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Super Roberts Brothers (Silent Film)


I’ve always loved making videos. Growing up, my friends and I would get together any chance we could get to make dorky little movies. We didn’t really know what we were doing. We had to think outside the box because we didn’t have programs to edit our videos when we were done. And to prove how “retro” and “vintage” we were, I’ll let you know that those movies were filmed directly to a VHS. So old school.
But in recent months, it’s become a fun hobby for me. I love videoing little snippets of each day and putting them together. I love that I married a musician (even more important, a composer!!) that can whip up any music that I request. However, when I came to him a couple weeks ago with my plan for a silent film, he wasn’t too thrilled with the thought. That was not a genre that he felt comfortable writing in the least bit. But I know how talented he is, so I wasn’t worried at all. 
So last weekend, with 2 of the kids skipping their naps, we worked and worked to film this movie. I had a whole vision with this film, with how it would look when it turned out, and I’m pleased that it turned out so well. We had a good time making it! I’m so happy that they’ll have this memory on film when they get older. 

This movie was filmed with my iPhone with the 8mm app. Edited in Windows Live Movie Maker. (Just showing how fancy I am.) 


If you or anyone you know ever needs a composer for any project, my husband is the one for the job. He can write anything–and this video (and his website) prove it. That’s my sales pitch! C’mon, we want him working from home!!

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My Little Doll


One of the best things about having a girl is dressing her. I love all the frilly, lacy, girly clothes. And the headbands, bows, flowers, scarves, leggings, boots (need I go on?) to accessorize. It’s like having my own little doll to play with–but so much more fun!

Last year, while I was pregnant with Evangeline, I saw a baby dress at Target that I fell in love with. Problem was, it was $17.50 (on clearance!?!) I wouldn’t even spend that much for a dress for myself, much less a baby who would outgrow it in 2-3 months!
So I waited and kept checking Goodwill, hoping to find it. Imagine my sheer excitement when I saw it hanging on the rack one day!! I immediately purchased it and have been dreaming of putting my baby girl in it ever since.
She got to wear it for the first time today. Let’s just say, this dress did not disappoint. She looked absolutely precious in it! That called for a makeshift photo studio and lots of “mommy acting a fool” behind the camera.
cute baby
baby girl
black and white baby dress
baby in rocking chair
evangeline 5
I think she started to grow impatient with me while I tried to get a clear picture of her in her dress. Kai thought it looked like fun so he wanted to go next.
I was getting a lot of these kind of pictures.
silly boy in rocking chair
Then I asked him to tell me about his favorite foods. So I got a more genuine smile from this food-loving boy.
happy little boy

Too bad he is just like his mommy and likes to change into his “jammies” as soon as we walk in the door.

I hope to get many more uses out of that adorable dress before she gets too big!