Compatiblity

This new Mac is going to make me go grey.

Apparently the new Mac's are not compatible with our CSs Adobe software. So yesterday when I went to set up the magazine on our new computer, it crashed about 10 times. I emailed the tech support at our printer, and sure enough...we need a $500 upgrade...beautiful.

So, we switched everything back to the old computer and will use it to set up the July issue.
Anyways, my favorite person in the world, Isaac Brock, has some new videos floating around the internet. It is basically my life goal to meet this man. I put one below, because it makes me happy...

Ah, Isaac, I feel better already.
--Cori

New Mac!

I think our Mac problems are finally fixed...fingers crossed. On Friday, Camri and I picked up our new iMac. It's a pretty nifty all in one 27-inch computer, with a wireless mouse and keyboard. It's hi-def, and after you have been sitting at it for a while, and then walk over to another computer, you think, "Geez, why is this old computer so blurry?" But then you remember, it has always looked like that. You just never really knew it.

And of course, Camri enjoyed the huge box it came it...

I have 7 business days left to finish the July issue, so I guess I better get to work.

--Cori

Motivation

Between the computer problems and the upcoming three-day-weekend, I am having serious motivational issues. Ugh...

I'm having one of those weeks where I would just much rather be outside riding than working. This is particularly bad, because I only have about 11 more business days to get the July issue together...and I haven't even started...

Anyways, here is a picture of Camri with some cute puppies...

--Cori

Not A Good Way To Start The Day...

So, when I walked into the office today, I was greeted by not one, but two broken Macs. The Mac we check email on would not turn on. It made some noise, but that's about it. And the Mac we put the magazine together on had a disc drive that wouldn't shut. I guess I bumped it and jammed it up, or something.

To make matters worse, this is the month that we lose ten days to work on the magazine. It is May 20, and I have to have a new magazine ready to go by June 10. So, I guess I'll start the countdown at 14 business days to get July's issue together...and I'll start minus two computers. Lovely!

On a brighter side, we are headed down to Oklahoma for a mule showdeo on Saturday, and the forecast is beautiful, sunny weather. I haven't been able to ride that much because of all this ridiculous rain, but I think I'll manage.

Camri's pre-school graduation is tomorrow night. It is hard to believe that I just dropped her off at her very last day of pre-school, ever. It made me a little sad.

--Cori

Thank you, Starbucks

Dear Starbucks,

As someone who is on a low-cal diet, I just wanted to thank you for your Caramel Frappuccino Light. Here is the description you have on your website (http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/frappuccino-blended-beverages/caramel-frappuccino-light-blended-coffee):

"Sensible indulgence – chilled. This handcrafted coffee seems to break all the rules. A decadent blend of coffee, sweet caramel and ice, topped with a drizzle of caramel that shouts “Indulge yourself!” Yet, at just 130 calories and 1 gram of fat for a Tall (12 fl oz) serving, it’s a treat you can enjoy regularly."

Seriously. I had one of these last night, and it was the best thing ever. Now my only problem will be restraining myself from driving to you to buy one of these glasses of amazing-ness every day, as the closest one of you is a 45 minute drive and my budget is currently on a "diet" as well.

In closing, from the bottom of my frappe-deprived heart, thank you. You made my life thismuch better by existing.

A loyal Starbucks drinker,

Cori

Zoo Trip

I took last Friday off (for a fabulous three-day weekend) and went with Camri, my Grandma Alice, and my cousin Rylie to the St. Louis Zoo. It rained a couple of times (Grandma thought to bring two umbrellas, so we were good) but all of the animals were out running around. The female lion had climbed up a tree, the hippos were swimming laps, and the zebra's were bucking around their pen.

An interesting slug fact.

We also took a short trip to the art museum to check out the mummies.
Rylie (who is from Belleville, Ill.) stayed the rest of the weekend in Belle and even had a sleep-over at our house on Saturday night. Despite it raining the entire weekend, Camri and I had a fantastic weekend.
--Cori

Updates

We finally got the May issue done (one day past deadline). Ugh, it was one after another thing with this one. But it is gone now, and there is nothing more I can do, so good riddance, May Mules and More.

We celebrated Cam's fifth birthday this past week. She choose an "Alice in Wonderland" theme for her party. My mom and I baked "eat me" goodies (cookies, cupcakes, brownies, chocolate covered strawberries). My friend Amie painted faces and they played flamingo croquet. We had tiny "drink me" glasses. And there was A LOT of trampoline jumping. In attendance were two little girls from pre-school (Sami and Allie), Kacie, Cam's riding buddy, and her cousins Rylie, Myckena, and Callen. The rest of the friends/family were there, too. Rylie and Camri both donned costumes, which were extra-cute. It was a really nice way to spend a Sunday.

Now that I've got a little extra time, I'm hoping I can spend the next few days riding and working on web design. I've been slacking big-time in both of those fields. I got a little from both categories done today: Cam and I rode Hoos and Ellie Mae for a short trip around the farm, and I updated the classifieds, calendar of events, and picture page ads.

We love getting the new arrival photos of all those cute foals! Keep them coming! Same goes for photos of everyone out there enjoying this beautiful spring weather with their mules...

--Cori