An update on our TV-less week...

Elizabeth runs with the kite (excuse my horrible video skills! I didn't know turning the camera to the side wouldn't flip the screen automatically)


Jonathan is wheeling backwards with the kite in his mouth! It's quite a sight to watch him fly a kite with no hands!


Emmalee flying and skating

With no TV, I thought I would indulge the kids with the high cost of flying kites (they cost a buck at wal-mart!) What a fun treat to watch them fly these kites! Elizabeth just runs and runs and runs...Jonathan sticks the string base in his mouth and wheels away! Emmalee has been experimenting with flying while riding Jacob's ripstick. SHe does really good! Jacob has done a great job at monitoring all the kites and keeping them from getting tangled in trees, each other and random kids that pass by :) We have actually enjoyed having the TV off so far. Less fighting and more playing with each other. James and I are actually contemplating doing this more often! It has even been good for James and I. We originally were going to allow for us to watch, but changed our minds so we could set an example. It hasn't been easy, but I am hopeful that this Sunday will go a little more smooth because of it. If it does, than this was totally worth it!


Here is Lizzieboo running


Jonathan showing off his ironman kite


Emmalee has better coordination than her mom!


Jacob going to check on the progress of the kite flyers

Jordan had the opportunity to participate in the Science Fair at school. Last year everyone was a participant, but this year they only allowed those that got a certain grade on their projects to participate. Luckily, Jordan was able to participate. It was fun to see all the creative and original ideas that these kids came up with. James and I laughed at some of the projects for their subject matters-like one that measured different ages for their ability to remember and retain information (surprisingly-adults in their 30's and 40's remembered the best)


Here is James with Jordan


I had to sneak in a picture with him too. I made sure I wore my 3 inch wedge shoes so I could be as tall :)


Here is Jordan with his project