Andrew Payne Shines Brightly!

Andrew stars as the "Sun" in the play "Vacation on Mars".  He was amazingly courageous.

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Home grown

Thanks,
Christopher Take a look at this monster pumpkin from our garden! Andrew loves it and so do we.

Hannah's first recorded songs!

Hannah spent a wonderful week at a guitar camp.  During the week she got to write, perform and record her very first song!  She also recorded a song by Taylor Swift.   Mom and Dad are so proud of her!  Enjoy.

http://files.thepaynes.org/Dreaming.mp3

http://files.thepaynes.org/White%20Horse.mp3

http://files.thepaynes.org/White%20Horse%20Acapella.mp3

Andrew's Summer Piano Recital

Andrew did amazingly well with this recital.  Sorry the picture is jerky.  I will bring a tripod next time.


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Little Slugger

Look at Andrew the slugger! He got two hits in today's game against the dreaded Yankees! Way to go Andrew!

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

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