The Empire Strikes Back

Could anyone have been happier on this day than our Leia Rose? Leia and Daddy had finally finished the book of The Empire Strikes Back, . . . and now it was time for the movie! (Originally, we had planned for Leia Rose to watch this for the first time with Shenandoah, but because Daddy can't come on our Virgina excursion in a few days, we decided that Daddy just HAD to be a part of this!)

Just look at how happy they are together!!! Here they are laughing at Yoda whacking R2-D2 with his gaffy stick. What a wonderful father and daughter bonding experience! As for the specifics, Leia Rose talked INCESSANTLY through the whole thing, either commenting on the story, asking questions, or relating what she already knew would happen. The talking got a little much at one point for Mamma, but it was so sweet to see Leia so very excited. The only part that scared her was the Wampa, . . . of course I forgot that it jumps up and surprises you on Hoth right after Luke's ton-ton smells something. *sigh* She definitely didn't watch much more of THAT part. Leia Rose thought it was really interesting how Yoda seemed so "silly" when Luke first meets him, but as soon as Yoda's true identity is revealed, . . . "Hey, Yoda's not silly anymore!" Leia's favorite part? When Luke trips up the Imperial Walkers with his tow-cable. Leia's LEAST favorite part? When Han and Leia kiss! Ha! ; ) (That is MAMMA'S favorite part!)