Andrew's First Piano Recital

Andrew has only had lessons for a couple of months. He was incredibly brave to do a holiday recital. His parents were very proud!

Andrew Payne's First Piano Recital -- December 2010 from Christopher Payne on Vimeo.

Santa Photo 2010

Hannah's book report on "Old Yeller"

Old Yeller Book Review

Hannah the swimmer!

Thanks,
Christopher My little girl is an amazing swimmer!

Hannah the swimmer!

My little girl is an amazing swimmer. I am so proud of her.

I can't believe I did it!

I finally got my ears pierced!!! Yippeeeeeee

Family Ties

Treasured times that bind us together

Happy Halloween 2009

I think my head is stuck

Here's Charlie!!!

I found him I found him!!!

Where is Charlie Brown?

The things we'll do for a photo :)

Fountains of FUN

A trip into SF to see Peter Pan 360•

Andrew dances and reads poetry at the May Day festival

Andrew does a great job dancing and reciting poetry at the recent May Day festival at Saratoga Elementary.

Andrew May Day Dance from Christopher Payne on Vimeo.

And reading poetry....

Andrew Reads Poetry at the May Day festival from Christopher Payne on Vimeo.

Here is the proud Mommy and Grandma.

Hannah get a phone

Big day for Hannah - she is now a texting fool!!!!

Hannah rides the Giant Dipper for the first time!

The Giant Diaper is the amazing old wooden roller coaster at the Santa Cruz beach boardwalk. You can read all about it here.



As you can see from her photo she loved it so much that she ended up riding it 10 times in one day!



Many thanks to Anna Whiting for helping to give Hannah the encouragement to give it a try.

Hannah is promoted to sixth grade!

We are so proud of our daughter. She just completed fifth grade and is now a 6th grader! It was a fantastic year. Watch the video to see her graduate.

Christopher

Untitled from Christopher Payne on Vimeo.

Hannah's first music video!

Hannah and her friend Anna put together a great new music video to the song "Party in the USA."

Party in the USA from Christopher Payne on Vimeo.

Hannah as a prisoner of war!

Thanks
ChristopherShe does not look happy. This was a part of her revolutionary war series at school.

Hannah is a patriot!

Yesterday, Hannah participated in a reenactment of the revolutionary war. Se was fortunate enough to play the role of Deborah Sampson -- one of the first women to impersonate a man just so they could join the rebellion. Check out her presentation and outfit. She did an amazing job.

Untitled from Christopher Payne on Vimeo.

Untitled from Christopher Payne on Vimeo.

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Kentucky versus Tennessee

Last week Bob and I travelled to Lexington Kentucky to see my beloved
wildcats win over the Tennessee volunteers. I had not been there
since 87. It was an amazing experience. We even took time to tour the
wild turkey distillery which turned out to be fascinating. Alas there
was no tasting offered but it was well worth the 30 minute drive.

Hannah rocks the science fair at Saratoga Elementary!

Mommy and Daddy were so proud. Well done darling.

Hannah at the Saratoga Elementary Science Fair from Christopher Payne on Vimeo.

Andrew learns to hula!

Villa Montalvo lookout