When Chickens Fly

I think Thanksgiving gets kind of a bad rap for a whole lot of eating and not a lot of activity. I came up with an idea last year to let kids "launch" poultry for a Thanksgiving activity. This year I decided to get all my own supplies and do it with my family and at the kids school. I have proof....

Welcome to "The Great Turkey Capers of 2008"

It takes some thought, a little planning, some stamina and the ability to sit on your rear to get a good angle for flight.

A successful hit looks something like this....

and then retaliation begins.

This can be done as a solo sport although you will get some very strange looks...

It really is amazing to see what happens to completely normal people when you hand them a rubber chicken.....try it!!

Life in the fast lane....

I never really get how much time has passed until everyone starts telling me I have not updated this blog in a very long time.....the shame!! Since Marin's birthday we have had the first day of school (followed by a few more days of school but that is beside the point)...and here is proof that they were dressed and adorable on that first day:


Gabe had some alter ego moments:

Carmen (the cutest Italian exchange student we get to share our home with) came over to spend some quality time:

Marin and her friends created a great game outside during a warm bit of weather:

We all went to Sun Valley and Gabe and his best cousin Josh figured out great ways to keep themselves entertained:

And last but certainly not the least.....Gabe got a whopper of a cold (sorry little guy) and lost a tooth in the middle of it all. Wow. Thankfully he had many furry creatures to snuggle up to and keep him company.

Hopefully this next week won't be quite so busy.