Happy 4th of July!
(From left): Landan-3, Avery-1, Nathan-3, Kenny-5, and Gavin- 2 months
I thought the movie was enchanting. The entire first half hour is like a silent movie. But the music and the movements by this little box shaped robot were so well done that even a small child could understand what Wall-E was thinking and feeling. The two main characters say three words during the entire film- Wall-E, Eve, and directive. And the feelings this movie evokes in the audience is amazing. During the "sad and lonely" parts you could hear a pin drop in a theater full of kids. You can't help but be sucked into the emotions of a little cartoon robot. I had to bite back tears at one point- though I will allow for the fact that I am a bit hormonal right now. Anyway, see this movie. It's great! And my kids have been on their hands and knees since playing Wall-E.
At night we had a backyard cook out at our house on the fire pit. We had hot dogs and s'mores. As always, it was a lot of fun. The only hitches were a couple fire ant bites and a stick of wood that gave off black smoke. We practically took apart the entire fire trying to locate the offending stick. There is something magical about a campfire that just makes people feel good and have fun.
(From left): Landan-3, Avery-1, Nathan-3, Kenny-5, and Gavin- 2 monthsWe spent the morning of the 4th taking my boys and Landan to see Wall-E. The boys were literally giddy and shaking around with excitement. They each got their own little box of popcorn, candy, and a drink- most of which was gone shortly after the movie started. I know this picture is fuzzy, but I liked it anyway.
I thought the movie was enchanting. The entire first half hour is like a silent movie. But the music and the movements by this little box shaped robot were so well done that even a small child could understand what Wall-E was thinking and feeling. The two main characters say three words during the entire film- Wall-E, Eve, and directive. And the feelings this movie evokes in the audience is amazing. During the "sad and lonely" parts you could hear a pin drop in a theater full of kids. You can't help but be sucked into the emotions of a little cartoon robot. I had to bite back tears at one point- though I will allow for the fact that I am a bit hormonal right now. Anyway, see this movie. It's great! And my kids have been on their hands and knees since playing Wall-E.
At night we had a backyard cook out at our house on the fire pit. We had hot dogs and s'mores. As always, it was a lot of fun. The only hitches were a couple fire ant bites and a stick of wood that gave off black smoke. We practically took apart the entire fire trying to locate the offending stick. There is something magical about a campfire that just makes people feel good and have fun.
After everyone went home and I bathed the smoke smell off my kids we stood in the window of my bedroom and watched several firework shows. Our house is very well situated to see about 4 different shows, though some are far off.4th of July has always been one of my most favorite holidays. Patriotism is something I feel deep within myself. I love this country with all it stands for and I love to celebrate our freedom. I look around at all I have and think how blessed I am to be born here and to have always enjoyed such a privileged life. So many others in the world do not have the rights and freedoms we have to live the life we choose and be the people we want to be. All I can say is
I'm Proud To Be An American!
3 comments:
Looks like ya'll had a wonderful day!
((HUGS))
Lisa :)
I agree! We are VERY BLESSED! Hearing the National Anthem has always made me tear up.
Don't feel bad, i got choked up during Wall-E too. And I'm not pregnant. Can I blame postpartum hormones still? Or maybe I'm just a complete sap. Whichever, it was a great movie!
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