..A few things. Bear with me.

ok. first item of business:


GO SEE THE DARK KNIGHT. GO SEE IT. NOW!




It will probably scare you, but it's a really great movie. Very well-made and believable. I was very giddy about this movie before it came out, and when I left the theater, i was in absolute awe and kept thinking about it days afterward. All of the characters were real and larger-than-life. Ledger did an incredible job, like everyone says, but of course, I think my homeboy Christian Bale was the best. :)
I don't really get that excited about things, but this one makes me crazy. You should have seen me. . . or maybe not. haha.



So, in other words, we saw Batman, and fell in love with movies again.

another great movie we saw recently was "3:10 to Yuma". It's a gritty old western made beautifully I thought. And, of course, when you have people like Russell Crowe, Ben Foster, and the Bale, you def. can't go wrong. Plus, from a 'design snob' standpoint, signage and posters, the DVD cover and menu look awesome. Just an all-around well put together package.



see?

ok, ok, (calming down a little....)

Second item of business:
The month has just flown by. we've been out of town every weekend for over a month. oops. It's been nice to see family (in the good and the bad) and just to be able to relax with them.I don't know about you guys, but i have the best in-laws. (what a sterile word....) but i really think of them as my own family and really think a lot of them. I don't get all the 'dread the in-law' jokes. . .

anyway, as you know, i am a designer, and seldom talk about it. I guess i don't have much to say. but, i was experimenting w. certain Photoshop techniques and came up with this. It's Sara, my little niece.



It's a fun life.

Third item of business: (more or less)

Stop Using plastic bags.



Pick up some canvas bags and reuse them. I'm not sure why i'm even talking about this (must be the allergy meds kicking in...) but Cody and I use canvas bag when we go shopping, and feel in some small way, are making the wold a better place. haha It's easy, convenient (despite the odd looks we get), and no more lame plastic bags floating around the house.

Hmmmm.... i think that's what's up. We work, we come home, I run, we watch whatever RedBox has to offer, and then go to bed. We get up, and do it all over again. However, as monotonous as this sounds, we are so happy. It's been almost 2 years since the wedding day. So crazy. We are so happy.

Random, i know.

July, so far

This month has proven to be a crazy-busy, but fun one! We kicked off the month by celebrating our nation's independence in Blanding, UT. It was really fun because my brother and sister got to go too, along with all of Cody's family. I love going to Blanding for the 4th of July because of the small-town feel, and because they basically go all-out. The day started with a parade filled with floats, ATV's and people in larger-than-life trucks. Right after that there is a food fair-deal where all kinds of food is sold, along with games and fun everywhere. After a good rest, we went to a "Melodrama", which was actually really fun and entertaining. We had just enough time to head over to the baseball fields and get a great spot for the fireworks. In Blanding, the fireworks are pretty elaborate. They go on forever. There is a live band and the whole town comes out again for a great time. We loved it.
Also, on out Blanding vacay, we gave Ryan and Emily the grand tour. We went to an awesome dinosaur museum, checked out the Monticello temple, and of course, the local Alco. Good times, good times. . .
The drive, of course was long, but the weather was really rainy and stormy, which made the trip that much more exciting. (in my opinion at least...)
Then, we just spent this weekend with more of Cody's family at a family reunion. Those are always really fun and just a great excuse to go camping. Cody's family is so awesome. They are always so nice and funny. (and great cooks!) It was great.

It seems like every weekend we have not been home. it's great. Maybe not so great for our ward..... and our callings..... but it's so nice to get away, especially in the summer. Unfortunately, i think our crazy weekends have come to a close. I think there are a couple here and there, but nothing like the past month. oh well, back to life we come.