May 29
Another fabulous Memorial Day weekend passed us by. We spent it drinking and being merry with the family. We got smart this year and invited everyone over to our house to cut down on the double-dinner problem we have with every holiday. The weather held out and Riles enjoyed being the center of attention.
Sunday we spent the morning watching Courtney at a horse show. It was Riley’s first horse show and he seemed to love it. He’s a big fan of animals and loved to meet Calvin. Courtney rode beautifully even if Calvin was running a bit hot at the beginning.
This weekend Riles really took to mobility. He seemed to have figured out how to quickly get from point A to point B by rolling side to side. Its fun to watch him want something, ponder how to get there, then attempt to get there, adjust plans, and finally figure out a way to move. He’s never been one for laying down so the sooner he gets mobile the happier he is. He’s also become quite the sitter too. We can finally sit him down on the ground and he won’t immediately fall over. He’s learned the hard way about falling over. We’ve had our fair share of head bangs. But it appears that after all the bumps and bruises he’s finally get it down.
May 25
It all started when I fell madly in love with your Google Apps for Domains. My mail has never been so organized and spam-free! When I discovered the ability to check my mail on my mobile I was ecstatic.
Next, I started using Reader to manage all my RSS subscriptions. You have made sense and organization out of a closet full of wires and dirty clothes! I love you Google Reader, I really do.
But today you have truly topped yourself. I can now view my GCal through my mobile. Thank you Google, thank you so much. No longer must I be tied to stupid Outlook to manage schedule.
I can carry my online life where ever I go. You have centralized all my data. You have made sense out of the nonsensical.
May 21
Coincidently we just picked up the same camera as Jamie. I was quite amused to discover the movie time lapse feature he demoed. I had to try it out myself.
So, here’s Riley and me playing. All 46 seconds of it:
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Our Riley media setup is slowly being rebuilt. Courtney’s old Canon SD400 mysteriously stopped working after a long night out on St. Patrick’s Day. I’m still trying to remember if I dropped it or not. Lets just say that I *may* have. I’m not going to admit fault though. Shortly after that I lost yet-another-hard drive in my main computer, costing us the ability to archive our photos. After filling up the SLR we finally bit the bullet and replaced her camera. I also have a new hard drive on the way which should get us back up and running.
Update: My dad cued me in to the fact it might be hard to figure out why Riles is moving in double-time. The video is a timespan of about 40-60 minutes compressed into 46 seconds.
May 07
Courtney and I graciously accepted an offer from Drew and Michelle this weekend to help them move 10 tons of rock, literally. Every summer, it seems, either I or someone I know needs rock moved. Last year it was Chad, two years ago I did it for myself. This year was Drew’s turn. We spent the better part of Saturday morning and afternoon filling in the yard.
As much as I might complain about the back-breaking work, there’s just something that I really enjoy about gettin’ out, sweatin’ a bit, and hanging out with friends. I’m not going to lie to you, 10 tons of rock between 3 guys is hard work, but the sense of accomplishment after completing is well worth the pain.
Riles came along for the ride. He seemed to enjoy the time with Avery. For the first time Riley acknowledged Aves, smiling and grasping for him. A few more months and they’ll finally be able to play together.
