so the "boys are back"

and i really loved it. and trust me, it wasn't because of the boys. i just really wanted to use one of the song title in my title of this post. susie and i went to the rave theater, and let me tell you, there was certainly the mix of people there. i believe there were some four year olds (?) present, along with their moms, plus the group of screaming high school girls who loved every time zac efron's face took up the whole screen. it made for a fun environment and reminded me just how old i really am. high school was soo long ago. and further more, so was college. but i digress...

i really did like it. i love my indulgment of cheesy musicals about high schoolers sung by people my age. it always gets me in a good mood! my only negative reactions to the movie is the one number sung by troy all alone. like in hsm 2 when he sings "bet on it," "scream" was just as awkward to watch. especially with the fake lightning in the background. i had that feeling you get when someone is performing at a talent show and is so bad, you almost feel embarrased for them, you know? that's how i felt for poor troy singing this song. and even further more, for zac efron who had to shoot this number in front of all the cast and crew. poor guy.

so that's it. i think i might need to own it once it comes out on dvd. maybe even buy a couple of songs on iTunes. we shall just see. and i'd love to hear what any once else thought about it, if they saw it. and like i said, its a safe place so you can step forward and say,

"hello, my name is cerissa and i like high school musical. all three installments." (but of course, say your own name, not mine. :))

oh, and i did find a blog just dedicated high school musical. trust me, i'm not this into it.

apparently i am trying to hang on to my youth...

because i am going to high school musical 3 today but happen to have a very bad back ache right now. two words seem to be colliding...still enjoying movies of such juvenile indulgence and trying to decide how many tylenol's to take because for the past two weeks or so my back seems to be in a continual state of ache. what's the deal?

i don't know i'm hurtin' so much, but even sitting in the chair to write on the computer and driving in the car hurts. it's almost feels like it's tightening up, but sensing that its not tight enough, decides to tighten up further. ugh. seeing as i have a so many doctors who stop by to read my blog, any help? my one idea is that i've been sitting on the floor alot with james (don't think it's because i'm that good of a mom, i'm watching friends while playing with him on the floor. i'm not solely entertaining him) so maybe friends is to blame. if i didn't watch so much friends, i wouldn't need to be on the floor as much playing with him, and thus my back problem would go away. who knows. all i know is i'm thinking three tylenol's.

i'll let you all know how hsm 3 should be. i'm hoping for a good show.

and the winner is...

jones orange cream....mmhmm...

yep, that's it! this morning, when going to get something out of my car, my amazing husband had that sitting in the front seat, along with black cherry and plain ol' cream. what a treat! and what a husband! thanks for your opinion though, i do have to say, dr. pepper i think is my all time favorite. and it tasted yummy!

james finger is okay. a band-aid really wouldn't stay on because he would suck on his finger and it would end up in his mouth. so i guess the open air is just going to have to do. it's tough to keep anything on a baby, including socks, clothes, etc. i don't know why i thought a band-aid would work! :)

also, i have to admit that this friday im taking my sister in law susie who is in the sixth grade to see high school musical three. and i am excited. i fully claim to wanting to see it on my own accord. anyone else? it's okay to admit it. i'll lovingly will take you into my arms. :)

in a nutshell:

one: my baby both choked on apple and cut his finger open in the same day. somehow, it took me longer to recover than he did.

two: tommorrow after a two month long hiatus, i will be drinking soda again. since last thursday i have been thinking of what flavor i should drink and have come up emtpy. any suggestions?

three: am at season three in friends and loving it. have finally found some episodes that i have not seen. hurray!

four: in book two of harry potter. voldermort still scares me.

five: next week, taking james to the zoo boo and am really excited! bring on the golfer suit

this post reminds me of the way my mom emails in short sentences..

love ya mom! :)

got an broken ipod?

then go to this site! dave found it the other day and it can basically fix any kind of apple product, like for instance, our broken powerbook. we got a new hard drive from them. also, they are a christian company! all the more reason to visit ifixit.com

when cornered....

okay, i really love sarah palin. i do. but this video is just too funny! and dave said that when searching this snl clip, he found out that the part where tina sorta babbles on and on was word for word was sarah said in one of her speeches. take a look!

eight months!

can anyone believe it? not me! and to celebrate, here's my son, standing!


and for kicks and giggles...a side shot:


i just can't help myself. he's just too great. and right now he's wearing a certain reindeer suit that looks so adorable. maybe i'll put up a picture later, if you're good. :)

tonight we have one of many freshman football dinners to go to which on the one hand is nice because i don't have to cook dinner but on the other hand is bad because it's at richland township park outside. and it's pretty cold and rainy right now. (reason one as to why my son is wearing a fuzzy reindeer suit). but it's free food so i think i can withstand the elements for a little bit.

i've also been tired alot lately. i think my body is getting ready for hibernating for the winter. oh, to be a polar bear.

lastly, here's a shot of my husband during homecoming week at the middle school dressed up for "favorite team day" (guess which team he picked???)


(helmet design by yours truly)

he took a step!

it's true! last night, while reaching for a necklace that susie had in her hand, james took a step to get closer and grab it! not a lie! ask susie!

in other news: he's sick. i'd like to give a shout out and thank you to tessa, who as any good cousin should, shared her germs with him. :) such love!

my favorite time of year

northern michigan

this is about how a lot of the trees lining the roads look in my area. it is absolutely beautiful. fall is by far my favorite time of year and if it was this way all year long, you would have no complaints from yours truly. it's 53 degrees right now will a slight breeze and the trees are starting to change. it's also the first day of october! if i would have to do it over again, i would definitely get married in michigan in october. i don't think i've ever seen more wonderful sights!

also, the first day of october means it's breast cancer awareness month! i was watching the today show this morning, and found out about this: army of women

if you sign up, it will let you know when they are doing research studies in your area for breast cancer research. if you don't qualify for that specific research criteria, maybe you know someone who does! it will help find a cure!

lastly, thanks to my wonderful and gracious parents, we'll be coming out to california for thanksgiving! let me know if you'll be in town, because i'd love to see you! and maybe you can meet james!