This is my 23rd annual Family Video. The desktop I use to make these is older than the hills, and slower than molasses. I had to download all the media from the cloud into a desktop folder and then drag it in to the movie making app. Then I realized that all of my videos were super washed out (same as last year) but I had the brain power this year to search for a solution - which required me to export each video into a different format and then exchange each video in Imovie for the newly updated one. It was a labor of love for sure.
And I wish I could go back and talk to sweet little worried teenaged Jessie Ripple. And tell her that there is so much hard work to come and get ready… but also that it will lead to a life she can’t even imagine.. so full of magic her heart will burst!
6/3/2023 Back here to post a short addendum. We watched the 2023 Brown Family Video last weekend when Derick and Taye were both in town. We had a big BBQ at the Browns house and then everyone sat in the living room - couches, chairs, floor and watched all together for 40 mins on the big TV. It's one of my favorite nights of the year - listening to everyone's comments as they watch - "That was so fun", "I forgot about that", "I can't believe you did that", "Where did you get that picture from?"
My favorite moment in this whole video (35:57) is singing Happy Birthday to Blythe at her party. You can see her look back at Tyrone, and then look over at me - all is right in the world.
Your sweet worried teenage kids need to hear the same message! Hard work and focus can still lead to a wonderful life. nana r
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