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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
3D Photos
I learned a new Photoshop trick today. Check out the pics. Of course, you need some 3d glasses.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Election Eve In Manassas, VA
We were there, with 100,000 of our closest friends ...
Click the picture above and check out the red circle. We think that's us.
Our video:
The full speech:
Click the picture above and check out the red circle. We think that's us.
Our video:
The full speech:
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Suburban Wildlife
Since we do live in the middle of a huge forest, we get more visits from critters than you might expect. In September, a family of deer came to our front yard, practically right up to the door. We also got a chipmunk on the back deck. This is not counting the mysterious coyote and owl sounds we hear at night.
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Zack's Teeth
In September, Zack shows off his big bad gap (and a funky hairstyle):
Now, the left permanent tooth is coming in:
Now, the left permanent tooth is coming in:
Monday, September 1, 2008
What We Did This Summer
It was a very busy week, with lots of walking, line-standing, and sunburn. But it was well worth it. We visited four Disney parks -- Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios -- and cruised to the Bahamas. Check out the three photo galleries for the highlights:
Animal Kingdom Lodge and Park
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Epcot and Magic Kingdom
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Onboard the Disney Wonder and in the Bahamas
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Saturday, August 9, 2008
Zack's Created a Monster
A few months ago, we stopped by a local toy store, Doodlehopper, which was having a "design a monster" contest for kids. Zack drew a creation he called "Triceratentacles," a sort of three headed octopus-like thing with different colors for all the different body parts.
A few days later we got a call saying he'd won! A toy company would be making a stuffed animal out of Zack's design, and might even be selling it to other kids some day!
Just the other day, Zack said to Kelly in the car, "you know, Doodlehopper should be calling soon about my stuffed animal." Sure enough, they had a message on the answering machine when they got home, so they went and picked it up. (A bit eerie, huh?).
Here are some pictures of Triceratentacles, complete with a "designed by Zack tag." The video is Zack reading the tag, which is the description he wrote when he created the monster.
A few days later we got a call saying he'd won! A toy company would be making a stuffed animal out of Zack's design, and might even be selling it to other kids some day!
Just the other day, Zack said to Kelly in the car, "you know, Doodlehopper should be calling soon about my stuffed animal." Sure enough, they had a message on the answering machine when they got home, so they went and picked it up. (A bit eerie, huh?).
Here are some pictures of Triceratentacles, complete with a "designed by Zack tag." The video is Zack reading the tag, which is the description he wrote when he created the monster.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
A Mysterious Delivery
Zack got a package in the mail today. He waited patiently until Jim got home to open it. By the time we were all ready, it was past his normal bedtime.
He opened the big box to find a smaller box within, wrapped with a gold ribbon. A letter informed him it was a wand from Ollivander's shop in Diagon Alley, London.
As you can see, he was blown away, and still wants to know how "they" knew his name and how to send it to him.
Of course, he had to get his Potter glasses and try out a couple of spells. No adults were turned into newts.
A special thanks to the wizard who made this happen. And if you don't know the Harry Potter books, just trust us -- this is cool.
He opened the big box to find a smaller box within, wrapped with a gold ribbon. A letter informed him it was a wand from Ollivander's shop in Diagon Alley, London.
As you can see, he was blown away, and still wants to know how "they" knew his name and how to send it to him.
Of course, he had to get his Potter glasses and try out a couple of spells. No adults were turned into newts.
A special thanks to the wizard who made this happen. And if you don't know the Harry Potter books, just trust us -- this is cool.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
He Shoots, He Scores!
Zack scored his first goal of the soccer season Saturday -- only the 3rd game of the year! Unfortunately I didn't get a picture of that because I was too excited watching him score. Here are some other shots of #3 of the Blue Storm in action! Check out the videos at the bottom.
Zack Climbs the Rock Wall
Zack tried climbing the rock wall again at this year's Earth Day celebration. He was still a little to spooked to go all the way up, but he made it a lot higher than last year. Next year, maybe he'll make it to the top.
Green Knights at Earth Day
The Green Knights, the school group Kelly helped create and sponsors won an award from the county at an Earth Day event on Saturday. The kids got to get up and talk about their project, which is picking up litter around the school, among other things.
When it was Zack's time to speak, he sort of forgot that you don't have to scream to be heard on a microphone. He got right up on the mic and talked really loud, which cracked everyone up, including him. It sort of turned into a "blooper" and Zack couldn't stop laughing.
When it was Zack's time to speak, he sort of forgot that you don't have to scream to be heard on a microphone. He got right up on the mic and talked really loud, which cracked everyone up, including him. It sort of turned into a "blooper" and Zack couldn't stop laughing.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Zack's 7th Birthday
As you can see, Zack had a Harry Potter birthday party. We had a magic show and some special wizard-themed treats (right), including dragon's blood (punch), troll boogers (cranberries), monster flesh (mango), mug worms (cheese sticks) and three-headed dog treats (cheese puffs).
The Harry Potter cake:
Luckily, he was off school for his birthday, so we took him bowling and toy shopping. As you can see, he was pretty happy with everything.
The Harry Potter cake:
Luckily, he was off school for his birthday, so we took him bowling and toy shopping. As you can see, he was pretty happy with everything.
The Seacocks Rock the Waterfront
On Saturday, April 5, The Seacocks were part of the Cherry Blossom Festival's "Musical Prelude to the Fireworks." It was a big event, with several bands including the Army and Navy bands. We closed out the night and there were a ton of people there. A few photos and videos are below, but you can see a lot more photos at http://puffoflogic.net/photography/seacocks/
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Zack enjoyed the day, too. He got to build and sail a little sailboat and see the fireboats come by.
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Zack enjoyed the day, too. He got to build and sail a little sailboat and see the fireboats come by.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
The Robe
Zack tries out his soft new bathrobe made by Grandma. He really didn't take it off for a few days and he slept in it, too.
Trip to Baltimore
We drove up to Baltimore for a day in the Inner Harbor. The USS Constellation is there and there are a lot of museums, restaurants, etc. We spent the whole day at the Maryland Science Center.
Zack catches a hot air balloon launched by a hair dryer in the museum lobby.
After the dino dig.
This one really doesn't need a caption does it?
Arrr!
Zack's friends down the street had a pirate birthday party and Zack really got into the spirit.
Cooking with the Sun
Here's Kelly trying out one of her Christmas presents, the solar oven. This was the first try, so we just did toasted cheese sandwiches. We've also cooked chili and and couple of stews in there. Even on a cold day, it gets up to 300 degrees in there within an hour or so of being in the sunlight.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Christmas 2008
Christmas in Virginia
Zachary got his seventh visit from Santa this year. We didn't get any snow, but Nanny and Papa were here with us for the holiday.
One night we went into DC to check out the White House Christmas tree, a first for us. Zack enjoyed it, especially the huge train layouts running around the tree.
Speaking of trains, Nanny and Papa gave Zack his first 'real' model train, an N-Scale. He can't wait to build a full layout with it:
On Christmas Eve we went to Arlington to see the wreaths. Then we came back home for our Christmas dinner.
Finally, it was time for Santa to arrive. After a fire, reading "The Night Before Christmas," and leaving out some milk and cookies and carrot juice, Zack went to bed and waited for the visit.
Here's what happened the next morning:
The big items were the complete set of Harry Potter books (he's already reading the 2nd one), a race track and a motorized marble run:
Christmas in Georgia
The day after Christmas, we loaded up the Prius and headed for Georgia. We arrived in Newnan on the 27th. Zack got a magic kit, and Jimmy and Jim had several jam sessions, including one with John Scott joining in.
On the 30th, we drove up to Danielsville to see the Lurwigs. When we were opening gifts, Zack drew the number to wear a duck hat Kelly's mom made. You can see he was thrilled. We also got a couple of rides on the train around the house. Fun but cold!
Zachary got his seventh visit from Santa this year. We didn't get any snow, but Nanny and Papa were here with us for the holiday.
One night we went into DC to check out the White House Christmas tree, a first for us. Zack enjoyed it, especially the huge train layouts running around the tree.
Speaking of trains, Nanny and Papa gave Zack his first 'real' model train, an N-Scale. He can't wait to build a full layout with it:
On Christmas Eve we went to Arlington to see the wreaths. Then we came back home for our Christmas dinner.
Finally, it was time for Santa to arrive. After a fire, reading "The Night Before Christmas," and leaving out some milk and cookies and carrot juice, Zack went to bed and waited for the visit.
Here's what happened the next morning:
The big items were the complete set of Harry Potter books (he's already reading the 2nd one), a race track and a motorized marble run:
Christmas in Georgia
The day after Christmas, we loaded up the Prius and headed for Georgia. We arrived in Newnan on the 27th. Zack got a magic kit, and Jimmy and Jim had several jam sessions, including one with John Scott joining in.
On the 30th, we drove up to Danielsville to see the Lurwigs. When we were opening gifts, Zack drew the number to wear a duck hat Kelly's mom made. You can see he was thrilled. We also got a couple of rides on the train around the house. Fun but cold!
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