fun can obviously change behavior for the better

I saw this video this morning and had an aha moment when I read the line "fun can obviously change behavior for the better"  It's true...think about it in relation to work, parenting, relationships, chores, learning, etc.

After watching the stair video I watched the rest of the "fun theory" videos.  I think they're brilliant!

what a great way to capture your family

check it out!

what you do matters

I saw this video on a friends blog and thought that the words were encouraging for any parent, mom or dad, to hear.

happy 15th

I couldn't have said it better then this song.

15 things I love about my hubby...

1.  married me in spite of a sometimes rocky courtship

2.  has worked to make our marriage almost completely non rocky

3.  is one of the most understanding people I know

4.  constantly finds the bright side of things and helps me to do the same (I'm just not near as good at it as he is)

5.  keeps me and and the kids laughing - he makes family life totally fun

6.  works hard at both work and church

7.  is an amazing dad

8.  sees the good in everyone

9.  goes along with all my hair brained party ideas and now even joins in on the planning and execution 

10. is thoughtful and constantly thinking of others feelings

11. is helpful around the house

12. dishes out lots of hugs and kisses to me and the kids

13. doesn't freak out when I start loading the garage with Halloween props in the middle of June

14. knows how to balance all the commitments he has with work and church so that his family doesn't suffer

15. is ok with $100 in roaming charges so that he can call me each night while he is away in Mexico to see how the kids and I are doing.

I'm so lucky I'm in love with my best friend!

like father, like son part 2

like father, like son

here's what he does when no one is looking

Lately when Derek and I have gotten on the computer we find videos that Luke has made. He gets on the computer and makes them when no one else is in the room and then he just leaves them on the computer for us to find, never telling us he made them.  They make us laugh hysterically, although if he is not your kid you probably won't find them near as funny. Here is one of my favorites...

You will have to excuse the mess in the background.  Our dining room table is in our front room and it is loaded with pots, pans, cleaning supplies, etc.  My house is in some serious disarray because of the kitchen remodel.

more photo booth

I'm losing my mind

Isn't he sweet?!?!

yes, we think we are funny

I may regret posting this incriminating video but I just had to do it - we have been laughing so hard that the tears are flowing.  I will spare you the rest of the videos we made this afternoon. This alone is worth the price of the computer.