Friday, January 6, 2012

Where Do They Get It?


Do you ever look at your child and wonder: "Where did he get those blue  eyes?" or "Where did she get such a feisty spirit?" Sometimes the answers  to those questions are easy (just look in a mirror), and sometimes there  seem to be no answers at all. As my own four children have grown up to  become four unique, talented,and completely different individuals, I've  found myself asking that question more than once, as they surprise me with  their wisdom, their dreams, and abilities that surpass anything I might  have been able to give them.

As exhibit A, I invite you to check out this video, shot by my son Jared,  who says he was "just messing around at the piano" one day and decided to turn the camera on. This is his rendition of Adele's "Rumor Has It," and  after watching it, I found myself grinning with a mixture of pride and  astonishment. I don't know where Jared gets it, but he's definitely got  it! Enjoy.


11 comments:

  1. How fun! He's got a great voice and great taste in music. TFS!

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  2. Great voice. He sounded awesome!

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  3. Wow! Awesome! My daughter wants to know "He's cute. How old is he?" ;)LOL

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  4. Wow Jeanette! I can understand why you are so proud! He is very very talented. And as mentioned before, very cut too!

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  5. WOW - he's got a great voice!!! I was hoping to hear some beautiful piano music. There must be some talent there also. Would love to hear some in the future!!!

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  6. That's pretty cool! As a huge Adele fan it was cute to see a man doing a take on one of her songs. When is he trying out for American Idol???

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  7. He has a wonderful voice! What a gift!

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  8. Jared...you rocked it! Jeanette, I'm not at all surprised by Jared's amazing talent, you're his Mom! AND most of the gals out there don't realize you sing opera! You've been holdin' out on us! :) Give Jared a great big hug for me (from the music therapist, bren) and tell him to keep on singin', he needs to share more of his mojo with the world!

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  9. What fantastic sound he has. I'd totally buy a CD from Jared. Jeanette, I hope you teared up watching this...I know I'd cry to see my daughter doing something she loved and really excelled at. Way to go, Jared. Hope to hear more from you. You have an incredible voice and incredible range.

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