Memoirs of a Geisha--the movie

Last night I watched "Memoirs of a Geisha" to compare it to the book. As I normally say--the book was better than the movie! Surprise, surprise.
I really did like the scenery, and the characters--that really made everything worthwhile. The plot, however, lost a lot in the movie (as most do). I would still recommend it, though.

Lucky me, my nieces are visiting from Tampa this weekend! My in-laws are here as well, and I am so glad they were able to bring Kami (6 yrs.) and Kenzie (4 yrs.) along. Those two little stinkers certainly liven the place up and keep me on my toes. They're such a blessing to me, and my favorite part is that they think Aunt Tristin is the coolest! (I also think they're the coolest because they just told me of their new-found adoration of The Sound of Music! Does it get any better than twiriling around the living room and singing "The Sound of Music" with your nieces?)

Tonight I am making a lasagne for all of us, and tomorrow James is smoking some Boston Butts so we can have barbeque with all the works! Of course, we'll make our Famous Smoked Beans and my Asian Cole Slaw. Also, it's my father-in-law's birthday on Superbowl Sunday so we're having the carrot cake that made me his favorite daughter-in-law (well, technically his only daughter-in-law, but who's counting?).

Also, we have Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to watch tonight--yay!