Twilight Book

So I've watched the movie Twilight...duh. Now I've read the 1st book. Yes, Jessica has finished a 24 chapter, 498 page (including Preface and Epilogue) book. Those of you who don't understand how big that is for me well, let's say I get bored easily with how people talk in their books. For me I need to be...imagining that I'm there for me to visualize. Only few authors have gotten to do that for me. Chris Heimerdinger (probably spelled wrong) wrote the Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites series, Lois Lowry wrote The Giver, Gathering Blue and Messenger, and now Stephenie Meyer who wrote the Twilight series.

And if you want to know how intrigued I was reading through this 1st book...I bought the book on Friday night and finished this morning. That's less than 3 days!!! Anyway, so if you care to know my opinion between the book and the movie then read on. Now I must warn you I'm the kind of person that likes both sides of the story, point-of-views and I consider myself open minded for the most part, or I at least try.

Now I've heard countless times that "the book is SOOO much better than the movie" but what people don't realize is that the casting crew was probably limited to how the characters were to be viewed on screen. There aren't that many people who look:

Bella- clumbsy, white, young enough to go to high school, skinny and looking good with Edward.

Edward- really white, hot, looking good with Bella and looking young enough for high school.

And if you want to complain to me about the other characters sure go ahead. :) All I'm saying is that considering what they had to portray and do it well I think they did a darn good job. Sure I wish that there was more to the movie, like more with Jasper and Alice or even with Bella and Edward. Lots of questions unanswered. But whatever, I read the book and it helps clench the story better. And I think that if you could see a better job be done, go into that kind of schooling that makes you into a producer, then complain. Its a little like voting. If you don't vote you don't have a say in what goes on in politics. Simple.

To answer my dear sister- I really liked the book and can't wait to buy the next. I love the movie and can't wait to see the next. However, if you don't feel like reading the books yet watch the movie (without the kids) and decide if you want to know more or not. Cuz if you want to know more, especially about what Bella thinks then read the book. Plus to me I felt I could see the characters/atmosphere better after watching the movie first. I hope that helps. :)

-Sorry if I sound somewhat opinionated, but that's how I am if I like something.

Smile?

Getting to see Christian smile nowadays is difficult and when I asked for it he gave me this. *sigh*
Thankfully chasing after him with the camera got made him to actually smile. And I literally ran around the living room to get this shot. So I thot I'd share in case anyone else forgets how he smiles too.

Some News

Since I have lost her cute little size 2 sandals, I got her two pairs to get used to.
Cute baby or toddler shoes.

And bare feet shoes.

GMa Runkel bought this awhile ago for Ellie. An early (2 months early) birthday present. It had come with the Dora the Explorer outfit.

And Great GMa Thompson (Chris's side) bought this a LONG while back and it fits! Well most of the time. :)

Twilight

Yes, I'm talking about the Twilight. Mostly I'm talking about the movie. So anyone that knows me is that I'm the kind of weirdo that likes vampire stuff. I watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, I've seen all the Blade movies, I've become a vampire for halloween longer than most people I'm sure. My paleness helps with that decision too.

Anyway, I've rented the Twilight movie a couple days ago and within those couple days I've seen it twice. The first time I watched it, I wasn't sure how I liked it cuz of the actors/acting. But upon seeing it again I like the movie. I haven't read the books but I want to, and I figure if I can read all the books, then I'd admit I'm a fan. But until then all I can say is I at least like the movie.

GPa Reed's Father's Day

Now it's our point of view of GPa Reed's Father's Day.

First I gave him a birthday card.

Then we gave the Father's Day card (which my brother Chris got him too, great minds think alike).

These are the front of the cards, we got. (Left)Father's Day card (Right) Birthday card.

The Father's day card gives a band-aid. Ironic since he sliced his finger open more than a week ago. The birthday card says he needs to give a ticket for looking young. ;)

Last but not least given was the T-shirt all the grand-kids "made."

Handprints Top Left2Right: Mia Sabin (18months), Kaleb Teller (15days), & Christian Runkel (2yrs)

Handprints Bottom L2R: Nayeli Runkel (10months), Mark Sabin (6yrs), Reed Baby#3 (in womb), Nathan Reed (3yrs), & Matthew Reed (17months).

Topher's Fatherly Morning

Forgive me for taking a picture of my shirt-less husband but I had to capture the moment. Chris had already known about his grill which I bought yesterday, but still. I made him breakfast: 3 eggs, 2 sausages, 3 bacon, and 2 slices of toast. At the same time I brought the breakfast (in my left hand) to our room where Chris was studying his lesson, I brought up his Father's Day card(under the plate), the grill (under the right arm), the camera (right hand), and his shirt (clipped to my shirt to show off). Doing this I entered singing "Happy Father's Day" like the traditional happy birthday song.
This was a surprise to Topher cuz he saw GPa Reed's shirt that looks like it. I hope I made his day. Oh and I made Topher a Father's Day cake too. Its disappointing but if you want to see it:
http://jazzncakes.blogspot.com/

Other Highlights

Looking cool in his shades. I tried to get him to give me a thumb up but he wouldn't do it without his index finger so instead of him looking like he's shooting at me I thought I'd have him put his hand down.
We also stopped by Lindsey and Ammon's this week to get the finished touch on Gpa's shirt. While we were there Ammon and Kaleb did this and I thought it was a definately cute picture.

"I can't wait till Daddy comes home..." Ellie was so happy to see Daddy's face over the couch and I wish I could have gotten a better picture but I couldn't. I knw that looking over the couch doesn't count for coming home but that's the song that pops in my head when I see this.

Car Bed or Play Pen

Originally this is a Car Bed for toddlers like Christian. However with Christian being a stinker these few days of having it, it has been so far turned into a Play pen that Ellie can easily get in and out.
See Ellie getting out? Christian acts cool with a goofy looking face.

Ellie imitates Christian. Christian was actually yelling for daddy saying "I wanna go!" (Christian needed to go to an urgent care for his pink eye and ear infection last night. :( My poor Christian.

Tantrums VS Happiness

This is what usually happens while I cook dinner at night, whether Nayeli is fed or not.
She follows me everywhere till Daddy comes home or I pick her up.

I try to laugh but sometimes the wailing gets on my nerves.

If you haven't noticed her face isn't red so she is very happy. This is one of my favorite pix of her smiling that crazy smile she has. I love my Ellie!!

Llama's House

This past week we spent half the day at Aunt Alana and Uncle Eric's house. It was fun to go over and spend time with Alana, Mark and Mia. We went over there basically to pick up two shirts for Topher and GPa Reed for Father's Day, but were able to stay for lunch. Happy Times! Thanks again Llama!

Don't Make Her Mad

I will quote my sister, "Don't piss her off."

Cuz Sunday, June 14th, Topher made a BAD move.

We have snickers and reese's fast bar minis. Should be good enough to satisfy any two yr old's sweet tooth right? Of course. Now I had bought some slim fast meal bars and snack bars so it'd be easier on me with my own sweet tooth. I ate one when I was around Topher to satisfy me from eating more...apparently that was a bad idea. Even though they are in plain sight anyway.

We start to give Christian and Nayeli a bath Sunday night and Christian brings out a soggy chocolate bar from the tub. My 1st thought was what is he doing putting a reeses/snickers bar in the tub. Then I looked closer and it looked familiar. I gave Topher a "Warning I Will Hurt You Look" and asked sternly, "Is that one of my slim fast bars?" Topher looks around trying to avoid my eyes but says, "Yes."

I punched him on the arm and yelled, "Those are for ME to lose weight not you not him (Christian) and not her (Nayeli)!!!" Needless to say I wasn't happy for a while.

I'm not telling this too be mad at Topher, but just to get it off my chest and out of my head. And husbands please understand that we need help with losing weight. Its hard enough with your Snicker bars and your potato chips in the kitchen, you off at work sweating off all your calories while we stay home where this food is at our disposal. It may sound like a simple breeze to you but for us it's a hurricane.

I hope I don't offend anyone by sharing this on our blog.

New Outfits & Bag Friend

Pilar, Topher's sis-in-law, and family gave Ellie a new dress after Ellie messed her outfit while they babysat her and Christian. Very cute!

Ellie smiles in her 2-month early B-day present (the Dora Explorer outfit) from Gma and Gpa Runkel. Thanx Ma and Pa!!!

Ellie made a new friend. Chris went shopping tonight and put all the bags in a single bag. Ellie found it and thought it was the greatest thing ever.

First time she grabbed the Bag o' bags she walked in my direction and screamed at the top of her lungs with delight.

She was hilarious to watch while she carried it around for a half hour till bed-time. She would scream, squeak, squeal, chirp with joy every minute, not kidding. I wish everyone could have seen it in person. Maybe we'll bring it for her 1st Birthday. :)

Chris & Kelli's Wedding Day

Kissing outside the Mesa Temple after being married. So awe-some!

1st meal together as a married couple, and tired of smiling for cameras. LOL

Wedding cake. I love the almond and cherry flowers. Very cute and smart.

The reception line. Ma and Pa Peck, Kelli and Chris, Ma and Pa Reed.

Cutting the wedding cake together. And they gave each other pieces very nicely, no mess, the best way. :) Congrats Chris and Kelli Reed!!! Have fun on your Honeymoon!!! Love you both!!!

God's Playful Clouds

Forgive my picture taking skills. But on the way home from the Temple last Tuesday I saw these clouds and to me it looks like water, that was driven through it by a boat. Or as if a plane had been able to pull the clouds along with it on a trip. It may not seem cool to anyone else but I thought how cool of an imagination God has to make clouds do stuff like this.

Tooth #3

Ellie is getting her 3rd tooth. It just broke through yesterday. The teeth above are to show you which ones are coming in. The Pink circled tooth is the one that broke through. The Yellow circled tooth is the one that has almost broken through. I make this a big deal cuz it's been April since her last tooth came in. Maybe for Christmas she'll have her two top front teeth. Hee hee hee, I couldn't help but say it.

Kaleb John Teller

Daddy Ammo and baby Kaleb. 8 lbs 3 oz, 21 in long of pure Teller.

Sorry no pic of Lindsey and Kaleb, I figure if I didn't want pics after delivery neither would she.

Kaleb was born at Banner Gateway this morning at 7:10 am.

Gamma Lynn, Gamma Sherry, Katie and Landon, Tashina, and Christian

Nayeli and John.

Forgive me Lindsey if I stole your "Tunder" but I had to show off the pics I took plus you'll have plenty of stories to tell and pics to show better than mine. Its not much but I was too excited. Lindsey and Ammon came over last night so Lindsey could have her last good meal before getting induced the next morning(today). During dinner and a little after Lindsey had strong contractions and not eating much. So after a few more strong contractions Lindsey thought it best to go to the hospital. After they had left we put the kids to bed and watched a movie. I waited so eagerly by my cell to hear any news. I had gotten some txts later on how they were gonna stay the night at the hospital. I had no reason to worry but I still did. Makes me wonder if I'm this bad with Lindsey I can't imagine how I'll be when my kids have kids later (creepy thought). I wasn't like this with any other siblings which I wondered too, but then no other sibling asked questions about my labor/delivery either 'cause they've pretty much done it before. I guess I felt Motherly, heh heh heh. Anyway, with restless sleep I woke up to my mom txting me that Lindsey was close to complete dialation and tried to go back to sleep. But to no avail I got up at my normal time an hour later and got ready for the day. Before Chris left I got a txt that Kaleb had joined us in the world, then Ammon txted Chris with a picture. I said bye to Chris and got the kids ready, drove to the hospital and noticed I forgot the kids bag with the camera in it. Drove back home got the bag and back to the hospital to get these pics. Fun stuff huh?

Kiddie Pool

So I have wanted to get a play pool for Christian and Nayeli for a while since summer officially started in AZ. We got this little play pool for $30 at Big Lots. It has a slide, basketball hoop (with basketball), and ring toss (with rings). Downside we had to blow it all up with lung power. Needless to say I got dizzy a couple times, as Chris did too I'm sure.

I had gotten Christian new swimshorts and Nayeli a swimsuit outfit (shirt and boardshorts). This way I didn't have to put on a lot of sun screen. They both loved it. Sadly after a few hours of not using this air-filled, wet playspot, spiders started making webs and we haven't used it since. Either too busy or just too much for me to watch them by myself.

So Much

A botched haircut. I thot I could cut hair, obviously if I'm crooked so will my shots at cutting hair.

A cute solution to the botched haircut is a half ponytail for the top of her head.

He wasn't sleeping but he tried to look that way on the top of our recliner chair.

"My sippy cup Mommy!" she thinks as she smiles.

The monkey beard. Chris thot this up I have nothing more to say.

Christian does seem to sleep but when he does he look so cute I have to share. In this one he's even holding onto the bed I thought that was interesting.

After taking the above picture he moved into this position. Oh my beautiful boy. Reminds me of those figurines they make of baby angels.

Those are shorts on top of his head. I did it as a joke and Christian didn't move it till a half hour or an hour later. Silly family we are.