We are Windows Phones!

After more than two years of our old phones (I had a broken att Fuze, Incredi-Mom had my hand-me-down 8525 (predacessor to the Fuze)), we took advantage of a buy-one-get-one-free sale at att and got two phones for $100! Amazing, that is less than I have ever paid for a phone.. The new Windows Phone 7 OS is super nice, very easy to pick up on, is fast, and looks great. I've been following the development since Feb, and hope to write some of my own apps soon.

Tron Legacy

I was a big Tron fan, nothing had been done like it at the time. Computers were still new and mysterious, and playing video games meant going to the arcade. In anticipation of the new film, I watched the original with the kids and explained everything as it went along to make sure they understood.. Watching it now, parts are a little campy (walking vacuum tubes?), but the action scenes make up for it..

I was worried about Tron Legacy. Since I pseudo work in film, I thought this would be too "Hollywood-ized" and flashy. But I read this 3D book based on the film and, at least from what I read, it seems like a solid storyline.. I hope it lives up to old-school hopes, as the "young Flynn" effects aren't convincing to me..

Red Bluff Nov 2010

With the kids off for Thanksgiving, I decided to take them to a very familiar Red Bluff. My nephew Chandler was with us, as were friends Lydia and Emma Deaton. Red Bluff is known as "Mississippi's Little Grand Canyon". We have been there many times. Today was overcast and perfect for hiking. We always hike down the side, cross the railroad tracks and follow the creek to the mouth where it spills into the Pearl River. For some reason, Ian (and friends) decide to take a 'shower' under the 'waterfall' the culvert makes so the creek can pass under the railroad tracks. He always does this! After a break, we head back down the railroad tracks to see the derailled grain train cars. Another break, and we head up the creek toward the bottom of Red Bluff. There must have been a lot of erosion since we last came, there were many more trees that have fallen across the creek. But the water was cool and refreshing. Once at the bottom, the kids all hit the dunes and play for awhile (I save my energy for the climb out). After awhile, we climb out on the center ridge. The sun stayed behind the clouds, and it actually drizzled a little as we climbed out. It was cool and nice, no bugs or anything. The ridge has eroded since we were last there, it is now a nice flat and wide path. In fact, the last edge you have to climb to reach the top has had stairs carved into it! Very easy climb, a great confidence builder, and lots of fun! In the end, we lost 3 shoes (one sandal and a pair of pink crocks) but amazingly none were Ians!

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PCS Kindergarten Thanksgiving Program 2010

Emily performed in this years PCS Kindergarten Thanksgiving Program. She chose "Princess Wise Owl" as her Indian name. Make sure to watch in HD Full screen, Emily is right in the middle! Enjoy!

Below is a slideshow, hit the full screen button in the lower right after it starts playing.