George's 5th grade concert

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIRnjom-NVw

The link is just the first song and a bunch of pictures from the other songs.  George did a good job singing, but is not as comfortable doing the actions as some of the kids.  He gets his stage fright from his mother.  He was in the rhythm section for one of the songs, playing a trashcan, and that picture is in the montage.

Guilty as charged

The girls were playing some game today in which Samantha arrested Rebecca for "attempted murder and impersonating a horse."  I'm not believing the attempted murder, but she can't get out of the lesser charge.

Nerdy Children

While I was making dinner tonight, I hear..."Who's this? Right. Who's this? Nope. Who's this? Right." I listen more carefully. The 8 year old is quizzing her 4 year old sister on Harry Potter character pictures. She wouldn't even allow Mad Eye Moody as a correct answer. She insisted on knowing the first name. :)

Busy

We have been running around a lot lately.  Zoo, home school group, WWI museum.  This week, we even went to the Renaissance Festival.  My feet are killing me.  I thought they were getting better, but this last week proved that they are only better when I don't do anything.  It takes all the fun out of life for the kids.  Of course, they do appreciate the time it takes me to walk anywhere, especially when I'm coming to beat.  Samantha's famous statement.... Me "I'm coming to beat"  Samantha "Not until you stretch your feet!"  She's right.  By the time I get there, they have moved onto a new activity that may, or may not, require a beating.