The Spotman and His World!

Rock Lobster and the Rays!

2009-08-22T11:21:00.001-04:00

What a great time we had watching the Rays defeat the Blue Jays! To top off the great game, the B52s put on a post-game concert that rocked Tropicana Field! What a great way to celebrate.

VHS Players Awards

2009-05-23T10:02:00.003-04:00

The end of year awards for the VHS Players usually includes a skit created and performed by the incoming officers for the next year. Here is the skit as performed this year. Often this skit includes inside jokes and references to events throughout the year in Drama Club. Enjoy!

Here is a direct link to the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HYF5DL7Ef8

Goofing Around at State!

2009-05-03T10:32:00.001-04:00

While having a brief bite for lunch, David was found goofing around for the camera.

Enjoying Spring Break in Jacksonville!

2009-03-31T20:16:00.001-04:00

Sarah and I took a few days off to start Spring Break camping with our kids in Jacksonville. It proved to be a great time and even allowed us to camp with some friends from Ocala and for me to re-establish contact with a friend I first met in 4th Grade. This is a self-portrait of Sarah and I on Atlantic Beach next to the Kathryn Abbey Hanna city park of Jacksonville. You can see the storms heading in behind us, but we never actually got the rain. What a blast for all of us! Wish you all were there too :)

Uncle Tom and Jon

2009-03-25T20:27:00.001-04:00

Uncle Tom is a big supporter of Jonathan playing baseball. Uncle Tom has already made it to several games and always brings a big encouraging cheer. Thanks Uncle Tom for the support and always being there!

VHS Players present "Little Shop of Horrors"

2009-03-09T19:23:00.001-04:00

Coming very soon to Vanguard High School is the musical production of "Little Shop of Horrors" originally created by Roger Corman. The picture below is the small version of the carnivore plant Audrey II created by the art department at VHS. If you haven't already purchased advance tickets, please call the school office or plan to attend the production at The Knight's Union on March 18, 19, 20 and 21 at 7:00pm each evening. Our son David plays Seymour in the production.

The Leppert Girls!

2009-03-02T19:05:00.001-05:00

Here are our two beautiful ladies - what wonder women!

You gals are the best in the world, thanks for always making us guys feel special. We love you a lot more then we show or say!

Taking Test Track by Force!

2009-02-22T14:48:00.004-05:00

Obviously this is not a brand new picture, but I recently uncovered it and thought many of you would get a kick out of it! Enjoy :)

Loving My Mom!

2009-02-22T06:19:00.004-05:00

Mom, thanks for always being there! I love you :)

The American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios

2009-02-16T09:48:00.001-05:00

Here's a peek inside of the newest attraction in Walt Disney World, the American Idol Experience found only at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The stage looks great and the pre-show gets everyone in the mood for fun! This is an actual shot I took during the show. The show is fun for all!

Mema and Sis - Stompin' at the Springs!

2009-01-13T05:26:00.001-05:00

I love that this moment was captured in a picture! Mema Leppert and Rebekah both volunteered at "Stompin' at the Springs" this past weekend to benefit the Act IV group at Ocala Civic Theatre. Both looked smashing and had a great time. These ladies are amazing! I love you both very much :)

On the Boat again!

2009-01-05T18:26:00.001-05:00

Lots of fun we had as we broke from the dock and headed out to the lake with family and friends. Thanks Tom for the fantastic dinner, ride on the lake at sunset and time around the campfire outside, we couldn't have imagined a better way to spend our evening!

Loving our Kids!

2009-01-01T07:01:00.001-05:00

As 2009 takes shape, one thing that will remain central to our core is our love for family. We have been blessed with three great kids, parents on both sides and siblings, in-laws, out-laws (grin), nephews and nieces and lots of friends we count as family. We look forward to a new year with lots of new experiences, fun and memories. Thanks to each of you, we look forward to the fun in 2009!

The Wii Frenzy

2008-12-30T10:02:00.001-05:00

Somehow I suspect that we are not alone this year, that many of you have just acquired or perhaps already acquired a Wii Game Console at your home. Santa brought ours and it has been quite the thing. Our family has especially loved the new Wii Fit and Balance Board. Here is a picture of Rebekah on a jog with Wii Fit, David is patiently awaiting his turn. Let us know if you have a Wii and are able to connect via the WFC. One other game the kids are hooked on is Animal Crossing: City Folk.

My Grandma Is The Best!

2008-12-27T15:08:00.001-05:00

Jonathan found this trophy in the Disney store at Epcot Center and wanted to share it with his Grandmother because she is the best! We love you Mema!

Loving my kids!

2008-12-27T06:52:00.001-05:00

The only thing missing from this picture is my beautiful wife who is behind the camera. One of our regular events is to visit Disney's Hollywood Studios and the Osbourne Family Spectacle of Lights on New York Street. Well, here is a picture of my kids and I during our annual visit to the fun. We had a blast as always!

Feeling a bit Froggy?

2008-12-26T21:02:00.001-05:00

We found a great thing to do in the Innoventions area of EPCOT Center of Walt Disney World in Orlando. There is a live game show presented by The Velcro Family of Companies that tells you all about hook and loop technology. At the end of the fun show (and who know if you might actually be pulled up on stage as a contestant too) you exit the theatre to find a play area with hook and loop shapes. You can make different color frogs with all sorts of accessories. Here are a couple of the fun frogs we created and then put on Mema Leppert's back as we went around the park. Lots of fun!

Faces around the World at EPCOT!

2008-12-25T21:04:00.001-05:00

As you exit the newly refurbished Spaceship Earth in Walt Disney World's EPCOT Center, there is a new world globe that places your photo on the world for a brief moment. My family was ultra creative and selected different countries around the world, this picture has everyone's picture (Sarah, David, Rebekah, Jonathan, Mema and Me). See if you can find us all!

Merry Christmas - Love Mickey and Goofy

2008-12-25T10:46:00.001-05:00

I felt this was appropriate for Christmas Day, it seems that Mickey Mouse and Goofy arranged for a movie wreath to be made and sent to you on this special day! This wreath is part of the Christmas decorations at the All Star Movies Resort in the main hallway. Enjoy and may all of you have a very merry Christmas!

France's Santa - Pierre Noel

2008-12-24T21:37:00.001-05:00

On a recent visit to Epcot Center at Walt Disney World, we enjoyed hearing about all the Christmas Traditions around the world. This picture is of Pierre Noel, the French Santa Claus. Looks like he has been on a diet :)

Father Christmas - Papa Noel!

2008-12-24T06:14:00.002-05:00

Merry Christmas to all! Here is a picture of Father Christmas, otherwise known as Papa Noel in Canada at EPCOT Center in Orlando. Most of the countries around the world in Epcot share their own Christmas Stories, what a treat this time of year!

Southern Christmas Wreath

2008-12-19T22:05:00.001-05:00

Here's a look from inside out at the Antebellum Plantation main house at Stone Mountain Park. The house was decorated for Christmas and put us in the spirit. Take a closer look and you will see my two sons and I outside awaiting the ladies as they inspect every square inch of the home.

Smile, You're on Candid Camera!

2008-12-17T18:01:00.001-05:00

The top of Stone Mountain outside Atlanta, Georgia is one of the most beautiful views I have seen in recent years. Looking down at the pitted top of the mountain, one would think they were on the moon. Looking out, one would know they were in the heart of America. Here is a picture of my youngest recording the view for his brother's video of our vacation. What a great family time we had!

Holiday Cheer? Christmas Elf? What?

2008-12-12T05:31:00.005-05:00

We recently visited a great restaurant and out of nowhere came this perky guy. We're still not sure if he is an elf (actually he is too tall for that), or exactly what he could be classified. At any rate, he was very entertaining and fun! I wanted to share this picture in case you were ever approached by a Banjo Picking, Christmas Attired, person of the sort.

Our Rich Blessings!

2008-12-12T04:54:00.001-05:00

Here is a great picture we took at the Stone Mountain Park over Thanksgiving of our kids. How richly blessed we are! This was taken at the old school house in the historic village. What a memorable walk down history - everyone should take some time to visit this neat place!