Go Forth And Stimulate The Economy

It's our job as Americans to spend our Economic Stimulus checks.

So, we did our part by promptly buying a new computer monitor. And something else for our computer that Mr. Incredible wanted, which means nothing to me. I turn it on, I check email, I download pictures. All else is of no concern to me.

I spent a bit over at McMaster & Storm. I ordered the very cool European stapler. It spits out these adorable little copper staples and never ever jams. I also got Noah a pair of Saltwater Surfer sandals. I remember every other kid wearing them when I was little. I'm pretty sure I didn't have a pair, which is probably why I bought them for my baby. They are cute, leather and you can hose 'em down when they get dirty. When the package arrived I couldn't believe all the details that went into the packaging. It was so fun to open and they put a bunch of little extra treats in the box. One being a package of peppermint ice cream candies which I am totally hooked on and wish I had a 5 lb. bag.

How are you stimulating the economy with your stimulus check???

Whatcha been doin?

I have been hanging out with this little lady:

And I've been entertained daily by this guy:

Saturday we enjoyed our neighborhood yard sale. I considered the sale a total success because I got to read all the catalogs and magazines I had been wanting to for the last month, I got to chat with Mr. Incredible as he painted the last of our kitchen cabinets, Noah got to play outside for 4 hours straight and we talked to a few nice couples as they bought our junk. Oh, and it kept me from going out and buying our neighbors junk.

Don't Wear Earrings to a NASCAR Race

You might think wearing earrings to a NASCAR race is a fine idea...until you put on your radio headset and they push into the side of your neck for 4 hours. Ouchie.

Last week some great friends from our church gave us tickets to last nights race in Richmond. We immediately scheduled my mom for babysitting, filled the fridge with breastmilk and headed to the race. Here is the view from our awesome seats, right across from the exit of Pit Row in turn 1 and right in front of the pole sitters pit box (Denny Hamlin, in case you were dying to know who was on the pole.)

During the national anthem the Blue Angels did an amazing fly over. This part always takes my breath away and makes me so proud to be an American.

Not everyone gets as excited about racing as I do. This little one was fast asleep before the first 100 laps were complete.

And this lady (click on photo to enlarge image) was so beside herself with excitement she started knitting...she was a pro too, one of those that can knit without ever looking at her needles. Unlike the guy on the left, who smoked 1,050 cigarettes during the race. At one point he was half on my seat cushion and ashing on my leg too, but it was worth it.This is us walking out of the track listening to the final laps on the radio. We are smiling so big because we weren't getting pelted with beer cans the fans were throwing after Dale Jr. got wrecked, just as he was about to win the race. And because we were going home to our nice cozy bed.