Weekly Winnings Through October 26th, 2014

This Week I Won:

Dead For A Spell by Raymond Buckland from Lori's Reading Corner! She always as a giveaway (and easy to enter!) for all kinds of books so you should totally go check her site out! She has great reviews on different books that just sound wonderful!

Weekly Menu For Monday, October 27th to Friday, October 31st

Monday - Pizza Casserole

Tuesday - Crockpot Shepard's Pie

Wednesday - Crockpot Chicken Chalupas

Thursday - Sweet and Sour Chicken

Friday - Halloween Activities/Fall Festival

#Marvel's #Avengers Age Of Ultron Trailer Leaked!!

I don't know about you, but my husband came bursting in and wanted to make sure I knew that Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron was leaked and so Marvel did what was best and just posted it for everyone to see. He is jumping up and down about it and says he has watched it at least 5 times so far. As someone who has never read the comic books, it looks interesting but I'm a bit confused on it!

What do you guys think of the trailer??

Wordless Wednesday - You Know It's Getting Close To Election Time When.....4 In One Day!

Disney's #InsideOut Teaser Trailer Released! In Theaters June 2015

U.S. Release Date:                    June 19, 2015

Director:                                   Pete Docter

Co-Director:                              Ronnie del Carmen

Producer:                                  Jonas Rivera

From an adventurous balloon ride above the clouds to a monster-filled metropolis, Academy Award®-winning director Pete Docter (“Monsters, Inc.,” “Up”) has taken audiences to unique and imaginative places. In Disney•Pixar’s original movie “ Inside Out,” he will take us to the most extraordinary location of all—inside the mind. 

Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it's no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions – Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith). The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley’s mind, where they help advise her through everyday life. As Riley and her emotions struggle to adjust to a new life in San Francisco, turmoil ensues in Headquarters. Although Joy, Riley's main and most important emotion, tries to keep things positive, the emotions conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.

Notes:

·       Director Pete Docter is the Academy Award®-winning director of “Up.” He made his directorial debut with Disney•Pixar‘s smash hit “Monsters, Inc.,” which was nominated for an Academy Award for best animated feature film. Along with John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton, Docter developed the story and characters for “Toy Story,” Pixar‘s first full-length feature film, for which he also served as supervising animator. He served as a storyboard artist on “A Bug’s Life” and wrote the initial story treatment for “Toy Story 2.” As one of Pixar Animation Studios’ key creative contributors, Docter garnered an Academy Award nomination for his original story credit on Disney•Pixar’s Golden Globe®- and Oscar®-winning “WALL•E.”

·       Jonas Rivera produced the Academy Award®-winning “Up,” for which he was nominated for best picture. Prior to “Up,” he had worked on nearly every Pixar film since joining Pixar Animation Studios in 1994, beginning with “Toy Story” for which he served as production office assistant. His subsequent credits include “A Bug’s Life” (as art department coordinator), “Toy Story 2” (as a marketing and creative resources coordinator), “Monsters, Inc.” (as art department manager) and the Golden Globe®-winning “Cars” (as production manager).

Don't Know About You, But I'm Rooting For The Royals! #BeRoyal #TakeTheCrown!

Tonight is Game #1 of the World Series KC Royals vs SF Giants. I am rooting for the Royals of course! I have been a fan since I can remember. My mom says when they were in the World Series last, I watched it. I may have been 2 and been playing in my play pen but I watched it :) 

Royals baseball has been a tradition in our family for as long as I can remember. My grandpa would have the TV on to watch it but the radio on to listen to Denny Matthews, the voice of the Royals, because he just did the announcing better. I never really got into the game. We would go to the college tournaments with my grandpa and it really wasn't too impressive to me at that time.

Fast forward to this summer.....

For my mom's birthday, my sister decided we should go see the Royals. My mom had never been to an actual game in her life either. So, we all went. It was AMAZING. The atmosphere was just crazy! Not to mention we had great seats!

When the game started, it was so neat to watch the crowd interact. When someone came up to bat, on the screen they had a cool looking animation with their name and stats. It was funny how it was the Game of Thrones theme. (Which I haven't watched or read!)  

If you would have asked me who my favorite Royals player is, I would say George Brett as that's all I used to know. After watching my first game, I totally root for Butler, Moustakas, and Hosmer! I have also gotten my husband into the sport. Being a geek, he really doesn't like sports or to watch them but now we make it somewhat of a "date night" thing together. 

So, why am I typing all this for a blog post? Well, because I am so proud of what the Kansas City Royals have accomplished and it has been such a pleasure to watch them play this season! Win or lose, they are an amazing group of guys that have taken a great sport and shown the world that they have what it takes to win!

Transformation Tuesdays Week #43

So, here is my goal for the end of the year. On Tuesday, December 30th (10 weeks from now) I hope to be down to 260.0 lbs. I figured I would make it a nice and simple goal. It's not about the measures, etc right now. It's that I start. I have a terrible time starting then continuing with my weight loss goals. I need to do this not only for me but for my family. If I'm eating terribly, so are they. I help bring the junk in so I need to help take it out. I guess the only thing I can look at positively for this year so far is that I haven't really gained any weight. There is so much worse that I could have done. Got to be positive to continue the positive!






Starting (January 7); 278.4
Week 2 (Jan 14): 279.0
Week 3 (Jan 21): 280.8
Week 4 (Jan 28): 278.8
Week 9 (Mar 4): 281.4
Week 16 (Apr 22): 285.8
Week 20 (May 20): 281.4
Week 21 (May 27): 281.4
Week 22 (Jun 3): 283.0
Week 23 (Jun 10): 283.2
Week 24 (Jun 17): 282.6
Week 25 (Jun 24): 282.0
Week 26 (Jul 1): 281.2
Week 27 (Jul 8) 280.4
Week 42 (Oct 14): 275.0
Week 43 (Oct 21): 277.6

Disney's #BigHero6 New Trailer! In Theaters November 7th!

Have you seen the new trailer that Disney released for Big Hero 6?? I love it that it helps to tell what the story is about. It makes me love the characters more and I really am getting excited about this one! It hits theaters November 7th so not too much longer to wait!

Disney's #IntoTheWoods New Poster Released! In Theaters December 25, 2014

Have you seen the trailer for this yet??? (I'll post it below too!) It looks very interesting and very promising! Disney has been putting out a lot more different movies from the different character perspectives which I have been enjoying. In this movie, they have a great leading cast and I hope that is just the tip of the iceberg. There are many times lately that movies have come out with great actors and that is about it. It will be nice when they release another trailer to get to see more of what this movie will be about too! What do you think? Are you going to see it?

U.S. Release Date:                    December 25, 2014

Rating:                                      PG

Cast:                                        Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Chris Pine, Tracey

                                                Ullman, Christine Baranski and Johnny Depp.

Lilla Crawford, Daniel Huttlestone, MacKenzie Mauzy, Billy Magnussen, Tammy

      Blanchard, Lucy Punch, Frances de la Tour, Simon Russell Beale, Richard Glover, Joanna Riding, Annette Crosbie.

Director:                                   Rob Marshall

Producers:                                Rob Marshall, John DeLuca, Marc Platt, Callum McDougall

Screenplay by:                          James Lapine

Based on the musical play by:          Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine

“Into the Woods” is a modern twist on several of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), Jack and the Beanstalk (Daniel Huttlestone), and Rapunzel (MacKenzie Mauzy)—all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife (James Corden & Emily Blunt), their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch (Meryl Streep) who has put a curse on them.

Rob Marshall, the acclaimed filmmaker behind the Academy Award®-winning musical “Chicago” and Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” directs the film, which is based on the Tony®-winning original musical by James Lapine, who also penned the screenplay, and legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, who provides the music and lyrics. Produced by Marshall, John DeLuca, “Wicked” producer Marc Platt and Callum McDougall, “Into the Woods” will be released in theaters Dec. 25, 2014.

Starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick and Chris Pine, “Into the Woods” is a humorous and heartfelt musical that follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel—all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them.

Notes:

·         Into the Woods” premiered on Broadway on Nov. 5, 1987, at the Martin Beck Theatre. The production, which ran for 764 performances, won Tony® Awards for best score, best book and best actress in a musical. Among other awards, the musical received five Drama Desk awards, including best musical. “Into the Woods” has been produced around the world, including a 1988 U.S. tour, a 1990 West End production, Broadway and London revivals, in addition to a television production, DVD recording and a 10-year-anniversary concert.

·         The big-screen adaptation welcomes songs from the stage musical, including “Children Will Listen,” “Giants in the Sky,” “On the Steps of the Palace,” “No One Is Alone” and “Agony,” among others.

·         The award-winning production team includes Dion Beebe (“Collateral,” “Chicago,” “Nine”), Oscar® winner for the Marshall-helmed “Memoirs of a Geisha,” as director of photography. Dennis Gassner (“Skyfall,” “Quantum of Solace”), who won his own Oscar for “Bugsy,” serves as production designer, and three-time Oscar winner Colleen Atwood (“Memoirs of a Geisha,” “Chicago,” “Alice In Wonderland”) is costume designer.

BOILERPLATE:

“Into the Woods” is a modern twist on several of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), Jack and the Beanstalk (Daniel Huttlestone), and Rapunzel (MacKenzie Mauzy)—all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife (James Corden & Emily Blunt), their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch (Meryl Streep) who has put a curse on them. Rob Marshall, the acclaimed filmmaker behind the Academy Award®-winning musical “Chicago” and Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” directs the film, which is based on the Tony®-winning original musical by James Lapine, who also penned the screenplay, and legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, who provides the music and lyrics. Produced by Marshall, John DeLuca, “Wicked” producer Marc Platt and Callum McDougall, “Into the Woods” will be released in theaters Dec. 25, 2014. For more information, like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DisneyIntoTheWoods and follow us on Twitter: @DisneyPictures.

Disney's #Tomorrowland Teaser Trailer! In Theaters May 2015

Wow has Disney been throwing out movies lately! This new teaser trailer is amazing if you haven't seen it yet! I love Walt Disney's concept of Tomorrowland and loved when I got to go to Disney World and experience the park! I can't wait to see the official trailer and see what this movie will be completely about! 

TOMORROWLAND
DISNEY
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Genre:                          Mystery Adventure
Rating:                          TBD
U.S. Release date:        May 22, 2015
Running time:                TBD

Cast:                            George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, Britt Robertson, Raffey Cassidy, Tim McGraw, Judy Greer, Kathryn Hahn, Keegan-Michael Key, Thomas Robinson
Director:                       Brad Bird
Producers:                    Damon Lindelof, Brad Bird, Jeffrey Chernov
Executive Producers:    John Walker, Brigham Taylor, Jeff Jensen, Bernard Bellew
Story by:                      Damon Lindelof & Brad Bird & Jeff Jensen
Screenplay by:              Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird


STORY SYNOPSIS:

From Disney comes two-time Oscar® winner Brad Bird’s riveting, mystery adventure “Tomorrowland,” starring Academy Award® winner George Clooney. Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (Clooney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as “Tomorrowland.” What they must do there changes the world—and them—forever.

Featuring a screenplay by “Lost” writer and co-creator Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird, from a story by Lindelof & Bird & Jeff Jensen, “Tomorrowland” promises to take audiences on a thrill ride of nonstop adventures through new dimensions that have only been dreamed of.


ONE-LINER:

In Disney’s riveting mystery adventure “Tomorrowland,” a jaded scientist and an optimistic teen embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space.


OFFICIAL BOILERPLATE:

From Disney comes two-time Oscar® winner Brad Bird’s “Tomorrowland,” a riveting mystery adventure starring Academy Award® winner George Clooney. Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (Clooney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as “Tomorrowland.” What they must do there changes the world—and them—forever.

Featuring a screenplay by “Lost” writer and co-creator Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird, from a story by Lindelof & Bird & Jeff Jensen, “Tomorrowland” promises to take audiences on a thrill ride of nonstop adventures through new dimensions that have only been dreamed of.

The film also stars Hugh Laurie as brilliant scientist David Nix, Raffey Cassidy, Tim McGraw, Judy Greer, Kathryn Hahn, Keegan-Michael Key and Thomas Robinson.

“Tomorrowland” is produced by Damon Lindelof, Brad Bird and Jeffrey Chernov and directed by Brad Bird, with John Walker, Brigham Taylor, Jeff Jensen and Bernard Bellew serving as executive producers. “Tomorrowland” opens in U.S. theaters on May 22, 2015.

Weekly Winnings Through October 19th, 2014

This week I was lucky enough to win:

• Violet Eyes from Violent Lips Facebook Friday
• Sleeping Beauty Diamond Edition DVD (Yay Christmas gift!)
• My Little Pony Equestria Girls That Rock Doll (Yay Christmas gift!)

I love when I win things right now because they automatically start going into hiding for Christmas gifts! Much easier to hide from the kids when the mail comes when they all are at school!

Weekly Menu For Monday, October 20th to Friday, October 24th

Monday - Tater Tot Casserole

Tuesday - Biscuits and Gravy

Wednesday - Uptown Joes

Thursday - School Night

Friday - Awesome Beef Enchiladas

#BIGHERO6 New Clip #1

Check out the new clip that Disney released in September! We are getting excited to be able to go to the theater with the kids to see this movie! Big Hero 6 comes to theaters November 7th!

My Week Fun

This week has been.....fun......that's the word we will use for it. It started with kids having the stomach bug Monday to me and the last of the munkins getting it Thursday. I started planning my freezer meals over the week and started on Wednesday with the shopping. I was able to get about 2 meals done before church time and then was planning on finishing up on Thursday. That's when I was knocked down and out. It was crazy to see my kids suffer and be done in 12 hours what took me about 36 hours to get over. KIDS! Plans got changed so I didn't get to do my freezer meals with my friend because of all the sickness BUT the hubby and I were able to finish off the rest of my list on Saturday before any of the meat went bad! I had to scratch off a couple of things from my list that I hoped I wouldn't have to BUT after Saturday we had 25 meals! I was so excited about that! The cost was around $250 give or take (don't have the receipts and we did stock up on spices and other needs for the house too.) 

What I look forward the most for the next 30 days? Basically just cooking out of the crockpot or stove without much work on my part now! I am hoping to post a few of my freezer meal recipes with you in the next few weeks! I hope you enjoy!

Wordless Wednesday - You Never Know What You Will Find On Your Phone!

Transformation Tuesdays Week 42

Well, I totally fell off the wagon. I let myself do whatever I wanted. I got in a major funk. There is so much I could say and so many excuses, but I'm just going to put that behind myself right now. I have been working on my eating this week and so far been doing much better. I'll start adding a goal or two in there too but for right now, I am just going to try and take it a day at a time, a meal at a time because that is where I have to be. Everyone has to start somewhere right?

Starting (January 7) : 278.4 lbs
Week 2 (Jan 14): 279.0 lbs
Week 3 (Jan 21): 280.8 lbs
Week 4 (Jan 28): 278.8 lbs
Week 9 (Mar 4): 281.4 lbs
Week 16(Apr 22): 285.8 lbs
Week 20(May 20): 281.4 lbs
Week 21(May 21): 281.4 lbs
Week 22 (June 3): 283.0 lbs

Week 23(June 10: 283.2 lbs
Week 24(June 17) 282.6 lbs
Week 25(June 24): 282.0 lbs
Week 26(July 1): 281.2 lbs

Week 27(July 8): 280.4 lbs
Week 42: 275.0 lbs

Weekly Menu For Monday, October 13th to Friday, October 17th

Monday - Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Tuesday - Dad's Choice

Wednesday - Pancakes and Bacon

Thursday - Dad's Choice

Friday - Mac and Cheese, corn dogs/hot dogs, Kid's Choice night for slumber party

Weekly Winnings Through October 5th, 2014

This week I won:

• Frozen CD
• Strawberry Shortcake DVD

Weekly Menu For Monday, October 6th to October 10th

Monday - Daddy's Choice

Tuesday - Sweet and Sour Chicken

Wednesday - Tater Tot Casserole

Thursday - Sloppy Joes

Friday - Chicken Enchiladas