Happy Fourth!

Taken in Austin, TX last Fourth of July

Simple

With as much time as I spend at the computer, I wanted to find a wallpaper that would be uplifting. I found the perfect one:

Found here.

Fireflies Dance

Whether or not you like the song or the dancing, it's going to be hard not to be inspired by Brian Gaynor, a 23-year-old with scoliosis who doesn't seem to let anything stop him from doing what he loves most. I agree with Adam Shankman: I want to be like this guy when I grow up. Click here for the video.

My Son the Lyricist

Miles likes to make up songs and sing them loudly, usually when he thinks no one is listening. I'll hear him in his room at 'quiet time' or in the tub, and sometimes while we're riding in the van. Last night Casey, Miles and I were driving home. It had been quiet for a little while until Miles began his songwriting. The lyrics eventually morphed into these, my favorites so far:

"I'll beat you, I'll beat you, I'll beat you at the beach...I'll beat you at the Christopher Robin beach!"

For the record, I'm pretty sure he's saying he'll win some kind of race, not actually beat someone.

Conversation at 11:20 p.m.

Me: "There's a spider on the door, would you get it?"

Casey: (Sigh) "I'm looking for this in the marriage vows."