Pinetop Videos: May 29-30

Warren discovered a sport he likes and does well: fishing. On Saturday the 19th of May, we went to Woodland Lake Park for "Grandpa Palmer's Fishing Derby." Before we went, we bought Warren a Spiderman pole at Walmart so he'd have one to use, to pique his interest and to practice (there was a $50 prize for the 0-5 year old category for the biggest fish and furthest cast). As we prepared to go that morning--packing the "snacks" mentioned in this video and all the other random stuff we needed--Warren sat on the deck casting into the trees. He really liked it and got pretty good for a three year old. We went to the lake, and Warren caught 3 fish: one 10.5" and two 11.5" Rainbow Trout. He also cast 35 feet to win 3rd prize in the casting contest and won another fishing pole with all sorts of gear to go with it. He liked casting so much that he spent a few more hours over the next few days casting off the cabin deck into the trees. There was a small lake on the golf course we played on each night, so we took him there one night just to cast. He was determined to "cast to the other side of the lake"--which he never did, but he had a great time trying.

This video was taken while Warren was doing the above-mentioned casting at the golf course lake. Listen closely to hear Abigail's cute narration throughout, and enjoy a little glimpse of Baby Avery at 5 months old.

Abigail's life is a musical. She spends half her day singing and dancing. I used to laugh when people described their children's ability to "sing before they could speak," but now I know what they mean. Abigail was singing much better than she spoke at 18 months, and now at 2 years old, she does both well, but her singing still is something to appreciate! Here, I captured her spontaneously singing her favorite, "I Feel My Savior's Love." Is there any doubt that she does?