Memory Movies

Today, I watched movies that I watched as a little girl.

First, it was Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

After that was over, we watched A Muppet Family Christmas.
This one we watched on youtube.  The movie is so hard to find these days, but one day, I will actually own it. :)

Tabernacle Choir

Tonight, I was able to go to the Tabernacle Choir concert with my friend, Aaron.  It was awesome!  I always love when I have the opportunity to attend one of these concerts.  These tickets came from a friend in my ward. Apparently, her parents got a lot, and needed people to take them, so Kaitlin offered them to me.  I am so glad I got to go.

The set they had this year was beautiful...(and if you look closely, and know where to look, my friend Josh is in the Orchestra...he plays the trumpet.  It was fun to go when he was there performing.)

The soloist they had this year was Nathan Gunn.  He's basically amazing.  He was pretty entertaining as he was talking with the audience and has an amazing voice.  He sang a version of "'Twas the Night before Christmas" which was a lot of fun.  Another one I enjoyed that he sang was a medley of Winter songs which included "Winter Wonderland," "White Christmas," and "Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!"

The other special guest was the actress Jane Seymour.  She narrated the Christmas Story in Luke 2, as well as one of my favorite numbers of the night, "Good King Wenceslas."  I had never really heard the story before, but it was amazing, and I now absolutely love the song.  King Wenceslas was such a kind, giving King.

My favorite effect during this story and song was the snow they had coming from the ceiling.  It added a magical touch to the story.

What an amazing concert!  I just love it!  After the concert, we walked around looking at the lights on Temple Square.  It's one of my favorite things at Christmas time...even if it is a little cold outside...and tonight, it was definitely cold!  But, I love nights during the Christmas season like tonight.  It was wonderful!

Ice Skating!

I went ice skating tonight.  I haven't been ice skating in years.  I was pretty intimidated, but Michael was awesome and helped me.  I fell down once...but only because someone cut us off...and now my hand hurts a lot.  Hopefully that goes away soon.

After ice skating, we watched another Christmas movie.  Tonight's movie was Miracle on 34th Street.  It's one of my favorites.

Muppet Christmas Carol

Tonight's movie was The Muppet Christmas Carol.  I have only seen this one time before tonight, and really, we just talked throughout the whole thing...

New skirt

Have you ever wanted an item of clothing for a really long time and finally, you get it? I definitely know this feeling. The most recent thing I wanted was a long, plaid skirt. I wanted a cute skirt that was wintery and warm. I finally got one this weekend and wore it for the first time today. And yes, I love it. I'm definitely pleased with my purchase. It just excites me to look down and see it. :) One thing I love about being a girl is that I can get overly excited about new clothes!

The Polar Express

I have a new favorite word. Actually, it's probably not really a new favorite, I've loved it for a long time. My love for this word started approximately 4 and a half years ago while reading my scriptures. I came across a couple verses in which it is repeated many times. I pondered these verses, specifically this word, for days.

I love the book and movie The Polar Express. This story is so wonderful. I've loved it since I was a little girl. I was so excited when they made a movie out of it. It's a wonderful movie, and am reminded every time I watch it how much I love it.

One thing about this movie that I have come to really love the last four and a half years is that it uses this favorite word. In fact, there's an entire song named with this word. The word is Believe. What an amazing word. I can't describe what the word does for me, but it works wonders in my heart, and I love it.

I love the last line of this book and movie: "At one time, most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed, it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I've grown old, the bell still rings for me, as it does for all who truly believe."

This is a great time to think about those things that you really believe in, and what greater reminder than an amazing children's book and movie. What bell still rings for you?

The Grinch

Tonight we watched the Jim Carrey version of The Grinch.  I think I like the cartoon better...