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~Ashley
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Here are pictures of some of my favorite gifts!
From my grandparents- we got a Wii.
From my parents…."fake" Uggs from Old Navy:
And Warnings at Waverly Academy- a Nancy Drew Computer game:
Last Friday, I went to see "The Blind Side" in theaters. I thought, that since I can’t find much else to post about anymore- that I would post a review of this movie.
Cast:
About the Movie:
The Blind Side depicts the true story of Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), a homeless 18-year-old from a broken home. He enrolls in a private Christian school and struggles to fit in because he is woefully underprepared. Eventually, he is taken in by the Tuohys (Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Lily Collins, and Jae Head), a well-to-do Christian family who helps him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher’s presence in the Tuohys’ lives leads them to some self-discoveries of their own. Recognizing his potential talent as a football player, they encourage him get him private tutors and get involved in his football career. Living in his new environment, the 18-year-old faces a completely different set of challenges. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle.
My Thoughts:
I first heard about this movie, from a friend- who had went to see it, and really enjoyed it.
I was so excited when my mom told me that she would take me to see the movie.
I’m so glad that she did- it was a movie that I really, really loved- and I do plan to buy it when it comes out on DVD.
This movie, which was very emotional- I know I had tears in my eyes during more than half the movie.
There were a few bad words- and one inappropriate scene (well, actually, it was only like a sentence), and one violence scene. But nothing really bad- and I’m not actually exactly sure why it is rated PG13.
I would totally recommend this movie, and I think that most anyone would enjoy it, even if you’re not a big football fan. It’s got a great message, and I know that I enjoyed it!
~Ashley
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I had a great 16th birthday- a great party- with awesome friends and family, some that I don’t get to see very often. It was a great day all around.
I got a lot of pretty jewelry for my birthday- some really pretty necklaces, and bracelets that I love.
I got enough money (with gift cards) to buy myself a mini Acer Aspire 1 laptop! It’s so tiny- compared to my mom’s laptop- but I really like it- and it’s great for typing up my stories and surfing the net.
Natalie came a week after my birthday- to spend a weekend with me. It was so much fun seeing her again.
We hadn’t seen each other since June- when I went up to the New York Homeschool Convention- and met up with her and Sam there. Afterward, I went to her house for the night- it was a lot of fun, but it wasn’t a very long time together.
It was great to have her here for the weekend- we played our guitars a lot, watched movies, talked and just hung out together. We’re hoping to do something again in the spring- and hopefully again in the summer. We’ll figure something out.
Oh, and I have pictures, like I promised!
Here is one of Natalie and I on our Adirondack Chairs on the porch:
My favorite picture from when she was here:
~Ashley
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Ashley Strawser