W Fam Updates … I am a BIG helper!

I am a BIG helper, originally uploaded by missynwatts.

In the midst of spring cleaning, Aaron helps Grandpa put together some Ikea Malm drawers! When he noticed Gpa hammering, he left the room to get his own little hammer. Upon his return, he started hammering on the drawers just like Gpa! TOO CUTE!!!

Aaron can sign as well. In the photo above he is signing “dog”. We are amazed at what a difference it makes communicating with him! We can’t understand most of what he says but we understand everything he signs!!!

Note the absolutely gorgeous weather!  For the record, I wore my first T-shirt of the year on Sunday, February 24th this year … in San Antonio.  I believe San Antonio tied their record high for the day at 91 degrees!  When do you suppose I will be wearing my first T-shirt next year once we become full time residents of Arkansas?!?

CyberNetNews: How to Copy a DVD Movie

How to Copy a DVD Movie

Newzie, Your feature-rich news aggregator

Newzie, Your feature-rich desktop news (RSS) aggregator … spotted on CyberNetNews … going to be trying to get hubby hooked on one of these programs in retirement.  It is amazing how many headlines one can scan in such a short period of time. 

Currently, I myself use Bloglines and have never found another reader which I liked better.  Thunderbird, an open source email client and news aggregator, has been tempting but I really don’t like to combine email and RSS feeds in the same program.  It is just TOO overwhelming!  The one feature which would convince me to use another reader would be a program’s ability to download feeds and then read them offline … say like on 10 hour car rides to visit one’s children and grandchildren!  I really haven’t taken the time as of yet to research my various options.  Perhaps this news aggregator is the answer?!?

CyberNetNews … Graphisme et utilitaires

Graphisme et utilitaires … free photo editing software … spotted on my new fave tech/web blog CyberNetNews.com.  Did I forget to mention that it appears to be in French!?!  Those years of French may actually come in handy after all.

Which reminds me … did I ever mention that I passed out of my college foreign language requirement based on my knowledge of the … FRENCH language!  Yes … though born in a Spanish-speaking country, it was my studies of the French language from elementary school through high school which earned me my exemption.

J Fam Updates … Caught in the Act

caught emptying drawers in Mimi’s closet, originally uploaded by billykaren519.

One of Scarlet’s incredibly infectious smiles! Who could get upset with this little angel?!?

A recession won’t wreck your retirement

From CNN/Money Magazine … A recession won’t wreck your retirement – Feb. 13, 2008 … several other good articles available as well.

Scarlet Sleeping OFF the Sofa!

Scarlet Sleeping OFF the Sofa, originally uploaded by hljscj.

Please note that her feet are NOT touching the ground! Karen snapped a quick shot to share before putting her back on the couch for the rest of her nap! TFS, Mommy … TOO CUTE!!!

W Fam Updates … So Big!!!

Aaron went to the doctor today and received 3 shots!  OUCH!!!  He is almost 34 inches tall and 28 lbs.  Missy also got him some new socks … size 3T!!!