A love letter . . .and a quick review.

This is a love letter to those that have helped contribute to a special part of me.

My sewing. I LOVE to sew. And even though I don't get as much time as I like to make clothes and costumes for myself and my family, whenever I squeeze in the time, I feel so rewarded and proud of myself.

So this is a love letter to Grams, who started things off my crocheting my baby blanket and teaching me how to crochet myself when I got older.

And to my Mother. Who taught me to sew and even let us pick out fabrics and patterns even when we she had no time to sew for herself anymore.

And to Donna, who I worked for in the Costume Shop at college. I've never had a better job in my life and would give anything to be able to work for you again!

Because with what you have all taught me, my sister and I get to do this.
Say hello to Bellatrix Lestrange and Professor/Head Master Severus Snape from Harry Potter.

My sister and I went to the Midnight release of the final Harry Potter movie last night and celebrated in style! Stacey was a hit in her Snape costume and wore that nasty looking scowl all night and STILL had people repeatedly ask to have their picture taken with her.

And with a tip of my hat to my sister for her great character work, I am going to claim all credit for the costume itself, but cheers to you for finding some great shoes! : )


And then to make me feel even better about what I do . . .

This morning when I finally rolled out of bed, I asked Alaina what she wants to be for Halloween this year. (Because it is never too early to start planning.) And can you guess which Princess she said?

Trick question! None of them! Because my daughter wants to be . . . .

The Mad Hatter!



I guess when she grows up she wants to be just like Mommy.

Now with all that said about the main reason I go to Midnight movies. . . a note on my love of Harry Potter.

I love Harry Potter. Ever since I was a student aide in college and the 6th grade teacher handed me the first book to read. I have loved him.

The writing is clever and entertaining and the characters are lovable, hate-able and everything in between.

But mostly I love Harry Potter because never in the history of books, have 7 novels inspired so many children to read. As long and the topics are vulgar and tell them to do evil things, how could you deny your child when they BEG to read a book?

I know that the sorcery topic has always been touchy, but the main moral of the story is still good versus evil and has so many other life lessons such as coping with the death of loved ones and how to deal with bullies. And I like that because they use word and wands for magic, even if the kids act out the 'fights' there is no hand to hand combat. : )

Now to the movie. I cannot believe how dark this movie was. The effect were AMAZING! And while I wasn't really impressed with Seeing Alice in Wonderland and Avatar in 3D I have to admit that I really enjoyed seeing Harry Potter in a 3D setting.

I thought that Voldermort was going to shove his wand right up my nose. . . : )

So this is a definite must see in the theater for me, and if you enjoy 3D, I highly recommend the 3D version as well.

(But please be aware that the B-word is said in the movie once, so try not to cringe or gasp like I did. The movie is rated PG-13 for a reason.)