i LOVE movies

Here are just SOME of my favorite mushy love movies. Some I've already reviewed before, some not. All are wonderful, and in no particular order. Enjoy.

A romantic classic. One of my favorite movies ever.

Ah, the sinking ship. It will always hold a special place in my heart. Love the love story in it.

A perfect mix of sheer humor and the sweetest love story.
I can watch this movie again and again.

This love story makes me ache inside. Once you get past the first twenty minutes of the movie where you feel like you're on acid, the love story that remains is one of the best ever.

You can't go wrong with Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant. Funny, sweet, perfect combo.

Heartbreakingly good. Awesome, awesome love story.
(Not to mention fantastic music and sets. And of course, Gerard.)

A classic. What better love story is there than Mr. Darcy falling for Lizzy after he totally snubs her? That would be none.

LOVE IT. A serious favorite of mine. Love Leo, love Claire, love the music, love the LOVE story.

This movie makes me love being a girl and there's something about love stories where the best-friend-that's-a-guy-and-not-your-typical-hunk gets the girl that does it for me.

Although it definitely has its cheesy moments, the love story is incredible. I'm a sucker for the Tough Guy Finally Finds Right Girl And Changes His Ways story. This is a good one.

What's hotter than jealousy, love and revenge? Not much, says me.

I just love this movie. Probably the first romantic movie I loved. The only movie they made as a married couple worth anything (Days of Thunder, Eyes Wide Shut? No thank you.)

What a great one to end on. This is one of probably two movies I've cried in. Hey, Jude. You rock. Kate, Jack, such a sweet romance there. Uh, Cameron, you were in the movie, too, so I guess I'll give you props for that.

And there you have it. I own all of these, so if you want to borrow, let me know. Cuddle up with your Valentine and watch a romantic flick tomorrow night!

Links of Love

Now would be the perfect time for me to tell the fantabulous story of how Bill and I met, except that I've already told the entire story on my blog so I'm not going to do it again. If you've never heard it or if you have and somehow are not sick to death of hearing it, click here.

For another snippet about us, click here.
To learn about my hubby, click here.
To learn even more, click here and here.

Tune in tomorrow for a review of my favorite romantic movies!

HimHim

You may not know this about me, but I LOVE Valentine's Day. So in honor of one of my very favorite holidays, I'm making this week "Mushy Love Week" on my blog. Every day will be devoted to either my husband, our marriage, or love in general, starting with this little questionnaire that I got off of Kristen's blog.



What is his name? William (Bill) Earl
How long have you been together? 8 years
How long did you date? Tricky question. Before what? Marriage? Three months. Engagement? Not at all.
How old is he? 29
Who eats more? I can't answer this...I value my marriage.
Who said I love you first? He did. Although "typed" would be more accurate.
Who is taller? He is
Who can sing better? It's a tie.
Who is smarter? Book smart-he is. People smart-me.
Who does the laundry? Me, unless he needs work clothes.
Who pays the bills? All me.
Who sleeps in the right side? From which perspective? If we're in bed, I am on his right.
Who mows the lawn? Mostly me, cause I love it and it's a break from the kids. He weed-eats cause that scares me. It's a family event.
Who cooks dinner? Me, unless he BBQ's.
Who drives? He does.
Who is more stubborn? So him.
Who kissed who first? I kissed him...within about five minutes of meeting him! (Oh, come on, we were already engaged.)
Who asked who out first? N/A
Who proposed? He did, although he only did it because he thought I was hinting at him to. (I so wasn't.)
Who has more friends? Me, but only because I'm a girl.
Who is more sensitive? Ooh...toss up.
Who has more siblings? It's a tie.
Who wears the pants? We both do. I hate dresses.

Windsday

I feel like I'm trapped in a tornado. My house hasn't stopped shaking and rattling in three days. Everything is so loud it makes it hard to sleep. Macy even came in early this morning and said the wind woke her up and wouldn't let her sleep. Seriously, what is with all the wind? It's given me more of an excuse to sit around and do nothing. Who wants to go outside in this? So Payson and I are sitting here watching our second movie of the day (it's 11:00). We did just get dressed, though, so, kudos to us. I wonder how much more I can squeeze out of the Sick Card. Technically I've been better for 32 hours, but, who's counting? "Recuperation" + blustery days = a very lazy me. So....when's nap time?

"I didn't vomit on you, did I?" "A little on my shoes, but luckily, I was wearing your shoes."

The last two days have been swell. Wait, nope, I meant hell. You all know how much I love throwing up, and I got to do it all day yesterday. Just lovely. I'm feeling so much better today, just weak with a headache, but my stomach is fine, thank goodness. It's so awesome when you have to face your biggest fear head-on. No, I mean awful.

I don't know what I would have done if my mom didn't come rescue me. The minute I woke up I felt it and I still had to get Macy ready for school. I called her and she came immediately. The minute she walked in the door I turned around and went back to bed. She got Macy ready, took her to school, took Payson home with her and had them the rest of the day till Bill picked them up after work. I always survive the pukes (barely) but one thing I CANNOT do is take care of my kids while I am, or even have anyone there. I so needed that empty house to drown in my misery and heave at will. (Sorry. Apparently making light of it is my way of coping.) So thank you a million times over, Mom.

And I am so grateful that today, although I am back on my feet and functioning, I was granted an extra day of rest and recuperation by a wonderful friend who voluntarily took my kids so I could sleep or do whatever. Another day of no kids, lots of rest, this time no vomit. That's always nice. Thank you SO MUCH Kristi.

And thank you to Nicole who took pity on me and not only picked up the kids from school but shuttled Macy to wherever I needed her to go. SUCH a lifesaver. You rock, Nicole. I think I'll buy you a giant bottle of Purell as a thank you.

I have just been so grateful for people in my life who help me out when I really, REALLY need it. I seriously don't know what I would have done.

Eye Candy

Here's a little sumpin' sumpin' I thought

I'd share with you all...

Edward and Bella

(Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart)

I found it on someone's blog although I have no idea where it came from because you cannot find this picture anywhere else and now that I look at it I'm pretty sure it's photoshopped, but, whatever. It's still a glimpse into the future Edward and Bella...

*I was forwarded a fan's idea of how the series will end. I'm not sure how I feel about it. I wish I could post a link but I'm too computer illiterate, it's just in my e-mail inbox. Let me know if you're interested in reading it.

Friday Fiddle Faddle

Well, it finally hit us. I'm shocked we were able to avoid it as long as we did, but Aunt Flu (you know, Aunt Flo's evil twin) made an unwelcome visit to our house last night. Poor Macy. After emptying the contents of her stomach, she said, "I think I'm sick." So sweet. So I get to spend the rest of the weekend tied up in knots waiting to see who else might get it. YEE-HAW!

On a brighter note, LOST IS BACK!!! Who watched it? I thought it was awesome, although at this point they all could have turned into flesh-eating zombies who sporadically broke into song and dance and I probably would have loved it, as desperate as I am for some tv drama. (Lost: The Musical? Eh? I think I'm onto something here.) Anyway, I love the angle they're taking now and I enjoyed every second of it thoroughly.

Also....I HAVE GONE OFF OF GUM! Can you believe it?! And pop. Yeah, when I hit the two-week mark with this uber-headache I desperately searched Google for any answers and for the first time stumbled across something....just one little word: ASPARTAME. Apparently it's known for causing headaches and migraines. So after fifteen years of wondering what the constant flow of aspartame through my veins was going to do to me, I may have found out. Now I'm wondering just what else is being affected by this. The list of problems aspartame can cause included anxiety, depression, fatigue, nausea, dizziness.....hmm....sound familiar? So, just like that, I was off gum. It's been hard, but not impossible. I'm 1 day, eight hours, 47 mins. sober.

Enjoy your weekend. It's gotta be better than mine!