My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks

My Little Pony

My little one just went completely gaga when she found out that there is a movie showing her current favorite characters from My Little Pony here in Edmonton. Of course Queen Elsa, Anna and the rest of the Frozen gang is still number one in her heart, but lately she's been very interested in these magical little ponies. In the movie,  Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, and Fluttershy are going to be performing with their new band, The Rainbooms. Then a rival group, The Dazzlings thought of turning the competition into an all out Battle of the Bands. Tensions mount and discoveries are made. One thing can be sure though, it will be a very magical, colorful and musical adventure!

I hope hubby's schedule allows some time for us to watch this movie at the Cineplex. If not, we'll just have to wait for the DVD! =) Thanks to this movie, my daughter is all hyped up and excited about My Little Ponies characters once again.

Photo from Cineplex.com

Family Bonding over Disney Pixar's Brave and Musicals

The best part of being a WAHM is the chance to spend quality time with my daughter. Recently hubby and I started watching movies with her. When she was younger, we didn’t do this because we felt she wasn’t ready yet. Her attention span was just too short and she would ask so many (irritating) questions. Who is that? Why is she doing that? Where does she go to school? What section is she in? Who are her playmates? Argh!  

Merida

One day, I decided to let her watch Pixar’s animated movie Brave. I read somewhere that this is a must-watch for mothers and daughters. 

Merida with mom Elinor

A few minutes into the movie, the questions started. I was beginning to be irritated again when I realized they were actually relevant questions. Why are they out? Is it her birthday? Why is the bear mad? Why is Brave (Merida) sad? That was when I realized that she understands the movie and can now follow the story flow. Happiness! One more activity we can bond over as a family!

Happy Family

I don’t think Bea has absorbed Brave’s life lessons, but that’s ok. Spending time and doing one of my most favorite things with her is enough for now. Maybe reading next? *wishing and hoping*

Since then, Berto, Bea and I have been watching more movies together. Lately, due to the Les Miserables mania, we have been into musicals. Bea loooves Phantom of the Opera, however instead of singing Christine’s parts she prefers to sing the Phantom’s songs. Oh well…

Phantom of the Opera