First off, in true PC fashion our old Windows based computer completely gave up. This time it was a fatal piece of hardware (the hard drive) which we decided not to replace. We've practically rebuilt the thing replacing all the failing hardware. The actual mechanism that is the hard drive decided to stop working. We lost most everything, thankfully I backed up everything crucial about 4 months ago. So, long story short, we are now officially a part of the Apple family and proud owners of our very first iMac. We decided a long time ago to swap once we were done with the older computer. It's just that time came a lot sooner than anticipated. While I wasn't really prepared to buy a new computer at the time I have to say I was secretly EXTREMELY excited to go buy it. I must say, I'm sold on the Apple brand. It's difficult to describe other than Mac's just work. That's all, they simply work, no mess no fuss, just a really easy to use system.
Moral of the story to all my fellow computer users: Back up your stuff! I considered myself to be somewhat computer savvy, keeping my machine clean and tidy. No viruses, no clutter and running smoothly. But all that matters not if your hardware stops working. Backup your important stuff!Our very first car, our Honda Element, is completely paid for. Ironic though that the day I made the very last payment the car's battery went dead. Poetry in motion if you ask me. As always, in the grand scheme of things a battery is mild compared to what could happen with cars.
Baby plans are still plugging away. The baby room is completely set up now. Crib and all, so everything is set for Abbie to get here. Which, by the way, if Abbie can wait that long, the Dr. has set a date of Nov. 17 to induce Lindsay. That's only 34 short days away! I have been able to get the time off of work and will be able to spend almost two straight weeks with Lindsay and the baby. And while it will be stressful and tiring, I'm very much looking forward to getting to know my daughter.
Work is good, home life is good and gas is inching close to $3.00/gallon (how brainwashed are we to be praising $3.00/gallon?!?!). While the global economy isn't quite in the best place, overall life is good at the McKinney household. Once again, apologies for not updating sooner, now that I finally have all of our old pictures on the new computer, I will try to keep the updates, at least in the form of pictures, coming more frequently. Take care everyone.
