Last night we watched Revolutionary Road (2008,R).  From ScreenIt!:

A 1950s era couple must contend with their unhappy marriage as well as unexpected developments that threaten to derail the wife's plan to save their relationship and make them happy.

I couldn’t help thinking of Mad Men with DiCaprio’s character feeling like a slightly-more-hip Pete Campbell.  Also, somehow the dysfunctional families and mood of this film somehow reminded of those in Ang Lee’s The Ice Storm.

I give it 4 out of 5.

Today marked the 4th straight day that the boys have gone sledding with friends and/or family in Barstow Woods.  Here is a video:

The boys had a kids vs. adults dart gun battle Christmas evening in the grandparents’ basement.  This is a common activity at Grandma/Grandpa B’s house, but this time was unusual because I participated too.  Each round you were out if you took two hits.  Here are some photos and a video:

The boys went bowling on Christmas Eve.  Elliot, Finn, and Coby each scored 79 during the first game.  Here are some photos and a video:

Here are some photos and a video from mid-December including decorating the Christmas tree:

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Carpenter School had their community sing-along on December 22.  Here are some photos and videos.  Finn’s group (1st grade) is in the first video, and Elliot’s (3rd grade) is in the second.

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Dec 26

Florida coach Urban Meyer steps down for health reasons - ESPN

Chart Of The Day

Obama falls short on pledge to curtail earmarks, fiscal hawks say

Dec 25

lunch from the New Iraqi Kabob House

The Blind Side

cold rain is melting all of the snow in MI

Dec 24

bowling on Christmas Eve

Reason Editor suggests his own magazine is lying

Comic for December 23, 2009

Dec 23

The fight over abortion insurance is smaller than it looks.

Yes, Obama did campaign on the public option

Dec 22

Midland wins

going to overtime

at the Midland vs. Dow basketball game

haircut and then taking the boys to lunch

President Obama Talks About Baby Jesus

A picture is worth a thousand blog posts

Dec 21

A picture is worth a thousand blog posts

Reviewing Steelers' Decision to Try Onside Kick

Newt Gingrich Says Eric Holder Should Be Impeached

Dec 20

Democrats strike health care deal - - POLITICO.com

The Senate Bill Saves Families Money

The Senate begins to pass health-care reform

its dumb 2 go 2 store 4 diet dr pepper @ 10 pm but if it means u know @ 10 pm not 8 am that yr truck batt is dead you'll be glad u did

After opening presents Christmas morning, we went to see The Blind Side (2009,PG-13).  From ScreenIt!:

A confident woman and her Southern family take in a poor and undereducated teen, give him the home life he never had, and help him hone his football skills that make him a top college prospect.

The scenes in the projects of Memphis reminded me of the times Lisa and I visited similar places in Knoxville to bring kids to church.  Although I think some of the film’s critics make valid points, (as I mentioned before) I’m a sucker for inspiring sports movies and themes of racial reconciliation.

I give it 5 out of 5.