Saturday, October 31, 2009

Movie Review 18

Connor Mead, a successful fashion photographer, goes to his younger brother's wedding to convince him not to marry. He arrives at his dead uncle's estate during the rehearsal the night before the wedding; he starts in, taking his brother aside, trashing marriage. Later in the men's room, his uncle, who taught Connor all he knows about women, appears to him and tells Connor that three ghosts will visit him that night: the ghosts of girlfriends past, present, and future. Can he learn anything from his life and fix what he's broken?

In typical Matthew fashion, this movie covers all the aspects of a romantic comedy. Nice story, a good watch.

Mike works at his parents' motel, he's sweet, but hapless, with no ambition. Sue sells art for a Baltimore firm, she's enigmatic - rarely smiling but occasionally impulsive, feeling the clock tick after a breakup with a boyfriend who could have provided security. Mike takes one look at her and determines to connect. Is there any way he stands a chance with her? What can he offer?

Steve Zahn is a good comedic actor and also has the ability to show geniune feelings through out his performance. I was really pulling for his character in this sweet and vulnerable story of two people trying to find something special. Worth every penny.


When high-powered book editor Margaret faces deportation to her native Canada, the quick-thinking exec declares that she's actually engaged to her unsuspecting put-upon assistant Andrew, who she's tormented for years. He agrees to participate in the charade, but with a few conditions of his own. The unlikely couple heads to Alaska to meet his quirky family and the always-in-control city girl finds herself in one comedic fish-out-of-water situation after another.

A perfect match of comedy and love. Sandra Bullock has such talent when using her body to create laughter. Another good romantic comedy that didn't disappoint.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Movie Review 17

When a meteorite from outer space hits a young California woman named Susan Murphy and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. As a last resort, under the guidance of General W.R. Monger, on a desperate order from The President, the motley crew of Monsters is called into action to combat the aliens and save the world from imminent destruction!

kids enjoyed it but dare I say it?...a bit boring for the adults.

Sid begins to wish for a family of his own, and so steals some dinosaur eggs which leads to Sid ending up in a strange underground world where his herd must rescue him, while dodging dinosaurs and facing danger left and right, and meeting up with a one-eyed weasel known as Buck who hunts dinosaurs intently.

I love the Ice Age movies so naturally this one was great for me. Kids found it really fun too.

For generations, the people of the City of Ember have languished in a world of artificial lights. But Ember's once powerful generator is failing ... and the great lamps that illuminate the city are starting to flicker. Now, two teenagers in a race against time, must search Ember for clues that will unlock the ancient mystery of the city's existence, and help the citizens escape before the lights go out forever.

Adapted from the book City of Ember. My family liked this movie, it keep the kids attention and was entertaining enough for the adults. The story was very original and at no time did my attention get pulled out of the movie.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Next Top Model

magazine cover quality :o)




Maybe we should look into show biz, what do you think?

Friday, October 23, 2009

Braden is 11

I'm SUPER late with this post considering Braden's birthday was about 6 weeks ago. Here is a look at his day:)

From Napa and Papa Teague ~ a build your own car.


*happy birthday ring tone coming from somewhere*
Braden is surprised to find it's his other present "ringing"


It's a cell phone from Mom, Dad, the girls and Nana and Papa Russia.


"I'm sooo cool now". He wasn't expecting to get a phone until his 12th birthday ;p

Kaitlin and Kaeleigh made Braden a poster. Isn't it cute?





Blow out the candles and make a wish (but I think it already came true).









Saturday, October 3, 2009

Moving Right Along

Braden completed his last year of cub scouts and has earned the highest badge, the arrow of Light. We are so proud of him and all his hard work. The leaders were awesome and played a vital role in helping him achieve his goals...thank you to Bro. Tyron and Bro. Howard for your help this year :D

We attended a ceremony for Bradens "crossing over" to boy scouts and snapped a few fuzzy pictures (darn camera).

Bro. Tryon presenting Braden with his certificate.

Bro. Howard sending Braden over the bridge. The actual bridge wasn't set up so we made a make shift one out of a desk and chairs.

red rover, red rover let Braden come over...tee hee.


"Ok now what?"

Ryan gives Braden a lift :D



"WELCOME TO BOY SCOUTS"