A Very Harry Potter Day.

July 14/15th was a special day for me. The opening of The Half Blood Prince came with much anticipation. A group of people at work were getting together in AF to see the movie. I was afraid David wouldn't be able to get off work in time to make it to the midnight showing in AF so we got tickets at the Scera. My Sister-in-law and her husband came with us so I wouldn't have to wait in line alone. I was very grateful.
I dropped Danyka off at her Aunt Lacey's. I was grateful Lacey was willing to take her so late, so I could go to the special event. She was kind enough to take this picture before I went to the theater.This is me waiting in line at the theater. I got to wear my official tie for the first time. I wore my handmade HP scarf. Yes, that's as "bushy" as my hair gets. Can you see Hermione's necklace? I was so excited to be Hermione. I haven't gotten to be her since before I got pregnant with Danyka. There were mosquitoes EVERYWHERE. I got bit 5 times in the first few minutes. I was glad I brought a sweater so I could cover my legs.The line was crazy. There were tons of people. Some selling knock off wands. Others dressed as Umbridge, (pictured) Lucious, or Bellatrix. However, the crowd wasn't as fun as other HP events. As you can see a fairly normal crowd which was unusual for the event.This is my sis-in-law Melanie and her hubby Merlin. I was so glad they were there. Thanks for coming guys!!

Me in line again.We finally got in the theater. It was a packed house. We chose a seat in the back. I saved a seat for David and you would have thought I committed a Felony.I was right not to get tickets at the AF theater. David as you can see, sat down just as the previews started. David wouldn't even take his eyes off the screen for a quick picture. Back home after the movie, David took another picture. The movie, as usual, was a bit of a let down. There are always things that frustrate me, especially the first time through. The 2nd time I see the movie I wont get so frustrated and I can appreciate it for a movie. I had a really good time, and I'm glad I went. I love the energy of the Midnight crowd. Here's to number 7 Part A and Part B.

Photo shoot

Before my sister left to go back to Arizona we got together for Sunday dinner. The girls had dresses a like so I wanted pictures. Danyka wasn't being very cooperative but these were my favorite. Reflection

Kissy face.

Happy Girls.

I know Danee isn't looking, but I like her little tongue.

I like Danee's expression.

I love this. I think it is so sweet. Kinzie is such a little mother to Danee.

Telling stories.

Sweet kisses.

Hugs.

Back to Elba

After Shelly, we went back to Elba, had a quick shower, and met for lunch with my family. We took pictures of the kids.

Danee was having tons of fun with her cousins.

Just the girls.

The tired Nichols family.

Ruxton, Tausha, Taly, Me, and Ryun.

I took pictures around the ranch. There are a few little old houses on the ranch which are mostly used for storage.

This is is my granddads old truck. We used to ride in the back of the truck on the way to the dump. I have tons of fun memories in this truck, a true Elba classic.

This is the old barn. It's getting a little run down but still functions.

There used to be a big rope that hung down from the beam with a piece of wood tied to the end. We had an awesome time swinging in the barn in to the fresh hay.

The saddles are still there and used. If you look closely you can see two of the three resident owls.

This used to be my Great grandparents house which my Aunt Paula currently lives in and runs the ranch. I love this old house. It has so much history.

Out side the barn with the equipment.

The Beecher Girls minus one. Deborah, Paula, Sibyl, and Vermoine.

Sunday the 5th

Davids grandpa has a little shed in the back of his house where he loves to work with wood. He has all his templates and plans which hang up and all sorts of tools and boxes that has made.David is just like a kid in a candy store in the shop. I bet he knows more about it than anyone else. Saying good bye to Great Grandma and Great Grandpa.

This is the little house which Davids grandpa built and raised 7 kids.

Right next door is the house Davids grandpa grew up in, built by Davids great grandpa.

Shelly is a cute little town that I am fast becoming familiar with. We had a great time with Davids family.

The 4th in Shelly

We left from the festivities in Elba to meet Davids family in Shelly two hours away. When we got there my Mom called and said there had been a rainstorm in Elba. We hurried fast to put up the tent and get settled. It was a good thing we did. Just before dinner the rain rolled in. We had dinner in the tent to stay out of the rain.

Danee watched the other kids playing in the rain. Our camping chairs got soaked so we were glad when the Sun came back out and dried up everything.I think I got too busy to take pictures of all the activities. Later that night David's sister had sewn for who knows how many hours so we could have a "build a bear" work shop. She had made all kinds of bear skins and out fits. All the great grand kids got to make a bear. We stuffed the bodies and sewed the bums and dressed them. The kids had a good time. That night we had fireworks at the neighbors parking lot. David set up a projector and a sheet and inside the big canape you can see and we watched a movie. Danee had fun meeting everybody and playing with the other kids.