Hubby and I had an Adult Night this past weekend. We went to dinner and a movie with my little brother (I probably shouldn't call him "little" anymore, seein' how he's 32 ... but anyway ...)
We had a really nice time. One of my friends from work, Sharron, offered to spend the evening with Maggie (and who can blame her for wanting to do that?!), so out we ventured for an evening of conversation that didn't include the word "poo" even once. We headed first to Waldo's BBQ for dinner, which is my favorite place to eat bbq here in the East Valley. I ordered what I always order: The Pig - pulled pork sandwich and sides ... heaven on a bun with sauce ... mmmmm-mm! They also serve sweet tea there, which basically makes it a perfect restaurant, in my opinion.
Oh, and don't forget the skookie. Ah, I can feel the pounds packin' on just thinking about that mini-skillet-cooked, hot chocolate-chip cookie with ice cream and whippped cream on top. Goodness but that's a de-lish dish. Good thing we only go there once or twice a year!
Then came the movie, and boy was I looking forward to this. Can y'all guess the movie we saw? Yep. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Boy oh boy. That was some movie, folks.
I'll admit, I was a bit nervous going in because the director for HBP also director the last one, The Order of the Phoenix. And I didn't care too much for that movie at all. Maybe because it was awfully blue (in color, not tone ... digital grading, anyone?) Whatever the reason, it was the HP movie I least enjoyed, and knowing the same director was at the helm of HBP did make me a bit nervous going in.
However ...
Oh, however ...
HBP was an fantastic movie! I remember watching the credits begin to roll and thinking "if we didn't have a baby to get home to, I would totally sit here and watch that again." Funnily enough, Hubby had the exact same thought. We may actually break down and see that one a second time in the theatre. We NEVER do that but it's going to be difficult waiting for the DVD to come out (well, I did see Titanic more than once ... probably 5 or 6 times in the theatre, mostly by myself ... don't laugh!!). Little Brother was a little lost at times but only because he hasn't read a single HP book (I know, I know), and as the series has progressed, you kinda need some inside knowledge to keep up, so I had to do some quick (and quiet!) explaining a couple of times during the movie.
Anyhoo ... for all y'all out there who are Potter fans and haven't yet seen this movie, it is worth the time and money. Boy howdy ...
So, a nice night out - good dinner, great company, and a fabulous movie. Plus, a beautifully sweet and precious little girl to go home to ...
... even if she just refuses to smile for the camera :)