Fetching Pails

Our kids were doing this all on their own. Then Tammy brought the camera and eventually a prop.


Thank goodness they have each other for entertainment.

Simple Pleasures

Here are two short videos from last month.
1) Is it true that if you focus on one spot, you won't get dizzy?




2) Popcorn ball anyone? Actually, I think they said they were gathering the petals to put on top of their fairy sandcastle. The quality of the falling petals/video goes waaaay down when we post it to the blog. Sorry. [Update: If you saw the original post the flower petals were going from the ground to the tree, as Tammy didn't realize that Alvin had been playing with the reverse video feature. The gibberish words did not tip her off, as we don't really pay attention to our kids anyway. ]

Old College Tricks

Alvin's freshman year, he and his roommate taught themselves how to juggle 3 balls. As his college education progressed, Alvin and his future cousin-in-law taught themselves how to juggle 5 balls between the two of them.



Some of the most important things you learn at school don't happen in the classroom.

Backyard Bully

I was getting dinner ready last night and was taken aback by what I saw out the window. It took me several looks to figure out exactly what I was seeing.

I called the kids over and we all watched transfixed as a really big bird plucked and ate a smaller bird. He eventually flew away and took his kill with him, leaving no evidence except a yard full of feathers. Cool!

ps. I know it's not the greatest picture, but do you know what kind of bird this is?

Happy Palm Sunday!

We've found a book of Christ-centered Easter ideas, and we're trying to do a little bit more than just the Easter Bunny and candy this year (though we'll be doing that, too). So with Alvin reprising his role from Christmas Eve...



Have a happy Easter week!

How to Make Something from Nothing

Last weekend we got to have both sets of grandparents in town for Eliza's baby blessing. This video is one example of the creative fun we had while they were here.

(in case you were wondering, we ate the soup for lunch and it was almost fit for a king - just a little more salt & pepper next time!)

Rise All Loyal Cougars!

All on her own, before leaving for school this morning, Miriam made "Go BYU" signs for each of us to hold during the game!

During the 2nd over-time, when BYU seemed to have clinched their victory and the stress-level in our house had drastically decreased from the 1st overtime, Miriam began chanting, "Who's winning? BYU!"

No better way to celebrate the victory than with BYU Mint Brownies!