Okay so a couple of friends and I went to see Twilight this weekend. Can I just say that it was a good movie. I went into it knowing it wouldn't be like the book and that was a good thing. For the most part it followed the book enough, on the other hand, the most romantic scene was quite dark and not at all like the book.

I really did get into the movie at some parts. Just wanted to update and say that I would see it again.

The people that went were Liz Andrews, Lisa Carver, Tim and Erika Smith (he was on his best behavior and he read the book), Sarah Lazane and myself. We really did have a great time.

The Holiday Season

So if you know me at all you know that my Holidays start in October. I only decorate for 2 holidays, Halloween and Christmas. Since we are going up to Kentucky for Thanksgiving, I thought that I should decorate the house with Christmas before we go up there. I have my trees up (only 1 is decorated) and most of the decorations as well.

This time of year also makes me homesick. I miss my family back in Utah and so do the kids. Pennie just had a major surgery and she is in a lot of pain. It is hard to see your family need you and be almost an entire country away from them. I know that they miss us and that helps too but family is family around the holidays. I am grateful to have Brents family be only a day away from us. That makes seeing family a little better. I definitely have great in laws and I adore Brents brothers and sister-in-laws, and of course those grandkids! I am really looking forward to the holidays with them.

I also miss my friends this time of year. Black Friday has been my own holiday with Stacey for the last couple of years and this year we have to do it by ourselves (just not fair if you ask me) but we have been with the Irwins for the last couple of years and they are a true extension of our family. We miss them so much. Not only me but the banter that happens between Stacey and Brent is hilarious! (if you have ever seen it you can testify) My kids always want to know what is going on with the Irwins whenever I talk with Stace~

I just miss people around the holidays and I want everyone to know that the Craigs are thinking of you this holiday season.

Family ties

Okay so this is just a quick post on my mood today.

My mother only has 1 brother and he had 2 girls. My only cousins on my side of the family. On Brents side there are lots of cousins and uncles and aunts to go around for everyone but today we found out that my uncle has passed away.

My uncle was a great man who was very healthy. He jogged everyday and had a great life. We found out 2 weeks ago that a hip replacement went awry and he ended up with a quadrupal bypass which led to a heavy sedation and then an absolute loss of brain activity. This has led to my oldest cousin to make a decision for my uncle whether or not to let him off life support. Knowing my uncle he would not want to live by a machine and my cousin knew as well. He was let off life support earlier today and passed a little while after. So now my family is in mourning but we know we will see him again.

Just a somber note to end a day. Be thankful this time of year for your family and friends. I know I appreciate all of my family both on my side and Brents, as well as my friends both here, Utah and South Bend. I miss all of you and today has made me very aware of all that I am thankful for.

Take care

Halloween, Trunk or treat, you name it anyway you want but I call it candy fest 08

Okay so we had a great time at our trunk or treat. The kids dressed up in their new costumes (thanks Granny) and they had a fun time at the church. I invited my friend from class Janine and her family. Her girls have never been trick or treating before let alone a trunk or treat so they were in heaven.


On Halloween we went to a friends house to trick or treat, play some games and watch a movie. Can I just tell you that my friend Liz raised the bar for Halloween parties? She had a donut eating contest (Brent won for the adults and Caroline for the kids) but we played a ghost game, read Halloween stories, and watched the great pumkin Charlie Brown, It was sooooo amazing and the kids fell asleep at her house. The kids had a great time and so did the adults.

Caroline won the cake walk for our family and if you can believe it they had a bunch of brownies with no orange on them!