happy but he went. And then he didn't take a bunch of pic's like I asked. He did get pictures of Cole's behind and backside ... lol! The went on a fairy and to the other Teacher's Cabin. For you who followed from last year yes that is the same sweatshirt Cole wore on this same trip last year ... lol!

And of course I leave you with a YUMMY Desert.

Yes I'm still stress eating, things just have been a little topsy turvy!

Easy Banana Cream Pie

EASY BANANA CREAM PIE

2 bananas
1 (9 inch) baked pie crust
2 c. milk, divided
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 (5 1/2 oz.) pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix
Whipped cream

Slice bananas into crust. Add 1/2 cup milk to cream cheese; mix well until blended. Add pudding mix and add remaining 1 1/2 cups of milk. Beat slowly. Pour into crust. Chill at least 1 hour. Serve with whip cream.

ALEXIS NOTE: Ok READ this BAKED pie crust don't get in a hurry and throw it in the shell before you cook it. You'll have to scrap it out and believe me it's not so pretty if you shovel it back in :). I used my sugar free Jello and the flavor I had on hand was Banana Cream yup it worked perfect. I also used neufchatel cheese it's 1/3 the fat and I think taste the same. I also skipped the whipped cream.

TMTT ~ Banana Peanut Butter Bread

I'm on a Peanut Butter kick here yesterday I posted PB&J Stuffed French Toast and now this Banana Peanut Butter Bread. This was delicious I made a double batch one for us and one for the neighbor they were probably a little excited to have some besides the sweets I usually make :).

This was super yummy and very easy to make. Mine did come out a little dark only because I got to talking and didn't pull it out right away. Enjoy!!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 2 bananas, mashed
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs; beat well. Stir in peanut butter, bananas, flour and baking soda until blended. Fold in walnuts. Pour into prepared pan.
3. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

ALEXIS NOTES: I skipped the walnuts and doubled the recipe. I of course threw it all into the mixer and let it go. I'm all about the easy :)

MSM ~ PB&J Stuffed French Toast

Happy Monday morning everyone. I was having one of those weekends just a little overwhelmed and a pitty me day ... lol. Sometimes you just feel like the bug in the windshield of life and yup it was that weekend. Come on universe stop picking on me, I'm giving it my all back off ... haha Just playing. So what does one do when you feel like that you get a soul comforting food. After watching Diners, Drive Ins & Dives and Guy stopped at a place that was famous for PB&J stuffed french toast. So that was what I was on a mission for. This is a simple and easy one not hard to make but it hit that spot that I was needing some ooey gooey goodness to fill the void :).

It's not one of the prettiest but darn was good!!!

I made this before Church, let's just say thankfully a short service

because it was putting me to sleep ... :)

I did a search and found a Rachel Ray version.

Rachael Ray's Peanut Butter & Jelly French Toast

Servings: 4

Difficulty: Easy

Cook Time: 1-30 min

Rachael Ray is the queen of making quick, easy food — and now the cook has come up with some delicious family meals in her new book, aptly titled "Yum-O: The Family Cookbook."

In some of her recipes she takes a twist on traditional foods, like boosting French toast with some peanut butter and jelly. Check out some of Ray's tasty eats by trying out the recipe below.

Ingredients

8 slices whole-grain bread

4 tablespoons peanut butter, creamy or chunky

4 tablespoons all fruit spread, flavor of your choice

6 eggs

1/2 cup milk

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick)

1/2 cup pure maple syrup, warm

Cooking Directions

Spread 4 slices of the bread with peanut butter and the other 4 with jelly to make four PB&J sammies.

Beat the eggs, milk, and vanilla together in a bowl.

Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of the butter.

When the butter is almost melted, dunk two of the sammies into the egg batter and let the excess drip off. Place in the pan.

Fry the sammies until golden brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining 2 sammies.

Cut the French toast sammies into 4 sticks apiece and serve with warm maple syrup.

Recipe Summary

Main Ingredients: peanut butter, jelly, bread, eggs, milk, vanilla

Course: Brunch, Breakfast

Alexis Note: I halfed the recipe since it was just me and the boys and even though I was needing to fill a void I still wanted to fit into my jeans. It's not pretty but it's ultimately about feeding your belly and putting a smile on your face! I added a little cinnamon & sugar along with nutmeg :).

I found the recipe HERE it was featured on Good Morning America.

(CLOSED) Green Lunch Box Review & Giveaway

I'm notorious for running around like my heads cut off each morning to get the boys up, fed and oh yes get Cole's lunch made. You would think I would do it the night before but come on who has the time? That would cut into my blogging time :). So let's just say everyone knows to stay out of the kitchen and my way in the morning. Usually eggs are a cooking and I'm running around with plastic bags flying and searching for were the lunch bag that is some where crazy each day!

I was so excited to see an easy way to get Cole's lunch together. The plastic bags and me are no more, you know with my obsession with box tops will be the only hurt I feel when I no longer buy them! Now you're thinking I can pick up the plastic containers at the store. Well those are great but believe me they are flimsy and don't have the coolest sections! Cole loves it one because he's food is not touching :) and he can have peanut butter in one of them to dip his apples in. The things that make him happy. I loved how durable they were and I could put them in the dishwasher when all done.

Easy Lunchboxes.com are not only sturdy but easy fit in any backpack! My world is all about making things easier along with what will help my pocket book in the long term. These days I'm all about cutting corners along with cutting crust off sandwiches but that was a special request :). Along with making mom's life easier is packing healthier meals, Cole's school doesn't have lunches served so we have to pack a lunch each day and healthy choices are the only way to go.

Now Cole's drink is not squishing the rest of his meal. It's so nice not to have clean his lunch bag each day because the sandwich squished everywhere and his school always sends back the plastic bags, like I actually wash them out and use them again. All it does is leave crumbs and PB&J everywhere!

Thank you Easy Lunchboxes.com for making my life so much easier! Plus another way to been Green and hang now with the other Eco Friendly moms ... Look at me I'm now part of the "in" crowd of moms :).

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