Why?

I waited tables years ago with a hilarious group of servers. One guy, after hearing it was someones birthday, would get on bended knee and sing to the birthday boy or girl... a solo.... very loud and proud.

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He wasn't a singer, he knew that (although he wasn't bad) so it was just for fun and the comedic effect. But I remember this elderly gentleman that I was serving telling me that he used to sing for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and that guy that just sang doesn't know what he's doing.

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It's sad when people miss good fun.

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And so with that, I share with you my son, who also knows he's not a singer (although he's not that bad) but does it for fun; for the comedic effect.

Untitled from(did you see him searching the heavens for his next line? hehe)

LoW oBut really, why??? Vimeo.

Family and Sandy Beach Scenes

Tall Tales

A few days ago, with family in town, I caught my baby brother with kids gathered all around listening to his stories.

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And by stories, maybe I mean "stories".

But seriously, he had a captive audience and their attention was undivided .

I don't gather a crowd like that... so I don't know how he does it.

My kids used to say that this Uncle was their favorite, but informed me the other day that it's a 3 way tie now. And wondered how I got so lucky to have such a cool family.




I also did a little taping of this magic that he does.... and it just so happened to be he was telling a story that involved ME when I pressed record. And let's just say that I got a little defensive about his side of the story.



By the way, my voice doesn't really sound like it does on video. You know how a camera adds 10 pounds? Recording a voice adds 10% annoying tone to the voice. And that's no tall tale.

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And I am also not really that loud (I promise I am not)- just remember, my mouth was much closer to the camera than everyone else.

Untitled from LoW on Vimeo.

Untitled from LoW on Vimeo.A

Aren't you appreciative that I stopped the video before he showed the scar on his armpit? But the kids sure got up close and personal to see it. Oy.

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Oh and by the way, when I got home and thought about it......

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I was on the phone when the accident occurred.

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Whoopsies.

Explosives and Flames. Yes We Did.

The World is Their Stage

(two of the children say so anyways)

We walked through a nearby University's botanical garden yesterday and found a stage.

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Two seconds later my kids were preforming.

Bummed

I was thrilled to show the world my family's talent.

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After my professional training in film making and my children's professional training in acting, I shared with you all what we've got and....

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Nada.

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Nothing.

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Zip and zilch.

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Nobody comments on our awesomeness!!

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What's up with that peeps? What? Do tell.

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I think I am going to keep talking about it and sharing with you all in attempt to get some compliments. I am not fishin' for compliments, I am begging for them.

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So at the beginning of our little film, my little Zoe says, "Warning: this video might be funny." (or something like that) I want you all to know that she came up with that line all by herself. So of course we had to use it!

And here she is, doing it, over and over, while we attempt to make it all happen.

take 1 from LoW on Vimeo.

Take 2 from LoW on Vimeo.

take 3 from LoW on Vimeo.

take 4 from LoW on Vimeo.

take 5 from LoW on Vimeo.

take 6 from LoW on Vimeo.

take 7 from LoW on Vimeo.

(the keeper)

take 8 from LoW on Vimeo.W

Wanna hear me go on and on about it? Say nothing.

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Ready for me to move to the next topic? Compliment like crazy!!

Just sayin.

Seesters

Sisters.

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Sisters crack me up.

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Sisters say the funniest things and make me laugh uncontrollably.

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And then they make me spew my drink all over.... even on my brother in law.

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I love sisters.