Monday, January 17, 2011

My 2010 Movie List

So, I thought I wasn’t going to post my theatre movies this year. But when I started listing them, there were more than I thought there would be - so here goes…………….

Pirate Radio (released in 09 but we saw it in 10) – good movie, the music is awesome.

It’s Complicated (again released in 09, we saw it in 10) – hilarious movie, if you want a good laugh you need to see this movie.

Leap Year – cute movie, love Amy Adams

The Book of Eli – I went to this movie because it was Chris’ turn to pick, ended up really liking it.

Valentine’s Day – good chick flick

Shutter Island – confused me.

The Bounty Hunter – not award winning theatre but I was entertained.

Date Night – Funny!

Death at a Funeral – not really my kind of humor.

Iron Man 2 – enjoyed it.

Letters to Juliet – REALLY liked this one a lot.

Toy Story 3 – I love the Toy Story movies, this one might be my favorite.

Grown Ups – surprised by how much I liked this one.

Salt – Not a fan of Angelina but I really liked this movie.

Dinner for Schmucks – no comment

Eat Pray Love – didn’t really like the movie but it was visually beautiful.

The Expendables – it was Chris’ turn again, violent but okay – I guess.

The Switch – I liked it.

The Town – Okay, I really liked this movie but I really hate it when movies make you root for the bad guy. The Town does that.

The Social Network – as an avid facebooker I had to see this. It’s a disturbing true story, but I really liked the movie.

Secretariat – I LOVED this movie! It probably helps that I was a huge Secretariat fan back when he ran (and won) the Triple Crown. I really, REALLY loved this movie.

Red – not a huge Bruce Willis Fan but I really liked it.

There you have it. I’ve already seen three movies this year so hopefully my 2011 list will be a little longer.

Hoping you enjoy your theatre experiences this year,
Julie

Monday, January 10, 2011

Thank You!

Please allow me to begin by telling you how sorry I am that this thank you is so late in coming. We have had a very busy end of the year – start of the New Year. As many of you know God so graciously blessed me, Chris and Kyle with a Thanksgiving trip to Hawaii. I can’t tell you how grateful we are and how much we needed this vacation. We were in awe of the beauty surrounding us. God used that week to show us His beauty and to renew our spirits and our closeness. We are truly blessed.

The night before we left for our amazing vacation we received some wonderful news. Josh and Kristen are having a baby! I am honored and humbled that they have asked me to be Grammy. I am in tears just typing this out. I can’t even begin to articulate just what this means to me. I am so grateful and pray that God will grow me in the new role He has called me to. Thank you Josh and Kristen, that sounds kind of inadequate but it’s all I know to say. I love you.

On December 10th Josh graduated from seminary. Again, what a blessing it was to see him walk across that stage and receive his Masters of Divinity. It has been a very long and hard road he has traveled and God has truly blessed him. We are incredibly proud of you, Josh.

And on December 18th Kyle FINALLY received his Bachelor’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University!!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!!!! Hallelujah and Praise the Lord! It was a long few years for Kyle too, but he persevered and his Momma is so proud of him. He has finally entered the world of full-time employment. :)

On December 20th we delivered Christy’s Stocking to Kentucky Children’s Hospital. This has truly become the highlight of my Christmas season. I can’t even begin to tell you how much joy it brings me to deliver this wonderful gift each year. I also can’t begin to thank you enough for your participation in keeping Christy’s spirit alive. You have no idea how much it means to me. I know that many of you give out of your love for Christy, that’s exactly why it means so much to me. This year we delivered stuffed animals, books and DVD’s. Plus, gift cards and cash totaling $2130.00. WOW! You are amazing and wonderful. Many have asked me how long we plan to keep Christy’s Stocking going. Well, that’s in the Lord’s hands. As long as he keeps prompting you to give, we’ll keep making our annual delivery. Again, thank you from the bottom of a mother’s heart. I appreciate and love all of you.

Like all of you, we spent Christmas celebrating the birth of our Lord and our love for our families. We had an awesome Christmas and pray that each of you did as well. I spent much of the holiday sick. First a cold, then the AWFUL, AWFUL, AWFUL four day stomach bug, and then another cold. I’ve had it with being sick! That’s part of the reason my thank you is so late this year.

Hopefully life can calm down a bit now as we anticipate the birth of a precious baby.

Blessings to all,
Grammy J