Darius and Malachi's Birthdays

Every year I create videos for my nephews' and niece's birthdays. I have been doing so since my first nephew was born 6 years ago.  It just so happens that both my nephews have birthdays that are 2 weeks apart, so it makes for a busy October of editing.  It is always challenging to find a way to make their videos a bit different each year and to choose a song that will catch their attention. I have learned from previous conversations with them that they don't like "girl songs" so I try to stay away from anything that is either sung by a woman or too slow.  since they often will choose to dance while they watch instead of sitting still.

This year I chose for my older nephew, Darius, "Upside Down" by Jack Johnson and for Malachi, the younger of the two, "Steal My Kisses" By Ben Harper.  Both videos were 3 1/2 to 4 minutes long which I have learned is a good length.  Since they get one every year, as a family we watch all of the videos from every birthday. In some of the previous years I have made quite lengthy videos, so it makes for a long night of watching themselves on TV. They do ask for them and now I'm sure expect them on their birthday every year and I love making them for each of my favorite boys.