Wednesday, September 22, 2010

The Arctic Explorer

Once there was an Arctic mountain. An explorer was trying to get to the heart of the mountain. But there was a lava monster. The explorer tried to win the fight. Everyone thought he fought like a mule. A few seconds later the monster got mud in his eye. This was the explorer's only chance. So he jumped on a rock and surfed away. It led to the heard of the mountain, and he found a diamond!

By Jacob Halverson

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Another Joseph moment

To explain, last summer it was all about Les Mis--the musical, the book, our new bunny Cosette. At least this year, we've upgraded to something biblical... All the kids want to hear, sing, and reinact these days is Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph. Sans the Potiphar scene of course. Bad costume, Joan. Bad.

And yes, Jacob's "Elvis wig" in this video is a hamburger-bun bag. This whole scene was done impromptu while Jared was BBQing our FHE repas, and the Sara Lee bun bag became a vital prop.

Isn't Eden's accent spot on? (which must also be said with accent...) You should hear her German one she uses for Bach--a character she'll be playing later this month in a school musical, Compose Yourself.

Um, parenting can be really fun.

Sequel to Mother in Me

Essay dedicated to my Jacob







To order:
http://segullah.org/dance-with-them/

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Monday, April 27, 2009

a glimpse of us

Although I'm violating my personal, one-blog-post-a-year guideline (I know, I set lofty goals...a relentless overachiever), I had to post this quick video we took on Easter Sunday. Although it's short, it's a great snapshot of everyone's personality and how we roll as family:

Eden trying diligently to fulfill my wish that they sing an Easter song;

Maddie too shy to participate but still able to make fun of herself for that;

Jacob's disinterest in complying with my song idea, wanting instead to show the camera the pink bunny toy he acquired that day (which keeps popping up in the video frame, probably with him stifling a mischevious laugh each time he succeeds);

Me trying to jump in and help the girls with the lyrics to the song but totally messing them up, then laughing as Jared made fun of me off camera for not knowing the words;

Christian's surfer hair in his eyes as he laughs his way through his solo attempt;

and of course, the video ending with someone getting hurt.

Jared has a quick cameo, passing in front of the camera with Baby Monet in his arms, so keep your eyes peeled for that (doing a vital cleaning of the kitchen table before Easter dinner, removing a piece of scratch paper)...love that man...love this family...

Monday, September 1, 2008

One post a year . . . it's that time again



The literary journal I contribute to, Segullah , has just had our first book published, The Mother in Me. My essay "Watch with Me" captures my experience sending off my first child to kindergarten... but it is honestly the least among the essays within. The strength and collective talent found within this group of mother-writers blew me away as I went through the final editing of this manuscipt.

Enjoy!

Book's website:
www.themotherinme.com

Also available at:
www.amazon.com
www.deseretbook.com