So, this is the film my brilliant and funny 12 year old entered in a local film contest. It was the first film he has ever done. He did pretty much everything by himself, except Allen did what little editing was needed and recorded the music. Yep. Everything else was all Zane. He didn’t win any awards but, there is always next year and the year after and the year after and the year after….
So, for some reason, my home computer will not allow me to copy and paste my Flickr photos into my blog. Don’t know why, it just won’t. However, I have a ton of stories and stuff I need to put up here…WITH pictures. Well, eventually. For now, here is a picture of me, taken by Zane back in August or September. Yeah, my hair is streaked dark blue. I have been wanting to do it for some time and, I finally did it. So, ta da. My only regret was that the color faded so fast. But, oh well. I have discovered the wonderful world of “Manic Panic” hair coloring. They have, literally, every color you can think of to ever color your hair, and some you never even considered!
Wall-e was the most adorable cartoon character ever. The whole movie was great. It had a great message that I will not even hint at for those of you who haven’t seen it yet. It led to a nice discussion after the movie. The pre-cartoon cartoon, that Pixar always throws in, was hilarious. I was laughing so hard. I love magic and bunny rabbits (that I do not have to take care of). I think every film should have a short cartoon at the beginning. At least, any film I go see. We knew Jaxon loved it because he didn’t have to go to the bathroom even once while it was on. Whenever he is bored, he decides an expedition to the bathroom will cure him of the boredom. Anyway, so if you haven’t seen this movie, go see it. I recommend it.
So, my grandfather got married last weekend. He married a really spunky, fun lady named Edna. My camera refused to take any good pictures from inside the church. So, I do not have very many. Carrie took some good pictures on Kelly’s camera and I am supposed to be sent copies. Here are some highlights from my camera.
My Awesomely Dressed-Up Family
The cake and reception area looked really nice. Aunt Margaret laid out the napkins. I was so impressed I had to take a picture of them. It looks like she had a ruler to measure the perfect distance between them. But, she didn’t use a ruler. Yeah, she is that good
This was our crazy row, starting with me (taking the picture), then you can barely see Zane’s arm, a blurry Jaxon, Kelly, Jordan, Jersey, Allison, Cameron, Kyle, and Carrie.
Pops with his best man, Uncle Earl, waiting for Edna to come down the isle.
The Ushers, Eugene and Allen
Pops and Edna cutting the cake.
Some family pictures…our family corner, Kelly, Uncle Bryan and Aunt Margaret…
My adorable new shoes
I do not know why I find these pictures so funny but, they are. Allen’s band had an early, live recording session and they had hot dogs and stuff. It was like a picnic at a bar. We were able to bring kids with us so, we did.
I love camping. In May, we went camping with our neighbors, Max, Suzanna and their cute baby girl, Gillian. We went to Goose Island State Park. It wasn’t that far from home but, far enough where we could relax and enjoy it all. Goose Island has the largest Live Oak tree in the United States (world?). And, it was impressive. There was lots of interesting wildlife. I tried to get it all. However, I was unable (or unwilling) to get a picture of the raccoon who woke us up in the middle of the night the first night so he could steal out marshmallows.
I love this picture of the boys in the wildflowers. There were wildflowers EVERYWHERE.
Jaxon HAD to take his ukulele because Allen always takes his guitar. Jaxon would walk around camp and stuff, just like Allen does with his guitar, playing songs and singing.
The Sowerby’s
The Cook’s
Sometimes, it felt like the kids were EVERYWHERE!
Here is some of the cool stuff we saw. The little green frogs, you could find in the bathrooms after dark. They would hang out at the lights and wait for the bugs to come by for feasting purposes. Of course, this was right above the showers so, I was afraid I would accidentally hurt one. But, no, I didn’t. A ranger told me and the boys were we could find some leopard frogs. However, we were not as willing as we had anticipated to go tromping through muddy ditches with knee-high grass in alligator and snake country. Maybe next time. We went on a hiking trail and we are going along, there is us and nature and then, suddenly, a bench. I think there should be benches in the middle of nothing all the time.
Not too long ago (in May), we went to Natural Bridge Caverns and Natural Bridge Wildlife Park. It was me, Zane, Jaxon, Danielle and my mom. It was a lot more fun than I had thought it was going to be. I love caves and all the different breeds of animals at the wildlife park was really interesting. Anyway, here are the pictures.
I love the Caver’s Creed. It should be a motto for almost any foray into nature.
Once we were in the cave, it was rather dark. There were lights to light the way but not bright lights. So, any pictures you see of my mom and the kids, I am blinding them! But they didn’t mind.
This is a picture of Danielle’s pants to show people how humid and damp it was inside the cave. All of the bottom of her pants are soaking wet!
THE WILDLIFE PARK
When you go in they give you a book that tells you what everything is. I do not have that book so, they are not labeled. I am sure you can identify the ones I can and can’t identify the ones I can’t so, it is pointless to label them all. You drive through the park and most of these animals are right by the road or in the road or trying to climb in the car.
LOOK! They are fighting!
Finding Nemo has forever screwed up the joy of bubbles. Every time I start to enjoy the wonderful art of making bubbles, I think of that crazy fish with the treasure chest. (sigh) Oh well, what can you do? I guess we are all a little crazy at times. No need to deny it.
Jaxon had a lot of fun at his birthday party. Thank you to everyone who came out. He was ready to go home the next day and play with all of his toys, after going swimming, of course. There were a few more people than I expected but, I think we coped well enough. Here is a picture I took of the party. Zane saw me about to take a picture and decided to ham it up for the camera. However, it TOTALLY fit how I felt the party was going it was too funny to delete. And, now I have everyone to share it with.
Here is Jaxon opening his presents, two seconds before he discovered his cool present was really just clothes.
This is Jaxon PLEADING to open his toys after everyone had left and they had gone swimming again.
Here is a picture of his birthday cake. He said, “It was SO delicious.” He wanted a strawberry cake but they didn’t have that so, he got one with strawberry filling. It was quite yummy.
Before we left we had to make sure we made time to stop by the arcade.
He just came in and told me it was the best day ever. Aw.
These pictures were taken Easter Sunday at Pop’s house. There was a tree in the back with a branch just perfect for climbing, I thought. Zane thought so also. However, he needed a little help to get up there (three people). Then, when he got up there, he was so startled by the height, he wouldn’t move around. Kaitlyn had no problems moving around and Danielle climbed the other tree in HEELS! It was fun, and funny.
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