Yesterday’s announcement from Apple regarding the iPad prompted me to write this post today. You see, my husband has long been into all the latest gadgets. In fact, he spends some of his time inventing some, although they never see the light of day. I won’t be at all surprised if we end up with an iPad at some point this year. Well, I’m not really that into gadgets unless they have something to do with photography and then I’m interested. But he has passed his fascination on to our boys. They are totally into video games and are always looking to take things to the next level. Their interest in playing these things does ebb and flow and but recently, they have been on a kick. All three of them have! Take a look for yourself.
Here is what I saw when I went in to check on them the other night. The house had gotten very quiet, which all moms know could be a bad sign, so I proceeded to investigate the source of the silence. In times past I have found one of my kids writing on the wall, another was giving himself tattoos with magic marker. What I found this night both entertained me and warmed my heart. I love seeing my husband hanging out with the boys.
They all have their technology of choice……
And they each were intently focused on whatever they were playing.
And every so often they would check out the awesome feats that one of them had accomplished:
There are times when I wish that my kids were more into books because that is something I enjoy but they really just can’t get into reading for pleasure. Instead, I find joy in the fact that for even a few moments, they can sit and play games with their dad, and just accept that this is one thing that they are really into. I need to try and be more into it for their sake.
So, have you figured out where the title of this post came from? It’s one of my favorite movies….I thought it was dynamite!
First person with the correct answer will get a $10 gift card to Starbucks!!
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Hmmm … Napoleon Dynamite?
On a completely different note — love these images :)
Yes!!!! You win!! I big, puffy heart love that movie!!
Hahahaha! I LOVE this! And you totally need to keep yourself in that shot… “Camera” lol :)
LOL Sarah! I SO thought about doing that!! Too funny!!!!
I love how they are so intent on their gadgets.
Darn, Christina beat everyone to the punch.
This is KODAK moment Evie for sure, I love all gadgets too, everything from photography to computers, whatever is comes, love video games and everything else, I wil fit in that living room for sure lol
great pic BTW (priceless)
Okay so might I say that I love the new family photograph. That first photo of the four of youIt captures you all exactly how I would imagine!!!! Oh, and I too guess Napoleon Dynamite too!!!!
I LOVE these pictures, Evie! Candid b&w’s at home are my absolute favorite. The one with you in the mirror is my favorite – awesome, awesome pic! – PB
Evie… you didn’t label your camera in the first shot… now lets talk a 4 techno source… I want the iPad!!! Love the shots of your family!
I bet that’s what I have to look forward to in a couple years LOL, without googling I have no idea what the line is from so no cheating here
Love these shots! I like the one where we can see you in the mirror :)
Napoleon Dynamite…oh man! LOL
I just love this post. All quiet except the clicking of the buttons or that little grunts of getting to the next level without dying all run in this house too.
Super cute! Thanks for blogging!
OMG, this is hilarious! Love that they are all chilling together and bonding in the midst of their technology:) So here is my guess on the post title… Napoleon Dynamite? :)
Such a bonding moment you captured there. Great shots!
Awe, this warms my heart as my 3 do the same thing too. These will be wonderful images to look back on.
I can also relate to feeling that something is up when the house is all quiet and I have found one boy writing on a wall one time and writing on himself another as well,lol.
On a sidenote, I have to say that I love it when I come to your blog and see a post, it always makes me smile and I know I will enjoy what I’m about to read and view.
you know I love me some starbucks but I will leave this one to someone else. I love this post and was thrilled to see some of this here for ourselves. Its wonderful to see a happy family.
I love it! Father son time in the digital world, yet in their own worlds, yet so connected…. Awesome!
ah that is so sweet. Love the first pic cause you are in it as well. :) Family time on the couch. Good stuff.
Too funny, Girl! LOVE these….my fam is the same way…lol. Just the sign of our times, I guess.
ha. I know the answer..Napoleon Dynamite, DUH. Cute photos. I love seeing families hanging out like this. :)
OMG I HAVE the SAME pic but with 3 boys and a hubby. LOVE LOVE LOVE it.. It’s SOOOO my house too
oh and Napoleon Dynamite ;)
Oh my, I can totally relate. Our house is the exact same way.
LOLOLOLOLOLOL that TOTALLY looks like our house! HAHAHA!
I love it! So connected, yet all doing their own thing.