My sister Jenna brought this movie to my attention. We will watch anything that stars Aunt Becky. Here is a little clip that I love!
Anyone know if they put this out on DVD?
I wanna buy this and watch it with Matt! :)
03.31.09 | Entertainment
03.31.2009 | Entertainment | 23 comments
My sister Jenna brought this movie to my attention. We will watch anything that stars Aunt Becky. Here is a little clip that I love!
Anyone know if they put this out on DVD?
I wanna buy this and watch it with Matt! :)
03.31.09 | Entertainment
03.26.2009 | Entertainment | 12 comments
So the other day I sat Matt down on the couch and snuggled up for a movie. Then I told him it would be Twilight. Which I knew he wasn’t too excited about, but I decided to pretty much make him watch it. SinceI had already seen it in the movie theaters.
I have never read the books, but I do have copies laying around the house from friends and family. I thought I would have time to read them, but I am just too busy with the kids and work. :)
After we ended up watching the movie, Matt was pretty happy. I’m pretty sure he liked it after he tweeted:
Now we aren’t any of those really huge fans, but Matt loves fantasy movies and I love romances, so it was a decent middle ground movie for us both.
One of the moments I love most about the movie is when Bella sees Edward for the 1st time. I got goose bumps! (I still remember that moment when I saw Matt for the 1st time. :) )
Christina LeMarr: Ok I loved Twilight. There is something about it that just reels you in...The books are sooooo much better! You have to read them! You will get sucked in! My husband watched it with me the other day, I think he liked it too but wasn't too wordy about it. (26/03/09, 02:55)
Ashley: I love this movie and my husband actually really likes it too! So tell Matt he's not alone! (26/03/09, 02:58)
Lyndzee of EP: OOOOH Matt,, I can't believe you liked it?!!? That is awesome. Angie,, if you liked the movie then you'll LOVE the book. I've read the series 5 times (even sitting on the toilet) but don't tell anyone!! The movie in comparison to the book is like The Smurfs to Thundercats,,,, no justice!! READ THEM!! (26/03/09, 03:19)
Jamie Burnett: I have read all the books, and can't wait to see the movie!!!! (26/03/09, 03:29)
Beka: Brandon was so excited to see that Matt liked the movie and that he is not alone in the "guys who like Twilight" club. That is one of my favorite scenes too, serious goosebumps the first time I saw it. The other scene I love is when Edward saves her from those bad guys in the dark alley and pulls up in that rad car. Seriously so hot! LOL! (26/03/09, 03:37)
chenin: lol! I keep trying to convince Doug to watch it with me by telling him that Matt liked it. So now Matt owes Doug 2 hours of his life back ;) (26/03/09, 04:08)
Matt Sloan: @chenin haha! tell Doug i know owe him a mandate for his troubles! LOL! (26/03/09, 04:37)
Matt Sloan: @lyndzee i am going to now read the book, but the problem is i don't like my own stink, so i will read it while driving my car or riding in an elevator! (26/03/09, 04:38)
Jessica Robins: the books are way, way better. i've been listening to them on CD (for freezies from the library) while i edit photos. i'm picking up the third one tonight! (26/03/09, 05:04)
Chevy: The book was WAY better than the movie.. I really wish they would have stuck with the book and just made the movie 5 hours long. lmbo I am glad that both of you liked it.. Rob was okay with it. He think that Kristin Stewart is horrible. lOl (26/03/09, 06:51)
Meg: Angie! If you love that moment in the movie you must must must read the book- it's about 20 times better. (27/03/09, 09:23)
Heather Kincaid: So you have to read the books! The part where Bella sees Edward for the first time is so much better than the movie! Oh... and the meadow scene.... you have to read the books. :-) (01/04/09, 01:42)
03.26.09 | Entertainment
03.24.2009 | Entertainment | 46 comments
Some people ask our secrets. This is the biggest one. This is our Voltron of Sloan. LOL! :)
“And I’ll form the Head!”
* this was taken by the Jared’s (the groom) mother! as i turned around i knew it was gonna be a gem. photo credit to her! :)
** this was a bridal shoot taken the day before Emily + Jared’s actual wedding day, hence the black t-shirt and jeans.
*** here is the shot that Angie got!
Michelle Moore: OMGOSH!! Totally PRICELESS!!! (24/03/09, 11:59)
Michele B: Haha! that's awesome! (24/03/09, 12:00)
Rachael Earl: I can attest to that-I was the Voltron in action. MUCH better than a ladder-LOL! (24/03/09, 12:25)
Jeff Awesome: you'll be hearing from my lawyers, ftw. (24/03/09, 12:40)
Leah: lol! this is awesome! (24/03/09, 12:40)
Joel: I get on Rita's shoulders all the time... sometimes you just need to be taller. (24/03/09, 12:42)
Ashley Forrette: Adorable :) (24/03/09, 12:48)
Emily: Jared and I were in awe looking up at how cool you guys are! :) (24/03/09, 12:48)
Rich: that is awesome. Alyssa tried getting on my shoulders for a shot a couple weeks ago and it ended in horrible embarrassment for both of us... (24/03/09, 12:51)
Carl. Photography: HOw can we NOT be friends already!!!! This is something straight outta my child hood. SO priceless!!! HAHAHA! (24/03/09, 12:54)
dusty brown: I dont know whats better, the fact that you can hold Angie up like that for a while OR the fact that you can wear JEANS to a WEDDING!! Yowzaa!! sweet pic!! (24/03/09, 12:57)
Liz (Pack) Cochran: lol!!! Too cute! (24/03/09, 12:59)
Leon Sandoval: LOL! Awesome!!! (Just make sure your insurance adjuster doesn't see that one!) (24/03/09, 01:01)
kristine and ron atienza: haha!!! that's awesome!! you should post the shot that angie got from that height! =) (24/03/09, 01:22)
liz: ok that's just simply hilarious. is there a weblog award for cutest voltron, i mean couple? cos you guys would win it. and how on earth did you pull this off with pregnancy in the mix? did you trade spots?! I love it. (24/03/09, 01:40)
Matt Sloan: @jeff haha! i thought about giving you a little credit. like 99% or so. (24/03/09, 01:51)
mandi white: i'm falling out of my chair laughing. love it! (24/03/09, 01:51)
Matt Sloan: @dusty funny! i wish i could wear jeans! LOL! this was a bridal shoot the day before their wedding. schedules didn't match up to do it all in one day of the wedding. :) (24/03/09, 01:53)
Matt Sloan: @kristine i will post a shot really soon! (24/03/09, 01:54)
Malia: You guys are amazing. Every time I come to your website and see another wedding you've done, it makes me want to get married all over again, and again, and again, and again. (24/03/09, 01:59)
Chevy: lmbo! Sooooo funnnnny <3 (24/03/09, 02:00)
Jessica Robins: ha ha i love it! and now i know how to make it sound more exciting when i ask braden to do stuff like this (again) in the future. (24/03/09, 02:03)
Kadie Pangburn: lol we do this all the time too, people think it's so funny but it's so way easier than lugging a ladder around with us everywhere... lol :) (24/03/09, 02:13)
Chelsea Nicole: Haha, too funny! (24/03/09, 02:34)
Beka: LOL! This is hilarious! I like how Matt is showing off by balancing on 1 leg. (24/03/09, 02:37)
~abi~: awesome! :) (24/03/09, 02:38)
Briony: haha that is the best thing i've ever seen! i usually use a step-ladder :) (24/03/09, 02:51)
Matt Sloan: @beka haha! i totally had no idea that Jared's Mom was taking the photo until i looked back. i was just trying to make Angie nervous. we seem to do this a lot, so i had to make it a little more enjoyable. plus, Angie might weigh 100 lbs. max. remember, i am so bro, that i could squat 2 billion lbs. on one leg! LOL! (24/03/09, 02:54)
stacie&geoffrey: lol, loves it! (24/03/09, 04:59)
Amy Martin: Nice!!! (24/03/09, 05:22)
Ryan: That is friggin hilarious! I love the ballance! Good way to get a great reaction from the couple as well as a much needed angle. (24/03/09, 07:19)
Lynn Dao: So that's the secret! Totally hilarious- I love it!!! (24/03/09, 07:37)
Denise: Hillarious! And great shot too - totally worth the near death experience :-) (24/03/09, 09:22)
Sarah Wellmeier: I have had to do this before! Love it!! (25/03/09, 08:57)
ohana photographers - david & kimi: that transformer pic is legen...wait for it....dary!!! love it, but what else would i expect from the best! (25/03/09, 09:38)
Kirsten: SOOOO classic! I love it! (25/03/09, 10:59)
Roberta Cotter: Brilliant! (25/03/09, 11:03)
Curtis Copeland: Great image! Thanks for sharing your "secrets"! (25/03/09, 12:46)
sarah rhoads: Sloans!!! that is the rhoads signature move! lol It always kills chris's shoulders but hey! it's worth it for the shot right! lol love this photo angie got. love you guys! (26/03/09, 03:05)
Muriel: I do that too! I love the moment in the beginning when the client can't help but laugh; it really eases some nerves. (26/03/09, 11:19)
Emily Beaty: How cool! Y'all are awesome! (27/03/09, 12:19)
Darcy Martin: hahaha!! you guys are the coolest, that's hilarious!! I love it :) (27/03/09, 01:33)
Kelly Merrill: Wow this really makes me want to take my fiance to shoot with me. after getting my camera insured. :) (27/03/09, 03:27)
chris stewart: Dude i love voltron. I used to have the bedding and everything.....yes even the underwear. Great shot and thats totally unique way to shoot. (28/03/09, 10:43)
Lorelei Barker: Angie...It's a darn good thing you were a cheerleader at good ol' MHS! All that stunting practice came in handy! Love the photo "secret"! You ROCK! (28/03/09, 09:18)
Becka Knight: HAHA, We do the same thing! (01/04/09, 04:51)
03.24.09 | Entertainment
03.23.2009 | Entertainment | 17 comments
1. I love Rootbeer with the sonic ice and a straw.
2. I didn’t read Twilight, but I love the movie! Some people probably think it’s cheesy, but it reminds me of the first time I saw Matt. There are a few moments in life that I believe in MAGIC. One of those times is when you look across the room and see the Hottest Person ever and your heart starts beating so fast and you get soooooooo excited and nervous. I LOVE LOVE that feeling. It’s the feeling I felt when I saw Matt across the room many many years ago:)
3. I LOVE my kids more than anything in the WORLD! I’ve always wanted to be a Mom and it is definitely the greatest best thing I will EVER do in my life.
4. Speaking of being a Mom, Giving birth to Paisley was pretty difficult. Most of my friends and family know it was a pretty crazy tramatic experience. Since then i’ve dealt with Anxiety and Depression. I know it’s pretty personal, but I hope I can help others. I have an incredible support system and an AMAZING councler who has given me tools to overcome this trial in my life. Hopefully if anyone reads this that is afraid because they have every experienced these feelings don’t worry your not alone and you can totally overcome it!!!
5. I have never drank. Mostly because of my faith, but I have personal reasons too. My Mom’s dad got in a tragic car accident and died when she was only 8. She opened the door to see a police man standing there. He then told my Grandma that he had been drinking and driving and had driven off the road. When I was old enough to understand what had happened I promised myself I would never drink, To see the sorrow in my Mom’s eyes was enough for me to make that choice.
6. I wish I was a good dancer! I dance around the house all the time and pretend Im as good as the people on So you think you can dance.
7. I have a slight obsession with Disneyland! The smells, the churros, the memories. Taking my kids to Disneyland for the first time was one of the Best Days of my life!
8. Growing up my family had not so much money. I decided i would have all these dreams and aspirations! Now that Im older they don’t seem important anymore. I live a pretty simple life and I couldn’t ask for anything more.
9. Im not into Fashion What so ever. If I own any cute clothes it’s only because Matt chose them for me. If I ever look cute it is only to be cute for Matt. I could wear pj’s, flip flops and my hair in a pony tail all day every day.
10. I have been using the same powder for 4 years, that is how often I wear make up!
11. My nose is a little Crooked from being broken twice:)
12. I was in Gymnastics for 12 years. I was in love with Mary lou Retton and Nadia and wanted more than anything to be an Olympic Gymnast.
13. I eat a lot!
14. In High School I used to worry about my weight and always worked out and counted calories. But some how gained weight. I could never be anorexic, because I love food. I HATE barfing so I couldn’t be bulimic. So I decided to just have a good relationship with food.
15. When I stopped worrying about my weight and ate what ever I wanted to in strides, I somehow lost 15lbs….
16. I love the SECRET!
17. I wish people in general would understand how blessed they are and stop complaining.
18. I think everyone in America should start a gratitude Journal and thinking Positive!
19. As much as some people think Positive thinking is a joke, it is one of the most powerful tools we have! We should all do it.
20. My favorite activity is to wakeboard! I love the lake, swimming, and the ocean!
21. Most everyone knows that Im am one of the HUGEST Lord of the Rings Fans EVER! I won’t go into detail.
22. I have to thank Matt for introducing me to REAL music. I never knew that there was such Incredible artist out there until I met him.
23. I listend to the Killers when I was Prego with Maddux. When he was born, the Killers album was the only thing that would calm him down if he was screaming.
24. I listened to Hot Chip when I was prego with Paisley and she loves them now.
25. When I was 5 I was in Karate and I was the Youngest person at my karate studio to ever Karate chop a wood board!
Matt Sloan: Angie, you are the cutest thing ever! Thanks for sharing these. Love ya! (23/03/09, 09:38)
jackie wonders: you're my new best friend :) (23/03/09, 09:39)
carrie@urbanbaby: are you just the cutest thing since sliced bread?!? seriously. and thanks for bringing up #4, i had a very difficult time with the circumstances of harrison's birth, which resulted in a drastic change in my chemical makeup. good for you for talking out loud about it, glad we both found the help we needed ;). (23/03/09, 09:44)
Tawnya: These are awesome Angie~ thanks for sharing- I see a new side of you that is even sweeter and cuter than I thought! (23/03/09, 09:47)
Abra: Someday I'm going to meet you in person (instead of "stalking" you through your blog and Twitter) and give you a big hug. :) (23/03/09, 10:34)
Tassi: Thanks for sharing Angie. It always fun to learn new things about old friends. I hope all is well with you and your family. I feel the same way about music. I am so glad I married someone that knows about real music. Although I think we both have become music snobs in some ways. (23/03/09, 10:35)
Rachael Earl: I love that feeling in #2-first time I saw Dan I felt that way, and the second time too :) (23/03/09, 10:38)
Chevy: Angie, thank you for sharing so much of yourself :0) This is the best blog entry I have read in a long time. We are a lot more alike than I even thought.. which makes me feel good. To know that someone out there could wear jams all day, not wear makeup and understand the emotional turmoil that comes from having a baby/hormones. You are a beautiful person and wonderful Mommy. :0) You are truly blessed with all the wonderful things/people in your life. Much love to you and your fam! -Chev (23/03/09, 11:16)
Beka: Seriously Angie, you are so amazing. I told Matt on Friday that I don't think I have ever met a person that is so thoughful and kind as you!! I agree with #2 especially since Brandon and I met in High School. Except our version was a lot less cheesy and without glittery vampires. :) (23/03/09, 02:16)
Carolyn: Angie, i love your honesty! ITs true how scared people are to talk about things like depression and anxiety but it is everywhere (i can personally relate) You are such a cute and positive ray of sunshine, and a little bit of a geek, which i love (ie. Lord of the Rings, Karate) I hope some day i can get to know you better. I suppose that's what the list is for ;) (23/03/09, 03:07)
Melanie: Angie, that's 25 more reasons why I love you so much!! You are the bestest!!! (23/03/09, 07:35)
Jenna: I am laughing right now at some of these. The karate board when you were five-Classic! I agree postitive thinking is the key in this life! You go sister. Also are you kidding, you are a good dancer. Oh and you know that Nadia, Mary Lou, and Bela are the inspirations of my life...............oh how I wish we saw gymnastics gold on our necks! (23/03/09, 08:05)
Stevie: Angie you are just the cutest most genuine person and I wish I could hug you through the computer. Thanks for being so open with your life and being such an inspiration. (23/03/09, 10:03)
gretchen knoblock: ang - you are the cutest! I am so lucky to have such an amazing friend! =) (24/03/09, 12:00)
~abi~: i so enjoyed reading these facts about you! :) (24/03/09, 02:36)
ohana photographers - david & kimi: #1 sonic chewy ice rules and so does rootbeer. #7 you know how we feel about that. i remember going to disneyland as a kid, very rarely as we too were not well off, i'd stick my head out the window once we hit the orange groves to smell the oranges, knowing we weren't very far. ah, those were the days. luckily i married my disney twin and now our kids are disney nuts! #17 my motto, it'll all work out :) #21 who doesn't love LOTR!?! it's hard to watch it with kimi sometimes as she just goo goo's over orlando ;) #25 that is just plain awesome. thanks for sharing!! (25/03/09, 09:52)
amelialyon: I thoroughly enjoyed reading this!!! I seriously think I knew most of these, but still made me laugh and miss Ang! Also, the "this is how we do it" post is genious!!! HAHAHLOL! (25/03/09, 02:06)
03.23.09 | Entertainment
Brandon: This movie is awesome. I remember having the VHS. (31/03/09, 11:00)
Tassi: I love this movie. Who knew aunt Becky was so talented. Here is the link to amazon to buy the DVD. http://www.amazon.com/Rad-Racing-Classic-Bill-Allen/dp/B001MW6QDK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1238522644&sr=1-1 One more tidbit about the movie. Do you know who the blond hair tough guy is in the movie? He is Olympic gymnast Bart Connor and also husband to one of our heroines Nadia Comaneci. (31/03/09, 11:11)
Mark Brooke: That is my favorite movie of all time! (31/03/09, 11:13)
Matt Sloan: @tassi crap! that movie is an Australian Import and in PAL not NTSC. which unfortunately won't work on US DVD players. :( (31/03/09, 11:30)
jason: awesome movie! I want to set up a ramp and mattresses for landing...get out the bmx bike...it's gonna be great! (31/03/09, 11:58)
Merek Davis: This is the most amazing movie ever. I used to love watching this with my brothers. Also, I HAVE to recommend the following movies if you're going to watch rad: Gleaming the Cube, Breakin', and Cloak and Dagger 80s at their finest. (31/03/09, 12:43)
julie: i just heard this song the other day and it totally brought back memories of watching this movie over and over again with my neighbors growing up. we were so into our bmx bikes, pegs and all! soooo good...if you find it, please report!! would love to see it for old times sake! (31/03/09, 12:45)
Mel Watson: So since seeing Matt's twitter about this this morning... Send me an Angel has been stuck in my head all day and this insane urge to watch this movie is killing me. I'm bummed you guys live so far away or else we'd have a RAD party complete with BMX party favors and an Aunt Becky cardboard cutout. Oh Aunt Becky... (31/03/09, 12:46)
jackie wonders: that stunt work is amazing ;) (31/03/09, 12:53)
Gabe: This is the greatest movie of all time..PERIOD!! It was filmed here locally (Calgary & Cochrane, Alberta) When I was young I even asked my Mom to drive me around to find that Elephant sprinkler her rides his bike though (and yes we found it) I have seen it probably a 70+ times. Not on DVD, but I did happen to find a VHS to DVD conversion, which will..no doubt..become a family heirloom :) (31/03/09, 12:57)
Jenna: I am dying right now, that is the best and funniest scene ever made! Aunt Becky you rock! Oh, I mean you are so RAD! (31/03/09, 01:39)
Tassi: I am sorry Matt. I need to read the information on the DVD better. Sorry to get your hopes up. (31/03/09, 02:33)
angie: I can't believe all of you guys have seen this movie before! How did I not know about this?! It sounds like a Legend:) (31/03/09, 03:23)
Matt Sloan: good news from my buddy Brandon: "here's a dirsct link to download the movie RAD!" http://tinyurl.com/ckvp9t (31/03/09, 03:26)
Brandon Lowe: I can tell it has been a hit cause It has 70 downloads already :) (31/03/09, 05:36)
robbie.: I heard this song on Sirius yesterday morning...and thought all about following my brother around the state while he raced BMX. What a great, great movie! Ok, the movie actually sucks and probably won't be nearly as good as I remember it, but it's still one of my all time favorites. Helltrack, Rad Racing, Cru Jones....what's not to love? Thanks for the flash back; I'll be buying from Amazon today since my dubbed VHS has long since broke. (01/04/09, 05:20)
amber kennedy: Are you kidding me? With three older brothers who rode bikes and skateboarded, this movie was on in our house at least 2 times a week. I love that song and that was the best part of the movie. Haven't seen it in years! You gotta love the 80's! (01/04/09, 01:39)
Cindy: That is so funny! I used to love this movie when I was a kid! Thanks for jogging my memory!! (01/04/09, 03:38)
Rhiannon: Rad is one of my all time favorites. If you need it on DVD. I have it. (01/04/09, 09:12)
Becky: LOVE this movie! my cousin and I tried to buy it from the video store when we were kids but they wouldn't sell it to us...years and years later I found the DVD on eBay and bought one for both of us! GNARLY!! (02/04/09, 05:22)
the BLAH BLAH BLAHge: This is an all-time fav of mine, too. I got into a vicious bidding war on eBay several years ago in order to get my very own copy. I can't hear Send Me An Angel without imagining myself on a BMX bike at the prom. (02/04/09, 05:22)
Larry Reeves: Dude, this is so classic! One of the best movies of all time. (08/04/09, 09:47)
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