Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, Quentin Tarantino, Sam Knopf, George Lucas, ....

Sam came home one day telling us he wanted to enter the 2009-2010 Reflections Contest. This is a yearly competition among Springfield Public Schools that Tim and I knew about, but never in our wildest dreams did we think one of our kids would want to do it.
Kids can enter in one of several mediums: photography, visual arts, dance choreography, film production, musical composition or written composition. Sam already had it all planned out in his head... he would do a Stop-Action Film. He learned how to do this in a summer class last year. He knew exactly what he wanted to use- rocks!
Here is his finished product that he will be entering into the contest. Using a tripod, he took over 150 still photos to complete the film. The theme for this year's contest is "Beauty is..."
(Oh, by the way, when he wins an Academy Award one day, let's hope he remembers all us little people!)

Alec plays football for Jarrett Middle School

Alec played safety, cornerback, slot receiver and wide receiver on the 7th grade football team. It was an exciting season. He liked to brag "I set some bone-jarring hits down on the field." He's very competitive in sports! Go Jarrett Trojans!!!

After a gruelling practice...


Jezreel & Alec - best friends...


Alec is number 36...


Coach tells Alec a play before sending him in...


After a tough loss...

One of Alec's highlights... (turn up sound)