I just found this picture and got a chuckle out of it. See, we spent quite a bit of time at basketball games this season, cheering on the EAGLES! Looks to me like Chip felt very little inclination to keep his eyes glued to the riveting action taking place on the floor. He would never make it as a referee.

Nick the Future Legislator?

Nick was recently chosen to serve as a Page for a local representative. We are very proud of him for receiving this honor! Mr. Tim took the day off from work to accompany the Exalted Page to the state capitol in Topeka. I sent a camera with them and, to his credit, Tim took lots of pictures documenting this momentous occasion. However, only three of them are any good. ;o) So here within lies the photographic evidence of Nick's special day as a Page.

Here's the Page ready to take on whatever errands are thrown his way. I'm thinking that if he ever wants to pursue a career in politics, this could be a great campaign shot. Just look at the sincerity on that boy's face! I'd trust him with my portion of the deficit!

Nick took a solemn oath to uphold the position of Page to the best of his ability.

And here's a lovely shot of Nick on the Capitol steps. He had a great time and did a very good job!

Chip loves to sing. I'm sorry, I don't think I made that clear. Chip LOVES to sing!! He sings all the time. Barney songs, songs from Sunday school, Teletubby songs, anything. I really like this video of him singing 'Fishers of Men.' (I will make you fishers of men....if you follow me.) Granted, he's my kid so I think these sorts of things are magical and amazing, but I think most people would agree this is pretty funny...especially the high notes. ;o)

Chip's Photographic Adventure

The other day, we were waiting (like as in for ETERNITY) while Luke was at the orthodontist. Chip played with everything I had packed for him in about 69 seconds, and boredom was on its merry way. Can't have that, now can we? So I dug around in my purse and pulled out a little camera. Here within lies the results.

Does it surprise anyone that I am Chip's favorite model? I like to think of myself as his muse.

Once he tired of me, he moved on to a still life.

And don't forget some macro work!

Then he set about documenting the scene.

Where would we be without a self-portrait?

This last one is my very favorite. This is a sorta-almost-not-quite-there portrait of me and the nurse. I think his work shows real promise.