The Muppets

We went to see 'A Monster in Paris' at the cinema (again) this morning - but they'd sold out!!

As we were there anyway we went to see the Muppet's Movie anyway. I wasn't looking forward to it (I recently had to sit through the Smurf's Movie and I wasn't sure my parenting endurance was capable of going through that again) but I was pleasantly surprised.

In fact, I loved it. It had a real Flight of the Conchords (one of my favourite shows) feel about it. Hardly surprising since it turns out Bret McKenzie wrote some of the music.

Anyway, here's one of my favourite songs from the movie, sung by Bret and Kermit.

Just a little Kiss

It's summer-y weather again and I couldn't resist bringing one of Will's favourite songs out this week. It's from the 'A Monster in Paris' Soundtrack and is sung by Vanessa Paradis.

We saw this movie at the cinema with the kids and loved it so much I've bought the DVD for Mamie's birthday (shhhh! it's a secret)!

Vanessa Paradis is a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice, and as if that wasn't enough to make you jealous she's been dating Johnny Depp for 14 years and has two children with him.

But enough about her, this is such a feel good song, which never fails to lift my spirits. Un P'tit Baiser - or Just a Little Kiss.

Girl On Fire

I recently went to see 'The Hunger Games' movie at the cinema and LOVED it. I'm told I didn't enjoy it as much as those who read the book first, but I don't care. I really enjoyed it.

Sadly this song, 'Girl On Fire' by Ella Mae Bowen didn't make it into the movie, but it is on the soundtrack. I'm a massive fan of Ella Mae Bowen, ever since her amazing cover of Bonnie Tyler's 'Holding out for a Hero'. It's such a beautiful haunting version of a classic song. So different from the original, it's innovative and stunning.

Enjoy.

April Shower

I haven't done this for aaaages.... but anyway, here is my song for the week.

Disney's April Shower - in honour of the fact that we had my sisters baby shower yesterday, and it's april, obviously.

Baby D is due on wednesday - So exciting!!