Fast forward to this weekend. Lee and Tawnya stayed with us last night, and we pulled out the Guitar Hero again. It was Uncle Lee's first time to try the drums (he plays in real life) and he did a respectable job. Of course, we haven't graduated from the easy level yet. So, we were playing some Steve Miller Band and Lee said "I wonder what it would be like if you actually played the whole song". So, he flips it up to EXPERT like he's a pro or something and I'm like "yeah right, whatever" and stuff. And he plays right through it. I didn't think Guitar could ever be anything like the real thing, but LEE, YOU MADE ME A BELIEVER!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Guitar Hero heros
When we were at the cabin over New Years I snapped this picture of Tom and Justin playing Guitar Hero. Don't you love the expression on their faces?
Fast forward to this weekend. Lee and Tawnya stayed with us last night, and we pulled out the Guitar Hero again. It was Uncle Lee's first time to try the drums (he plays in real life) and he did a respectable job. Of course, we haven't graduated from the easy level yet. So, we were playing some Steve Miller Band and Lee said "I wonder what it would be like if you actually played the whole song". So, he flips it up to EXPERT like he's a pro or something and I'm like "yeah right, whatever" and stuff. And he plays right through it. I didn't think Guitar could ever be anything like the real thing, but LEE, YOU MADE ME A BELIEVER!
Fast forward to this weekend. Lee and Tawnya stayed with us last night, and we pulled out the Guitar Hero again. It was Uncle Lee's first time to try the drums (he plays in real life) and he did a respectable job. Of course, we haven't graduated from the easy level yet. So, we were playing some Steve Miller Band and Lee said "I wonder what it would be like if you actually played the whole song". So, he flips it up to EXPERT like he's a pro or something and I'm like "yeah right, whatever" and stuff. And he plays right through it. I didn't think Guitar could ever be anything like the real thing, but LEE, YOU MADE ME A BELIEVER!
lens play
I've decided to buy another new lens for shooting photos indoors without a flash. I find myself shooting in these situations a lot, and you need a fast lens. I borrowed one from work tonight to try out. So, I give you this Abby and Sarah silliness. My ISO was set too high so these are a bit grainy, but oh well. Better luck next time!
This is Abby playing the Wii.
And this is Sarah eating her dinner.
This is Abby playing the Wii.
And this is Sarah eating her dinner.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
And finally . . .
. . . a link to my pictures from the cabin, as promised. (Sorry it took me so long, Tawnya!) You can find them here and order prints, if you so desire.
Here is a family pic from Tim's camera. My photos were over exposed. Oops. But here were a few photos of the "couples" that I thought turned out okay for flash photography. I wish I had one of Tom and I.
And last but not least, here is Abby on the snowmobile. Just wait. She'll be keeping up with the guys in no time.
Here is a family pic from Tim's camera. My photos were over exposed. Oops. But here were a few photos of the "couples" that I thought turned out okay for flash photography. I wish I had one of Tom and I.
And last but not least, here is Abby on the snowmobile. Just wait. She'll be keeping up with the guys in no time.
All 4
cabin. Not the best quality off my phone-sorry.
Dentist time
you imagine that?
Friday, January 2, 2009
New Year's Day and Christmas all over again.
We are in West Yellowstone enjoying a weekend of snowmobiling with the Clarks. The cabin is very cozy and sleeps all 18 of us very comfortably. And that is a challenge!
This pictures are in no particular order. If Blogger would make it easier to add/reorder pictures I might make an effort to put these in order, but I am just not in the mood to figure that out at the moment.
This is the sweet and adorable Elijas. He had loads of fun diving into the wrapping paper when we were all done with our Christmas. While he was doing this, we were all sitting around talking about the things that were our greatest blessings and lessons in 2008. It was the best part of the night.
Gorgeous Tiffany
And her fabulous husband Justin, reading to us from "1001 movies to see before you die."
The lovely and beautiful Petra, bringing another grandbaby to the family in 2 more months.
Sweet Maddy, the youngest grandbaby at the moment. I bought this hat for her on Etsy and was happy when she didn't want to take it off all night. :)
I snuck a picture of this moment between Tim and Petra across the room.
Although they thought the only pictures they could get of themselves were the ones they would take of themselves. You see, they are quite used to this after living on an island for so long.
Dawson, shirtless and sweet.
Tawnya and Lee always make our family parties lively and fun. Love them.
I'm not the only one documenting the event. It's a good thing. I'm not so great at taking indoor photography.
I love the joy of these kids when they open their toys.
Tristin, the oldest and most wise of the grandkids. He is the one to set the others straight when they fall out of line.
Sarah bear.
This was our attempt to take a photo of all 8 grandkids. As this was taken, we were asking them what they thought #9 should be. I'm pretty sure "boy" won out.
If it weren't for Claude and Cheri, we wouldn't all be here, enjoying each other.
Girl cousins are so great. Hannah, Ilona, and Abby.
And, I'll leave you with Ilona's beautiful brown eyes.
This pictures are in no particular order. If Blogger would make it easier to add/reorder pictures I might make an effort to put these in order, but I am just not in the mood to figure that out at the moment.
This is the sweet and adorable Elijas. He had loads of fun diving into the wrapping paper when we were all done with our Christmas. While he was doing this, we were all sitting around talking about the things that were our greatest blessings and lessons in 2008. It was the best part of the night.
Gorgeous Tiffany
And her fabulous husband Justin, reading to us from "1001 movies to see before you die."
The lovely and beautiful Petra, bringing another grandbaby to the family in 2 more months.
Sweet Maddy, the youngest grandbaby at the moment. I bought this hat for her on Etsy and was happy when she didn't want to take it off all night. :)
I snuck a picture of this moment between Tim and Petra across the room.
Although they thought the only pictures they could get of themselves were the ones they would take of themselves. You see, they are quite used to this after living on an island for so long.
Dawson, shirtless and sweet.
Tawnya and Lee always make our family parties lively and fun. Love them.
I'm not the only one documenting the event. It's a good thing. I'm not so great at taking indoor photography.
I love the joy of these kids when they open their toys.
Tristin, the oldest and most wise of the grandkids. He is the one to set the others straight when they fall out of line.
Sarah bear.
This was our attempt to take a photo of all 8 grandkids. As this was taken, we were asking them what they thought #9 should be. I'm pretty sure "boy" won out.
If it weren't for Claude and Cheri, we wouldn't all be here, enjoying each other.
Girl cousins are so great. Hannah, Ilona, and Abby.
And, I'll leave you with Ilona's beautiful brown eyes.
New Year's Eve
We spent our New Year's Eve time with my family at Brad and Amy's house.
A game of Settlers of Catan. Try it if you never have.
Brad and Mom make homemade pizza. Soooo good.
My patient husband.
Grandpa is always good for a read.
A game of Settlers of Catan. Try it if you never have.
Brad and Mom make homemade pizza. Soooo good.
My patient husband.
Grandpa is always good for a read.
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