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Bedtime

Here is the end of our “Ordinary Day”. I chose “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” for the song because that is what we sing to the girls every single night right before they lie down. They know that when they hear that song, its bedtime. {That is what Mia is dancing to in her crib in the video}. This video really means a lot to me. Just in the little time I’ve been a Mom, I already see how easy it is to forget little things about your child from only 3 months back. Videos like this will help me remember a lot of those tiny details. Like how Ausha hates having her diaper changed right now and loves to play with the door stopper. How Mia helps to feed her little sister (we didn’t tell her to do that either BTW. Totally voluntary), has to brush her teeth all by herself and sways to the sound of music. I know that when I watch this in a few years I’ll cry:(Maybe even sooner than that!?

Sorry about the graininess. I haven’t read up on how to ‘video’ in low light situations.

Turns out it was only grainy on web screen :)

This is so precious and the graininess is perfect for something like this, I think! This made me cry, love, love, love it! Hugs from Conroe, TX

THanks. Song is by Lisa Loeb.

Tiffany

Heart Melting! Who is this song by? So sweet!

Tara B

That made me cry!!! So sweet and such awesome memories to have forever. :)

Kerry

what a beautiful video! I love the last shots of them sleeping! So sweet!

Mallary

It already made me cry if it makes you feel any better! So sweet, so glad you captured these beautiful moments. Plus it shows you how much of a team you and Matt are – love it.

I absolutely LOVE your videos. Beautifully done!

Just an Ordinary Day

Oh how Friday nights have changed.

The only thing I ask is that you disregard my mangey mane. lol. I would say it normally does not look like that, but why lie? At least it doesn’t have spaghetti in it this time.;)Must-get-to-the-salon!

Oh that is great Lesley! I’d love to see it when it is done.

Lesley

I’m inspired. I just came across your blog via pinterest, and I think I’ll start working on a short little video of my little guy tonight! :)

Thanks. That’s a good idea! Maybe I will. I only have imovie ’09. BOO!

“Now walk”….lol!!

What a great video. Looks like such a perfect Friday night…a whole lotta love and good times had by all!!

Lena

just love all your videos! you should do a tutorial! what version of iMovie do you have (is it the latest version from iLife ’11)?

Thank you Liz. Yes, this song is by Emile Mover and “You Gotta Crawl” is by Edie Sedgwick & A.K.. THe album is called “Songs for Isadora”.

It is really hard to think of a good song for videos, so what I normally do is make my video fit the song. For instance, when I hear a song on t.v. that I think would be good for a video, I write it down on my “Video Song List” and then think of what kind of video would fit the song well.

I LOVE looking at pictures of your beautiful girls, but I especially love the videos you make! One of my favorite parts are the adorable songs that you use. I looked up this one to see that it was by Emilie Mover, but I can’t always find the songs you use (like the “you gotta crawl before you walk” one. I was wondering who are these wonderful singers you get such great songs from??

Thank you Kellie. I used my D90 with my 85mm 1.4 lens. Edited in iMovie.

Kellie

This video is so beautiful! I am on a mission to take more family video this summer with my Canon 7d. Can I ask what camera and lens you used for this gorgeous keepsake? Did you edit in IMovie? Thanks for any information you’d like to share! I love your work :)
- Kellie

BW

Love these and oh that squishy face of Ausha’s just makes me smile BIG. Such beautiful girls you two have! Hugs from Conroe, TX

These are so beautiful. There is something about black and white photographs that I love! These make me wish I had babies and toddlers around to take pictures of. Love them.

Tara

Love Ausha’s scrunchy face!!!

Outside

I can’t believe your big (little) girl is looking so much older now. Such happy photos :)

Kellie

This swing photo is so fun! I love the way your little one is looking up at her big sis! What a sweet memory.

Thank you!

oh my god, she is adorable

These are awesome!! You are a great photographer but more than that you truly capture such joyful, heartfelt photos. Hugs from Conroe, TX