Percy Jackson

At the end of January, on our trip to Disneyland, I took Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief to read if I had some spare time. I managed to start and finish the book on my 3 day trip. Loved it. After we got home, the following week, my sister let me borrow books 2 - 5 of the Percy Jackson series. I finished the fifth book today. LOVED THEM.

What I realized was that I don't know JACK about Greek Mythology, except for what I learned in Disney's animated feature film "Hercules." So now I'd like to read something else on Greek Mythology.

I was excited to go see the movie this weekend. Of course the book is always better than the movie, but the movie was still good and entertaining. AND it has something that the book doesn't.....Logan Lerman. A VISUAL Percy Jackson.

I wonder how he must feel; joining the ranks of Daniel Radcliff = Harry Potter, Robert Pattison = Edward Cullen, Taylor Lautner = Jacob Black, Logan Lerman = Percy Jackson, Zac Efron = I don't care who he is as long as he's in the movie.

I'm not sure he understands!

Which brings me to my next thought: I either like "little" boys (mentioned above) or I like "older" men. I don't ever find myself attracted to the boys my age, or in their 30's. Why is that??? Are you 17, 18, 19, or 20 = Sign Me Up! Are you 45, 50, 60 = Sign Me Up! I mentioned my young crushes. My older crushes = Bob Costas, Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Matt Lauer, George Clooney, Pierce Brosnan, and the list goes on!

Anyways.....back to the books. If you haven't read them, I think you will enjoy them!

Oh I also read Hunger Games and Catching Fire and can't wait for the next book!!

Disneyland

For the last 3 years, my family has gone to Disneyland. Who ever can make it, goes. We go at the end of January, midweek, and avoid the crowds. And did we EVER avoid the crowds!

First things first. In my previous post I mentioned the rain. Well the rain screwed up our plans. BIG TIME! We had originally planned to do Disneyland on Tuesday/Wednesday, but there was rain in the forecase on Tuesday, so we switched it to Wednesday/Thursday. Paul was greatly affected by the rain, and though he had planned to come along on this trip, he had to stay home and work.

But we still had a great time and can't wait to go it again! Hooray for Annual Passes!!!

I did a horrible job remembering to take pictures, but I did get some of the kids with the characters.

Hunter did a great job and rode the Matterhorn (only because I bribed him with some Legos.) Riley rode the roller coaster in Toon Town. Taylor was so happy to see all the characters. I'm glad my children love Disneyland as much as I love Disneyland.

Now...I just need to get Paul there!