Big Love

Jacob worked on the HBO show Big Love today. Even though it was just under 100 degree in Agua Dulce, his costume was long pants and a long sleeve dress shirt - buttoned to the neck! But, as you can see, he didn't have it as bad as his on screen family members. All of the women were in layered long skirts, with long sleeves and buttoned collars!

Although it was hot, Jacob had a good time.

Jacob on set with two of his 'family' members.

Jennie's 1st Dance Recital

We just got back from Jennie's 1st Dance Recital. Jennie danced in two numbers; one ballet and one tap. She did an AWESOME job! Here are a couple of pictures - sorry their a bit blurry, we were asked not to use flash. Also, the dance school had the program video taped, and we'll be getting a DVD in the next week or so, and I'll put up a clip of Jennie.

Mad Men (or "Man, those shorts are SNUG!")

On Tuesday, Jacob worked on the show Mad Men, a drama about ad men from the 1960's. Jacob was part of a scene that takes place at a country club (the Griffith Park Golf Club Clubhouse) in 1962. Jacob was decked out in the trendy fashions of the time...

'Snug' doesn't begin to describe his swim suit!

Jacob had a blast, and got a couple of great pictures to remember the day.

John Hamm and Jacob.

Kim Swennen and Jacob

Science Olympiad

Late last week, our friend Ricky Meyers asked if Jacob wanted to participate in the Palmdale School District Science Olympiad. Ricky said that he had a last minute drop out, and wanted to know if Jacob was up to stepping in at the last minute. Jacob said o.k. and had two practices before yesterday's competition. Oh, and one other thing...the competition is open to 4th thru 6th graders, so Jacob (and his friend Molly, Ricky's daughter) had to fib a bit and say they were 4th graders (not 3rd!)

Jacob and Anthony after the Paper Rocket Completion

The 2008 Ocotillo Science Olympiad Team

Jacob had fun and competed in paper rocket building and in barge building. His team won a silver medal, and the other Ocotillo team won a gold!

Fairy Tale Ball

Yesterday was the annual 1st grade Fairy Tale Ball at Ocotillo Elementary.

The kids were all in costume (Jennie is on the far right, next to her friend Ethan)

Here's a little video compilation of the ball.


Little Red Jennie and King Ethan

It may not look like it, but Jennie was having fun!


Aunt 'T ' as Cinderella

The two princesses


May she always want to dance with her dad...

Summer...In MAY?!?!?

Man oh man, it was a hot one in Palmdale this weekend (around 101). And even though the water was a brisk 70 degrees, the kids spent a good chunk of time playing in the pool.

Mother's Day 2008

So, in the direct opposite mode of last weekend...

On Saturday morning, Jennie got a call for a play date with her friend Ethan. With Jennie over at Ethan's house, it seemed like a good time to take Jacob to see Iron Man. He totally dug it! With both kids and Dad out of the house, it gave Ann a little time to herself, a bit of an early Mother's Day gift, as it were.

After the movie and picking Jennie up from Ethan's house, we we're driving home after getting gas, when we thought 'Hey, its only 3:00 on Saturday afternoon...lets go to Disneyland!"

We were able to get a room at the Grand Californian, and spent Saturday night and most of Sunday at the parks. Sometimes, the best weekends just happen!

Heaven help us when she is allowed on the roads!

Not exactly Fred and Ginger...

Sometimes, nothing happens...

It was a bit of a kick-back weekend. We took some stuff to the Women's Assistance League Thrift store on Saturday, and went to church on Sunday.

Like I said, sometimes, nothing happens...and that can be a good thing!

So, for a little blast from the past,here is a picture of Jacob and Jennie from July of 2002.

Looking Good Lancaster

We just got back from the 2008 Looking Good Lancaster work day. Last year, we picked up trash and put down bark around newly planted bushes. This year, we went to a neighborhood and painted street numbers on the curbs.

Spring Picture - New Head Shots

On Saturday, we went down to LA to get new headshots (Head Shots?) for Jacob. As long as we were down at the studio, we had some taken of Jennie as well.

Jacob Richard White 4/19/08

Jennie Linnea White 4/19/08

Now for the real pictures - this is who are kids really are!

I took about 20 shots to get Jacob to give up a 'real' smile!

Sure, its cheesey, but hey, so is Jennie!