"Evan Almighty" - Pretty funny, alrighty!

I just saw the movie, Evan Almighty - and it was cute! Steve Carrel is pretty hysterical. All the animals were amazing - I don't know how they did it - but it all looked very real. I found it as art inspiration too - I love doing Noah's Ark art and this got me inspired to work on a new group.

I have to say, going to the movies has become my favorite passive hobby! A few weeks ago I saw "Waitress" with Keri Russell and Andy Griffith. It was a great independent film. Sometimes those smaller movies (vs. block-buster) can be so refreshing. Oh, andYikes!, I saw "Mr. Brooks" with Kevin Costner.  It was a lot more graphic than I was anticipating. I had to cover my eyes a lot. Although one of the guys in our group thought it was the best flick he'd seen all year. I haven't seen Ocean's 13 yet - but I can't wait.

Seen anything good lately? Would love to hear your recommendations or reviews.

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Pomp, Circumstance and Bill Gates

Winding down to Graduation day for my son felt more like amping up to me. Trauma, tests, and fruit trays; plenty of pomp, parties, pushing and being pooped; for "Circumstance" -there was good, gracious and god-awful; and, College - dealing with denial and acceptance!; Spending (whether it was cash or energy) -it was some, lots and endless.......

I must admit - the emotions of getting through these last several weeks leading to graduation have been all over the spectrum. As busy and crazy as my life can be -- it all paled in comparison to getting Murphy to and through graduation.

All in all, it truly was wonderful and I feel accomplished myself in surviving it all. 

Graduation Day was beautiful and personal and on the school campus. My son was lucky enought to attend the same small private school for the last 12 years. When he transferred from Preschool with an enormous amount of tears and trepidation to St. George's - little 5 year old Murphy begged that he never have to change schools again.

I was never one to regret seeing Murphy move on to the next stage of life and graduation from HS was no different to me in that respect. (but for the record, that may all change when he takes off for college!)

Each of the 36 graduating seniors was acknowledged and described in startling accuracy by the Head of School. Parents, family, and special teachers handed off the diplomas, and each graduating senior then shook the hands of Bill and Melinda Gates. Yes, you read that right! They were the Guest speakers at St.  George's graduation. (OK, so Bill's niece has been a classmate of Murphy's for the last 12 years - so that may have had something to do with his appearance) The best quote from his speech was, "...the final measure of your life won't be how well you live - but how well others live, because of you." (I love that!)

It felt like quite an honor to all of us. However, even if he is one of the most famous (not to mention wealthy and powerful) people on the planet - it was still our seniors who were the stars of the day.

I must admit, as wonderful as it all was - I'm so glad it's done. Now, if I can get him to find a summer job - that may be my greatest parental accomplishment ever.

Debbie

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Prom Night

Since I'm exposing you to most of my Murphy Milestone's.....it was Senior Prom last night. We have a tradition of getting together at one of the parent's homes to take pictures of the group and then individual photos of the "couples." It's been fun to watch them "evolve" in their comfort level with the whole thing over the years. The first few formal dances they were so awkward and uncomfortable and by last night for the Senior prom - it was like "old hat!"  But it was still a milestone - the last High School formal dance. Murphy has dated the same girl for almost a year now - so that also felt comfortable. Not feeling awkward in the company of a "girl."

After photos they were off in the pair of giant LIMOS to dinner and a lake cruise on Lake Coeur d'Alene.  Hopefully, today when I hear about it, I'll get more than, "It was fun." Getting details out of a teenage son can sometimes be like "pulling teeth!" I'm sure all you mothers of boys know what I'm talking about.

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