No Such Thing as Anonymous Anymore

I had to speak out.  I mean, it's what we do now, isn't it?  But the bit about the policeman who gave the homeless guy some shoes...he wasn't seeking for national or even world wide attention.  But that's what happened.  We never know when someone is watching us.

Our actions rarely go unnoticed.  Whether for good or ill.

Should make all of us rethink our actions, but it doesn't.  It makes me second guess myself.

Am I doing this because I'll know I'll get blessed?  Am I doing it because someone will think I'm nice?  WHY am I doing this??  is what we should always ask ourselves.

If we are doing some small act of kindness because we feel to do so in our hearts...then amen.  That's the reason to do it.

That's all I'm saying.

Created!!

do you remember when I did a review on her first book?  They just get better and better!  Here's the release info for her newest one!

Just released!! Created by Cindy M. Hogan

Do you love a great suspense novel 

with a dash of romance?

Then you should try Created!

Here's the teaser-

A spy school.

A choice.

A destiny discovered.

Can you imagine being only 17 and having to choose between a normal, everyday life of a college teen and being put on the fast track to being a spy? That's the choice Christy has to make in this explosive third, and final book in the Watched series. Get ready for a fast-paced thrill ride that you won't be able to put down once you start.

Get yours here, today!

Here's what readers are saying:

"Unique, suspenseful, and hard to predict." -E. Baker, reviewer

"Created is an exciting ride full of surprises at every turn. It was thrilling, and sometimes terrifying to watch    Christy's transformation as she was further introduced into the world of espionage, and decides how far she is willing to go to fulfill her first real assignment."   -Jenny Moore, reviewer

"Clever and action-packed." -Cindy Anderson, reviewer

Don't walk, RUN to pick up this fantastic series!

A few fun facts about Cindy

Favorite treat in the summer- 

watermellon wins every time.

Favorite activities to do?

I love to cook. Just made the best chicken pot pie, ever.

Are you a coupon girl or do you pay full price for everything? 

I don't have time to clip coupons, but I almost never pay full price for anything.

Read any good books lately? 

I listen to a lot of books so I can do two things at once. I'm in the middle of Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck and liking it more and more and just  picked up Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor I'm also reading four eBooks right now and my mom just brought over Micheal Vey

Want more information? Stalk Cindy in all these places (just click on the place and you'll go there)

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DON'T WATCH IT!! Really...

Okay - I know I've been pretty lame about posting so far this year...with my daughter's wedding and stuff, it's been hard to divide my time.  Now it's NaNoWriMo and I'm writing, but we went out last Saturday after I got my words written and saw Hope Springs...UGH!!!

Please, unless you like sexual explicit talk and some embarrassing situations, you do not want to see it, and it is NOT appropriate for unmarried people, in my opinion.

I took my hubby thinking it was a fun date movie.  We both like Tommy Lee Jones and Meryl Streep, so we thought it was going to be good.  While there were some cute scenes, and the ending was sweet, the majority of the time I spent with my hands clenched around my hubbies, wondering if we were going to get up and leave.  Steve Carroll actually played a straight man, and he did good, but of course he was the marriage counselor advising them on all these sexual fantasies and stuff.  Seriously. I  mean, he advised her to get a book called "Sex Tips for Straight Women From a Gay Guy."  Really??? It was NOT what we were expecting, and I thought I'd toss it out there if any of you were thinking about it.  Just don't...you won't like it.

There's a scene in a public theater where she's trying to perform oral sex with him.  Another scene where they are being intimate in a hotel room, but I'm really impressed that the clothes are still on - there's no tossing of the clothing and pumping the chest in this movie at least!   The only saving grace.

Anyway - just a word of caution.  It's not your normal here's how you save your marriage subjects and it's not comfortable.  Amazingly enough Elizabeth Shue was in it!  We saw her and just about fell out of our chairs.  Haven't seen her in something for a long time.

sigh.

Anyway - have to get back to other things, hope you have a fantastic Monday!!  ;)

Technology is Our Friend

by G.Parker

Well, at least that's what I keep telling myself.  This isn't quite the post I would have done had I had more time, but since I'm using my daugters little tablet, this is the best I can do this week.  My computer (my lovely large keyboard that is erogonomicly friendly- sorry if there are any spelling errors, she also doesn't have firefox or chrome and IE doesn't have a spell check!) has been suffering due to the switch my hubby has that doesn't like me right now.  He's a wonderful computer tech, and we have a switch to have multiple computers on the internet at the same time.  Well, the switch seems to be dying, and the wireless connections are working, but not the wired ones.  Sigh.  So, I started work this week and don't have time to access things at work, so I'm stuck.  My hubby is studying on his computer, and when he's not, it's a little tablet like my daugter's and it's also locked with a passwrod I haven't bothered to memorize.  I mean, what's the point?  I never use it...  lol.

So.  As a writer in today's world, I've come to rely on computers.  I used to write with a pen and paper.  I even used to use a pencil, which makes me shudder to think of it now.  (Pencil fades)  But when my fingers were able to type almost as fast as I thought, it was much easier to write my stories on a keyboard rather than on paper.  I loved the electric typewriter.  Remember the movie You've Got Mail and the one guy's fascination with the electric typewriter?  I can totally relate.  Well...to a point.  I wouldn't collect the same one. :)

It has also gotten to the point where to submit to a publisher you need to be able to do it in electronic format.  I remember the first time I saw that on a submission requirement.  I wondered what the world had come to.  I guess that gives away my age - but then, how many of you actually used a typewriter anyway?  There's a reason they call it keyboarding instead of typing now. 

Well, since I'm using my daughter's computer, I need to cut this rambling short, so I'll sign off now.  Have a great weekend, enjoy your internet connections and reflect on how strange your writing life would be without the computer.

We'd be back in the dark ages!  ARGH.  I'm okay now.

The Winner is....

Well...the one and only person who even tried, and so the WINNER is Pennylessteacher!  YEAH....let's hear it for her!!  You win the three books, so way to go!  I'll be getting the information to the shipper this week.  Sorry I wasn't able to announce it Monday, but we've been having internet issues with my comptuer and I had to borrow my daughters...lol
Anyway - fun stuff.  Aren't we thankful for modern technology???  Ugh.

Book Giveaway!!

Okay...now that I'm a grandmother, and have to think about what my grandchildren are going to be reading in the future, I've begun to look at books for children and young adults.  I have come across a series of books that are sooo cute and hilarious, that I just know my grandkids are going to love them.  If only they didn't have to wait 6 years!  lol

Anyway, if you haven't heard of the Piper Reed series, you've missed out.  My mom would have loved these books, which is another vote in their favor.  I was fortunate enough to get in on a free copy of the latest book, which is Forever Friend, and now I wish I'd read the other ones.  I'll have to go find them...

But along with that, I get to give away three books!!  A hardback of Forever Friends, and then a paperback of Navy Brat and Rodeo Star.  Everyone raise their hand who would love to win a free book!!!???  Okay - giveaway rules:

1 - leave a comment on my blog with email so I can contact you for mailing address.

2 - like Piper Reed on facebook (and tell me about it)

3 - tell me the craziest thing you ever did as a kid!  lol

The top entries will be the winner!!

Contest runs through Friday the 17th and I'll announce the winner on Monday the 20th.

So, give her books a try!  You'll love it.  I think it's a great story about how a young navy brat (to quote the title above) deals with moving around so much.  I really liked the idea of a gypsy club, I wonder how many clubs have been sparked by reading the book!  Anyway, get your kids to read it, it's clean, it's funny, and it has silly illustrations.  You'll want to get the whole series so they can start at the beginning!.

Well, they're over for now...

Well, the closing ceremonies have played, and the flames were extinguished.  Interestingly enough, it wasn't as sad a thing as it had been in 2012, so perhaps the reality that they aren't that far away dulls the pain.  lol.  I realize it's a bit silly, but I love the Olympics, and it's always a little sad when they end.  My family, on the other hand, takes a deep breath of relief, as they won't have to face every evening of watching the coverage on TV.  Though, there were several nights we missed and they should be thankful...lol

What cracks me up is the review of the closing ceremonies I read this morning.  You would think that the whole audience hated the party and the guy that did the show had no taste.  While those of us 'on this side of the pond' as they like to put it, thought it was pretty fun.  Strange - but fun.  There were aspects that we didn't like, thought were bizarre, but we put it down to the strange English humor. I could have done without the girl, Jessie J? and her skin outfits, but she did a good job with Queen, and my kids liked most the show.  I figure that's a pretty good feat.

We're excited for Rio, though I figure the opening ceremonies are going to be one big carnival.  What do you think? lol

(I was going to post a photo, but since there is a big stink right now over copyright and stuff, I don't have one.  Sorry!)

True Joy

There was a discussion a couple of weeks ago among my daughters about an Institute lesson.  My oldest was complaining that the Institute teacher was saying something about having joy, not fun.  My other daughter was pointing out that it's not joy in the way the world views it.

She wasn't happy with the idea that we're not here to 'have fun'.  We're here to learn, grow and have joy.  There's a big difference between having fun and feeling joy.  Fun is a fleeting thing.  Joy is something that resonates in your soul.

This past week we were privileged to participate in my brother and his wife going through the temple.  The past year has been such an amazing one, with him coming back into activity and her joining the church.  Having them go through the temple was like the pinnacle of the mountain -- what an amazing day!!

When we thought of how our parents were feeling in the spirit world, our emotions couldn't be held back.  In the Celestial room, we had a group hug and I reminded them that mom and dad were there, watching us and so very happy that their children were back where they wanted us to be.  I still tear up just remembering it.

And then they were sealed.

I had really not felt such joy before!  I mean, the day I married my wonderful hubby was pretty close, but I knew so much more how special this was!  This shot is when they came out of the temple and my daughter was blowing bubbles for them.  Inez was helping the bubbles to float up, and it was the cutest thing ever!!!

The emotions and feeling of that day are forever engraved on my heart.  To see my brother so very happy, and to know that he is now part of the eternal family circle, just makes me so very thankful for the many blessings our Heavenly Father has given us.  It's difficult to express!  And I claim to be a writer!  Sigh.

Such a romantic day, so many feelings and such JOY.  That was what I would have loved to have pointed out to my daughter.  There was fun stuff, but this day was all JOY.  We were content.  We were thrilled.  It was such a strong wonderful feeling, that I hope they never loose.  

Thank you Lord.  For my brothers, my wonderful sister-in-laws, and my amazing husband.  I have been so richly blessed.

Sleep Deprivation? A whine...

Well....it's happened again.  sigh.  I'm going through a stage of having difficulty sleeping again.  I went through this a couple of months ago, but things settled down and I was able to sleep just fine.  I'm sure part of it is the heat...just because our AC can't handle the size of our house, and the inside temperature is only slightly cooler than the outside temperature...especially at night when sometimes it's way cooler OUTSIDE the house, so we turn off the AC and turn on the attic fan...  But then, that was such a long sentence you're probably wondering where the vehicle in the hit and run-on went ...lol  that was pathetic!  But I don't sleep well when it's hot anyway, so that's problem number 1.  And it's getting to the point where I might kick my daughter out of her room as she's in the coolest room in the house.  
Anyway - so part of the problem is this whole summer has been averaging going to bed about midnight.  Which isn't really good for getting up when it's cooler...
And so then I decided it was getting ridiculous because I'd go to bed about 11:30 and then toss and turn for 2 hours.  Yes, I did say 2 hours.  Sigh.  I'd finally get to sleep about 3 ish, and then my hubby has to work at 6 in the summer, so he gets up at 5, we have family prayer and then I try to go back to sleep.  It takes a bit to get back to sleep, and sometimes it never really comes until it's really time I need to get up...so I'm a zombie for the first couple of hours of the day.  UGH.  Then I kind of wake up by 3 pm, and I'm not really getting anything accomplished!!
So I start with the melatonin, my standby when I just can't continue like this anymore.  It has ALWAYS worked for me in the past, even taking quarter dosages!  But last night I took a half pill, and it didn't work.  NADA.  My poor hubby couldn't sleep either, and he still had to go to work today.  I'm worried about him making it home...
To top it all off, it appears I've got Restless Leg syndrome.  We've suspected it for a while, but it's never been a big deal.  I can usually get up, walk around a little bit, and be able to go to sleep.  Not last night.  I got up several times, walked around, stretched, even ate a snack (I was starving at 1 in the morning...what's with that???) and then went back to bed.  Hubby was a sweetheart, and since he wasn't sleeping well, helped massage the muscles.  He even got a damp cloth to help cool me off, can you see why I married this man??  Can you say Saint???  YES!
sigh.  I'm not sure when I finally fell asleep, but hubby mercifully let us all sleep and went to work.  I managed to sleep till 8, then tossed and turned till 9, and decided to get up. Face the world.  Be the mom.  You know...
But I think I've also got an inner ear infection going, because I've been having some dizziness.  We don't have the money to go to the doctors today, it's gonna have to wait till next week after we get paid.  Maybe it will settle itself out on it's own?  Who knows.  But it's just little trials, no big deals, and I'll get through this with no worries.  I just decided to whine a little.  I think I have some cheese here somewhere if you want some to go with it...

The bright spot of yesterday (and there were several, it was a great day) was the surprise visit of my daughter, her fiance and my granddaughter!  She was dressed so cute!!

I don't know why the photo is loaded sideways...it's saved right side up.  So, you're going to have to turn your head to see how cute she is, but it's also sad it looks like she's picking her nose...sigh.

But she's a cutie - even if she was in a violent mood.  She was hitting everyone, but I guess when they're going on 2, that's some of the behavior.  Doesn't mean they should be allowed to get away with it, right??  lol

Anyway, now that I've rambled on, I need to try and get my brain to function.  I've got to get some things done today, so I need to focus.  I had a WONDERFUL fruit/veggie smoothie for breakfast, and that's probably been the best part of my day so far.  Have I mentioned how much I like these in the morning now??  I've become a real green smoothie convert.  You should try it.  Really.  ;)  You'll like it!

This mornings was carrots, kale, banana, plum, frozen strawberries, frozen blueberries and plain greek yogurt.  I don't normally add yogurt, but since my spinach went bad, I needed a little protein.  ;)

Have a good one!

Happy 4th!!!!

Greetings my fellow Americans!!  Happy birthday to us!  In this time of chaos and trouble, with weather starting to turn and economies struggling, there is one thing you can always count on:

We are a nation of people that love our freedom.

If we weren't, it would have gone the way of the world a long time ago.  It is still struggling, and there are lots of people who just don't get it, but on the whole, there are (fortunately) many people who still cherish freedom and all it stands for.

I am so thankful that I have a family who has a military background.  My father was a Ranger who fought in WWII, my grandfather was in the Navy.  My other dad was a Marine, and his brothers were all in the military too.  I have several nephews who are serving, as well as a son in the Army and one who is looking at the Air Force.

We are not shy to say that we love our country, are proud of our flag, and worship Jesus Christ.  (probably shouldn't be in that order, but that's how my thoughts came out).

I hope you have a wonderful day in this amazing country that allows us to say what is on our minds, in our hearts, and teach our children truth.

Enjoy!!

Grandma time

Okay - so yesterday was another wonderful day with granddaughters.  I don't know...is it really fair to get to have so much fun within a couple of days of each other?  lol  Well...I'm going to go through withdrawals now, since I won't get to see them for over a week, so I guess I'd better just soak it up.  At least both of them like me now!!

I think the camera had an interesting angle though - this photo makes me look lots thinner than I think I am, but I won't complain.  Aren't the two little ones cute??  It's hard to tell, and the other photos my daughter took are kind of fuzzy, but they were holding hands as we were walking to go eat a picnic dinner.  They are so cute together!!
I don't like being a grandma or anything, huh?

Father's Day Weekend!

Okay - so we got to have a wonderful Father's Day weekend!  It was the first time we got to have our two little granddaughters over night, and very first time ever for the one we hadn't seen for so long, remember her?  lol

Here they are coloring with Grandpa

And here they are playing with dad and uncles.  It was so much fun, and they were so cute!!  I'm definitely a much better grandma than I was a mom.  sigh.  One of our neighbors said it's too back you can't skip the kids part and just go straight to grandma!  lol  I know it wouldn't work, but there are times...

We tried to do finger painting to put hand prints on paper for dads and grandpa.  One was willing, and it was fun.  The other freaked out...so we had to improvise.  ;)  But it was way fun, and we actually got sleep...unlike last time.

sigh.

I think I really like being grandma.  ;)  I know my hubby likes being grandpa.

 Hope you all had a great Father's day.

Remember to Love

Well...Friday we buried by sister.  This wasn't planned.  This wasn't supposed to happen.  But then - we aren't the ones in charge and sometimes we have to be reminded of that.  sigh.

My sister Lisa was one of those truly kind and generous souls.  She never had a bad word to say about anyone, and was the prime example of "what would Jesus do?".  She loved much and easily, and I can only hope to learn and live from her example.  Her children showed some great stuff at the funeral Friday.  I was very impressed by how well the whole thing came together, how they held together (for the most part) - most of us siblings would have been emotional wreaks.  I mean, I WAS an emotional wreak most of the morning.  But by the time we got to the cemetery, I was calm.  

She's in a much happier place now, with mom and Steve and Steph.  I'm sure they are running around with much to do.  

I just know we're going to really miss her.  

Love ya, sis.  See you later.

Book Review - Most Important Catch!

I have to tell you - sometimes it's great to be part of the writing world and get an advance notice of books coming out.  Even better is being able to get copies of said books to review!!  Since I love reading next to eating or breathing, that's like, the best thing in the world!  ;)

That being said -- I have a great book I get to review today.  If you've read any of Jaclyn M. Hawkes, then you're familiar with her witty style of writing.  One of the things I loved about this book was the humor.  There were many times when I was just chuckling at a passage and thought, "Cool!  She's got me laughing!"

The Most Important Catch is a great read.  If you are into romances, or your daughters are (like mine), then it's one you'll want to pick up.   It's not a flat suspense, it has too much romance.  It's not a no-brainer romance novel either - there's too much meat to it.  The main characters have great interaction, and if you happen to be a football fan, you'll get a kick out of it, though it will remind you how pathetic the professional sports world is.

I wish I could give you my favorite part, but you know how the swiss cheese is in my brain - and it's in full force today.  Suffice to say that you're wondering through the whole book how the heroine is going to solve her problem, how the hero is going to save the day and convince her that he loves her, and how the bad guy is going to get his.  Good stuff, and well done, as usual.  Trust me - if you liked her other books, you'll love this one.

Feminism? Get a Clue!

I've been hearing alot about feminism lately, and it's cracking me up.  I'm 50 something, okay?  I grew up when feminism was big and women were 'empowering' themselves.  It was also the beginning of the breakdown of our civilization, in my view.  I'm just a humble housewife.  I'm not a master holding college/university professor, and I have no desire to be.  But should I want that, I think it's entirely possible for ANYONE, regardless of race or gender.  Why do women feel that there is so much difficulty?  Because Satan tells them there is.  I read an article that stated a friend who was LDS still felt there were issues in the church with feminism.  That totally surprised me.

I don't see how any intelligent female in the Church of Jesus Christ who truly understands the priesthood and the gospel can feel any lack of support or encouragement.  The leaders, especially the Prophet, have always encouraged women to make the most of themselves.  They encourage all of us to get an education.  They understand that some women must work outside the home.  Only those women who feel a lack within themselves and listen to the dark one and his whispering will think there's anything else out there.

I know better than anyone how being a stay - at - home mom can be hard.  I had 7 children under the age of 10.  It was a foggy time period that I really don't remember a great deal of, other than I was a mom.  It was after that time that I began to realize I had a brain and started developing my talents again.  I would paint with my children, encourage them to write.  While we develop ourselves, we encourage our children to develop their abilities and strengths.

While we never had the funds to encourage them to be on soccer teams, or baseball teams, (though our twins were on a softball team twice before it got too expensive), or dance or gymnastics or cheerleading, those things while being great activities, don't necessarily  make the perfect child.  It's the parents.  The mother.  The nurturing and guiding and teaching in the home.

I can't say my children are perfect either.  They've all made mistakes.  I wasn't the perfect mother.  And I wasn't always a stay-at-home mom either -- there were times when I had to work.  Fortunately they were brief, and there were times I held a part time job that enabled me to be outside the home for small periods of time, which I think every mom needs for sanity!!

But as a general rule, they aren't ax murderers, druggies and homeless.  (okay...so one would be if his sister didn't love him, but that's another story)  They are for the most part, contributing members to society and they were taught manners and courtesy.  They learned how to get by with stuff from DI and home grown food, and home made clothes.  They didn't expect life to be handed them and they certainly don't think that mom and dad are perfect....sigh.  The sweetest words a parent can hear though is, "wow, I was such a jerk when I was a teenager, you were right!"

I have come to recognize many of Satan's twists on the truth as I go through life.  He likes to put the pure into the gray, twist the truth into doubt, and make one feel there is lack when there isn't.  The Lord is the only one who can help us keep on the straight and narrow, holding tightly to the Rod.

I feel that a woman who thinks there is still a struggle for feminism out there, is someone who is confused and or selfish.  Feminism in it's purest form (from when I was a teenager) was basically, 'what's in it for ME?  How does it help ME.  How can I get what I want out of life?  I'm not earning as much as a man in my job.  I'm not getting as many promotions.  I'm not equal to that man in the company.  ME. ME. ME.

In some instances I can totally agree with that thought.  There should be equality in the work place.  If a woman has as much schooling, as much ability, as much skill, yada yada, she should get equal pay.  It's that simple.

However - if a woman is leaving a family behind because she isn't feeling fulfilled - because she wants THINGS over the eternal prospective, then that's a whole different matter.  That's where the loss comes in.

No one is probably going to read this - I don't have a big following.  I  never thought I would.  Blogging wasn't embarked on a journey to become world famous, it was something related to my writing and the need to express myself.  My kids don't even read my blog, so you see how much they think of my writing...lol  Actually, they love my fiction stuff, so perhaps that's what I should stick to.  Anyway.  There are times when I feel I must express myself to the general vastness of space and let it go.

Anyone have a balloon I can let go of?

I'm Still a Grandma

Well...almost 2 years ago I posted that I was a grandmother...twice.  Due to circumstances out of my control, I was forced to alter that post and the photos that accompanied it.
Now, I am happy to say that things have changed and I can post that I'm officially grandmother to two darling little girls.  And show you pictures.  It makes me just grin, inside and out.  And giggle.  And well...so it's silly, but I'm a grandma!  And for some reason, I wasn't sure I ever wanted to be one.  But it's fun.  It's like an excuse to be the kind of parent I wished I'd been when my kids were growing up.  It's the chance to show that I've matured and realized that there are more important things than appearances.

 Grandchildren.  They're blessings for having survived our children!  lol

some movies and thoughts for today

I've been mean to write something here for a week or so, and I just haven't gotten to it.  Funny how I started this blog so long ago to do just that, and I find that I just don't have the time.  Perhaps I'm not making the time - and that's another issue all together.

First - I have to repeat a comment my daughter made last week about a movie that's coming out.  Anyone who's been around teenagers has heard of a book series called Hunger Games.  Personally, I've had no desire to read it, and fortunately my children haven't (at least the boys) wanted to read it.  My daughters read the first one and then had no desire to read further.  One of the works part time for a junior high, and said she was surprised to over hear the librarian telling teachers and students what a wonderful series it was.  It saddened her to think of how our society has changed to think this book (which is a tale of a futuristic place where the teenagers have to hunt and kill other teens in order for their families to survive) is something good to read.  I was proud that my daughter could recognize that and was strong enough to voice that thought.  I don't know if she's said anything to the librarian or any of the teachers, but still.  I'm proud.  ;)

Second - we watched two movies over the course of two weeks that were absolutely outstanding.  The first one is new to DVD and if you've seen Fireproof or Facing the Giants, then you're familiar with most of the actors in Courageous.

I had heard they were making a new one, and the Kendrick brothers don't disappoint!  There were a lot of moments of humor, some things that wouldn't have happened in real life - like one scene where they let a criminal in the back seat of a police car with a civilian, only they don't know he's a civilian, it's wayyyy funny, but wouldn't have happened.  They just don't do that.  ;)  But who cares, it was a movie, and it was great!  If you haven't seen it yet, you need to.  You'll be quoting it as a family just like Princess Bride or Fireproof.  "Snake Killers!"  lol

Anyway - then Sunday we watched Soul Surfer as a family again.

  I've seen this movie before, and I was touched by it then, though I didn't like some of the acting, etc.  This time, for some reason, I liked it more.  I was a little less critical of some of the actors (I still think Carrie Underwood is a better singer than actress) and a little more in touch.  It's an excellent movie with a great message, one that anyone from any faith will appreciate.

I hadn't meant to turn this into a review of all things media today, but that's how it worked out, so there ya have it.  The must see's for Valentines!  lol  Courageous is a definitely romantic movie for married with children.  Of course...there are better movies for that.  Like Never Been Kissed, or Runaway Bride, or Sleepless in Seattle, though I don't think that's better than You've Got Mail.  I think Turner and Hooch is a possibility as well, which will probably make a lot of you groan.  Hey - he ends up with the town vet!  lol

Anyway - hope you have a great day.  

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I've decided there's nothing like having a grandchild!  She is too much fun.  Even if her mother buys her the noisy toys... lol