Windows 7

I love my new computer. I don't love Windows 7.

I was told by an Adobe customer service rep that the reason my Photoshop wouldn't work with my new computer was because my older version wasn't compatable with Windows 7. So I went out and bought the most recent version and loaded it. It didn't work. After spending 4 hours on the Adobe forums, I found a way to fix it, but it's still a little glitchy. And I'm wondering if the fix I found wouldn't have worked for my older version.

As if that wasn't enough, when I finally went to print something the other night, lo and behold, my printer isn't compatable with Windows 7. Now I have to buy a new printer.

I don't love Windows 7.

Garage Sale

As I was leaving for work today, I asked Blake to make sure he left the garage door unlocked in case the guys came to put up our new overhead garage doors. Cooper, from the back seat and with so much sincerity in his voice, said, "Did you get them at the garage sale?" I thought I might die laughing. It was the perfect start to my day.

New Toy

I got a new computer. I got a new computer. I got a new computer. Na na na na na. :)

Well, at least half of a new computer. The monitor is here. The computer is coming tomorrow.

Yippee!

Cooper is Four

Cooper just turned four and we had his party on Friday night. Originally scheduled for Saturday night, we sort of scrambled to throw it together a day earlier so all the cousins could be here. Cause what's a party without your cousins, right?

I'm really looking forward to year four. Year three was a little challenging. Everyone says that the terrible twos are the worst, but I'd be glad to swap some stories from year three and compare. We've already seen more maturity from Cooper in the last couple of months - fewer fits and less talking back. And he's hilarious. But one thing we've still got to work on? His potty mouth. Well, maybe I should work on my own potty mouth and then we wouldn't have a problem. :)

Evan Turns Two

My baby girl turned 2 in June. When did she get so big? When did her hair get so long? When did she starting talking? I promised myself I wouldn't forget a minute, but it's all gone by in a rush.

We partied with family at our house again this year. In the picture below, she's trying her very hardest not to smile while we all sing the happy birthday song.

She got lots of good loot, including her very own fishing pole. We haven't tried it yet, mostly because I'm still not over the fact that she fell in the pond on a recent family fishing outing.

With their birthdays so close together, it's bound to happen that Coop and Evan will get a gift they can share. This year, they got a Mustang GT convertible from Granny and Granddad. How cute are they as they drive off in to the sunset?

I am so completely lucky to have such a vivacious little girl in my life. She's beautiful and sweet. She's loving and a little daring. She's petite and kind of spunky. Right now, it's hard to imagine that when she's thirteen she'll hate me just because I'm her mother. Unfortunately, you know it will happen.

Pure Joy

This is quite possibly my favorite picture of all time. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but I can think of two words that completely describe this picture - pure joy.

Evan's Dress #2

I've had this done for a while now... Ta da!

Birthday Blitz

In two weeks, I'll have a two year old. And two more weeks after that, I'll have a four year old. Where has the time gone?