Monday, November 28, 2011

Goodbye Kate

Our sweet Kate died this morning. We are all devastated. She was such a good girl.
Rest in peace Katie girl.

Monday, April 11, 2011

Dancing in the Kitchen

Tonight after dinner, Dean started singing "It's a Wonderful World". So I found it on youtube and we sang along and danced in the kitchen. That was the kickoff! For the next 30 minutes, we found music on youtube and sang and danced. It was really fun.
Here's the playlist:
"What a Wonderful World"
Louis Armstrong
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzJY96m3lkg

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FBKa-bCasY&feature=fvsr

"Crocodile Rock"
Elton John
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2Ta0qCG8No

"Rocket Man"
Elton John
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GAKOLOnfV4

"Tiny Dancer"
Elton John
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GAKOLOnfV4

...yes we did get on an Elton John kick...

"Born this Way" (the BEST one to dance to!!)
Lady Gaga
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GAKOLOnfV4

...and our song and dance evening ended with the boys doing an a capella version of Ise Oluwa Ko Le Baje O (video below courtesy Amasong)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym0zBQNeHYU

I'm going to make this a part of our nightly ritual as it serves 2 purposes. I can introduce them to new music and it's a great family activity. Well, maybe 3 purposes...depending on the music I play considering music is often used as a platform for education or to spark controversy. Which is great as it will ignite their curiosity and give us an opportunity to educate.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

1.12.11


Rolling coins....little capitalists.

Monday, January 10, 2011

1.10.11


Katie, Jack, Sarah, Dean, Ellie and Wolfie!
Katie and Sarah are old daycare friends and Ellie is their little sister who we met for the first time today!
Such great fun seeing old friends...
Love you Jeanne!

Sunday, January 09, 2011

1.9.11



After a hike with Hélène....our reward!




Saturday, January 08, 2011

1.8.11


Xander...

Friday, January 07, 2011

1.7.11


Sunrise...courtesy Tom's blackberry

Thursday, January 06, 2011

1.6.11


Another beautiful sunset...
I love nights like this with low, rippling clouds highlighted in yellow, pink and blue.
So gorgeous....

Wednesday, January 05, 2011

1.5.11


Leaving work....gorgeous sunset.

Tuesday, January 04, 2011

1.4.11


Sometimes I'm overwhelmed by how lucky I am to work here...

Monday, January 03, 2011

1.3.11


Dean seems surprised at his own success during a rousing game of Operation.

Sunday, January 02, 2011

1.2.11


Jack skates by...


Dean & Me

Saturday, January 01, 2011

1.1.11



The boys with Lauren.