Today I’m thankful that Simon has been coming home, giving me a big hug, and then turning around and going right back outside to shoot baskets.
NINE from Ali Edwards on Vimeo.
Go, Simon go.
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Ali, this is so cool. I love that you made it a mini video for us to see. Did he stop at 9 because that’s how old he is now? I love that he has a sweet spot to stand on each time. Way to go Simon you ROCK!!
My son Sam loves bball too and when it gets warm out that’s all we do is play bball for months. I actually finally did a layout about this and titled it ” IF THIS DRIVEWAY COULD TALK” and told the story of the games played here and for a change of photos I sat on the ground and took the pictures from their waists and lower really getting some good action shots with their feet off the ground and the ball bouncing. I also took pictures from above them in a bedroom window looking down and loved that effect too. So much fun to play with these ideas, thanks to you Ali and all your inspiration you give us. Have a great day.
Love this. =)
I can’t believe how Simon has grown. I feel like I’m part of the family and happily cheer him on as time goes by. I love seeing his progress and that sweet smile of his. Such a darling child.
Loved the video. Thank you for the download
WAY TO GO, SIMON!
TFS a bit of you with all of us!
Cheers…
He sure does rock. Love how he has to stand the the right spot.
Thanks for sharing Ali
Simon Rocks!!
Too cute! We always forget to record some of the simplist forms of joy in our lives…
I love how his voice got louder as his number increased! thanks for an early morning smile, simon.
Yeah for Simon!!! Thanks so much for the wonderful gift, Ali!
Pretty cool Ali! Love this!
You must have been so excited…I agree: Go Simon Go!
Ali, I’m curious to know what camera and lens are you using these days?
Awesome. Big smile!
Great job simon!! Thanks for the download, Ali
QUESTION: I have been playing along on our family blog with the Thankful Thoughts and have been trying to figure out what I would like to do with the pictures and journaling. Do you have any plans for printing your pics + words for a mini or to put them in your family albums?
Hi! No plans right now – simply trying to be in the moment, capture something I’m thankful for and then move on
. I might put them together in an album down the road – some of them have gone into my Project Life book – but for now, they are just living here.
What an awesome little guy!
Thank you Ali for the downloads. Love the Easter ones too.
GO, Simon, GO!! That was awesome!
Awesome video of Simon, and awesome job shooting hoops. Love the symbolism for his age right now. Did you record this with a video camera or your iphone? I need get more video these days, but always grab my camera by default.
Yay Simon! Loved the video and I normally hate videos. In your class, I actually skipped the videos and just used the handouts. Shh! I’m also wondering about your ‘production’ skills….looks like maybe it was with an iPhone but how did you get the numbers on there? So cool!
Thanks Crystal! Oh man – don’t skip the videos in the class – silly – there are tons of little tips I include in there that aren’t included with the handout
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This movie was made using iMovie – easy to add the numbers as a title.
so cool! our little guy comes home everyday wanting to play basketball too – maybe they’ll play together when you come visit
Simon is THE MAN!!! He’s super fantastic and a delight to watch grow up. God bless him!!
GO Simon YOU RoCK INdeed!!! If it would have been me I still would have still been trying for my 1st shot
GO Simon GO!!!
Love it! Way to go Simon!!
you’re awesome simon!
The video of Simon is wonderful, so happy to hear his voice!
I love that he shoots 9 for his age. I just started exercising this year at a gym and they have an indoor basketball court. I have never played basketball, but wanted to set a challenge for myself making hoops. I am 55 yrs. old, so I started with a goal of 5 baskets a day. I would shoot hoops until I successfully made 5 baskets each day. Then I increased it to 10 (5 + 5). I am working on that goal now. I will think of Simon when I am making baskets!
Thanks for sharing Ali..love these.
thanks for the smile, simon!
Oh, Simon certainly does ROCK! This brought tears to my eyes.
I love your positive and thankful thoughts.
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Love it. Love just the happiness of being a boy that he brings
Way to go Simon … from a PE Teacher, you’ve got the shot! Love that you are shooting and not throwing … GREAT JOB!
Ali, thanks for another overlay … my plan is to make a 2011 book of my Thankful “things”
Fantastic! Love the video =0)
My 2 1/2 yr old son came in while I was watching this video. He said ‘that boy’s hooping it up!’ and wanted to watch it again and again. Thanks for sharing.
love that.
love that you’re capturing stories in video as well…reminds me of “motion scrapbooking” that Izzy talks about in the paperclipping digi show. I enjoy video editing, but don’t do it much b/c I take more still photos than video….but every time i play around in iMovie I love the results. Must try.
and one more thing….tell Simon he’s dabomb dot com!!!
Thanks for this – today I am thankful for the safe arrival into the world of the newest and smallest member of our family.
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Thanks for sharing such a sweet little moment, I cannot believe over the years how much he’s grown since I’ve followed your inspiring blog & stories… keep on growing Simon!
What a sweetheart!! That was sooo good. I don’t even think I could make 1 basket. . .yet alone 9! Yes, Simon does Rock!!