Jason's post: Changing format - videos now on separate site...

We've gotten some complaints about video not being available (or it being spotty). My Aunt Connie (a big fan of the blog) can't even see the pictures since I've started uploading the video. I'm moving all of the video to photobucket.com in hopes that it make the site a little more stable. You should just be able to click the imbedded URL's to see the video on photobucket.

NEW PICS

A lot of you know that I was given a new camera for Christmas...I have not had the opportunity to show you how it's been put to good use:) My husband has temporarily taken over the blog with his video projects and skiing isn't really a great place to take my new camera! Hopefully these pics will make up for the disco video that some of you might not be able to view. As you can see, Claire was very much into the role of "model" while we waited for Ayden's hip-hop class to end! She was totally unprompted to make her many expressions! I just love it! After his class we headed to the dance where I was able to catch a few a photos of Mr Coolio himself! ENJOY!

p.s. This is Ayden's buddy Ryan...they are both such "cool kids"!

click here to see ski video

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IT WAS THE BEST DAY EVER!

We took the day off of school and work yesterday to experience "The Best Day Ever!" Jason has been looking forward to this day for a very long time...like since the kids were born. We took them to Ski Roundtop for their very first attempt at skiing! They did beautifully! (i don't know why or how this is underlined and a different color, so just ignore it!)

First, Ayden and Claire endured an hour and half lesson which proved well worth it! They LOVED it, and found themselves in a class full of bigger kids, so that just added to the "cool-factor" for Ayden and the extra determination for Claire! It was unbelievable....they go to a class while we ski, we pick them up from class and they are able to ski down the beginner slopes already!! HOW AWESOME IS THAT?

No ski day is complete without some hot chocolate! Although they were both ready to hit the hills after their break!

AGAIN, HOW AWESOME IS THAT?

Jason jokes that Claire is Mommy Jr.....she just glides down the hill...always in control. (Guess you know what that makes Ayden!) Jason had to have a talk with him about not going towards the moguls....Ayden disagreed:) Ayden also discovered speed towards the end of the day...watch out Daddy, you've got competition ahead of you:)

Needless to say we are SO proud of the kiddos and as you can see, they are proud of themselves! Jason is THRILLED, especially because they both want to do it again...and again...and again! Claire is upset that she has a Summer birthday, because she wants her present to be skiing:) Sorry Babe, there is nothing we can do about that!
It really was a great day. Just pure happiness.

Disco night at East High Elementary

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Last Friday was the much anticipated "Disco" at East High. In years past the dance had been a Sock Hop theme, so we weren't sure what to expect. Of course the kids were all about finding great disco costumes so they could dress up. We took an old pair of jeans and made Ayden bell bottoms, showed him some old Bee Gee's videos and Saturday night fever footage on You Tube and he took care of the rest. Claire was sporting her hippy best with an adorable outfit that included go-go boots, her hair parted down the middle and big sunglasses.

A good time was had by all. As you can see from the video, the kids are not shy on the dance floor and really enjoyed the night with their friends. Obviously Jason is still enjoying the video editing software on our new macbook. Enjoy!