Family Night Frolics

A monthly Family Night has been a wonderful "new"

tradition for the Loyd/Kirby/Talbert families the past

few years.  Each gathering is sure to create instant memories.

Let's pray.

"Okay, how about me first, you second, then him, then her.

No, how about YOU first, then left to right.  Or maybe

boys first, then girls.  Or . . ."

Eating may come first, but the evening is just as much

about play, and that means ANYTHING GOES!

 "What does it LOOK like we're doing?  We're COOKING!"

There's a fine line between

"Many hands make light work"

and 

"Too many cooks spoil the broth."

Stephen is honored to be the first to try the

Mississippi Mud Pie.  Or whatever it is known as locally.

Matt takes one for the team in giving up his body for

SOCCER!!

Note:  they had to drag Matt in, kicking and screaming.

This little highlight clip is full of action.  Matt starts

out with the advantage, but is later overwhelmed by

sheer numbers.  Something akin to the strategy of

African Army Ants, I believe.  And did anyone hear

a whistle on that nifty tackle by Hunter?  I didn't think so.

One of the kids suggested we pull out an old box they

had played with a few weeks ago.  Somehow, the box

didn't have a lot of life left in it.  That didn't keep them

from inventing games with it.  But now we have a new box.

Claire, and later all four kids, enjoy trying to walk on cans,

a simple but challenging task.  It requires balance,

coordination, and perseverance.  Which is why I only 

took pictures.

 This may never succeed as a new way to play tag,

but it's very motivating to see how far you can walk

without falling.  And as the girls noted, it's tougher

on rough terrain than on pavement.  Though assuredly

easier on the knees.  

I'm exaggerating about the falls.  In fact, the girls

demonstrate astonishing mastery of this new mode 

of transportation.  I don't think it will replace the

Segway, but it cost zero cents to make.  8 cans from a

 recycling bin and a few feet of handy unused macrame cord.

Maybe your family would enjoy a family night.

If you try it, be sure to let me know how it turns out.

Happy trails!