Spring/Summer Video

I decided to put together a video of short clips from the footage I shot throughout the spring and summer this year. As I looked through it, I realized I actually didn't get all that much on film this year. That's not like me at all! I need to get back into the habit of filming things. Anyway, here's the video.

Swimming with the Dolphins!

Our vacation this year is again with rFamily Vacations and the destination is Club Med, Ixtapa, Mexico. I'll write more about it later, but first want to post this video of a little adventure we enjoyed. We spent 25 minutes swimming and having our pictures taken with a couple of very friendly dolphins. It was really a terrific experience! (Don't worry, the video isn't 25 minutes long! I edited it way down!)

Giddy Up!

As of June 18, school is out for the summer. One of Katie's friends from school has gone to horse riding lessons for the last two summers and asked if Katie would be interested in going with her this year. Katie was excited to try it, so we signed her up. It's just for this week, Monday through Thursday, an hour each day. They learn all about taking care of horses, safety around horses, and of course, how to ride a horse. Katie is really loving it and has already asked if she can have her own horse! Um, no way! Anyway, here is some video of her "Giddy Up" pony class.

Katie's Kindergarten Musical Debut

Tonight was Katie's first school musical. It's called Arf and was put on by all the kids in her Kindergarten class. I think it's about 47 kids in all.

The musical is about a place called Doggie Town that is all a-buzz with excitement! Judges from the famous Wurstchester Dog Show are coming to spot new talent and everyone is busy rehearsing for the big show. General German Shepherd is drilling on proper etiquette and discipline, the singing Dalmations are connecting the dots, the Boxers are toning and getting into shape. But why is Rover the mutt so sad? The huskies, poodles, pointers (Katie is a pointer) and others help Rover discover her special talent.

Katie did a great job in her role as Patty Pointer! And I had a part in the play, too. Behind the scenes, of course. I helped construct constumes.

Here is video of Katie in the play:

Hanging Out

Katie and I spent last night with Mel and Court at their home in North Bend. I woke up early with a migraine, but knew I could stay in bed as long as I needed to because Katie would be well cared for until I felt better. Fortunately, Imitrex got rid of the migraine in only a couple of hours and I was feeling pretty good by mid-morning. Later we decided to take the kids out back to play so I grabbed my video camera. Here's what I got of Katie, Jack and Avery playing:

Katie Learns to Ski

For 5 weeks in January and February, Katie's school offers the option to sign up for ski lessons instead of PE class, so we asked Katie if she would like to give it a try. She expressed interest, so we signed her up. Beginning January 14, each Thursday, for 5 weeks, Katie joins her fellow Kindergartners and the First Graders at Snoqualmie for a day of ski lessons. Regina and I were there for the first lesson and again today for the third lesson. Today was an especially exciting day to be there because they got to ride the chair lift for the very first time! I caught it on video, of course. So, take a look, and get fired up for the Olympics!!!