January 25, 2011

• My Junk Got Touched!

   
  My 3rd annual trip to the Sundance Film Festival almost didn’t happen this year, due to my choice of attire at the airport last Thursday:

  

  When Lisa gave me this sweatshirt for Christmas, I don’t think anyone believed I would wear it to the airport.  The look on the TSA agent’s face says it all.  He was not very happy with me.  He had no sense of humor.  It didn’t help that people were taking pictures of me (and I was posing) as he rifled through my luggage.  He opened everything; even smelling my toothpaste and hair gel.  He was determined to make me miss my flight.  I prevailed though, and made it through security without incident.  I still believe that the entire process is theater of the absurd, and this experience proved my point.  I made it to Salt Lake City though, and the fun began.  The first year I went to Sundance, Drew & Christine’s baby Lance was just a few months old and we partied with Paris Hilton.  Last year when I went, Christine was pregnant with Ty and we reveled in the art of Banksy.  This year, along with 2 bouncing baby boys, we saw lots of excellent films (and a few duds) and spent quality time with old friends!  Ty even spoke his first word yesterday:

  We were hoping the word would be “Carey” but oh well….”Mamma” will have to suffice!

  As Matt pointed out, even at an internationally acclaimed film festival, my photos & videos still revolve around dogs, kids and sunsets:

  
  Ty plays with his rubber duckie in the bath while I entertain (?) him with the classic Sesame Street tune,
   ”Put Down The Duckie” (which is sung MUCH better by this incredible cast of characters and celebrities).

  All in all it was a wonderful trip.  A special thanks to Vonda & Nate for their generosity and constant smiles.  It was great seeing you guys.  And ultimate gratitude to Drew & Christine for their amazing hospitality and non stop laughter.  I’m already looking forward to next year.  Here are some photos:

  
  Betsy is such a good sport, and she adores Ty!

  
  That face!!

  
  Lance calls me “Careyah”.  It’s so cute!

  
  The views in Salt Lake are stunning!

  
  Beautiful Park City, home of the Sundance Film Festival

  
  It was so great seeing Vonda & Nate!

  
  The weather was cold, but amazing!

  
  Best of the rest…click here

  
  Here’s a video compilation of the entire weekend. 
  Watch it full screen for high definition.
  Music in this video is from the Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid soundtrack,
  as well as Big Love and Exit Through the Gift Shop. 
  It was the first time Christine and I used iMovie, so I hope you like it.

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