When I tried to post the video of Emily's D.I. team it didn't work the first time so I had to do it again. Please read the post underneath the video before watching the video.
Thanks!!!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Destination Imagination 2009
The Flabbergasterz!!Morgan, Emily, Alivia, Kurtis, Melissa, Sierra and Joe
We had the D.I. tournament on Saturday. It was a rough D.I. season for Emily and I but we got through it and made it to the tournament. The kids did a great job but didn't place for the state tournament. They came in 5Th out of nine teams. The top three teams move on to state. Their scores for their team challenge were great scores especially since they were the first team to present. Because one of the team members is in the 6Th grade they had to compete at the middle school level. So to come in at 5Th place when you are competing with mostly older kids who have been doing it for a bit longer, is a great accomplishment. Sadly this team did not work well together this year so when it came time for their instant challenge they bombed. The appraisers could see they did not work well together. Their team challenge was called ViDIo Lit Hits. Basically they had to come up with a music video based on a piece of literature. They had to retell the story in a song. They chose to do it in a rap. I have posted above what Todd video taped the day of the tournament. It is long so watch only if you want and have the time. The whole video is 7 minutes and 29 seconds. You can probably fast forward through the set up part. It is cute if you can understand what is going on. The props they made were awesome. The team was disappointed....it was kind of bitter sweet for me. I am glad it is over. But with that said, I am glad that Emily and I stuck with it because I think we learned a lot in the process.
The next thing on Emily's plate is the school play. They are doing Alice and Wonderland. She is a citizen of Wonderland. She will be playing a flower and a card. No actual lines but she sings with the cast. She is excited about it. The play is scheduled for Friday, March 27Th. I will post soon Callie and her invention she presented at this years invention convention. That is all for now!!
We had the D.I. tournament on Saturday. It was a rough D.I. season for Emily and I but we got through it and made it to the tournament. The kids did a great job but didn't place for the state tournament. They came in 5Th out of nine teams. The top three teams move on to state. Their scores for their team challenge were great scores especially since they were the first team to present. Because one of the team members is in the 6Th grade they had to compete at the middle school level. So to come in at 5Th place when you are competing with mostly older kids who have been doing it for a bit longer, is a great accomplishment. Sadly this team did not work well together this year so when it came time for their instant challenge they bombed. The appraisers could see they did not work well together. Their team challenge was called ViDIo Lit Hits. Basically they had to come up with a music video based on a piece of literature. They had to retell the story in a song. They chose to do it in a rap. I have posted above what Todd video taped the day of the tournament. It is long so watch only if you want and have the time. The whole video is 7 minutes and 29 seconds. You can probably fast forward through the set up part. It is cute if you can understand what is going on. The props they made were awesome. The team was disappointed....it was kind of bitter sweet for me. I am glad it is over. But with that said, I am glad that Emily and I stuck with it because I think we learned a lot in the process.
The next thing on Emily's plate is the school play. They are doing Alice and Wonderland. She is a citizen of Wonderland. She will be playing a flower and a card. No actual lines but she sings with the cast. She is excited about it. The play is scheduled for Friday, March 27Th. I will post soon Callie and her invention she presented at this years invention convention. That is all for now!!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Skiing during Winter Break
Our winter break was last week and now it is Monday and we have yet another snow day. So our winter break has been extended an extra day. So far they are reporting 7 1/2 inches that we have from this latest storm. Anyway.....Todd took Wed and Thursday off last week and we all went skiing. Wed. we went up to Ragged mountain. It was a beautiful day and the sun was warm. I enjoyed sitting in the sun later in the afternoon just soaking it all up while the rest continued to ski. Thursday we went to Pat's Peak which is where we go for the ski club. Another beautiful day and it felt so warm. Here are some pics I took with my phone on those days.
Emily and Callie waiting to go back up after lunch.
Todd waiting as well to head back up the mountain.
Emily and Callie riding the lift up for another run at Pat's Peak.
Here is a pic at Pat's peak from the top of one of the lifts. It isn't the very top of the mountain.
Lastly...here are the girls getting ready to go down the mountain.
This is at the top of Ragged Mountain. Todd is on the right, Callie is next to him and Emily is in the white coat. We were with some friends of ours.
Emily and Callie waiting to go back up after lunch.Todd waiting as well to head back up the mountain.Emily and Callie riding the lift up for another run at Pat's Peak. Here is a pic at Pat's peak from the top of one of the lifts. It isn't the very top of the mountain.Lastly...here are the girls getting ready to go down the mountain.
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