Wednesday, March 4, 2009

My Week with a Vampire!

Haha! Edward in the Ladie's room. Awkward?

Edward at his movie!


Saying goodbye to Edward........at twilight! So symbolic!


2/14
I brought Edward home with me on Valentine's Day. He stayed right next to my computer nook where I could admire him several times a day.

2/15
I think he enjoyed our family's Valentine's party. I didn't know what to get him- what do you give the vampire who has everything?

2/16
Edward went to the gym with me. He didn't want to go inside, but hung out in the car. I made sure he had plenty of cd's to listen to.

2/21
We ended our week together by going to see his movie with a bunch of friends. Edward got a glimpse of the ladies' room since I couldn't leave him unattended in a lobby full of adoring fans! I discreetly propped him against the tile wall, facing it. I hope he wasn't too embarrassed!


I think his company was a treat for all, especially the husbands! They gave him a seat of honor while we enjoyed shakes and hot cocoa at Ruby's after the show.

I've never had a vampire in my home before (at least to my knowledge), and I have to say I felt safer at night knowing he was there. He wasn't very cuddly, and was rather quiet, but just looking at him was a gift. He'll always be a welcome guest in my home!

Thanks for the memories, Edward!

--Heidi

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Edward goes to the movies


Flat Edward has been on the move! He made an appearance at the Twilight movie date night with ten Edward fans and their very accommodating husbands who agreed to see Twilight at the dollar theater with the ladies. (Good husbands, very good husbands.) It only seemed fair that Edward be at his own movie, right? Heidi is brilliant. But she bid our flat friend farewell that same night, passing him on the next lucky fan and her awesomely willing husband who I'm sure is thrilled to have such a large souvenir of the night. Heidi's week with flat Edward will be documented shortly, so stay tuned!!!

Friday, February 13, 2009

The Journey Begins!

Although Edward himself needs NOOOOO introduction, you may not have had the privilege of meeting Flat Edward. Yet.

You've heard of Flat Stanley, though, right? The small flat boy who gets mailed around from place to place? Well, Flat Edward is not much different--though he is a little too large for the mail--38X26" to be exact--so being passed from person to person is how Edward will make his rounds.

His epic journey will begin on Valentine's Day 2009, and from there (if all goes as planned) he will transfer ownership weekly, while his travels are documented right here on this blog so we can follow his trail and get insight into what he does at each stay.

Here's his background so far.

Edward was acquired after being hotly fought for at a white elephant exchange on New Year's Eve. He spent six weeks on a wall here at my house...OK, a wall in my garage.--my husband was not exactly up for displaying Edward over the fireplace. But it's not as remote as it might sound. We are doing a remodel in our home and there has been a steady stream of builders, electricians, window installers, and all kinds of workers marching through the garage over these weeks. Incidentally, all males, and therefore not as fully appreciative of Edward as Edward deserves. So he is ready for a new home, a new shrine, a new clan of devoted fans.

Check back weekly with the Flat Edward blog to read different accounts of Edward, and see pictures from those fortunate enough to have been blessed with his presence.

Will you get Flat Edward next?

The only rules for hosting Edward are:

1. You must pass him on after a week (think hot potato)
2. You must document his week with you and share it with us! (An email to send info to will be provided on the back of Flat Edward.)
3. He must be passed on in a worthy way. In other words, be creative when you are ready to pass him along. You may choose the sneaky, stealthy route, or perhaps a more public venue for the changing of hands...but whatever you do...go big. We think Edward would appreciate it.

Edward will be presented as a dance off gift at an 80's Valentine's dance tomorrow night. GO EDWARD! GO EDWARD! Can't wait to see where he goes from there! Please check back with us soon.


Edward being opened for the first time. Note the joy on Jenny's face! But of course, this white elephant was the hot pick of the night, so her time with Edward was very short-lived.

Here you see Brigham and Jenn to the right of Edward (our right). There is a reason for their mischievous smiles...they were the gift givers of Edward that night. Little did they know they had just given the gift that will keep on giving for a long time to come!

And me, the victorious winner of Edward in the last few moments of 2008.