ugh

So .... we have purchased and installed a new hard drive. Yay! The bad news is .... I have no idea when I will be able to post pictures because my computer no longer recognizes my camera and I can't download anything. Unfortunately, you will all have to be satisfied by my quick wit instead.

JJ and I are both a year older. His birthday was the 7th and mine the 10th. I seriously cannot get any older! This absolutely has to stop. Not that I'm into my 30's yet or anything ... I still have a few more years before that big milestone. We did, however, have an excellent birthday dinner and maybe someday I will be able to post pictures.

We've been back from Seattle for almost two weeks and its been pretty non stop. Owen started his swim lessons again and, I swear, you'd think he'd never set foot in a pool before. We basically have to start all over. Hopefully, it won't take him too much longer to feel comfortable in the water again.

I've been pretty addicted to the Olympics since they started about a week ago. I used to watch them when I was a kid, but I was always more interested in the winter Olympics. Maybe my addiction has something to do with all the record breaking, historic events that are taking place in the water cube. I think I need to stop watching, though, because my obsession with swimming is beginning to make me feel completely inactive. It also makes me wish I was capable of winning a gold medal in something ..... ANYTHING!! (JJ, don't bother with the "If drinking wine were an olympic sport....." joke because I'm not laughing) Why couldn't I have become an Olympic swimmer? I am a natural athlete, but it might be a little late for me to start my Olympic career. These people are so athletic and my butt is getting bigger by the second because I can't stop watching them. I'm glad swimming is almost over because I have no interest in watching track and field, and I can finally peel myself away from the constant coverage.

Hope everyone in Seattle is doing well and we miss you guys!!

**upon further research, I have discovered that I am suffering from the "Phelps" effect and its not just me, but millions of other adults and children across the country. Attendence in aquatic centers and clubs across the country is up a staggering 23% since the Olympics started!!