Trebuchet plans and images

Trebuchet plans and images

A couple years ago Clara and I (she was three) went into the garage to build a trebuchet (here’s the original video).  If you don’t know what that is, it’s like a catapult, with a little sling action.  I put together plans before starting and just found them for a friend.  Here they are, including the (photo) shopping list you can take to Lowe’s with you to get the parts and build your own.  The PDF is to print and cut then use to draw your cut lines on the standing supports.  If you end up building one then come post a link to your photos/videos in the comments below.

Clara with Trebuchet

Original plans sketch

Angles PDF

George wants more (and he’s walking)

So I’ve been accumulating pictures and videos faster than I can get them up.  I took a little video of George walking (while Rachel practiced a musical number with someone in the other room).  And then I filmed George at a typical family dinner.  Well, maybe it wasn’t all that typical since Clara said “this is the funnest night we’ve ever had”.  All the kids are screaming and laughing and George is hilarious.  Enjoy!

Brownies…

Here are a few pictures from the brownie experience tonight. George was a little grumpy.

Christmas eve in Boise (we miss you all)

Here are a few pictures of our Christmas Eve day in Boise.  It’s cold, but we’re having a lot of fun.  We hope you all enjoyed your Christmas Eve as much as  we have.

Grandma visits baby George (with her new camera)

Here are some great photos from Grandma Sandy’s new camera. What beautiful pictures (really it’s the kids).