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I FINALLY went to see "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II", and I must say, I was not disappointed. Jude got to see it a couple of weeks ago with his friend George, but I couldn't go with him, because I was shooting that commercial, and I'd been panting to get there with the boy. We decided to see it together at the famous Grauman's Chinese Theater, which is pretty damned cool, I must say. We stopped and saw Harry, Hermione and Ron's hand and foot prints in the cement outside. I laughed, I cried. Jude warned that if I cried too loud during the movie, he would have to hit me, but I managed to control myself. The epilogue was a little wimpy, I mean, you'd think that with all the amazing CGI they use in the film, they could have just CGIed the age makeup on them, but I am choosing to forgive, because I just love it so much. I feel the need to put in my two cents regarding the acting in this whole series - kudos to whoever cast these children and whoever nurtured them and taught them how to act along the way. It's SO seldom that child actors actually learn any true acting skill, but these 3 really developed some chops over the years. I miss Harry already!!!
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New cocktail obsession - Vanilla Vodka + Blood Orange Soda = Creamsicle. Mmmm.
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New iPhone game obsession - Cut the Rope.
Okay, here's the premise. Cut the rope so that little green guy named Om Nom can eat the candy. Sounds easy, right? Well, it starts out easy. But then...they've GOTCHA. It's SO ridiculously addicting. They have all these levels and added tricky parts like bubbles and spiders and these slider things and cranks. I can't stop playing. I tried to play while I was driving today and...well I think it's probably a pretty bad idea. Hmmm.
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New British TV obsession - "The Last Enemy".
Yes, that is not only Benedict Cumberbatch, who plays Sherlock Holmes in "Sherlock", but also the ever brooding, sexy Scotsman, Robert Carlysle. Yum. In this, Benedict plays a reclusive, but sexy math genius, who becomes involved with a deadly virus and a political coverup and this crazy centralized database that can track and monitor anybody by putting all available government information in one place. Plus, he gets to have sex. What more could you want from television. Available streaming from Netflix. Gotta love that.
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After a week of fending for himself all last week (I'm afraid to ask how many times he ate at McDonalds), Jimmy is very happy to have me home again, and cooking. It's been kind of hot around here, so last night he requested this, one of his favorites...
Cold Cucumber and Avocado Soup
2 avocados, peeled, pitted and cubed
2 cucumbers, peeled and cubed
juice of 1 lemon
2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
2 cups fat-free milk
fresh dill
salt and pepper
Stick the avocados and cucumbers in the blender. Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth. Puree until liquified. Pour into a large bowl. Add the milk and dill, salt and pepper to taste (I put in a ton of dill). Chill for at least an hour before serving.
Jimmy likes it with a side of quesadillas.
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Two of my kids saw the new Harry Potter movie and said it was epic. I won't make it to the theater to see it but will be buying it once out on DVD. That Creamsicle drinks sounds delish. May have to make it this weekend at camp.
Posted by: Terra Heck | 08/02/2011 at 02:59 AM
I have many HP movies to catch up on before I see the last one. My daughter was never really a fan, so we did not see them all!
Soup sounds yummy. I might be making that tonight.
Cut the rope is fun!
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Posted by: Martha | 08/02/2011 at 03:58 AM
Not sure what happened when I "logged" in for my comment, but nothing leads back to my blog, so I'm trying again!
Posted by: Martha | 08/02/2011 at 04:02 AM
That drink sounds awfully tasty; very summer-ish. Happy Tuesday!
Posted by: Claire | 08/02/2011 at 04:59 AM
I just sort of glossed over your critique of Deathly Hallows - I still haven't seen it yet. In a way, I don't want to because that will mean it's really, truly over. *sigh* I'm the same way about the last two Spenser novels I haven't read; when they're done, they're done, woe is me.
You want an addictive game? "Amazing Sherrif" on Facebook. Yea, gods, I can't stop playing.
Posted by: Jan | 08/02/2011 at 06:23 AM
LOVED HP 7.5! I felt like the filmed epilogue followed the book pretty closely as the book was a bit anti-climatic as well at the ending. Just seeing them, no strange occurrences, no sneaks at what may happen in the future, just tying up loose ends. But the movie? WOW.
Cut the rope is a fun one for Sprite. She loves playing it. I can't get past a few levels before the tension gets to me and I just have to give it up.
Posted by: Sprite's Keeper | 08/02/2011 at 06:28 AM
Good thing you found me a new Netflix show to watch. We had run out. I have a 50-yr old lovefest going on with Benedict. It's sick really so let's not talk about it and don't tell him. I'd be so embarrassed.
You have just made my dinner plans for tonight. That soup sounds perfect for our 102 degree heat.
Posted by: Michele | 08/02/2011 at 06:35 AM
I want to see Harry Potter, we may make time when it hits the second run theater, but probably won't make it otherwise. And we will definitely be getting it on DVD. I'm in the process of reading it aloud to Turbo(and Nick).
I don't have an iphone so don't have to worry about those addicting game--mostly. I have fallen into Gardens of Time on Facebook. I love those hidden object games.
Posted by: VandyJ | 08/02/2011 at 06:55 AM
I'm happy to see an actress complimenting the acting in the HP series. I always thought they were good, but that frequently means it's krappe to the professionals.
Cut the rope is addicting. Almost as bad as angry birds. I stick to farming zombies.
Posted by: MamaBadger | 08/02/2011 at 07:14 AM
That drink sounds DIVINE!!! Perfect to sit around the pool... :P
Posted by: Kristine | 08/02/2011 at 07:26 AM
The soup sounds great! Might have to try that.
Posted by: Sarah at themommylogues | 08/02/2011 at 09:06 AM
Cut the rope is addicting, and that Cremesicle sounds very good about now.
Posted by: Captain Dumbass | 08/02/2011 at 12:06 PM
Still haven't seen the last Harry, while my son went two times opening week and went to a HP party. I will see it eventually. Don't get me started on anymore addicting games!!!!
Posted by: Gina | 08/02/2011 at 01:35 PM
Ooh, just added The Last Enemy to my streaming queue. Thanks! You and I have similar tv tastes, so I know DH and I will love it.
And YEAH on that drink. Sounds scrumptious.
Posted by: Aimee | 08/03/2011 at 05:27 PM
I made the soup the other night. I had a hard time remember which blog I saw it on! It was good. I forgot the fresh dill, so improvised with some other herbs I had on hand. I served with tuna salad on a slice of tomato!
Posted by: Martha | 08/06/2011 at 07:10 AM