Star Wars and Pie


Most of you know, my Dad..aka. Pop is the the #1 Grand Dad and is always showing the kids to more fun side of life. More often than not, there are "adventures" to be had when the girls get together with Pop, it could be a relaxing game of Nancy Drew, a science experiment with Mentos and 2 Liter of soda, or maybe an adventure in the attic complete with maps and mysterious shops. Last night Sophia, Pop, Jillian, and I took a walk down to the "creek" near my parents house to search for fish and rocks. The girls had a great time hunting for fish and Jillian found a spectacular rock.

On the way home, Sophia and I started talking about Darth Vader and much to my surprise she knows pretty much the entire storyline. **Warning: Spoiler** She proceeds to give me all the detail (for at least 15 minutes) around how Anakin is Darth Vader...but he really is Luke's dad!! Well, she must have been shocked by my surprise or just sheer stupidity, so she proceeds to tell me that I need to go to www.starwars.com/video to watch or I can just check it out on Spike TV.

I just love what comes out of the mouths of my babes (and yes I did know that Darth Vader is Luke's Dad).

When we got back, we had an AMAZING Blackberry pie from "Mom's Apple Pie" in Leesburg that Aunt Randi picked up for us! If you are local, and haven't had their Blackberry pie...go get one...now!!!






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Ditto said…
Did Iknow about this blogspot or is it new??? I saw the link on FB and decided to check it out. I think this is the same one Daniel uses...he is so great with his. And now, I also get to see more of one of my favorite little families!!!!!! You are too cool and fabulous!!! Love you and looking forward to more stories....
August 21, 2010 at 7:29 AM
Ditto said…
P.S. Nice painting in the background...hee,hee. I think I have one that looks a lot like it!!! :D
August 21, 2010 at 7:31 AM
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