L~O~V~E~D IT!!!
Twilight brought out my inner teenager(scary, I know). I questioned if I should even comment about my feelings, seeing as how skeptical I was about going. I truly went with very low expectations. I did not allow myself to watch any trailers & tried not to get too caught up in the HYPE. I am glad I went, and overall enjoyed most of the full 2 hours. There were a few "cheesy" moments that seriously made my skin crawl(sparkly skin scene). For a 37 million dollar film I couldn't expect a "Harry Potter" production. I didn't, and it wasn't up to "Harry" standards. I do hope the box office numbers will push the budget it deserves for New Moon. I am not ashamed to say I like the "teen flick". I hope to see it many more times. I give it two thumbs up!
Here are a few of my thoughts regarding the casting.
Did not like the "Edward" choice at first... Then he won me over, and over, and over...
EDWARD (Robert Pattinson):
Full Name: Edward Anthony Masen Cullen
Status: Vampire
Date of Birth: June 20, 1901
Date of Transformation: 1918
Special Abilities: Mind reading, Super-speed, Extraordinary strength
"What if I'm not a superhero? What if I'm the bad guy?"
Exactly how I imagined "Bella"
BELLA (Kristen Stewart):
Full Name: Isabella Marie Swan
Status: Human
Date of Birth: September 13, 1987
Special Abilities: Accident prone, Attracts bad luck, Immune to mind reading
"About three things I was absolutely positive. First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was part of him... that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him."
"Jacob" Darling. Great choice. I cannot wait to see more of him the the next film.
JACOB (Taylor Lautner):
Full Name: Jacob Black
Status: Human Quileute
Date of Birth: 1990
Special Abilities: Fixing cars
"So do you think we're a bunch of superstitious natives or what?"
Emmett, Rosalie, Alice and Jasper
"Alice" was PERFECT!
ALICE (Ashley Greene):
Full Name: Mary Alice Brandon Cullen
Status: Vampire
Date of Birth: Around 1901
Date of Transformation: 1920s
Special Abilities: Can see the future
"Some things are more certain than others..."
"Jasper" creaped me out. He was "icky" to quote Jessica.
JASPER (Jackson Rathbone):
Full Name: Jasper Whitlock Hale
Status: Vampire
Date of Birth: 1843
Date of Transformation: 1863
Special Abilities: Able to feel and to manipulate the emotions of those around him.
"I can feel what you're feeling now -- and you are worth it."
"Rosalie" So Mean, I do not like her at all. Great casting though.
ROSALIE (Nikki Reed):
Full Name: Rosalie Lillian Hale
Status: Vampire
Date of Birth: 1915
Date of Transformation: 1933
Special Abilities: Beauty
"What is she to me? Except a menace -- a danger you've chosen to inflict on all of us."
"Emmett" Loved him. Could not have picked a better actor.
EMMETT (Kellan Lutz):
Full Name: Emmett McCarty Cullen
Status: Vampire
Date of Birth: 1915
Date of Transformation: 1935
Special Abilities: Strength
"He's no match for us, Edward. He won't be able to touch her."
"Carlisle" good, once you got past the horrible makeup job in the first scene. Who doesn't love the character?
CARLISLE (Peter Facinelli):
Full Name: Dr. Carlisle Cullen
Status: Vampire
Date of Birth: 1640s
Date of Transformation: After 1663
Special Abilities: Compassion and the ability to resist the thirst for human blood
"Please don't take offense, but we'd appreciate it if you'd refrain from hunting in this immediate area. We have to stay inconspicuous, you understand."
"Esme" Loved her. Thanks Nat for reminding me how I know her.(Grey's)
ESME (Elizabeth Reaser):
Full Name: Esme Anne Platt Evenson Cullen
Status: Vampire
Date of Birth: 1895
Date of Transformation: 1921
Special Abilities: Loves passionately
"You're what he wants. It will all work out, somehow."
WHAT CAN I SAY??????? Oh! My! "I'm ready"
~Thanks to Yahoo for the great Twilight facts and photos.
Dobie(aka D3)
"Smashlyn" rocking out while Chase plays Barracuda
We played Guess who I am.(very fun BTW) 
Rang in the New Year with fireworks and great family! 
Christmas Eve cannot begin until Mom's Birthday is celebrated. That is the absolute RULE!
We go to mom's and dad's to celebrate mom being one year older. Give gifts( NO Christmas wrap-another RULE). Take birthday pictures...
Then off to bed with visions of sugar plums....... In our matching 
Dinner with my family on Wednesday... 
Sam helped Ash make her very own star. I love that he made this with her. Sam made a similar star when he was young. It still sits on top of his mom's tree. I love these traditions. I love that Ashlyn calls garland the tree's necklace. This is the most wonderful time of the year. I love seeing Christmas through my daughter's eyes.
