In my favorite poem by Robert Frost, Nothing Gold Can Stay, he reminds us that like the seasons of nature, life is one season melting into another, and quickly fading away. This is my attempt to document each season in my life and my family.

This Is Why

Filed under: Videos — Rachel at 1:21 pm on Friday, January 4, 2008

Several times in conversation with people, I mention something about my guitar. They ask, “Oh, you play guitar!?” and I say, “No.”

Yes, I have a guitar. Two in fact. I’ve had a guitar for four years now. However, I can’t play them. Why? Well, this is why…babies.

By the way, I realize I have no make-up on, the camera is recording at an unflattering angle, I make funny faces when I practice, I don’t play even those few simple bars very well, and most people would actually be quite embarrassed of this video. However, I just want you guys to see how I practice guitar…with baby fingers in my hair. Also, my fingers were sore. That’s why I’m not pushing the strings hard enough. It was like pushing down on razor wire. Okay. That’s enough disclaimers.

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Comment by Heather

January 4, 2008 @ 6:57 pm

Beautiful! And by that I mean…you playing the guitar AND that cutie being so content listening to Mama practice while playing with your hair! While watching the video, Natalie was squealing “Baby-o, Baby-o” She just loves looking at him. After all, he is adorable:)

Happy New Year!

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Comment by Sarah

January 4, 2008 @ 10:52 pm

Much better than I could do! I loved watching those little baby fingers playing with your hair too- so cute!

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Comment by Di Di

January 5, 2008 @ 9:46 am

Owen loves his Mama’s hair! SO SWEET!

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Comment by sara

January 5, 2008 @ 8:43 pm

hopped over from Holly’s.

I think I can tell…
You sound great. I’ve been “learning” for about 8 years now and still don’t play as well as that.

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Comment by Jenn

January 10, 2008 @ 2:28 pm

Brave, brave woman! Posting on the internet without make-up. You look and sound amazing! Great job.

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Comment by MaryLu

January 16, 2008 @ 12:05 pm

Love the sweet baby fingers, I type on the computer with baby on my lap, I know just what you mean.
My DH is also a CH Candidate, he’s at CHBOLC right now, I’m adding you to my blog list and I’ll check back often.
Have a blessed day.

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