LIFE...EARNHARDT STYLE

Sunday, February 21, 2010

I-Tunes

So, I am not the most savvy girl when it comes to updated technology. I have an ipod but have never engaged in the world of I-tunes or downloading. I heard a song recently that I really liked and wanted it for my runs. So I bit the bullet and set up an account today. Only it wasn't that easy. You see, I had no idea that once you download I-Tunes (which I already had on my computer but wasn't aware it was the same thing) I thought you stay on their website to start buying music. So, I have seen absolutely everything there is, including every tutorial known to man on the ipod, on the I-Tunes website. Finally, after much frustration and not understanding how half of the natural born world does this on a daily basis, I finally decided that the only other thing it might be is to go and open my I-Tunes and hope that you can order directly from there. BINGO!! That was it. They never once say to close the browser and open your own I-Tunes window to start downloading music. Maybe it's a given but for those out there like me who follow the directions to a "T", it would be nice if they spelled that out. I'm just sayin'!

Now, I know you are all dying to know what song was so good that I was willing to go through all this. It's "Wild At Heart" by Gloriana. A great running song. Good beat! I will admit, it was nice to pay 1.29 for a song that I wanted than 16.00 for a whole CD. Now I'll be a pro!

Scream

Do you ever have those days when you could just scream? You know, the ones where you just want to grab a pillow and start screaming into it. I don't like being vulnerable. I don't like it at all. It is no fun to open up yourself and step out on a ledge. I did that recently with someone about something that was going on in my heart and they just don't get it. So, I will take a deep LONG breath, grab my pillow, and let out one good scream. I will not let dissappointment over run me today.

Now, don't feel sorry for me. This is not a ploy to get a bunch of "oh poor you" responses or "I'm here, call mes". This is just a venting moment. I will run to the Throne and not the phone.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Aunt Jill's Birthday

The kids were so excited to go to Vacouver, WA today. We started out early so that we could take them to Country Cousins in Centrailia for breakfast. Greg and I have some fond memories in that place and we were excited to build some more with the kids. Jordan was SO EXCITED when he finally got his cinnamon roll. It's all he's thought about for the last couple of days. I haven't been to that outlet mall in many years and they have really spruced it up. The Gymboree there is AWESOME! We got in a little shopping today too. Can't wait to get a trip in down there with the girls soon (hint hint).

We got to see Aunt Jill (Greg's sister) and her family. Our kids had not seen their cousins in over 5 years. It was like no time had passed at all other than everyone was all grown up! Matt and Denise were already in the Portland area for the weekend so they got to be there too. What a blast. The boys loved playing hoops with each other, the girls were infatuated with the dogs, and lunch and dessert were awesome!! The picture time was especially great because of this pyramid shot. Let's just say there was a definite comfort zone that was stretched today :) Of course we had to sing Happy Birthday to her since her actual birthday is tomorrow. I made everyone sing it again because her two dogs joined in and I just had to get it on video. Then on the way home, I was looking through the pictures and saw a blurry one that I couldn't quite make out so I deleted it. Guess what....YEP...it was the hillarious dogs barking happy birthday. I am so bummed that I did that. Oh well, the memory will last a life time.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

What I Missed....

So, you just got back from Haiti where you slept on concrete for a week covered by a little tent outside. Your neck and back are sore. What do you do two days after you get back? Go see a Chiropractor? Go get a massage? Now, think like my sister Chrissy for a moment........

You get on a trampoline of course!!

While my sister was gone I missed her crazy self. She has a way of making the day a little funner. The kids were so excited to see her today. She had not yet had the opportunity to get on the trampoline so we conquered that sucker today. She has moves peeps! It was a fantastic way to get out and enjoy having her back again. LOVE YOU SIS!

For a special little ditty, make sure to check out the short video at the end.

GET READY CAUSE HERE WE GO!