A Dinosaur Tale

We had a fun family home evening activity last night. We made a poignant and adventurous dinosaur movie. I hope you enjoy it. I'm satisfied in believing that the special effects in our movie are better than any Steven Spielberg dinosaur movie with the exception of Jurassic Park (and perhaps Jurassic Park part 2.)

Here are a few shots from the Drapers and our Thanksgiving in Manila.

Draper Kids meet Macintosh Computer

The participants in this video were very interested in having it put on the blog. Enjoy!

Walking historic ground - "Plimoth" plantation on Cape Cod.

Put yourself in the picture back in 1620 when our "Forefathers," as they were known first built here overlooking the vast ocean they had traversed.

This Elder was the leader of their community. When dad mentioned a future happening he denied that anything of the sort happened because this was the year 1620.
Once inside, this seems a spacious dwelling, and all the furnishings are derived from the land and have been made by this tribe of descendants.
As a school child I was quite captivated with study about Indians and their hogans. Imagine my delight on this day when I got to go inside one!

This is modeled after the original ship which brought our "Pilgrim" ancestors to this country in 1620. Mayflower II docked at Plymouth.
Building a home using all authentic tools and materials.
Doesn't this transport you back in time? Everything has been done to preserve authenticity.

Aper-dray

We took a family outing to the Monte L. Bean Museum at BYU to check out the beans. Abigail grew a handsome new set of horns and ears.

Jacob Jr. (above) standing next to the elephant (deceased) at the Bean Museum.

Abigail (below) with friends standing near the elephant (living) at the Hogle Zoo. Holly and Abby went on a school field trip to the zoo and had a very fun time. They went goo-goo for an orangutan who had a certain cuteness that reminded them of Peter.

Our chestnut tree was the last holdout for leaves in our yard. However, it finally let its leaves down in droves this past week. We had a fun time playing in the leaf piles!

Our recent visit to "Plimoth" Plantation in Massachusetts

What? An imposter!

The "squeaky clean" sisters

Have you ever seen a cuter turban trio?

Excellent young man and the big 16!

Excellent young man and the big 16!

Madi "Squirrel" in Willie Wonka Jr

Cutest one of the bunch!

Just can't get enough of this cutie!

Our starlet Camille in "Seussical the Musical"

Samuel's wonderful baptism day!

Cute Cousins

Chelsea and Peter, July 2009

Our talented starlets

L'hallowe'en

Galérie de Élisabéth

L'ouvre de Abîgaïl

Le costúme de Pierre

Des pümpkins oránge

Le madame witch trés formidable

Ahoy! It Halloween time. I sure hope everyone is feeling brave, because witching hour is nigh! It is time for goblins, ghouls, and monsters. Above all, please don't be scared of all the frightening candy that is lurking behind every door!

Ben's 50 Mile Cycling Merit Badge Ride

Three cheers for Ben! He completed a 50-mile cycling trip for his cycling merit badge!

La Jolla, near the temple, was the half-way point.
The long hill by Torrey Pines.

The route began in Oceanside and followed Pacific Coast Highway south along beach communities like Carlsbad, Encinitas, Del Mar and La Jolla, then back to Oceanside.

Carlsbad, Encinitas and Del Mar

Ben started his 50 mile ride in Oceanside, accompanied by his faithful biking companion, his dad.