Team Marcus

August 13, 2008

I'm sorry for the recent blogging absence, but I have been a bit preoccupied with reading Breaking Dawn. I made a promise to myself to slowly read every chapter, every small detail and take in all Bella and Edward moments by savoring it! I also didn't want to read any spoilers so I have restrained myself for the past few weeks to not just jump on the internet and read them all. I have now finally finished and have enjoyed every minute of Bellward Bliss! It was all I hoped for and more!


Now to my delight...I get to share these pictures with you from the Breaking Dawn Release Party at midnight that I went to. (For reals though, was there any doubt that I wouldn't go?) I
went to the local Barnes and Noble's party in support of Breaking Dawn, and of course, they were having a costume contest.
The contest was based upon who could be the best bridesmaid and groomsmen for Edward and Bella. I, personally, thought we were the best dressed. Did I say "we"? Oh yes, my amazing, I can't believe my wife is making me do this , talented and loving husband even dressed up as a groomsmen. The winners received Twilight t-shirts and got to receive their books first at midnight. Before I get all of your hopes up, we didn't win. We lost to the Satanic groomsmen and the bridesmaid "who looked like she stepped out of the 80's" but it was still fun to think of us as Cullen's for the night. Team Edward or Team Jacob? Puh-leez,...I had my very own Marcus Cullen! (Kinda has a nice ring to it.)
Here we are crouching ready to spring on the nearby humans. What can I say? It's a newborn thing.My mom, she's such a great Twilight fan, as well as a fellow Team Edward Member. We love her dedication to such a great cause. Here we are with my younger cousin Jennae (a beautiful bridesmaid, who I think would make a great Rosalie) and my Aunt Caryle. My aunt is a Twi-hard. She started the book and finished it on Saturday...and, oh yeah, did I mention that she almost had it finished again by Sunday!? Definite Twi-hard material.
With my great newborn eyesight and sense of smell, I was able to find another member of the Cullen clan. Here's a picture of me and fellow twilighter, Alicia. We have gone through every Breaking dawn quote, every aching countdown minute and more to finally get our books. Here we are FINALLY with our prized possessions. This final picture was all of my excitement in one. Being number 45 in line never felt so good. We were out the doors reading by 12:13am. What a fantastic night! Hope you all enjoyed the book as much as I did!
Heather said...

You are hard-core! Seriously, Marcus must love you A LOT cuz even I didn't go to a midnight party.

dandee said...

Ashley, your adorable. And you guys should have won, you looked great!

Em and Ms said...

Even if you didn't win, you look gorgeous! I love that dress. How fun that you were able to go and have so much fun. I haven't read it yet, but then again I'm waiting for others to finish so I can borrow it.

The Warnicks said...

I am so glad you finally posted these pics! They are awesome! You guys totally should of won! You looked great and you fit right into the cullen clan!

Alicia Leppert said...

Okay, first of all, what the heck was the deal with the Satan kid winning, and the chick with the neo-brite plastic dress? That was so lame. You so should have won.

I'm so glad you enjoyed the book. I was going to tell you my review is back on my blog, but maybe you won't want to read it. I was a little more critical of it. But I am re-reading it now and I think I'll appreciate it more the second time around.

Busy Bee Lauren said...

I have missed you, Ashley!! Seriously I check your blog at least twice a day to see if you have posted.

I too went to a midnight party and it was lame-o! I should have gone to the one you went to!

You look so stunning...love that dress.,..and you!

I love all the Team Edwardness. I am Team Tedward...for sure haha!

Do you want to send me a couple pictures to post on my twilight blog along with other girls that went to mignight release parties? My e-mail is larthestar23@hotmail.com

Meghan said...

I have been wondering when you were going to post about Breaking Dawn! I can't say that I went to a midnight party, but I did manage to read all 700 and something pages in 3 days while taking care of 2 18 month old wild boys!! I promise I didn't completely neglect them!! I loved it... and was super sad reading the last 100 pages! I never imagined the turns that it took!! Anyways good job on the costumes. You guys look great... and Yes Marcus must love you a lot. How nice of him!!

ashley said...

Lauren: I will for sure send some pics to put up on your blog! I can't wait to see how everyone dressed up for the night.

Meghan: I am so impressed that you managed to read it within 3 days, and yes everyone, she has twins! That is some great dedication :)

Debie Spurgeon said...

You look so debonnaire. I saw Alicia's photo she took of you guys. Marcus is a very supportive huspand you loves you dearly to dress the part.

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