Zoo Trip (On A Warm December Day?)

We enjoyed a warm (?) December day with some friends at the Birmingham Zoo. There’s just never enough time to see everything. Below are all of the pictures we took, not just the ones in the video above.

First Steps

Our little girl took her first steps on September 10, 2010. Now the trouble begins!

Someone Got His White Belt!

This summer, 2010, my oldest had the opportunity to take a Karate Class at summer camp. The camp actually gave enough hours for him to take his white belt exam which was pretty exciting. Here are a couple of videos we made of the experience.

This first video is of the warm up and actual exam.

This next video is a few of the pictures we took.

Music for Kids – Slugs and Bugs

About a month ago I found a video by this group and showed it to my kids. They loved it, but I didn’t really know anything about them or hadn’t seen any of their CD’s in any stores, so I kind of let it go back to my mind. About 2 weeks passed and I saw someone mention them on twitter and promptly followed them there http://twitter.com/slugsandbugs and was able to get a CD. (Thanks a lot guys!).

We have been listening to them in the car now for a week or so and my kids ask about them every time we get in the car and sing their songs around the house, going out to eat, and basically everywhere else we go. (My 3 year old is sitting in front of me right now singing one of their songs.)

So, why the post, here’s a recommendation! If you have kids and are looking for a positive alternative for them that is actually enjoyable to listen to with them, here’s one to check out. Also, if you work with kids, you may even want to check them out to see if they would be able to come do a concert.

You can find them online at http://www.slugsandbugs.com/ and can even find their blog which covers a little bit of everything from their lives, parenting, music, and their tour. http://slugsandbugsandlullabies.wordpress.com/ They also have a Facebook fan page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Slugs-Bugs-Lullabies/180044255682

Below I included a few of their videos so you can check them out too. I actually picked the two that were my kids 2 favorites.

How Does Apple Affect You?

Apparently Apples iPod touch affects everyone differently. My daughter… It put her to sleep.

Here she is with PeePaw

Snowy Day Fun – February 12, 2010

Having some snowy day fun on a rare snowy day in Birmingham, Alabama

Reading A Book


My oldest reading a book when he is 4 years old and in preschool.

Snowy Day Drive – February 12, 2010


It was a rare snowy day here in Birmingham, Alabama so I decided to go for a drive and enjoy the sights. These are several clips I made and put together to enjoy and remember.

Overton Park

We had the chance this past weekend to go to Overton Park in Mountain Brook to play with some friends. It was a beautiful day!

Alfredo’s Pizza