Not that we have anything against video games in general, we just had a bit too much of it going on around here. We needed a clean break. So, the lack of afternoon entertainment brought about some creative solutions from the kids...
One of the new "games"...
AaaaVAaaaaLAaaaaNCHE!
The next sample is a giant crossbow that was two days in the making. It is made with a variety of sticks, telephone cords, rope and duct tape. Dallin tried to make it with only lashings but had to use some duct tape reinforcements in the end. All the boys have big plans (from the internet) for 'real' crossbows from our next visit to Grandpa Hatch--the expert weapon maker.
We spent this last weekend in Franklin with the youth of the ward. We went to the Martin Harris pageant and then we took the kids and floated down the Bear river. We had a blast. And we are all tired.
Looking forward to a fun packed last-week-of-summer week. The kids are making plans as we speak!
5 comments:
Fun! Fun! Have you noticed that less T.V. and computer time means MORE mess? But that's okay- I just remind myself that it's to be expected because creativity means messiness. :-)
Thanks to you and Rustin for that very fun youth trip! Torsten absolutely enjoyed it.
You guys are always doing fun stuff! I can't wait to hear what you do this week!
I am glad to see no more broken bones appeared from their creativity! Have a fun last week!
So, is Austin crying in the first picture? I wouldn't call that "better" than watching t.v. At least he doesn't cry when he watches t.v.
Hee hee.
I was hoping that no one would notice Austin in that first picture...he was mad because Landon wouldn't scoot over. I never said is was ALL fun and games.....
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