This was the last week of work, and the kids were insane, but I suppose that was to be expected. On Wednesday and Thursday we had shortened schedules and watched Santa Clause 1, 2, and 3. The movies actually made the day longer, if you can believe that. Ellice had a few parties this week, including bunco, to which I was not invited and I used those opportunities to sleep and play video games, as I have no more schoolwork for a time.
We have to go back on Jan. 2, but this break is most welcome.
Friday- We sacrificed the whole day Christmas shopping in Lexington. Things are tight this year (as always) and we're struggling but we are making due with what we've been graced with. We were going to get no presents, but we just couldn't do it, it didn't feel right. I blame our indoctrination into the corporate culture in this country.
While shopping, we happened by the sports art gallery place and looked around. Long story short, Cameron Mills was signing pictures with some of the proceeds going toward Cameron Mills Ministries. Since we are doing the baby's room in UK, we thought it would be appropriate. It was really cool to meet him.
After a hard day shopping, (it was Friday before Christmas after all), we rewarded ourselves with a trip to see National Treasure: The Book of Secrets (review to come) in Hamburg. This was the first non-matinee prices we've paid for some time and we were surprised--$8.50 per adult ticket. Wow! It was worth the price though as we had a great time on our date. Interestingly, they included a Goofy cartoon at the beginning of it, and it was the funniest thing I've seen in some time. I laughed so hard I cried.
Saturday-Today, Ellice brought me breakfast in bed--a special treat. We watched a little Return of the Jedi--a great start to the day. We read a little, and now I'm blogging. Later today will be a UK game against Tennessee Tech, where hopefully we'll gain some measure of redemption after our 4-game losing streak. Finally we'll do a little grocery shopping.
National Treasure: The Book of Secrets
We loved the frist one and thrilled at seeing this, the second installment. The Gates family has to redeem their family name as a new historical document has listed a Gates ancestor as a conspirator in the assassination of Lincoln. To clear the name, father and son (and estranged mother) must follow clues to discover another lost treasure. Lots of fun, adventure, and excitement; puzzles, break-ins, traps and scheming bad guys, all with a historical bent. They took the theme of using little known historical events and entangling them with secret society conspiracies and ran with it a second time--it works again! Many people don't like formulas for movies and books, but I argue that formulas work in conjunction with good writing. I think Nick Cage has really found a groove with this series. They could probably make a bunch more and I'll wind up owning all of them. ***1/2
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For those non-UK fans, Cameron Mills was the Kentucky Basketball player that shot the final 3-point shot at the end of a Duke game that gave UK the opportunity to go and and win the championship. (Hey I didn't know til brad explained it all to me, right there in the store.)
Thank you Ellice. I am one of those people who needed the background.
I'm glad to hear you liked the movie so much. We loved the first one and wondered about this one since it looked interesting from the commercials.
Have you seen Con Air? It's another great Nick Cage movie.
Don't want to comment much on NT in case your readers haven't seen it...don't want to spoil any surprises!
I liked it fine (***) but found some holes in the plot that were disconcerting considering how tightly woven the first one was. Otherwise, two thumbs up! (I want to buy Riley's book.....)
Merry Christmas Brad!
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