Saturday in Beaufort

Training all day so no time for lunch, but a nice dinner (and view)on the porch @ Plum's before driving home.

I gave myself 30 minutes to swing and read after dinner then on the road home.

Little Big Town - I'm With The Band

Another Memphis reference. Hoping for the best during this time of flooding.

Sugarland and Little Big Town cover Marc Cohn's "Walking in Memphis"

Great harmonies -watch it through the performance as the first section is LBT and Sugarland preparing the collaboration.

Water For Elephants Movie Trailer Official (HD)

This was my Mother's Day time out this evening (aggravation v. acknowdgement on any day not about them) with Gene.

I thought the movie was fairly true to the book with only a few liberties, especially the change of setting from a nursing home to the office of an actual circus.

I enjoyed the book a few years ago (and yes, I know it was not great literature, but a good read.) I think I liked the movie even more. Some critics have panned Robert Pattison's performance and age in the role of Jacob. It is difficult to cast some characters in my head with today's young actors as I know so few of them anymore. I have only seen bits and pieces of this young man in the Twilight videos around my house and can only say that Mr. Pattison was ok in Water for Elephants.

Reese Witherspoon is always good, but probably a little old for the character although not so noticeable if you haven't read the book and already know the character of Marlena was in her 20s.

Christopher Waltz as August? I still hate him - Christopher Waltz and the character of August. He must be an incredible actor to solicit such strong feelings from movie goers. He was evil personified in Inglorious Basterds and despicable in Water for Elephants.

I whole heartedly recommend this movie, but know that you will have to cover your eyes at times. The cinematography is beautiful and I love period movies. This movie's attention to the details of the early 1930s reminded me of Cinderella Man.

 

An aging mom slowly easing into a rocker!

My daughters: Carrie, Charlotte, and Kristy.

Happy Mother's Day!

This is such a sweet picture we downloaded from Charlotte's camera.Lara: a daughter of the heart and the wonderful mother of Amelia.

Happy 21st Birthday Charlotte and Caroline!

Charlotte and Caroline celebrated their 21st birthday with a family brunch. Maddie and Jack cried so we also had to sing Happy Birthday to each of them. They cried even more over C and C's birthday brownies and ice cream. Luckily, the girls had large servings that they each shared with a little one.
The girls favorite presents were the mini bottles of sweet tea vodka from Kristy. Thank goodness, Charlotte gave her share to me to put away!