Fixing The Water Leak

My yard!  My beautiful yard!!

Two years ago they were digging up my yard for a gas leak, now it's a water leak.  Next time it better be because I struck gold.

...and up from the ground came a bubblin' crude...

Heavy Machinary & Little Kids

Yes, I know it has been a long time since I posted anything.  There has been a lot going on and I haven't had time to keep up with blogging much.  One major development in our lives is that Jenny has decided to begin a daycare.  Her website is here (shameless search engine plug)Daycare in wichita kansas, home childcare (end shamless search engine plug).

Because she has decided to be a licensed daycare located in Wichita Kansas, instead of just registered we have had to make some changes around the house in order to pass the inspection.  Nothing major really, put up some plexiglass around the railing on the stairs, install a gate at the top of the stairs... and build a frame around the playset in the backyard and move 11 tons of pea gravel into it!  Thankfully I didn't have to do it with a shovel and wheelbarrow!

Driving this for four hours was even more fun then it looks.  No really I am not being sarcastic.

Jacobs Piano Recital

This was Jacob's 2nd recital.  You can see how much he improved from last May here.  Now he is doing both the treble and bass clef, and the notes are not labled on the sheet music.

Bush Shoe Incident

Who throws a shoe? Honestly?

Jacobs 1st Piano Recital

Jacob started piano lessons with Calana in January. Today he had his first recital. This was the first time he has ever done anything in front of a large group (about 50 people) by himself. I was very impressed with how he handled himself. Later he said he really liked it and when asked said that he wasn't nervous at all.

Here are the 2 songs that he did.

Post Christmas Videos

He really wants to get the camera. I'm sure to put it in his mouth!

Extreme Close-up, Ethan Style

Guess what Jacob learned today?!!

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The Biggest Loser - Season Preview

Jez is going to be on TV tonight! Don't miss it. 7:00 Central time 2 hour special.

Here is a note about the above clip from Karen on Aug. 2nd:

He is SO embarrassed! The one time he cried was when they told him he did not make it on the show after he thought he had - and he really had (it was part of the story line). But that is what they showed on the teaser clips. Needless to say he did not have a very good day yesterday after he saw it. That's Hollywood. They use you how they want to. Never the less he is about 100 pounds down so I think that is worth a little public humiliation. As Pastor Kent used to say "You can't humiliate a humble guy". Stay tuned to see the manly man emerge

U2: Window in the Skies

I could see this winning some awards. A very cool video. Notice how there isn't any live action in it. Long time U2 fans should really appreciate it.

Jacobs First Christmas Special

Silent Night

Little Drummer Boy Yes that is Ethan in the Background yelling "Hi Bubba!!". When Jacob was done and he went to sit down Ethan said "Good job, Bubba!", really proud and excited for him.

Trick or Treating - 2006 (Taking To Much)

Jacob & Ethan trick or Treating on our street - 2006 Here is another funny video from last night

2006 Halloween - Photo Album