Weekend Recap

Dear James, Daniel and Emily

Another good, relaxing weekend. James had his double header soccer game combined with picture day Saturday, in the cold and the rain. But the rest of Saturday was a chance to hang out, watch a little football, get some pictures up on the Picasa site, watch a couple of movies. Sunday we got a few things done around the house, and I sat down with James to teach him the basics of Warhammer 40K. It was fun teaching him the basics and letting him see what all those figures are for. Some excitement then disappointment from the weekend football but overall not too bad, doing a good job so far of not letting the bug get me.

So I posted some pictures from this fall's season games on the Picasa site. James had a god time Saturday, if more than a little cold. I moved Daniel and Emily to the car after the first game, and spent the second game watching from the fence. But we got the pictures done and James seemed to have a good time, which is what it's all about.

I was glad to start managing some pictures again, I am a little behind. I am learning the basics of editing on the Mac, although I do need some better photo editing software than the basic iphoto. I am gradually moving the pictures over there, and plan to convert some other things to the iMac. I did finally get Connie's computer ready to take to her. Maybe the weekend at the end of October, since I have a 4 day weekend, I can get the computer and desk over to her (and out of hour hosue).

So last week with my birthday funds I bought the latest (fifth) edition of Warhammer 40K, a table top miniatures game. I used to play a lot of table top games but have basically been in retirement for about 3-4 years. But James is at an age now where he can grasp the fundamentals of the game so I can start teaching him and use that as an excuse to take some time to paint again.

And last I was proud of myself in not getting too carried away with the football this weekend. Not letting any game take over my life. And even while watching the Broncos blow a perfectly winnable game I didn't let it get to me. Once the game was over, it was over. Having something else to do while watching the game, like painting, helped out immensely.