Lovely Layla

I know I am biased but look at her...

I thought Kyla, Elise, and Olivia were just the cutest girls in the world.  And then Isaac was the most adorable (as long as you don't take the Wii away from him), and now Layla.  I guess it's just their Auntie's blood running through them!

Dear Santa-

I know Christmas came early this year with the whole Bush out- Obama in thing, but here is my official list: 

Poseidon Undersea Resort ($15,000)

This looks like the most fabulous vacation in the world.  It's located in Fiji, the resort offers guests private plane transport from a Fijian airport to the "Mystery Island" where I can stay in this underwater hotel, and even use the submarine they have for exploring the reef.  $15,000 sounds steep but for all that, I can't afford not to!

Tepee $2,200

How cool would the next Pope camping trip be in this thing.  No bear would dare mess with people who are so one with nature that they stay in a tepee, even if it did cost $2,200.  

Home Pro Racing Video Game Simulation System $4,000

Okay I know I only just started playing Settler's online but I am obsessed so I might be headed over to the dark side, you know, the one with all the gamers!  I say that in a whisper because I really don't want that to get out, mostly to Taylor.  But since I am now a gamer it's only natural for the next step to be this.

Floor Piano $250,000

Just like the one in BIG!  Price is a little steep, but it also includes a one-hour dancing session with the FAO Schwarz choreographer. Can you really put a price on that?

Scallywag Sloop Pirate Themed Club House $18,500

I know I am probably too big to even get my right leg in this thing but this is probably the coolest playhouse in the world. I must have it, please oh please Santa.  I'll even share it with Isaac. 

Range Rover $ 96,600

Six months ago I would have been crazy to ask for a $96k gas guzzler, but soon they are going to be paying me to take gas so it's perfectly sensible. 


Arrested Development

I know Santa you were thinking finally a reasonable gift, like a DVD, but not from me!  I was wondering if you could talk to the head guys over a Fox and see why they hate the world so much that they would deprive us of this magnificent show.  It did nothing but bring joy and happiness to all who watched it, and then some evil guys (who I can only imagine smoke Cuban cigars and have handlebar mustaches) decided they wanted to just take it away.  The world deserves more!

Jesse Lacey- (there is no price tag for his magnificence)

This one may not be at the store Santa, but if you could just wrap him up for me I would be most appreciative. 

Santa, I know this list might seem a little excessive in the midst of a financial crisis, but I promise I have been ever so good this year.  I even made the Dean's list!  Stop laughing Santa, yes I am still in school, and no I am not going to be a doctor, still working on the first degree. Merry Christmas!

Chelsea Lynn

Twilight Fever!

A couple of years ago I read the first Twilight book and was not a fan. I thought the idea of teen romance with that much intensity was ridiculous, Bella was pathetic and needy, and this Edward guy was soooo annoying with all the hand holding and face caressing, I thought I was going to puke. I got swept away in this excitement of the movie coming out- maybe it was the two posters hanging in our living room- so I went and saw it and I absolutely loved it!! Most people are talking about how cheesy and stupid the movie is but I thought it was really good, and I give it two thumbs up. (My opinion definetely matters) I think I just like the movie because of the uber-dreamy British actor who plays Edward with crazy hair who plays the piano and guitar. Don't base your opinion on the picture above, in real life, serious dream boat. (Me and fourteen year old girls have so much in common). So because I liked movie so much I decided I should finish the books. I am almost done with the third and again I am getting a little sick of these characters. Enough already with the "you are the love of my eternity" and "I can't live without you". I mean if this was real life and Edward was really saying to Bella "you can't go see Jacob without me watching" she should either tell him to shove it or punch him! And if Bella really can't function whenever Edward isn't around she should get a life, not go flying off to Italy to find him. I mean even I feel smothered by their relationship. Everyone knows this kind of love has a maximum shelf life of only 24 months before it expires. But I am still curious where this Stephenie chick is going so I continue to read hoping that she introduces a new character who encourages Bella to think for herself, get a degree, not revolve her life around Edward or Jacob, and have a life outside of just one boy. Alas, according the the book sales (25 million) I am alone in my thinking. Hey even I will read all four so I guess Stephenie Meyer did her job. Plus I may not be the best person to give out love advice. Let's hope it ends better and please Alexie, don't kill me in my sleep!