January 2010

Stuck somewhere in New York

Our car broke down on the way home from Christmas holidays.
Yes, it was in the middle of the blizzard and yes, Taylor had
to go #2

So we got a hotel and the kids got some rest.




These two pictures of Landon and Taylor are quite indicative
of how Erin and I sleep. Erin looks peaceful, like Landon, while
I look....less attractive (my mouth is usually opened a little wider--
I'm sure I've eaten plenty of spiders).




Audra entertaining herself by trying to put
on Taylor's clothes.



Luray Caverns
Virginia


We went to some sweet caves in Virginia.



I don't think any of these pictures do the caves justice.


It was a self-guided tour that lasted a little
over an hour


Erin and I tried to pretend that Taylor and Audra really
weren't whining and crying. I mean, seriously.
We just spent over 2 hours driving to get here, spent money for
this tour, still had not had lunch, but dang it, we were going to
enjoy it! Our poor, starving, tired children.


Landon LOVED it! He also was trying to pretend
he didn't have any sisters.



This was a column that fell over in a small quake.
It ended up fusing with the wall. So cool!



My favorite part was at the end. Some guy, a while back,
built this organ right into the cave. There are no pipes. Instead,
it's attached to hammers that tap on stalactites to produce
the right tone.


However cool the organ was, the girls were
done. Audra threw herself on the ground
and just laid there. Lucky for them, this was
the end of the tour. Maybe they'll look back
at pictures some day and say "Oh yeah, Luray Caverns was
awesome. I loved it! I totally remember going
there. Thanks Mom and Dad for taking us
to so many cool places. You guys are the coolest parents."
Maybe? Maybe not.

Jet Packs

Introducing the new something to do inside on a winters day--
"Jet Packs"
Easy to create with out mess or clean up, this ingenious contraption
promises hours of entertainment for your little ones (and yourself after
they go to bed). Created by Landon himself, simply find
a plastic soda or water bottle from recycle bin, strap securely around belly with
packing tape and see your kids racing speed increase ten fold.
No more being late for school, or yelling to get your kids to hurry
and clean up their rooms. Just try "Jet Packs" and your heart
will be eased with the speed with which your kids can move.