In Case You Missed It

On Sunday, this premiered on Masterpiece Classic . . .

Jane Austen's

EMMA

If you missed it, click here for the first of three episodes. Make sure to tune in to PBS this Sunday for episode two. Those of you who saw it, what do you think? I need to know. So far? LOVING IT.

Cherrio.

Baby A

She's here. AVA GRACE HOWE. My dear sweet niece, I can't wait to meet her.

Tonight: The Maltese Falcon

Hello blog readers! It's Friday again and I am ready to plop down in the bean bag for a night of movie watching with a bowl full of marshmallow popcorn. Speaking of marshmallow popcorn. . . it's only the greatest microwave treat you will EVER taste! I know is sounds a little gross to all you health nuts out there but seriously folks, you have got to try it. Thanks to my little bro-in-law Jody K Zimmer, who introduced us to it. It has adorned our popcorn bowl many a boring nights here in the Burg. We can only find it at the local grocery store here, Broulims, so you might have to do some searching. It's called Mallow Magic . . .

Mercy almighty it's good! It's magic in my mouth! It's raining marshmallow deliciousness! It's salty! It's sweet! It's. . . Ok, I'll stop. You get the picture. Try it tonight. Right now, get up and go get it.

Tonight my friends, it's number 4 of Daniel's favorites. Another film noir classic,

The Maltese Falcon

Sam Spade, a private detective, takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, one beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette. This 1941 film is dark, thought provoking, intriguing, and suspenseful.

Starring Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor

Nominated for 3 Acadamy Awards, it's a mystery and a love story. Make sure you are in the mood for this movie, it doesn't leave you feeling peachy on the inside, but it's a good mysterious flick that will keep you guessing.

Happy Friday, and happy Mallow Magic-ing everyone.

The Botanic Garden

I was in heaven. The air was misty, the sky was grey, it was quiet.

The Chicago Botanic Garden is world-renowned for it's plant collections and displays. We visited in November when the leaves had fallen and only evergreens and winter berries brought the color. To me this place was magical, it was spiritual and beautiful. It's hard to explain how much I loved being there. I only hope I can visit again someday.

I didn't take enough pictures. Not nearly enough.

December the 25th, 2009

Its always hard coming home to a cold lonely house after two weeks of holiday bliss with the family in Utah. We loved our time there, we ATE, danced with the babies, slept, flew helicopters, got ready for a new baby, looked at twinkle lights, went snow shoeing, skied Solitude and built snowmen. I don't have pictures of everything but here are some of my favorites.

Brown paper packages tied up with string. . .

Um, could they get any puffier? Heavenly I tell you, heavenly.

Notice the snowman slash snowblobman in bottom left corner. The snow was not sticky that day.

Feasting on our Christmas Eve feast. Thanks Mother and Dad.

Wake up Matty! It's Christmas!

The perfect thing to do on Christmas morning, putting together a really cool toy.

Look at all those great faces, sheesh we are a cute family. Love you guys!

Sisters.

The Clason girls, we need to take more of these pictures I think. Miss you guys already.

Hooray for H and Claire!

No words.

Snow shoeing around Silver Lake at Solitude. The best idea ever, thanks Matty.

Great picture yeah? The perfect day.

Hey Liz, hey Matt. Thanks for smiling.

Dan the Man.

I hope everyone had a Happy Christmas and an Exciting New Year.

This Weekend, Steal A Million

My friday night movies have become few and far between but I have decided to post movies when I can, and not worry too much about the weekly idea. They will however always be on Fridays. Except for today, because I forgot to post last night, so you are getting it tonight instead. Hope that's ok with you all.

This is number 3 of Daniel's favorite classic movies. I also ADORE this film.

Starring

Audrey Hepburn and Peter O'Toole

Filmed in 1966, these two stars were at the top of their careers. Peter has the bluest eyes I have ever seen and Audrey's wardrobe in this movie is to die for!

This romantic heist comedy is about a woman who must steal a statue from a Paris Museum to help conceal her father's art forgeries. Meanwhile, a handsome young detective begins investigating these forgeries and ends up falling in love. . .

Let's be honest here, the main reason why this movie is on Dan's favorite list is because of this car

A canary yellow E Type Roadster Jaguar

Please see this movie, it will make you happy. I promise.

The Chicago Skyline

During the week of Thanksgiving, we road the train a lot.

We had fun sitting on the top level, watching all the little towns go by on our way into the city.

Dan got a popcorn treat in the station before we left that was mucho delicioso. I don't know why I look so scowlly, is that a word? I really was having fun.

Excuse me sir, you look like a smart, successful, Chicagoite, do you have the time?

One of the greatest things about Chicago, is that it's on the shore of Lake Michigan. The water was so blue and clear, and the air didn't smell like fish or salt, thank the heavens. BEAUTIFUL. We walked down to where we could get the best view of the city. WOW, did we get the money shots.

Um, my jump was way better then Dan's. Sorry babe. He thinks my finger points are dumb. I say, rock on.

We spent most of the day, walking and enjoying all the scenery around us. To make things even better, the wind wasn't blowing, there wasn't any snow and since it was Thanksgiving Day, there weren't many people out and about. It really was an amazing day.