The Sun'll Come Out....Whenever!

Well, I don't know how she talked me into this....

But here's a birthday video for Robyn. Not the video I had envisioned for the song (it was supposed to be saved for an Abby and Sofie video- but some video files are having codec issues, and I can't unlock them); but hope it brings a smile to Robyn's heart, anyway.

And for the record, that was not me filming Robyn's butt (although I take responsibility for including it in the video- it's clean and cute...I mean the footage is clean and cute)!

Maya, had the camera, and was filming. Mischievous kid.....

Happy 26th birthday, Robyn!

Happy New Year!

Looking forward and looking back...


December 23rd was Robyn's last day with LASG. What can I say about her? Hopefully, 3 videos, plus one more in the works, says it all.

She's been my mainstay partner with the SMGC intermediates/LASG Advanced (Pre-team) level girls, for what feels like forever, but which amounts to probably a 2 year (however long ago she started at SMGC) work relationship.

Being without her while she was still here at LASG (for various reasons, such as enrollment level on Thursdays) prepared me a bit for being without her on a permanent basis. But it still leaves you with an emptiness inside; like someone walked away with the best corner of your heart. In the short span of a month, 2 coaches and one gymnast I care about have left the gym. Life is like that.

These 3 videos are bitter-sweet. Robyn's Christian, so somehow it seems almost fitting that my song choices come from a Christian rock band I only recently heard of.

The 4th video in the works is more fun, a little uplifting, showing off Robyn at her silly best. For now, you might want a tissue box handy....





I like the description one YouTube commenter left for the song in the above video: That if you have a positive attitude and outlook on life, it will spread; and if it keeps spreading, it might end up coming back around to you, when you are down. What goes around, comes around, round and round...



These videos are dedicated to Robyn, and the kids who love her, and whose lives she brought warmth to.

*UPDATE*
The fourth video is complete:



I think I put in about 10 hours worth of editing. The song choice is one that Robyn suggested I use for a video. So fitting that I should use it for her video.....which totally reeks......


....of awesomeness!

Happy Birthday Robyn!

Thank you for all your hard work as camp director, this summer! And thanks for getting the kids to show support for our soldiers serving overseas.

I look forward to working with you again for our advanced class.

This video is right up your alley:

LASG Summer Camp Kids Support the Troops

Camp is winding down; but camp director Robyn managed to get some of the remaining kids to write cards to be sent to soldiers serving overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Mulan coughs, then does a backwalkover

This last Thursday, the kid with the cough did the muwalkover for the first time:




This is for Robyn's family and friends...taken February 23rd, afterhours: