Good morning…the oldest wanted me to wake him at 6:30…I tried. Â He actually made it downstairs at 6:55 and is munching on his breakfast. Â The dogs are at his feet begging for scraps. Â The youngest is still in dreamland. Â I made a few attempts at rousting him to no avail. Â He must be growing.
I took the boys to The Hobbit.  The kiddos really enjoyed the film until the end when my oldest jumped out of his seat and said, “Are you kidding me!”. There was hushed giggles from the audience.  I explained on the ride home that there are three books(journeys) in The Hobbit series and we may get the books to read before the next movie comes out.  The cinematography and graphics in the film were amazing. From the Shire(where the Hobbits Live) through the forests to the home of the Elf King all captivating images.  The home of the elves in Middle Earth reminded me of the vintage Maxfield Parrish artwork…I’ll let you all give feedback on your thoughts of the attached photos…just the artist I immediately thought of while watching this part of the movie. Actually, if one was to look through  Maxfield Parrish’s body of work inspiration for the cinematography may have been born there.
The big dog stealthily made his way upstairs and tried out the comfort of each of our beds. Â He seems to have chosen Papa Bears bed as the most comfy. He has absolutely no regard for the words down, off, or no. Â He just smiles…really…smiles at me and waits for me to put my weight and will against his. Â Treats and food are the only motivation for him to jump down. Â Now, I have three rooms…make that four rooms of bedding to wash..eventually…I have to get to the guest bed which said big dog checked out as well. Yea, me!!
The kiddos and I watched Once Upon a Time and then drifted off to sleep.
Have a great day and God Bless