I think the whirlwind of Christmas along with some looming deadlines (and a little bit of stress) got the better of me the last week or so (hence my lack of blogging).
Haven't been doing too much (other than working) since Christmas, but Courtney and I did manage to get out for a little girls only date the other night.
I had been wanting to take her to see Charlotte's Web. It was the first real book I ever read by myself. I was in the first grade and can remember sitting out in the living room of our house (in Bonanza, Oregon) reading that book for hours. Didn't matter what was on T.V. or what anyone else was doing...I couldn't get my nose out of that book.
So it was great to go see the movie and crazy that during certain scenes, I remembered things that I hadn't thought of in probably 28 years.
When it came to the part early on in the movie that Fern was out in the barn trying to save the little runt, Wilbur from being killed, my heart started to race (just like it did when I read that part of the book when I was six) and I could remember what the B&W illustrations in the book looked like and I knew the exact words that Fern was going to say to her Dad before she even said them. I knew lots of stuff that I didn't know my little pea brain had been storing all these years.
We had popcorn and lemonade and Courtney sat on my lap for most of the movie and I had to explain to her that Wilbur wasn't really going to be the Zuckerman's Christmas dinner, at least ten times, when I could tell that she was about to start crying (she's soooooooo soft hearted).
More random stuff...
I wore a skirt to church the other day (only because all my jeans were dirty). I just don't like dressing up - too much effort. Anyhow, I was standing in the hallway when Josh & Courtney came walking out of Courtney's bedroom and spotted me in my skirt. Josh started whistling and Courtney's little eyes got huge and then she said "Karen Russell, you look hot".
Makes me want to wear a skirt a little more often.
New Year's Eve... Courtney was at her Mom's. Coley busted out some pretty funny dance moves in the living room. I opened two Zima's and didn't finish either one of them. Ross had three friends over and we all played cards (they boxed and played video games too, but I didn't join in for any of that). And I was asleep by 11pm.
Other than that, just a whole lot of work going on around here (a bunch of artwork due Feb. 2nd and a bunch of classes to get ready for).
Not sure why, but that look on Courtney's face in this picture is my very favorite look that she gives. She only makes it when she is about to say something funny. She puts her lips together just like that and her eyes glance off to the side. Not sure of a better way to explain it.
I just love it.
that little girls eyes melt my heart... I have four sets of beautiful brown eyes just like those staring at me all day long too....so glad you girls got a chance to hang out together..so important, so special, so awesome of you!! Glad to see you are back (i missed ya!! :) Happy New Year girlie!! T
Posted by: Tanya Webster | January 02, 2007 at 08:42 AM
It looks like ya'll had a wonderful Christmas...I also felt like our Christmas went on and on. My daughter also received the "Darla" doll and she sounds so real sometimes. I'm glad you are back to blogging...Happy New Year!!!
Posted by: Shelly | January 02, 2007 at 11:09 AM
Looks you had jolly and busy holidays ! The girls look wonderful in their christmas dresses, but where is a picture of you in the skirt ??
This is the stuff scrapbooking is about, those little moments to be remembered. But I'm sure you'll find a way to scrapbook the skirt memory without a photo, too precious to be forgotten !
Posted by: Barbara | January 02, 2007 at 12:21 PM
I can see why you love...she is beautiful.
happy new year
peace
Kim
Posted by: Kim Bolyard | January 02, 2007 at 04:47 PM
Oh I remember Charlotte's web too and i especially remember being upset about Wilbur thinking he would be dinner.
Happy, Healthy New Year to you.
Posted by: cheryl mezzetti | January 02, 2007 at 05:22 PM
What a great picture! The color is stunning and what a sweet expression-she's a doll! Happy New Year!
Posted by: Kelly | January 02, 2007 at 07:58 PM
Great movie for a girls date, cool that you get time with Courtney like that. She is such a beauty - with a dash of sassy!
'Karen Russell you look hot' Now just how nice is it to hear that coming from her. Way to cute
Posted by: Brooke | January 03, 2007 at 04:22 PM