Puzzle Completion- May 31, 2010

Our NYC Time's Square puzzle is now complete!

Beth has an obsession with puzzles. I always act like I'm not interested in putting together puzzles, but somehow always end up wanting to do them once I see the pieces all layed out. So on this rainy afternoon, we sat down determined to finish this puzzle. And we did! It glows in the dark too, enough said.

Avatar- May 30, 2010

I have the cutest little brothers in the whole world. While my sisters and I were babysitting them, we all talked about wanting to have a movie night together. When we came downstairs in our pajamas, this is what we were greeted with. The boys had layed out blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals for us to lay with to watch the movie.

Avatar is one of their new favorite movies, but I was one of the few people in the world that hadn't seen it yet. For a movie enthusiast, I've been quite disappointed with myself for being so behind on the highest grossing movie of all time. I have to admit, I think the movie lived up to the high expectations.

Since that night, I've already watched different parts of the movie about three or four times since. (Not by choice, but because my brothers are obsessed.) But it's actually a movie that I don't mind watching multiple times, it really is that good. So if you are one of the few people that have yet to see Avatar, go see it! It really is awesome!

Caitlyn and Aaron's Wedding!!- May 29, 2010

It's official: Mr. and Mrs. Distler!!

Today was Caitlyn and Aaron's wedding, one of the most beautiful and wonderful weddings I've ever been to. This was the moment they were just pronounced man and wife and headed down the aisle for the first time as a married couple. Everyone was full of happy tears and smiles!

I couldn't be more happy for the two of them, the most perfect couple in the world. I'm so happy that I was able to be a part of their celebration and witness their wedding together. The reception following was filled with so much love and fun, too! The two of them deserved a perfect wedding...and I think they got it! Best of wishes to you two!!

Brookes' Talent Show- May 28, 2010

Today was Brookes' talent show. Stephanie, Beth, and I all helped teach students from Brookes' class a Michael Jackson medley dance to perform for the school. (Last year we did a sort of Disney pop mix and now Brookes is known for being the talent show superstar.) The students were awesome! The girls were in cute skirts and scarves while the boys were decked out in their zombie attire. One boy was chosen to be MJ himself with the sparkled glove and all. The students did a fabulous job, I'm so proud of them all! We'll so who all will be requesting to be in B's class next year so they can be a part of the next medley!

Twinkle toes- May 27, 2010

There seems to be a certain theme in blog posts this week...my brothers. Now that I'm finally home and able to spend time with them, we're pretty much together all the time. Especially with my mom being gone this week, I've definitely been with them more than usual. So for our fun activity of the day, we decided to put pointe shoes on Christian. Surprisingly, he was quite good. He walked all around our upstairs and never stumbled at all. He was all the way up on his pointe, too...a task even some good dancers struggle with. I'd say he's pretty much a natural. It was pretty sad, too, because I had just put them on right before him and didn't want to be on them for more than a minute because they hurt so bad. Apparently it's been too long since I've done point, my feet aren't so tough anymore.

Charz- May 26, 2010

This is my cat Charlize. We call her Charz. She's a bit of a wanderer and I never really know if she likes us or not. She becomes an argument in our house quite a lot because no one really knows whose resposibility she is so no one is wanting to do the work. So usually every time I come home there is something to be cleaned up of hers in in the garage. Her new thing is shedding. Gotta love Charz, but for a cat, she is pretty high maintenence.

All hail the Wii- May 25, 2010

The epitome of my brothers...staring at the TV while playing Wii and not realizing the world is happening around them. Babysitting my brothers is quite an easy task when they choose to play video games. It's as if the world stops around them and they become entranced by the TV. (They didn't even notice that I took a picture of them.) So after a while of video gaming, I have to force them to get in the pool or play outside...such a hard life.