Photo creds to AbigailSaturday, July 23, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Summer Vacation 2011
After over 4 years of steady blogging and untold numbers of blog posts about beach trips, its getting harder to not just copy and paste the text from one post to the next.
So rather than sound like a broken record, let me summarize: We spent July 4th week at the Delaware shore. Spent a lot of time at Tower's Beach. Met up with an old High School friend. Played some miniature golf. Rode bikes.
And beyond that, I'll let the pictures do the talking...
So rather than sound like a broken record, let me summarize: We spent July 4th week at the Delaware shore. Spent a lot of time at Tower's Beach. Met up with an old High School friend. Played some miniature golf. Rode bikes.
And beyond that, I'll let the pictures do the talking...
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Home (made) Movies
I think most every kid at one time or another has dreamed of making their own cartoon or stop-motion movie. I know for myself, growing up with the likes of Rudolf and Frosty Christmas specials on TV, I tried to figure out how I could use my parent's old Super8 camera to make some kind of movie.
Fortunately for the kids growing up in this technological age, accomplishing this feat has become much more of a feasibility. Between the proliferation of digital cameras and free, easy to use video editing software, making your own movie is now just a matter of patience and vision.
So with all that in mind, I present Alex's very first attempt at a stop-motion movie.
Please note; I hadn't finished adding sound effects before Alex moved on to filming his 2nd version, so at this point, we're chalking this up as an unfinished experiment.
Fortunately for the kids growing up in this technological age, accomplishing this feat has become much more of a feasibility. Between the proliferation of digital cameras and free, easy to use video editing software, making your own movie is now just a matter of patience and vision.
So with all that in mind, I present Alex's very first attempt at a stop-motion movie.
Please note; I hadn't finished adding sound effects before Alex moved on to filming his 2nd version, so at this point, we're chalking this up as an unfinished experiment.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Champions
On Saturday, June 4th, the GRPC Inferno soccer team, along with Alex, headed to the DYSA 2011 Inter-club playoffs being held at Kirkwood Soccer Club on Rt 9. They entered the tournament seeded 3rd with a season record of 6-0-1.
The first game found our team pitted against the KSC (Kirkwood Soccer Club) Ohio team. After a good showdown, our team prevailed 2-1 and progressed to the championship game.
Our boys and girls broke for lunch and some rest, then took to the field, this time battling against the HSC (Hockessin Soccer Club) Phantoms. This time, the Inferno found themselves in unfamiliar territory, largely playing defense. Despite this, the first half of the game passed by scoreless.
After a bit of encouragement from Coach Kevin, the Inferno came out of half-time swinging. About 10 minutes into the 2nd half, the Inferno were the first score. Now they just needed to hold on to it.
With about 2 minutes left in the game, and victory seemingly in sight, things seemed to go awry. The Phantom's scored. The wind seemed to leave our sails as the Phantom's and their family and friends erupted into celebration.
But their celebration was short lived. The referee called the Phantom's off-sides and took back the goal. We were up 1-0 again with mere minutes on the clock. Surely feeling robbed, the Phantom's fought harder then ever.
In the end, they were unable to catch up. The win and the championship went to the Inferno. Congratulations, Team!
What follows is this year's highlight reel I assembled as a memento for the team...
The first game found our team pitted against the KSC (Kirkwood Soccer Club) Ohio team. After a good showdown, our team prevailed 2-1 and progressed to the championship game.
Our boys and girls broke for lunch and some rest, then took to the field, this time battling against the HSC (Hockessin Soccer Club) Phantoms. This time, the Inferno found themselves in unfamiliar territory, largely playing defense. Despite this, the first half of the game passed by scoreless.
After a bit of encouragement from Coach Kevin, the Inferno came out of half-time swinging. About 10 minutes into the 2nd half, the Inferno were the first score. Now they just needed to hold on to it.
With about 2 minutes left in the game, and victory seemingly in sight, things seemed to go awry. The Phantom's scored. The wind seemed to leave our sails as the Phantom's and their family and friends erupted into celebration.
But their celebration was short lived. The referee called the Phantom's off-sides and took back the goal. We were up 1-0 again with mere minutes on the clock. Surely feeling robbed, the Phantom's fought harder then ever.
In the end, they were unable to catch up. The win and the championship went to the Inferno. Congratulations, Team!
What follows is this year's highlight reel I assembled as a memento for the team...
Friday, June 10, 2011
Winner
Winning comes in many forms. So many in fact that sometimes we win things that we don't want. Like Aidan today.
Aidan was coming down the stairs after a bath this afternoon. Just like me when I was little, he's taken to jumping down the stairs. Usually from about the 3rd step up. Unlike me, this time he failed to stick the landing.
Head, meet banister.
After a quick trip to the local Medical Aid unit, our little man is now the first of the four with stitches. Three, in fact.
Aidan was coming down the stairs after a bath this afternoon. Just like me when I was little, he's taken to jumping down the stairs. Usually from about the 3rd step up. Unlike me, this time he failed to stick the landing.
Head, meet banister.
After a quick trip to the local Medical Aid unit, our little man is now the first of the four with stitches. Three, in fact.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
2010-11 Awards
As the school year at RLCA wound down, we found ourselves awash in various awards ceremonies for the kids.
Without listing everything out here, I just wanted to highlight that all three kids, Alex, Abigail and Amanda, were awarded the Principal's Award. This award is bestowed on students who achieved Honor Roll in all 4 marking periods. Congratulations, you three.
The below slideshow displays most, if not all, of their accolades.
Something else I wanted to highlight was some examples of the art that Alex and Abigail were awarded for. Neat stuff.
Without listing everything out here, I just wanted to highlight that all three kids, Alex, Abigail and Amanda, were awarded the Principal's Award. This award is bestowed on students who achieved Honor Roll in all 4 marking periods. Congratulations, you three.
The below slideshow displays most, if not all, of their accolades.
Something else I wanted to highlight was some examples of the art that Alex and Abigail were awarded for. Neat stuff.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Honor Society
On Thursday, May 19th, in a ceremony held in the sanctuary at RLCA, Alex was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society along with 29 other students.
Membership in the NJHS goes beyond just having good grades. The society is looking for specific qualities in its inductees: Service, Leadership, Character, and Citizenship.
Congratulations, Alex, on this outstanding achievement. Mom and I are both exceedingly proud of you.
Membership in the NJHS goes beyond just having good grades. The society is looking for specific qualities in its inductees: Service, Leadership, Character, and Citizenship.
Congratulations, Alex, on this outstanding achievement. Mom and I are both exceedingly proud of you.
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