Brandt turned 21.
And we had a mega party at Soho on Darby! Was huge. And fun. Note to self, don't wear new platform ankle boots to an event without wearing them in first. My feet were in total agony by the end of the night!
More photos etc later but for now, here's the DVD I made for Brandt which we played after the speeches and cake cutting! It's a glimpse into the last 21 years in our family and has video footage from over the years and photos etc and I thought I would add it here for some of the family who didn't make it to the party as well as family and friends who want to watch it again...and any other readers who may be interested..
Take particular note:
- it's worth watching the whole thing just to see the "family bloopers" at the end of the video! The two old dudes are my dad and my uncle!
- Jamison did not really have a mullet haircut when he was about 6 - he's wearing one of my mums wigs, although he said he might grow a mullet after watching this DVD *joking*
- thank you to my cousins and their kids, aunties and my mum for their lover-ly rendition of happy birthday at the end of the video. Take special note of my cousin Jodi (on the left) and her very special dance moves!
- warning - really bad early 90's hair styles!
- I left out one of the most important tv shows from Brandt's childhood - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Cowabunga dude!
- In the blink of an eye, that teeny tiny baby is a grown up. It does my head in!
- I love that I had so much video footage and photos for this little DVD!
Wow Kim, awesome video! thanks for sharing your gorgeous family, so much love and laughter it was lovely to watch, lots of ideas for my son's 21st coming up in a few years don't suppose your available to edit ha ha
have a great day and a very happy 21 to your gorgeous Brandt
Posted by: cass | August 14, 2011 at 09:31 AM
fantastic effort Kim, It really looks great. You will have to start giving photographic and film editing lessons with your many other talents. It will be something to look back at very proudly.
Posted by: Leone C | August 09, 2011 at 08:02 AM
Wow Kim, that was fantastic... It even bought a tear to my eye knowing how quick they grow up. You have some fantastic photos and video of all those wonderful happy times. What program did you use if you don't mind me asking!!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful movie :)
Posted by: Leanne Chalker | August 08, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Thanks girls:)
Posted by: Kim Archer | August 07, 2011 at 09:26 AM
Just beautiful Kim! It's always times like this that make us very grateful that we love this crazy hobby of ours so much! At least we'll always have endless photos to choose from!
Posted by: Chris M | August 06, 2011 at 08:28 PM
Great video Kim... Lovely to look back over the years. Reminds me I need to use our video camera a little more regularly. Won't be long before we celebrate a 21st in this house... Happy Birthday Brandt.
Posted by: Donna Wilson | August 06, 2011 at 07:31 PM
Loved watching the DVD all over again. It is really great.
Not happy though to see 21 years going past in a flash. S l o w d o w n please.
Thanks for sharing Kim you clever girl.xx
Posted by: chris | August 06, 2011 at 07:11 PM
WOW Kim, your movie for Brandt is fantastic. Both my kids stood and watching the whole thing with me and we love it. Great work and lovely tribute to you and your family too. Happy Birthday Brandt x Janelle
Posted by: Janelle Wind | August 06, 2011 at 06:26 PM