In October it was time to buy a new computer. Our dell was approaching it's eighth year and was on it's way out. Todd did some research and we decided to go with an Apple since they are now PC compatible. He ordered one from a licensed Mac dealer online. We got a great deal and the new operating system- Leopard. After just a few days he called me from work with good news and bad news- The good news we got our new computer! YEA! The bad news it didn't work. Ok, so after 3 weeks of sending it back, having it sent to us still not working, and sending it back again, only to be returned to us AGAIN not working, we finally got our money back. And without boring you with the details, let me just say, it was a struggle to get our money back.
But, we were determined to try a Mac. We decided that one was just a a "lemon".
Everyone we knew with an Apple computer loved them and had never had any issues. SO, we bought another one, this time directly from Apple. Still got a good deal. We loved so many things about it. It was so quiet (our last one was 8 years old=) There was only one cord. No big computer box. The screen had a great picture. Iphoto is a great way to store photos. There were just so many fun features.
For about a month everything was great. In December it began occasionally locking-up and we would have to restart which seemed very unusual for a brand new computer, but we let it go since it wasn't that often. Then last week, it began shutting down almost every time we logged on. On Sunday, it shut down and would not let us get back on.
Todd took it to the Apple store. It was not a pleasant experience for him. They tried to blame the issues on him because we had some "non-apple" ram in there. Todd had them take the ram out, explaining that if it had been the ram we would have problems from the beginning- he put the ram in the day we bought it. They took the ram out- still wouldn't work, but it beeped three times which apparently means there is a problem with the logic board.
Then they told Todd it wasn't the ram, but he must not have been grounded properly when he put the ram in, not a good thing to tell him, since this is our second Apple with hardware issues. He calmly explained how he had been grounded and then said he bit his tongue, because he was afraid if he said anything else at that moment it might not be very Christian like.
Anyway, now two days later it is still in the store with all our checkbook information, all of our pictures, countless school lesson plans, and so many other random things you store on a computer.
It didn't help that the Mac issues came the same week we are in our kitchen re-model (I'd post pictures, but they are all on the mac), our microwave died, and my cell phone got wet and died. Hopefully, we will hear something today. I know in the grand scheme of things- this really is very insignificant, but it sure is frustrating.
By the way, I'm posting from Todd's 4 year old PC lap top, which still works just fine.=)
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
He's a Boy!!!
Last Tuesday was a very special day at our house. We had our ultrasound and found out that our little one is indeed the brother Grant has been hoping for.
Our appointment was in the afternoon, so I kept myself busy in the morning shopping for maternity clothes. I found some great deals. Staying busy helped keep my mind occupied.
Finally appointment time arrived. We were all so ready. Our technician is wonderful. She measured, typed, and explained all of the details to us. Grant watched everything quietly, but with full attention. Our little one was very active. He did two complete flips while she was measuring, so it took a few extra minutes to get a good look at his spine. While she was checking the back bone, she said "Well, I'm going to take this picture now while he's being cooperative- He's a boy!" I looked over to see Grant's expression and nothing seemed to be registering. So I said "Buddy, did you hear what she said?" He said, "Oh (eyes getting bigger), she said it was a boy!" He started smiling so big. He had wanted a boy so badly, but he was convinced it was going to be a girl. So convinced, that I don't think he could actually believe she said "it's a boy." I wish I had a picture of the look on his face when the news registered.
What a blessing it is to say that everything looked just right~ spine, palate, brain, heart. We are so very thankful! He is measuring about 10 days ahead of his due date and already weighs around 1lb, 1oz. We got a special bonus- a 3d picture of his sweet little face.
After the scan, we met with Dr. H. She was very positive and said everything looks just right. He is still in a breech position, but he should have plenty of time to switch before May. We left the office and started making phone calls. Grandparents, siblings, friends! What a gift to have so many people celebrating with us.
That evening we went out to pick out our little guy's first outfit. Again we found some great deals- so he ended up with more than one. After I picked Grant up from school on Wednesday we bought a few more outfits. My son, who hates to go shopping, actually requested to go look for something for his baby brother.
Since our Mac, with all of our photos since Christmas, is at the Apple store, I have no pictures to post of our cute little outfits, but those will come soon~ hopefully.
Our appointment was in the afternoon, so I kept myself busy in the morning shopping for maternity clothes. I found some great deals. Staying busy helped keep my mind occupied.
Finally appointment time arrived. We were all so ready. Our technician is wonderful. She measured, typed, and explained all of the details to us. Grant watched everything quietly, but with full attention. Our little one was very active. He did two complete flips while she was measuring, so it took a few extra minutes to get a good look at his spine. While she was checking the back bone, she said "Well, I'm going to take this picture now while he's being cooperative- He's a boy!" I looked over to see Grant's expression and nothing seemed to be registering. So I said "Buddy, did you hear what she said?" He said, "Oh (eyes getting bigger), she said it was a boy!" He started smiling so big. He had wanted a boy so badly, but he was convinced it was going to be a girl. So convinced, that I don't think he could actually believe she said "it's a boy." I wish I had a picture of the look on his face when the news registered.
What a blessing it is to say that everything looked just right~ spine, palate, brain, heart. We are so very thankful! He is measuring about 10 days ahead of his due date and already weighs around 1lb, 1oz. We got a special bonus- a 3d picture of his sweet little face.
After the scan, we met with Dr. H. She was very positive and said everything looks just right. He is still in a breech position, but he should have plenty of time to switch before May. We left the office and started making phone calls. Grandparents, siblings, friends! What a gift to have so many people celebrating with us.
That evening we went out to pick out our little guy's first outfit. Again we found some great deals- so he ended up with more than one. After I picked Grant up from school on Wednesday we bought a few more outfits. My son, who hates to go shopping, actually requested to go look for something for his baby brother.
Since our Mac, with all of our photos since Christmas, is at the Apple store, I have no pictures to post of our cute little outfits, but those will come soon~ hopefully.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Resolution
"A New Year's Resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous. The name comes from the fact that these commitments normally go into effect on New Year's Day and remain until fulfilled.... There are religious parallels to this secular tradition. For example, in Judaism's holiest holiday, Yom Kippur, one is to reflect upon one's wrongdoings over the year and both seek and offer forgiveness. The concept, regardless of creed, is to reflect upon self-improvement annually."--Wikipedia
I love new blank things~ fresh starts. I love new journals, new scrapbooks, new school supplies, new days, and new years.
When you look at it in reality, January 1st is just another day, but the perception is a new chance to do better at something. For several years I had given up resolutions. I always either made too many or made them so big that they would be impossible to accomplish. Last year I decided to make one resolution. I "resolved" not to drink diet coke for at least a year. It wasn't earth shattering, but I had been wanting to completely kick aspartame out of my diet. I made it through the year and that change made me healthier. It also gave me renewed confidence that I can resolve to make a change.
For the past several days I've been thinking about any resolutions I want to make for this year. On any given day there is always something about me that I want to change, sometimes it's big, sometimes it's little, but I'm very aware that I'm a work in progress. :) As I prayed and thought here's what I came up with...
See every day as a gift- a new start filled with new mercies.
Listen to what God is saying to me that day.
Live in obedience.
I love new blank things~ fresh starts. I love new journals, new scrapbooks, new school supplies, new days, and new years.
When you look at it in reality, January 1st is just another day, but the perception is a new chance to do better at something. For several years I had given up resolutions. I always either made too many or made them so big that they would be impossible to accomplish. Last year I decided to make one resolution. I "resolved" not to drink diet coke for at least a year. It wasn't earth shattering, but I had been wanting to completely kick aspartame out of my diet. I made it through the year and that change made me healthier. It also gave me renewed confidence that I can resolve to make a change.
For the past several days I've been thinking about any resolutions I want to make for this year. On any given day there is always something about me that I want to change, sometimes it's big, sometimes it's little, but I'm very aware that I'm a work in progress. :) As I prayed and thought here's what I came up with...
See every day as a gift- a new start filled with new mercies.
Listen to what God is saying to me that day.
Live in obedience.
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