Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
DVD's in the mail
On Monday, I sent out the 2007 year-end DVD that has all of the video clips of Jack that we took last year. Please keep an eye out for it. If you didn't get it or want a copy, please email me.
Despite my enormously busy schedule, I was able to do this because of the new computer I built for Christmas. I built a new one from scratch and it came out incredible. It was able to handle a virus scan, backup uploading, browsing the internet, and video editing all at the same time without breaking a sweat. All for about $300. Computers have become pretty cheap!
To answer a few questions about the DVD, here's what you need to know:
1. It is a DVD, not a computer disc. This is for playing on your TV.
2. It may work in your computer if you have a DVD drive and the right software.
3. If it doesn't work with your TV's DVD player, then your player can't read burned discs. I can't help much with that. I did test every disc I sent out, so I know that isn't the problem.
4. There is a bit more video of Jack, but it is on our DV camcorder and I haven't gotten it off yet. I need to get a capture card for the new computer first. I'll keep you posted.
Despite my enormously busy schedule, I was able to do this because of the new computer I built for Christmas. I built a new one from scratch and it came out incredible. It was able to handle a virus scan, backup uploading, browsing the internet, and video editing all at the same time without breaking a sweat. All for about $300. Computers have become pretty cheap!
To answer a few questions about the DVD, here's what you need to know:
1. It is a DVD, not a computer disc. This is for playing on your TV.
2. It may work in your computer if you have a DVD drive and the right software.
3. If it doesn't work with your TV's DVD player, then your player can't read burned discs. I can't help much with that. I did test every disc I sent out, so I know that isn't the problem.
4. There is a bit more video of Jack, but it is on our DV camcorder and I haven't gotten it off yet. I need to get a capture card for the new computer first. I'll keep you posted.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Jack's Second Christmas
Well, we just got back from Ponca where we had a great time celebrating the Christmas miracle. Jack had a great time. It was also a time for reflection to notice how much he has grown in the past 19 months he has been alive. We were struck by the similarities of two pictures we took about a year apart:
Both pictures captured him perfectly at the time it was taken. The similarities are obvious. He has the same, expressive eyes, the same obvious joy and love for life, and the same basic face. The amazing thing are the differences. A year ago, getting Jack to smile was a simple endeavor, just about anything would get him going. Now it is a bit more of a challenge. Don't get me wrong, as kids go, he is about as happy as they come - constantly smiling and giggling. However, he no longer performs for the camera like an organ grinder's monkey. His face and eyes are definitely more expressive now. He has hair.
Anyway, Caren and I thought you might enjoy these pictures side-by-side.
For those who haven't noticed, I've uploaded over 150 pictures from Christmas, and 8+ videos are uploading as I write this. More pictures are to come when I get the film (yes, I wrote film) back. i also have a ton of video, but it is a chore to offload it from the camcorder right now, so that will have to wait until I have the technology, the time, and the effort to get it off and edit it.
Jack 2006 | Jack 2007 |
Both pictures captured him perfectly at the time it was taken. The similarities are obvious. He has the same, expressive eyes, the same obvious joy and love for life, and the same basic face. The amazing thing are the differences. A year ago, getting Jack to smile was a simple endeavor, just about anything would get him going. Now it is a bit more of a challenge. Don't get me wrong, as kids go, he is about as happy as they come - constantly smiling and giggling. However, he no longer performs for the camera like an organ grinder's monkey. His face and eyes are definitely more expressive now. He has hair.
Anyway, Caren and I thought you might enjoy these pictures side-by-side.
For those who haven't noticed, I've uploaded over 150 pictures from Christmas, and 8+ videos are uploading as I write this. More pictures are to come when I get the film (yes, I wrote film) back. i also have a ton of video, but it is a chore to offload it from the camcorder right now, so that will have to wait until I have the technology, the time, and the effort to get it off and edit it.
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