DVD Thursday plus a few other things!

I read this book about 7 years ago and loved it, it was written so beautiful of a love of ones daughter and what a dad will do to find his daughters killer. The movie of course took some different paths some a little on the odd side. But overall it kept you wanting to watch and follow along with the story. For you have not read the book you'll really enjoy it and then I say go read the book you'll enjoy it even more.

It had a lovely story of what a dad will do to find justice. Now I haven't always been the biggest fan of Marky Mark ... sorry going back to my New Kids on the Block days but he has surprised me over the years with the roles he has done. This one is one that is top notice. Stanley Tucci as the crazy person is just nuts, he played it to a T! A good one to watch, not sure if I would want to buy it just because I don't really like to cry more then usual, Rick says I'm a baby with movies and yes even commercials! Enjoy!

When 14-year-old Susie Salmon (Saoirse Ronan) is murdered, she watches from above as her family deals with her tragic death -- and as her killer prepares to strike again. Torn between vengeance and healing, Susie's loved ones are forever changed.

The boys loved this one, we watched it several times I actually had to sneak it to the mailbox! I watched a little bit of it while hanging laundry. It was so cute, I've always enjoyed The Backyardigans since they show the boys to use their imagination to find new words. The kids will love watching the "princesses" trying to escape the castle! GREAT movie for kid night!

Everyone's favorite gang of toddler-sized adventurers with very active imaginations are back, and this time, Tasha and Uniqua are damels in distress, trapped in a castle tower and eager to escape the clutches of their captors, Pablo and Tyrone. Follow along in this and three other awesome adventures as the intrepid explorers discover a world of endless magic and roleplaying fun, all as close by as their own backyard.

So I saw the previous when this was coming to the theater and I thought it would be a GREAT movie I was so excited to watch it! Then it came and I tried I really did I try but I couldn't give it more than 1/2 hour. It was horrible, now I usually love British comedy and shows but this was just bad! It was full of nudity and bad language which I can usually hang with but this was just over the top and you kept going really did you need that? If you have it on your queue really I suggest removing it, you mind will thank me!

In mid- to late-'60s Britain, an unusual yet colorful subculture sprang up and thrived as a product of the upswing in British pop music, only to meet its doom within a few short years. Though the BBC functioned as the country's main source of news and music, its programmers offered very little airtime to rock & roll -- which left an overwhelming need unfulfilled. In response, small bands of "pirate" radio enthusiasts set up broadcasting towers on boats just outside of English boundary waters, and transmitted signals to an estimated 25 million listeners, 24 hours a day and seven days per week.

This was a tear jerker, Debby @ JUST BREATHE posted about it so I had to catch it and I'm glad I did. It was a great movie that made me cry and show such forgiveness I don't know I would have the strength for.

I think the Amish are amazing some of their ways may be strange but they sure have a sense of faith and family. I'm said they shun people that leave and I'm not sure I could ever do that. To forget and not speak to someone who is no longer in your same belief is hard for me. Such a tragic movie that is a true story that tore at my heart strings and made me cry. Catch it if you can the next time they show it.

The peaceful Amish community of Nickel Mines is forever changed when a gunman senselessly takes the lives of five girls in a schoolhouse shooting before taking his own life.

What transpires afterward takes the community by storm, as the media descend on the town and criticize its Amish leaders for their notion of unconditional forgiveness of the shooter and their outreach of support to his widow, Amy Roberts (Tammy Blanchard). Devastated by her daughter’s death, Ida Graber (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) finds herself struggling with her community’s belief in the transcending power of forgiveness.

Wow is all I have to say you all know how I love TV movies this one came on again this weekend and I was able to catch the parts I missed. This is a crazy story of lies and deception. Can you imagine being married to a man that turned out not to be the man everyone and you thought he was?

Then he kidnapps his daughter and even cuts and changes her appearance to be like a boy!!! This is a startling story that draws you in and as a mom was very unsettling! I just love Sherry Stringfield from her ER days and it was nice to see her in this role. Now I was never a fan of Will & Grace but Eric McCormack was wonderful in this role. Scary good!

In what was called “the longest-running con in FBI history,” Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, the man people knew as “Clark Rockefeller” (Eric McCormack), had brilliantly impersonated numerous people, ranging from a talk show host to a Pentagon advisor, before ultimately claiming to be an heir to the famous Rockefeller family. Confident from the success of his prior scams, Clark quickly became well known and highly respected among Boston’s elite and used his purported high-society status to charm his way into the life of Sandra Boss (Sherry Stringfield), a millionaire with a Harvard MBA and a partner at the prestigious management-consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Following a whirlwind courtship, the two married and had a daughter, Reigh (Emily Alyn Lind, “Eastwick”), before their rocky 12-year union ended in divorce, leading Clark to abduct his beloved daughter after losing custody to Sandra. With the help of FBI agent Megan Norton (Regina Taylor), Sandra’s search for her daughter exposed Clark’s lifelong con game for the world to see, and ultimately raised questions about the real man and the deception he is capable of.

I'm a little sad one of the shows I've enjoyed has come to an end :(. We have dish network and for about 4 months didn't have ABC so I missed a bunch of eposides ... yes I have them added to my netflix when they come to DVD. So I missed the whole change to new glasses and more fashionable Betty. So this last week was the series finale.

I think they did a great job of wrapping up the show with Willamina gaining a little bit of a heart and the job she has always wanted. Justin finally came out to the family and Betty moving to London. I was a little sad they didn't show her and Daniel finally together but they did leave it in case they ever did a reunion show. Over all they did a great job, now it's no Mash ending but hey who could ever touch that? Thanks for ending it and not just leaving us hanging like so many shows that drive me nuts!!!

My new favorite show! As I said I missed Ugly Betty and did a search for Ugly Betty and found it on Soap Net TV usually I don't go to this station. Rick on the other hand goes there a lot to watch old 90210 reruns ... lol.

I came across Being Erica, if you haven't seen this show you MUST see it! It's like a Quantum Leap kind of show (if you don't know that one you're missing out). Erica has a Dr. Tom that is a therapist but not like any other therapist he send Erica back in time to her regrets from the past to change the future.

"Being Erica" is a one-hour series that explores the life of Erica Strange, a woman who has been given an amazing gift: the opportunity to relive a regret from her past enabling her to make a positive change in the present. Erica's present is this: she is 32 years old, perpetually single and stuck in a series of dead-end jobs.

Meanwhile, her friends are getting married, buying their first homes and climbing the corporate ladder, essentially leaving Erica in the dust. It all comes to a head when Erica suffers a series of mishaps that land her in the hospital. There she encounters the mysterious and eccentric Dr. Tom -- a therapist who seems to know a little too much about her life. Even more bizarre, he offers to help fix her current woes -- IF she accepts a challenge.

Desperate for change, Erica provides Dr. Tom with a list of her life's greatest regrets, and unexpectedly finds herself sent back in time to her teenage years. Keeping full possession of her 32-year-old mind, Erica realizes she's been given the opportunity of a lifetime - to make different choices in her past that will ultimately reshape her present. As Erica weaves in and out of the present and past, guided of course by the mysterious Dr. Tom, she gradually realizes that she needs to stop blaming her prior mistakes for her current predicaments and ultimately learn to take control of her destiny.

Weekend Wrap Wednesday ~ The Super Mom Cape has Arrived!

OMGosh it's already the middle of the week! Well holy moly it's time to wrap up the weekend ... LOL I know I do it in the middle of the week, but come on you all know you love my recipes on Monday & Tuesday! This weekend flew by, Sunday was my first day off in about 4 weeks it was great to sleep in well that is if one sleeps in ... not this girl I couldn't sleep no matter what! UGH

The boys room coming along!

A new heater put in, the beds up and new black paint on the dresser!

Next to get the train that goes around the ceiling working and the the other stuff on the walls!

I got my hair colored then on a whim got it cut!

Yikes a little shorter then I wanted but it makes me want to loose more weight ... lol

No ONE has said a thing!

Oh wait a cute 5 y/o told me he like my hair.

Is it if no ones says anything it's not cute?

Oh & the TP gods hate me guess what I had to do when I was at the hairdressers.

Yup change the TP! Curse you!!!

And check it out a package arrived for me and made my day

My poser friend Amy @ Keeping up with the Schultz Family had a giveaway

for her 1 year anniversary of Round Robin

We have a running joke she doesn't eat pork & you know I cook with it a lot!

So yes those are pigs for the address!!!

And her daughter Alyce wrote a note to the boys!

My favorite was all the magazine details she put on the box

The best:Instead of racing against the clock,

Slow down and savor everyday moments

Oh yes I need to take that one!!

Made some Snowballs & Bon Bons for the neighbors

Thank you Betty Crocker Box kits!!

Sorry no homemade stuff this week.

My amazing friend Rachael @ Rachael's Space made capes for the party this weekend.

She was so sweet to help me on my whim!

So yes everyone who keeps asking were is my "Super Mom" Cape

HERE it is:

At Rachaels the kids played and had so much fun

So much Caden took my slanket and went to sleep

So there it is our crazy weekend!!! Not much sleep but I'm working on that. Thanks for stopping by!

Tempt My Tummy Tuesday - Coca Cola Barbecue Beef Crock Pot Recipe

Another yummy crock pot recipe you'll love that was super easy and I had everything in the fridge. Well Mr. Rick had a cow that I used one of his cokes but he'll deal, he got dinner out of the deal. Note to self ALWAYS remember to use a crockpot liner, this time I rushed and forgot and darn if that didn't suck trying to clean ;).

Coca Cola Barbecue Beef Crock Pot Recipe

Ingredients
3/4 cup Classic Coca-Cola
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 tablespoon vinegar
1-1/2 pounds boneless chuck roast
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 onions, chopped
1 teaspoon instant beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup catsup
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons butter

In a bowl, combine Coca-Cola, Worcestershire, vinegar, garlic, bouillon granules, mustard, chili powder and red pepper. Save 1/2 cup of this for sauce. Cut roast to fit crockpot. Place meat and onions into crockpot and pour remaining liquid (minus saved 1/2 cup) over meat. Cover and cook on LOW for 10 to 12 hours or on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours. In a small pan, combine 1/2 cup saved liquid, catsup and butter. Heat. And serve with cooked meat, and pass the sauce.

Found @ http://www.familycrockpotrecipes.com/CocaColaBarbecuedBeef.html

Make Something Monday ... Ham and Corn Casserole

I will be the first to admit when I've been wrong in the past, well since it rarely happens it's easy to say I was wrong ... LOL. So yes it's good to use left over ham for other meals, and heck I got 3 meals out of the half of ham I made. Of for those who know me, know I cringe at the thought of cream corn! When I found this recipe on Betty Crocker's website I was thinking ok, maybe I'll just have something different that night. But to my amazement the Bisquick (aka Wal-Mart Version) soaked up the juice and made it a very yummy recipe, actually one that I hide the left overs of and had for lunch the next two days! So take that! LOL, enjoy yet another super easy dish!

What you need!

Yes I had to go to the grocery store for the corns and green onions.

Add Bisquick wannabe to the bowl
Add the cooked ham (cubed)
Add the cheese
Helper came in just the butter

Add in green onions

Add in the eggs

Add the cream corn

(Yes I was gagging as I was dumping this)

Add in the Mexicorn

(I knew I should have bought this on sale the week before, but what would I need it for. Hello)

Put into casserole dish

Here it comes out all fluffy and yummy!

Ok not the prettiest presentation, but still yummy.

(Yes, take it from this cream corn hater)

Ham and Corn Casserole

2 cups Original Bisquick® mix
1 cup finely chopped cooked ham
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
3 eggs, beaten
1 can (14.75 oz) Green Giant® cream-style corn
1 can (11 oz) Green Giant® Mexicorn® whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In large bowl, mix all ingredients. Pour into baking dish.
3. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until golden brown and set. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Cut into squares.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Use 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.

Sorry Amy I know how you hate pork, but it was so yummy :)

How Should a Christian Live Book Review

Here we are a book for Spiritual Sunday, as many of you know I like to find books that make you think and can bring up your spirits. My newest find is a great book that comes with a CD that you listen to along with reading the book.

Here is what the publisher has to say:

You've heard the dramatized New Testament featuring the voice talents of many of today's top young Hollywood stars. Now dig deeper and embrace the truths and knowledge of the Bible like never before. This new devotional study guide series is available in four volumes. Each volume includes an MP3 CD, a devotional guide, and journaling section. The devotional guide is presented in 13 lessons with topical articles, exciting and fun 2-color graphic design, and creative interactive games and activities for youth to enjoy! Also included is a journaling section at the end of each lesson of the each book.

Volume Three - the "How" focuses on the study of how Jesus' continued presence can and should impact our lives. It is based on the books of 1-2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1-2 Thessalonians, 1-2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon.

Features include: GET-IT (help to understand difficult concepts); GRAB-IT (how does this look in your own life); HOLD-IT (how to maintain in everyday life); GIVE-IT (how does this affect others in your life); DEFINE-IT (in-depth look at key words); and LIVE-IT (presentation of ideas, questions, challenges to support each session's content).

My thoughts: I found it a great book with spots for journaling that I could write down my thoughts in between each chapter. I liked the fact you signed a record of new birth in the beginning of the book. The crossword puzzles and other items made the book interesting and fun to read along with getting the usual information out of it. Enjoy another great book for growth.

Thank you BookSneeze for another great book on my course to grow personally and spirituality.

Lumby Lines Book Review

I'm very excited to share with you a new book, this book I really touched with me because it's based in Washington! I always love books that are based in my home state. Lumby is a sweet town that reminds me very much of my home town before we became commercialized.

On a drive threw this beautiful country Mark & Pam Walker of the East Coast are on their annual trip. Previous years they hit a rough spot and to work on their relationship they found a beautiful place to escape. On their drive threw the country side Mark sees something that is so beyond words he swerves and stop in front of a Montis Abbey. A once beautiful building destroyed by fire and once the home of monks. They walk around the beautiful land that once had beautiful architecture and orchards that use to bare many different types of fruit.

On a whim to change their fast pace lives they take their life savings and buy the Montis Abbey. They decide to restore it and turn it into a inn. Many of the small tight knit community didn't like the "city folk" coming in and taking over the Abbey. Mark & Pam hire local workers and start making friends, still not all where sure they would have the community at best heart. Their close friend Brooke comes to visit and help draw up the plans for the restoration. Along the way they make friends with some of the monks who use to stay at the Abbey and a former Monk that Brooke starts to fall for.

Along the way the make many great improvements to the Abbey and the orchards and don't forget the bee hives and oh yes the marijuana field in the back. let's just say the marijuana gets into the hands of a different type of visitor. The annual rafting race is the turner point for the "City Folks" that lead to a brave rescue and the respect of the town.

You'll laugh and tear up with this book and the best part it is a series (Stealing Lumby, Lumby's Bounty, The Promise of Lumby, and Lumby on the Air (coming Spring 2010). I've already started on Stealing Lumby and can't wait to finish it I need more time at the gym to finish it!

BUY IT: Amazon has The Lumby Lines by Gail Fraser for regular $14.00 on sale for $10.08 or for you lucky Kindle owners $9.99. I recommend this book as one of my favorites to read, Gail has a wonderful way of writing and making you part of this magical town.

I received a book to review, no money was given for my time or thoughts. This review is my own opinions and thoughts.