The sisterhood of the traveling pants

I started this series in the last few weeks tat I was pregnant with Haley. hey were written for high schoolers, but they're fun even now because they are easy to read when you have a million other things on your mind, and they bring you back to the days when things you now laugh about seemed lie the end of the world. I also like how this series deals with hard topics for teens like sex and independence. Anyways, they are fun stories I read 3 in a row then took a break for another book, and I'm glad to finally finish the series.

There are also 2 movies based on the book starring these lovely ladies as Lena, Carmen, Tibby, and Bridget. I'm sure at least one of the characters will remind you of someone you know, and in some ways remind you of yourself.

Christmas Movies

Thanksgiving has come and gone so it's officially christmas season. To get the ball rolling...

My top 10 Christmas Movies

I am so excited to introduce Haley to these over the next several years. I hope she will find as much joy in the season as I do.

1. Love Actually - I now watch this every Christmas. It's sweet and funny and fun to watch while snuggling under a warm blanket.

2. The Santa Clause - This one makes Christmas come alive in beautiful ways.

3. Home Alone - The first one's a classic for the whole family, but I really love the first three.

4. How the Grinch Stole Christmas - My favorite animated classic

5. Miracle on 34th St. - This movie didn't need a remake, but I really enjoy both versions.

6. It's a Wonderful Life - A true classic. I watched this for the first time last Christmas and I can see why it's a favorite.

7. The Family Stone - A feel good family movie about the holidays

8. The Holiday- A sweet holiday romance. This one makes me smile. I didn't like Jude laws character until about half way through the movie, then loved him. Jack Black's character reminds me of a friend.

9. A Christmas Story - TV Classic. This one's funny but better watched every few Christmases.

10. Elf - Will Farrel is hilarious (although sometimes over the top). This also has my favorite version of "baby it's cold outside."

Honorable Mentions...