The Sound of Music

As you can see we have a new musical instrument in the Harrah House, that's right bagpipes. James got them in August, I call them my anniversary gift. Jack fondly refers to them as "pipes" and he loves to hear James play. I don't let him play them in the house because they are so loud. I don't want Joel's ears to get hurt, or mine for that matter. So, here you see James practicing out side in the driveway.
This shot was taken by sneak attack, he didn't want me to take his picture, but I got it. I guess I am kinda like the bagpipe paparazzi .

I had to put this picture of Joel up. James was practicing with his chanter one afternoon and Joel made this face. I had to laugh. Luck for us the chanter is only half as loud as the set of bagpipes.

Fun in the Sun While it Lasts

These pictures are from this past week when temperatures were near 75 degrees. Jack & Afton were playing out in the yard on Jack's firetruck. Needless to say, they aren't very good at driving. So if you need your toes run over or crop circles in your field let me know, I've got just the kid for you. And yes, Afton is holding on for dear life.

It's now Jack's turn to be the passenger. He is busy using the microphone. He should use it to tell people to get out of the way!

Jack stopped long enough for me to get this shot. Then quickly punched the gas and I had to jump out of the way. Look at the smile on his face, he's thinking "watch out mom, here I come!"

Well, I wouldn't let Joel ride on the firetruck so I took some plan pics of him while Jack was napping. I am trying to get his birth announcements done, I think this is the picture I am going to use.

Halloween '08

Pirate Jack after a night of Trick-or-Treating.

Look closely, he is about ready to tear into a sucker. This kid loves Dum-Dums.

Princess Afton & Pirate Jack

Both are extremely thirsty after handing out candy to the trick-or-treaters.

Afton is also enjoying a package of M&M's.

My best attempt at getting a good picture of Jack in his costume.

The look on his face says it all, "Mom just take the picture"


Joel all ready to hit the streets.

Could it be: Larry, Curly, Mo???

No, just my 3 brothers: D.J., Drew, & Craig