ARGGG! Pirates of the Caribbean, BEWARE!!!

With a little creativity, a ton of imagination, and a willing pet; children can come up with a multitude of activities with which to amuse themselves. In the case of our family, Jackie and Amanda created a "play", starring themselves as pirates and Milo (our Jack Russell terrier) as the villain... Chaos and laughter were the results... Here are the pictures. You should see the video!!!

It began in hair and make-up. A couple of scarves, a hat made out of cardboard and paper, some make-up and hair clips and the transformation began. Jackie became "Captain Jackie Sparrow". Amanda became either "Miss Amanda Swan" or "Miss Willhelmina Turner" (she couldn't decide), Milo became a "vicious-killer spiked clown-fish". (I think that is a cross between the Kraken and 'Marlin' from 'Finding Nemo")... "Pirates of Columbia Village" - the one-act-play, was born...



Amanda and Jackie made up the concept of the play which involved being at sea in their magnificent sailing ship the USS Livingroom Sofa&LoveSeat. Peacefully cruising the waters of Columbia Village, this daring duo is ruthlessly attacked by a sea-monster bent on distruction and a free meal. Actually, I think Milo was just happy to get to play and rough-house, but it fit the plot nicely.



What followed was a riot. Kids and dogs tumbling, laughing, falling, and trying vainly to stick to their script - Mom and Dad sitting in the "audience" trying to hold the video camera steady while we laughed hysterically. At various points in the 'performance', each of them actually fell of the couch. Thankfully, there were enough pillows in the ocean to soften their falls.

After a Tony-winning-quality performance by every player, the cast took a final bow, and we settled down for Family Home Evening...



You're all welcome to come to our house for Family Home Evening...We guarantee we'll entertain you!