Halloween 2011

I know this post seems "just a bit" late but I've had several people ask me about my kids' costumes last year after posting our Halloween pics this year.  So, for your enjoyment!

C.L.U. from Tron: Legacy

(there is nothing fun about cutting, placing and ironing reflective tape but it turned out pretty awesome)

Little Chicken

(and she went around the entire night saying "Cluck, Cluck!")

Young Anakin Skywalker 

(age nine--just like the little boy in the costume)  

Green Belt Status

This is totally Hunter (in the middle of one of his forms).

Started the day as a yellow/green belt.  

Ended the day by joining the ranks of Green Belt.

Can you "play in your sleep"?

I've experienced a Beginner Band Performance...such a good example of that good ol' nails-on-a-chalkboard sound (see me shudder).  You try really hard not to plug your ears.  I was expecting the same experience at Aidan's 1st Beginner Orchestra Concert.  You just don't have high expectations from any beginner musical group.  But, it was quite the opposite.   Strings sound so much prettier--no matter how simple the music may be.  We were impressed.

This particular clip is just one section of their "Variations on Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."  Seriously, how many ways  can you play this and still be entertained?  Apparently, there's a lot.  They played on one foot, they play with one hand...and the list went on.  But, this was our favorite of all! (and yes, that is Robyn's screaming that you hear at the end of the clip).