The End of an Era

I just finished reading the last book in the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows". I cried through the whole last 100 pages of the book! Half of the reason I cried was because of what was happening in the book - the other half, I think, was because it's over. It's over. For the last 7 years of my life, there has always been a new Harry Potter book to look forward to. Always, I could wonder what was going to happen next. Would Harry defeat Voldomort in the end? Would Ron and Hermione get together? Was Snape good or bad? Does Harry DIE?!?! Now, I have no more questions. All of them have been answered. How sad! However, I couldn't have asked for a better ending to the series. It was just...perfect. All of you are probably thinking what a weirdo I am to be mourning like this over the end of a series, and maybe you're right, but I can't help it! They were just great books, and I'm going to miss the anticipation of waiting for the next one. Although, my dad thinks that this will not be the last one. I disagree with him, but who knows? All I know is I have enjoyed the last 7 years with Harry, Ron, Hermione, and all the other characters, and I will miss them immensly. (Wow, I do sound kinda like a weirdo, don't I?) ;)

Travel & Harry Potter

Taylor and I have been going on trips all summer! We've been to AL to see Rosie and Phillip twice, TX for the wedding, Family Camp with church, and I've been to Little Rock and/or Conway countless times to see family. Today, we're leaving for Kansas City with Taylor's family. I'm excited about everything - except for the drive. UGH! I have come to dread long car trips. Tonight, we're just going as far as Little Rock, and we're staying with Taylor's brother and his family. Then, we're leaving early on Friday morning to drive to KC. It'll only be about 7 hours from LR, so I guess it could be worse. We'll have a good time seeing and hanging out with everyone.


One more thing - Taylor and I saw Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix last night. It was pretty good. I mean, I really enjoyed it, in comparison with all the other films I've seen recently. However, I just think the book is SO much better! I can't tell you how much you're missing out on if you've just watched the Harry Potter movies and not read the books. It's almost criminal! As I was watching last night, it kept coming to my mind that all this was created in the imagination of one woman. Isn't that crazy? What an imagination to come up with this whole world and all the cool things in it - quidditch, Polyjuice Potion, the Room of Requirement, etc...such creative things from someone's imagination! Anyway, I do recommend it - the book more than the movie - for anyone who likes such things. Enjoy!

Wedding in TX

A couple of weekends ago Taylor and I went to my old college roommate's wedding in Tyler, TX. We had a great time hanging out with some old friends. Here are a few pics from the wedding.