Just call me Ebert...

Mike and I took Benny to see Toy Story 3 tonight (in 3D!). It was so good! I am just in awe of the creative minds that come up with these movies. Ken and Barbie are new to the storyline and I loved the silliness they added to the film (Ken to Barbie: "Nice legwarmers." Barbie to Ken: "Nice ascot."...that line had me laughing for awhile..although it doesn't have quite the same effect here!). Benny really loved the movie and we talked about it the whole drive home. He assured Mike and I that he would ALWAYS love his toys...even when he went to college (like Andy did). It's such a sweet movie and one that just makes you feel good when you leave the theatre. Oh...and for those of you who have seen it, we decided that "Big Baby" reminded us of Nattie (only without the droopy eye). :) We were glad she came to the "good side" in the end!

Anyway, go see it...even if you don't have kids. It was totally worth the $52.50 we spent (outrageous...isn't it?! - 2 adult tickets $26, 1 kids ticket $10.50, popcorn/m&m's/water $16)!!

Here we are tucking Ben into bed after the movie...clearly not the greatest picture of any of us, but I like how happy he is...makes me happy!

In other movie news, we received a mystery package in the mail recently. A VHS tape of the horror movie C.H.U.D, circa 1984. What...you haven't seen this amazing film? Say it isn't so?! HA! We figured out that the mystery sender was none other than Mike's crazy brother, Brad. Apparently, this flick was one that their Uncle Rich used to enjoy back in the day and their grandma let them watch it when they were just little boys (like Ben's age). Well, we watched it this afternoon and it was just as good as Mike remembered it to be (note sarcasm...but I was entertained enough to watch the whole thing!). We had a good long laugh about the fact that any grandma would let a kindergarten age kid watch this though. Luckily, they weren't damaged for life and turned out ok. :)

I can't say that I recommend you rent this one...although, on second thought, it would be the cheaper alternative to Toy Story 3. Brad said the shipping from eBay was more expensive than the purchase of the actual film. :)

Oh..and just in case you're wondering...C.H.U.D. stands for Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dewellers...subtitle: "They're Not Staying Down There Any Longer." Ooooohhhhh.... :)