What a Day!

We would like to wish a Happy Anniversary to Clyde and Norma (Mike's parents), Lynn and Gilberta (Mike's uncle and aunt), Scott and Susan (additional uncle and aunt) AND they were all married on . . . . . . .

VEONE'S BIRTHDAY!!!

We would like to wish Grandma Veone (or grandma "own" as we just learned Kylee calls her) a very happy 93rd Birthday! Whoa! Mike and I got to visit her today and she was exhausted from all her birthday visitors, but we could tell she loved it. We would have loved to get a picture with her, but you all know she will have none of that with her hair looking "a mess" (her words) Guess we will try again next time :)

Baking 101

Nicholas (our nephew) got to stay with us this past weekend! We had a lot of fun with him, and did lots of fun stuff, but I thought these pictures of him making cookies were to cute! I also must say that many people should be VERY proud of me. I hardly stepped in at all and just kept thinking "he is having fun". It was messy, the cookies were not the same size and there were sprinles all over the floor. Guess what though? It didn't matter! The cookies were good and Nicholas loved it!!




Watch the oven and make sure nothing goes wrong!

Tease Uncle Mike with the oven mits while you wait for the cookies!

Decorate and Enjoy!!

Welcome Mason!

Mike's little sister Heidi had her baby boy on Thursday, August 7, 2008. I am married to Mike so I have no idea what his exact weight or length or anything like that was - all Mike said was "he weighed more then I did. I was a little peanut!" Here are some pictures of us meeting our new nephew Mason Eric Brown for the first time!




Here is a picture of Big Sister Kylee - what a cute picture of her with her uncle!!

Movie Review Monday - Super Sized!

I got to have a movie day on Sunday!! Yeah, I love spending my day at the theater! We only saw 3 movies (a mini movie day to some), but it has been way too long since I have gotten to do this and it was awesome.

We started the day with Wall-E and before I talk about that movie, can I just say something? I love "kid" movies - and obviously I do not think they are just for kids BUT I tend to hate the previews because WOW, they are bad. There was one for some singing and dancing Chihuahuas . . . .um, no thank you. There is a movie coming out this Thanksgiving though called "Bolt" and I was pleasantly surprised at how cute and funny it looked. Also available in 3-D viewing - nice. Mike has already told me no, so ---- any takers? Here is the preview.



Where was I? Oh yeah Waaallll-E . . . . . . . . . . Eveeeee-a

Pixar does it again!!! Seriously I do not want to fight with anyone that didn't like this movie, but . . . . um . . . .I will because WOW I LOVED IT!!! Wall-E was so cute and lovable and Innocent and just wanted to feel close to someone! Plus I loved his reactions to small situations. I know there was the whole "social commentary" but I thought it was great and true and amazing and I would love to meet just one of the genius that become a writer for Pixar! They have NEVER done me wrong - EVER. Thank you.
So this will be short and sweet. X-Files: I want to believe. Why was this movie made? Why was there no supernatural part to this movie? Why did it feel so much longer then the 2 hours that it was? Uh, good thing I saw Wall-E before this, or I would have been VERY upset at the wasted time. Yeah it was that bad.
And to finalize the evening -- Ironman. Yes I am very behind (as are my friends) so we finished the day at the dollar theater and with Iron Man. It was REALLY good and I mean REALLY good, but honestly? Not the greatness of Batman by a long shot. I really enjoyed it and am excited to see what the sequels will bring (because duh there will obviously be some) but the introductions to characters was nice and the effects were nice, but I needed just a little more action. Robert Downey Jr. was a PERFECT cast for this role and I will be excited to see what he does with the role in the future.

Until Next time readers!

. . . .. . . . . .. go see Wall-E (and call me, I will go with you!!)

Remi, Remi, Remi!

Oh, I know that you have been thinking "What has Remi been up to?" He has been very busy! He has learned that he prefers being an inside dog to an outside one, so he is inside pretty much anytime we are home. Sometimes I will put him out to go to the bathroom and he barks like he is being punished. I think we have created a monster!

You can't tell in this picture, because you can't see his tail wagging, but Remi loves when Mike picks him up! Plus I think the image of Mike holding a giant black lab is hilarious!

This is the day that Mike got his new iPhone (which he loves BTW) Remi jumped on the couch and snuggled onto my lap. That boy is crazy, but man is he cute!

Remember that "monster" I was talking about earlier? Well here is his, looking adorable sleeping with Mike, but taking up my side of the bed! Good thing I love these boys so much!



Mike and I drove up to Lehi to look at a dog named "Cole" that is looking for a new home. We were thinking about becoming a 2 dog family. We don't think it is going to work out, but here is a video of the dogs playing together. I had the best time watching Remi swim because I have never seen it before! Also, pay attention in the video to how many times he swims right past his bumper - we felt so bad that he couldn't see it!

Mega Review Monday

I had the chance to spend my "holiday" weekend just the way that I love - watching movies. It doesn't matter to me if it is new movies, re-watching movies, catching up on "missed" movies - this is my favorite way to spend time (double bonus points if Mike wants to see the movie too!!) My brother Ken hadn't seen Batman yet, so obviously I said LET'S GO! We saw it in IMAX and it was AWESOME (yet again) and my offer stands that if you would like to see it - give me a call!!

One of my favorite "geek pod casts" is The Totally Rad Show (free on itunes - I TOTALLY recommend it!) During their review of Batman, Alex (my favorite, the blond) said "I think this movie was a little long. Understand that by a little long I mean if you were to eat a bathtub full of ice-cream you would say that was GOOD but maybe a little too much?" They also said "This movie felt a little long, but I wouldn't change a single thing about it" I COMPLETELY AGREE AND LOVE THIS MOVIE (AND THIS PODCAST!!)

Mike and I finally watched "No Country For Old Men" a shame on our part really because this movie was talked about so much, we should be embarrassed by our late viewing (well I am, Mike doesn't think it matters) Anyway - this movie is incredibly dark, disturbing, creepy, graphic, and . . . .well . . . .I liked it! I wasn't sure at first because it was so different then I thought it would be, but I have let it settle and yes, I liked it - I loved Tommy Lee Jones in this role, and the entire movie is cast so well, written amazing, and shot beautifully.

Lastly, Mike and I watched "Gone Baby Gone" based on a novel and directed by Ben Affleck. Well, Uh, I didn't love this one. It seems strange to me that Ben would pick a movie that would paint Boston in such a bad light - this movie is so over the top in trying to prove that Boston is a cold, dark, heartless place with bad mothers, drug dealers, killers, and everything you would imagine in "the projects." The story takes an interesting twist, but all in all I found myself wondering "How long until it is over?" NEVER a good sign if you are thinking this during a movie!

GOOD NEWS!!! I will be a having a "movie day" this upcomming Sunday. Anyone who knows me, knows that this makes me truly happy. Thank you to the girls participating and I will have lots to blog about!!

Movie Review Monday (Sunday night because I couldn't wait!)

BATMAN - The Dark Knight

Written and Directed by Christopher and Jonathan Nolan - also directed "Memento" which I highly recommend if you have not seen it. Where do I even start?

Well OK - let me start by saying that I was VERY nervous about seeing this movie. Batman Begins was great and would lead me to believe that this movie would follow in its footsteps. BUT on the other hand I have already been so disappointed in many movies this year. (Indiana Jones tops the list) I went early to this movie so I could form my own opinion and not allow anyone to effect my viewing.

IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT - Coming from me, you need to understand that this speaks very high volume!!

"You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain"


"My Card"

We will get to Heath Ledger / The Joker in just a moment!!

The thing that I LOVED about this movie is that it wasn't just trying to be the 'next big comic book movie' it also was not trying to be the '#1 summer movie' It was trying (and becoming) one of the first movies, based on a comic book, to show exactly why it is that comic books can be so great.

Great characters. Amazing Story. Drama. Love. Good vs. Evil. I am not saying that there have not been good comic book movies, because there have - but this is in a completely different category.

For the first time (EVER) I am going to contain myself and only talk about this movie with people that have seen it. I want everyone to have the wonderful experience that I did in getting all their questions answered, including "Will this be as good as it should and can be?"

The one thing I will say is that I refuse (and hope you will as well) to answer the "who is the better joker" question. These 2 actors were asked to play the same villain, but that is where the similarities end. They were asked to play them in very different ways and in very different times. Both were BRILLIANT and I was happy to find this video showing them side by side.



Please see this movie. Please talk with me in specifics when you have. Please call me anytime you would like to see it again.

Oh and By the Way - Quite possibly one of my favorite opening scenes of all time.