Skating in Slow Motion

David's Skating was a Dance to Behold

Today was a day like any other day.  We got up early for skating and off to the rink we went. 

But this morning was different for some reason. Maybe it was because we didn't have to rush to school.   David wanted to stay on the ice a little longer and he asked me to video him as he demonstrated his salchow.  He asked me to capture it in slow motion. 

It was a surprisingly pleasant dance on ice.  We both looked at it and marveled at the poetry in motion.

More than that it was a moment we could both enjoy without the rush of everyday life.  We stood together in our emotional mid-motion enjoying the mystifying moment together.  

Let time stand still for you too.

Enjoy a moment on ice with us.

Video of David in Slow Motion

David's Big Sister Graduated May 2014

Sarah Graduated from Bennington College

David's big sister graduated from college this weekend - May 31, 2014.  So she beat David twice.  When David graduated from pre-school he said: "the one thing I miss is Sarah because she took off for college before me."  

Now she is one step ahead of him again - she already graduated from college.  No worries.  I asked him what was the best part of the graduation and he said "seeing Sarah." 

This is our college graduate.   Proud and beaming.

It's official.

David recorded much of the ceremony with Google Glass.

Bubbie and Sarah had a good laugh together.  For Sarah it must have been a tremendous relief - to finish all her project work, get everything in order for graduation, and say her good-byes with all of her friends - all this with little or no sleep to speak of.

She certainly had plenty of family to help her celebrate - Robyn, Kirk, Judy, Max, David, Bubbie, Summer, little David, and me. (See brief video.)

After the ceremony we had some time to visit the gallery and see some of her work.

This piece is called the Marionette.

Sarah was beaming.  It was a beautiful day to celebrate with family.

Then it was time to hug and say good-bye.

Thanks Bennington.  Thanks Sarah.