And Movie 3

I hate to say this is my favorite, but I love the theme music. All of these are from our time in PA. Pennsylvania did feel like a time when it was Mission Impossible... YW, residency, 4 darlings, but the memories we have there bring tears to my eyes almost every time I see pictures. We were so happy - What an enchanting place and 3 years of our lives.

When I have a minute, I need to make another movie. Almost every computer with Windows in the last few years has this program on it. Search your computer for Windows Movie Maker, and I'll bet you have it. So user friendly -- Call me if you want tips =)

Madsen Family Movie 2

Here is the second family movie I made awhile ago - I love watching them... isn't it great to have all your family highlights in one place? That's what's great about blogs, too... kind of an ongoing scrapbook, but interactive with the public world. Weird concept, and fun, too.

Madsen Family Movie 1

There are 3 of these family videos, but it took so long to download and process this video, that I'm going to let it ride -- The next 2 will come when I have some more minutes to wait!

Boys and Rocks and Cousins

Our yard is being finished. Jeff's BF from HS (nice, huh) is a landscaper, and is doing an EXCELLENT job on our back yard, including a really really cool rock wall. The boys' favorite pastime now is to sit in various chairs on the deck and watch the big machines. It is really amazing. As soon as JP is done for the day, the boys run out and "conquer" all the rocks and slide down the dirt hills. I have washed more dirt out of clothes, hair, fingers, toes and ears, than I ever thought possible. The dark wood floor doesn't wear it well, either! Now, don't ask me what is on Morgan's head. If he feels extra cool, then right on.

Derek, Dennis, Paul & Morgan! They share these rocks with whoever comes over - The games they play and scenarios they concoct are the most boy thing I've ever witnessed. I love Morgan's drama in this shot:

Jeff & Julie & their kids came over, too:

Flips & Balances

Jeff got it from his dad.  He lifts the kids up and they jump off his hands into the beanbags.  Or they can just run at him, and he flips them over his head onto the bag.  THEY LOVE THIS.  It is easily their favorite FHE activity every Monday night.