Saturday, August 9, 2008

Just Like a Kid At Christmas

I got a new toy this week! On the Lighthouse Adoption yahoo board last weekend, one of the topics of discussion was having your child seen by a doctor during the referral status. One of the ways some families achieve this is to create a video and send it to an International Adoption Specialist.

This was a challenge to me, as I don't have a video camera. I haven't needed one in the past, so I never bought one... and was thinking that if Chilled Beverages @ Nestle makes plan again this year AND we have our catalog points system for a bonus, a nice video camera could be on the horizon next year. However, in the interim, I have nada and wouldn't feel comfortable asking someone "hi, can I borrow and take your expensive nice video camera out of the country?"

So Tamara (http://tamaras-corner.blogspot.com/) had posted about using her "FLIP" camera in Russia and that it was really small and handy. For those of you who don't know Tamara, she's a total lifesaver! She's been through this whole process twice -- and is truly helpful! So needless to say, I listened (read) what she had to say. And smart as she is... she even posted a link. So I went off to check out the FLIP. (http://www.theflip.com/products.shtml) After reading all about it, I was sold. Amazon.com even had the Ultra model cheaper than list (I am told Target does too!) So I ordered it and it was waiting for me when I returned home from a work trip on Wednesday. (I LOVE Amazon 2 day shipping for free, works well with my patience level!!)

So here is my first published video. It's from this morning - Saturday mornings in this house are earmarked TUNATIME for the kitties (they aren't spoiled or anything). And as you'll see Gracie gets particularly excited for tuna. Enjoy.



5 comments:

Nichole said...

That looks really cool. That would be perfect to take on an adoption trip. Isn't Tamara the adoption angel? I love her!

Anonymous said...

Hey there! So nice to see all your current "kids"!! Murph looks regal as usual!!

Tamara said...
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Tamara said...

Too cool! I think what Gracie was trying to say is "PUT THAT THING DOWN AND GET THE LEAD OUT" I'm HUNGRY!". Cats crack me up. They have such a cool 'tude about them. Thanks for the kind words. I'm always glad to help whenever I can :)

Charlotte in Pa said...

The Flip is THE BEST THING EVER! I have a nice Sony digital video camera that I NEVER use. Since I've gotten the Flip I've taken a lot of videos and actually put them on the computer, edited them, etc. It's so handy!