I recommend....

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen + Ewan McGregor + Emily Blunt = One freaking fantastic movie. CHECK. IT. OUT

Reason #222 why I love being an Aunt!

My cute niece, Bug, emailed me a few weeks ago to run the North Ogden Cherry Days 5k with her.  I have done a few 5 ks with my nephew, Calvin, but none of my nieces, so I jumped at the chance.  I was excited to run with her and I would dare say, she was excited to run with me.  I spent the night at my brother's house, so I didn't have to get up at the butt crack of dawn to get to Ogden in time.  6:00am cam WAY too early, but I was ready to run.  The person yelled, "Ready, Set, Go!" and off we went.  I decided that I was going to run the entire 3.1 miles no matter what.  Afterall, I should be training for the St. George Marathon.  ugh..

The course was nice.  A few little hills and some down hills too.  I cheered Bug on and even sang a few songs.  I only did what a wonderful aunt would do...I tried to embarrass her :)  Ithink I succeeded.  We finished the race and survived!  It was a lot of fun and now I am anticipating another one with her. 

Thanks, Bug!  Love you much. 

Grey Gardens

I love those little gems that I happen to stumble upon and wonder to myself, "Why in the world have I not seen this before?!" Grey Gardens is that gem. It is so bizarre and yet, I loved it. (What does that say about me? oh well) Grey Gardens is the story of Big and Little Edie...mother/daughter team. They are relatives to Jackie O. These ladies were once members of high society and then became recluses. Grey Gardens becomes dilapitated and unlivable, but they continue to live in it. They start housing all kinds of animals...cats and racoons. It is such a great film. I watched the movie with Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange. They do Big and Little Edie spot on. I just got the actual documentary and I can't wait to watch it. I only wish that my mom hadn't died at such a young age. I think we could have become a good Big/Little Edie team. She could wear big hats and sing all day. I would wear head scarves and practice tap dancing. We would feed all the stray cats and other wild animals. I could finally live my dream of being an eccentric old broad. Hmmm...maybe, my sister will join me instead.

Chalk Art Festival

A few weeks ago, I decided to meander down to the Gateway to check out the Chalk Art Festival. Seriously? These are AMAZING!! I am always in awe that people are so darn talented. Yep, all of these are done in chalk. It was fun to watch some of the artist in action. In my next life, I am coming back as an artist and Zac Efron's pants (ok, was that too much?) Anywho...check these out!

I'm turning Japanese...

Social Life = BOO.

Romantic Life = Double BOO.

That's it!  I am moving to Japan. 

Yesterday, I babysat Isaac and his siblings.  I was telling Ike's 5 year old brother to get his pajamas on when he turned to me and said," You are beautiful when you are angry!"  I didn't quite hear what he said, so I asked him to repeat it and he said "You are beautiful when you are angry!"  I just laughed.  Where do kids come up with this stuff?

YES, PLEASE!!

Go and watch "The Lucky One" and "New Year's Eve".  You will thank me for it.  Promise.