A few weeks ago I had the opportunity through Surf and Sunshine to preview several scenes of Rio 2. It's very entertaining & the music is GREAT! I can't wait to take my daughter when it opens up next month. I was fortunate to be able to interview the director, Carlos Saldanha with several other mom bloggers. To read about my chat with the director, click over & read it here! … [Read more...]
Throwback Thursday – Meeting an Olympic Gold Medalist
In honor of the Olympics, I wanted to post this photo from last December, when my daughter & I met Kristi Yamaguchi! She was at an outdoor rink in Burbank to promote her book & foundation. My daughter has been taking ice skating lessons since December, so naturally we are watching the Winter Olympics. Although because they broadcast it in the evening, close to her bedtime, I record it & then we'll watch the ice … [Read more...]
The LEGO Movie
Last weekend we went to see an early family screening of The LEGO Movie. Did we like it? Pop on over to my guest post on Surf and Sunshine to find out!! The LEGO Movie opens in theaters tomorrow, February 7th! … [Read more...]
The Nut Job Premiere
A couple of weeks ago, I got to bring my daughter to the premiere of The Nut Job! It's a fun movie about a couple of squirrels, voiced by Will Arnett & Katherine Heigl. The premiere was held at a movie theater at LA Live. For my complete movie review, check out my guest post at Surf and Sunshine! P.S. Make sure to stay seated through the end of the credits. Admittedly the "Gangnam Style" song by Psy is a little dated, but there is a fun … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey is Back!
(image: PBS) In a couple of days Downton Abbey will be back for its fourth season! I have been an avid watcher of Downton Abbey since almost the beginning. Flashback to December 2011...it was a few days after Christmas & I was feeling a bit melancholy because the holidays were over. My daughter was asleep, so I was relaxing in front of the TV, switching channels trying to find something to watch. I landed on my local PBS station that was … [Read more...]
Fall TV Season
It’s Fall TV premiere week! I happen to be one of those people who watch a lot of television. All I can say is, thank goodness for the DVR! There are a lot of TV shows (both old & new) that are starting this month. It got me thinking, what are my top 5 TV shows that I am looking forward to watching? Here’s my list (in no particular order): Modern Family – Everyone on the show is hilarious. I think the little girl on the show who plays Lily … [Read more...]