Family Talent Show

Not to brag or anything, but I do have a very talented family. While our children were growing up we would always have a Talent Spotlight for Family Home Evening where one child could share a special talent or host a talent event. We had everything: "Star Wars" being pounded out on the piano, "Chubby Cheeks" contests, dance performances on our outdoor "stage", pogo stick challenges, drum solos (where Barbi dolls were used as drum sticks, much to some younger sisters' consternation), spoon hanging contests, and the list goes on. This past week I have been reminded of the many varied talents of my progeny.

Kyle is a Sword Swallower!
Although not by choice. We can almost laugh about it now, but when he ran around a corner and into the blade of this:

being wielded by his unsuspecting cousin, he ended up in the emergency room for the night.

Scary, but all ended well.

Hurrah for a brave little boy and his amazing parents. Hurrah for priesthood blessings.  Hurrah for talented medical personnel who took such good care of him through the night.

"I'll make sure he's comfortable, Dr. Morris."

"His CT scan looks fine. We won't have to do any surgery and he won't even need stitches!"

"Nurse Doris, why don't you take a break. I'll watch over the little guy."

He was able to walk to church with us the next day!

Elena, Jake, Curtis, Kyle, Mitchell and Aubree

 

 

Mitchell dazzles with his amazing leaping abilities!

Elena wows us with her unique sense of high fashion!

In a blur, Curtis can eat a whole plate of French fries and macaroni & cheese without his hands!



 Tanja can still take on her dad in a game of HORSE (but I think she lost this round)!

And it appears that ALL of my grandchildren (newborns excepted) have a talent for throwing big rocks into water with every intent of soaking their grandmother! Soren gets credit for being their coach.

 
 
I have absolutely no doubt that if these 3 had been around they would have joined in with equal enthusiasm and accuracy.