Return of the Sanderson Sisters

Okay, we're in full "October Movie" mode right now.  And yes, it's not October.  But the weather has been yucky outside, and we were sort of put on the spot for things to do.

Fortunately, a new movie is out in theaters:  "Hotel Transylvania 2."  We liked it, but not as much as the first one.  It was just good to see the characters back in action once more.  Judging by the money this one made, I suspect we'll be seeing more of the characters in the future as well.  The theater was packed - it was noon, and all the kids in the county were off of school, and it was raining.  This meant big business for the movie theater in Forsyth County.  We got there early and set up camp in our usual spot in the back row, with a huge tub of popcorn and some drinks we got for free:  our rewards card to that theater has been great.  Sometimes we get free popcorn, or free drinks, or even a free movie ticket.

Anyway, it was raining when we left.  No surprise there.  We had just enough time to go to ballet - all of Madison's other activities are not cancelled for the week.  Just school.  So ballet it was, and Madison had a good time there as well.  She enjoys her time there and has friends to dance with, and loves her teacher there.  Waiting parents usually sit in the hallway there, but Daddy usually goes to the car to do work, or in today's case, continue reading "Raising Steam."

We got home, and Madison wanted to play Clue again.  Mommy and Daddy got out the 50th Anniversary edition of the game, one that has not been even played yet!  We looked online, and is valued at over $100 - but we're keeping it.  We would, however, like to get a future Disney version of the game for Madison.  She enjoys Clue, and is actually pretty good at it.  No joke, we don't 'give away' anything in this game, really playing to win - and Madison got us on that first round of the game. She won easily and quickly.  Of course, there was a bit of luck involved, but she's also very bright at deducing things.  She's a clever girl. She always has to be Ms. Scarlet, and always hopes that it isn't Ms. Scarlet that isn't the culprit.  Up until now, it hasn't been Ms. Scarlet, so we're good there!

After our board game, we introduced the Sanderson Sisters.  Do you even know who they are?

These are the witches found in the movie "Hocus Pocus," a movie we showed Madison tonight.  It was a little more grown-up than other movies though, I must warn you of that.  But Madison sailed through without any difficulties.  Afterwards, we watched on our big television the recording of the latest Boo-to-You show from the Magic Kingdom, seen above.  Yes, it featured the Sanderson Sisters, who were wanting to throw a Hocus Pocus party.  This required all sorts of villains to show up, and a few musical numbers on top of that.  It was well done, actually, as are most things there.  Maybe next year we'll head down there - but this year, we'll be in the area for Thanksgiving, which will be special.

Anyway, it was a nice day overall, with an October theme for sure.  You can tell we're ready for the fall season to begin.  If only this weather would straighten up a bit, we could go see fall leaves and so forth.  But for now, it was just fine to spend the day indoors with each other.

Tonight we finished up our one Bible devotional, which was rather sweet the way it was written.  There was an entry about heaven, and the book of Revelation, and a happy ending.  And as we approach the end of a gloomy sort of month, we can focus on that:  the happy ending.  We're all heading for a happy ending!