Top Twelves of Summer - Part 2 (Movies)

Earlier in the week I posted by Top Twelve Drum Corps shows, as I reflected on what best represents summer for me. Going with that theme here is the 2nd installment of my Top Twelves.

Every summer is known for its' blockbuster movies. Today is that day for 2011 as the final Harry Potter movie just began midnight showings on opening night. I still remember standing in line for the opening of the movie "Independance Day" starring Will Smith, in July of 1996. My best friend, Joe, and I were the FIRST in line at the new Lexington Green Cinemas to see the blockbuster that year. Not sure that will ever happen again for me!

Here are my favorite 12 movies with some short excerpts included for your viewing pleasure.

For those of you that are young at heart, scroll all the way down and find my 4 year old daughter's Top Twelve Movies!


1. Good Will Hunting




2. Thirteen Days




3. Mr. Holland's Opus




4. Jerry Maguire




5. Bourne Identity/Supremacy/Ultimatum




6. Runaway Jury




7. Rent




8. Top Gun




9. Radio



10. Pursuit of Happiness




11. Changing Lanes




12. Green Mile





MY 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER'S CURRENT TOP TWELVE

1. Hercules
2. Sleeping Beauty
3. Princess and the Frog
4. Little Mermaid
5. Toy Story 1, 2 & 3
6. Tangled
7. Cars
8. Horton Hear's a Who!
9. Lilo & Stitch
10. Lion King
11. Finding Nemo
12. Pochahontas

Top Twelves of Summer - Part 1 (Drum Corps)

It's been about a month since I last posted a blog. I've had several ideas of what to write about, but actually finding the time to sit down and piece a blog together has been difficult.

Summer is in full swing for us all. Trips to swimming pools, firework celebrations, going to view the latest blockbuster movie hit, cookouts in the backyard with friends & family, and of course vacations to our favorite travel destinations. These are the things that usually define summertime.

But for me it never actually feels like summer until I get the opportunity to experience drum corps. Luckily I finally got my "drum corps fix" the past two days - as the Carolina Crown Drum & Bugle Corps has been rehearsing about 30 minutes away at Eastern Kentucky Unversity. I've spent my last two evenings watching them rehearse and literally "getting my face blown off!" and LOVING IT!

Most everyone who knows me (especially those of you taking the time to read this blog) will defintely know what Drum Corps International is all about. However, if you don't know much about it, just send me a message on facebook and I'll explain more. Or you can check out: www.dci.org

Now, thanks to these last two amazing nights I gained some inspiration and have decided to begin a series of blogs that share my "Top Twelves of Summer." And so keeping with drum & bugle corps, here is my Top Twelve Favorite Drum Corps shows of my time. Enjoy!

1. Blue Devils - 1998




2. Phantom Regiment - 1996




3. Blue Devils - 2007




4. Madison Scouts - 1999




5. Phantom Regiment - 2003




6. Blue Devils - 2003




7. Phantom Regiment - 2010






8. The Cavaliers - 2003




9. The Cadets 2000




10. Phantom Regiment - 2008




11. The Cavaliers - 2002




12. Santa Clara Vanguard - 2009