xfactor thoughts and predictions: part 2

in october, i posted part 1 and predicted that melanie amaro would place 2nd because of my knack for choosing runner-ups. historically, my "fave" to win these types of talent shows places second, but who could've predicted the carribean accent reveal? that was what sealed the deal a few weeks ago.

after watching part of the show last night, she's gonna win. no doubt. vocally, its no contest. she did her beyonce cover of "listen" again... the same one that made the judges cry. winnahz. the other two guys are talented (especially chris rene with his "aw-shucks-rehab-nice-guy-recovery" backstory) but from what i saw, they picked junk songs that didn't showcase anything new or exciting. i can't see america picking the other guy, josh. looks too scary (and too much like the guy from "balls of fire" of whatever, that ping pong movie)especially on the high notes. i hope she tebows after she wins and the confetti falls.

bishop museum field trip

seth's school went to the bishop museum and they invited us to come along. the planet thing was crazy... it was a 360 movie screen or something!

seth's 1st soccer game

the boy is too cute. about a head shorter than everyone on the field, he enjoys chasing the ball around and encouraging his teammates. not the competitor, he willfully volunteers to sit down and take a break on the sidelines to let others play. GO 45!

montessori fun run

seth's school had a fun(d)raiser... you know how these things go - you get people to pledge money either for the amount of laps they do or one flat rate. most people we asked pledged the flat rate (smart), but we decided to make it interesting and give $6 a lap. we figured seth is kind of a laid back guy who doesn't really like getting sweaty and exerting himself so he'd give up after a few laps. wrong! he did 19 laps and cost us $114! scroll to the last photo to see the final tally.

this was seth's partner ava the really cute girl.

run sethie run!!!!

this is ducklin, one of seth's best friends.

the proof.

tracks: racecars and trains

windward mall choo-choo train? phyllis was game. she's jed's bff. and she goes to school with kaleb.


kammy bought some tape and made a race track in our living room. i like how it goes up the couch.

scripture of the day

7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. 8 And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.

2 timothy 4:7-8

oddanimalbehavior

these photos are kinda old. old like classic. enjoy!