Girl time is the bestest! Natalie’s mom is like a second mom to me, and when I met her friend Sherry, it was like I had an instant grandma. What a delightful time we’ve had together! We sat so long talking over our late breakfast the first day that it was time for lunch when we got up from the table. And we laughed like school girls all through the movie “Pride and Prejudice.” It made for a very fun girl’s afternoon out yesterday!
I think this latest version of “Pride and Prejudice” is my favorite. There wasn’t as much time to develop the characters as the 6-hour BBC version, but the characters seemed more believable, the setting much more realistic, the costume more appropriate (and modest!).
Other highlights of yesterday included my introduction to waffle cut French fries (they are perfect with one lil’ packet of ketchup per fry), turning around numerous times in an effort to find a thrift shop we’d seen on dexonline.com (it was closed when we finally found it), finding Five Little Peppers Midway and two books by B.J. Hoff at the antique mall (for only $5 total!), and talking to my man on the phone (he’s better than Darcy and Bingley put together!).
Now after a day’s work (and frustration, especially with tech support reps) the YLCF site has been up and down and now it’s partially up again. We hope it will all be working perfectly again soon (it’s transferring to a new domain server and web host, and in the process we have to re-upload the entire site, a process which will probably take the poor ‘puter all night long). Meanwhile, we’re off to clean and shop the day away tomorrow!
Did Natalie cut her hair?
I thought the same thing! You’ve shocked me, Natalie…
Just kidding! I’ve cut mine, too, but not quite as dramatically!
You both look absolutely adorable (Natalie I love your hair). I am so thankful you are able to spend the week together! I am also very happy you were able to see Pride and Prejudice. I think that was one of the most beautiful movies I have ever seen. Thank you so much for your wonderful website and the work you put into it. This website has been a personal blessing to me, and God has used this website to encourage me in several different ways. Also, I am so glad you found some wonderful books (I have a secret passion for used book stores and off the wall book stores). Enjoy your time together!
I loved Pride and Prejudice! Nearly half our youth group went to see it Saturday (though the guys liked it less than us girls). It really is well done.
Don’t you just hate switching servers? Not fun!
As for laughing like schoolgirls, *raises eyebrow* y’all aren’t that far removed.
Sounds like a blast, all told. I don’t know if I like the movie Pride and Prejudice better than the A&E version or not, though. I’ve watched the latter so many times that it is hard for me to judge… Familiarity breeds contempt, and all. I know that I much more approve of the A&E gentlemen, but the whole “feel” of the movie version is much more realistic. Maybe this is why it is good to have both.
Sarah, it’s funny, but I actually preferred Mr. Darcy in the new movie…because he reminded me so much of my brother.
I wasn’t real thrilled with Miss Bingley having red hair, though! Scandalous!
Heehee, really? That’s funny to me, since I know your brother from PHC. I suppose Darcy was all right. Mostly, I objected to Bingley and Wickham. The former just looked odd (though I love the proposal scene!), and the latter didn’t have much presence. Oh well; nothing can be perfect.
Must. See. Movie.
Natalie, your hair looks great! (I recently did similarily to my hair, and I love it shorter.)
I just spy’d the new profile picture! Its so cute!