Networking

As an update to last blog: the N network thing is being a pain. It works fast when it works, but it doesn't work all the time. I think it's because our G network cards for our macs are struggling with it. So today after much search, I discovered that there is a solution to this problem. USB internet adapters! They are small like a USB thumb drive, and they work like the card in your computer. I managed to find one that would work for my macs, so I bought 4 (2 desktops and 2 laptops). Yay! I'll let you know in a few days if they work. One upside of this is I can put one on the old laptop Tanner is using for school, and take it away when  I don't want him to have internet access!

N-Router and Exercise Ball

Today I spent some time working on our network. Our airport expresses keep getting knocked off the wall and broken, so I bought a Belkin N1 router. It's great! It's supposed to have a much greater range than our old G routers, and when we upgrade the wireless cards in our computers, it will be even faster.

And I also got an exercise ball. I get tired of my treadmill, and I think I need to build some muscle to help me burn these calories, so I thought I would try this. I'll let you know how it goes!

School is going great so far; the kids are staying caught up and Brittany is working quite a bit at Arby's. I love it when she has money!

Alpine Eagle Walk

Tanner and Kiersten had the Eagle Walk on Friday last week. They had to get pledges for each lap (or a flat donation). I went over and walked (ran) with Kiersten for 40 minutes, and we did 2 miles!! That's 12 laps. She was great.

Here's the Alpine Eagle.

And the tired mom.