I wanted to let you all see me in one of my favorite positions…directing a choir. It is something I have done 3 times now since I started working at Bethany. I crack myself up each and every time because I used to make fun of my dad as he directed the church choir each Christmas and Easter. So now at each graduation, I direct the grads in their class song. This time, which was in September, they sang “How Great Is Our God”. Luckily, you can’t see my face.
Archive for the ‘music’ Category
A Good Laugh
Tuesday, October 31st, 2006If I Had A Million Dollars…
Wednesday, October 4th, 2006…I certainly wouldn’t be flying on Air Canada Jazz!
Steven, from the Barenaked Ladies, got off the plane yestereday with my mother! He sat directly in front of her on the flight, and his friend (whom I didn’t recognize) sat beside her, all the while conversing with “Steve.” Nobody seemed to recognize him though. I guess Canadian celebrities come to the U.S., when they want to go incognito. He was standing right beside us at the baggage claim, and I may have said something like, “Hey, a lot of people say my husband looks like you!” had Noah not been acting like a royal b-r-a-t. He did seem a little interested in my kids, which got me to thinking, “I wonder if he has kids?” So I looked him up and you know what? He does – three boys!
Playing In The Park
Saturday, August 26th, 2006On Wednesday night after supper, we went to the park to see if Elijah could indeed beat Janet at a foot race. Elijah had been trash talking Janet all through supper about it. Elijah won. A beautiful night of family bonding followed, but, unfortunately, the foot race was left on the cutting room floor. A note about the soundtrack: I was all set to use a cute worship song, Tim Hughes’, “Joy Is In This Place”, but Elijah thought it was not a great choice. He felt The Counting Crows, “Angels Of The Silence”, captured the mood much better, and in the end, I agreed.
Without Furthur Ado…
Friday, June 2nd, 2006I know, I know…you’ve all been sitting on the edge of your seats waiting for this – the premier of “Elijah’s 1st Piano Recital” video clip. I decided to only share his first piece with you. During his second piece, Zeke suddenly realized that he had to use the bathroom (of course!) and kept pulling on my sleeve, so the video is pretty “bumpy” – it might make you a little nauseous. And then during his third piece I decided to try and get some good still-photos instead of video.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy it. We took the liberty of slowing the last second down for you – we love the look on Elijah’s face, and didn’t want you to miss it!
Our Sidewalk Piano Playing Son
Sunday, April 23rd, 2006We had a piano donated to us that was black, but for some reason someone painted it beige with speckles. When the little girl next door saw it she said, “Why is this piano made out of a sidewalk?” Why indeed.
Here is a short film “Delete It” that stars Elijah playing that very piano. He has been taking lessons since last fall.
Canon in D
Friday, April 21st, 2006If Janet and I ever renew our vows this guy will replace Renee, as the one who plays Canon in D, as Janet walks down the aisle.
Bono and Noah
Monday, April 10th, 2006Has Noah found a friend or is he plugging his ears?
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