Fall Photos

I've been really under the weather for the last couple of days...so look... I actually have some time to post something!

A couple of weeks ago we finally dragged our family up to Park City to find a background that might work for our Fall family photos. So, between conference sessions managed to get outside for the photos below.

Once we got everyone in place and started taking photos I discovered that two of our children had temporarily tattooed their forearms. Doh! Unfortunately the temporary tattoo's were mostly permanent for a few days. (Thank goodness for Photoshop and the quick tattoo removal tool. I need to figure out how to use the quick 10 pound removal tool.)

Anyway, we look a bit disheveled but we got our pictures taken. Yay! It was cold and the wind was blowing just enough to make Jace miserable. He almost didn't make it in any of the pictures but i did manage to get four pictures of him by himself before he ran for warmth.

A HUGE shout out to Chrissy Blickenstaff for taking the pictures that I'm in! Chrissy...You're the best! We got some great pictures and probably even one we'll use for our holiday card. Yes, it's that time of year again to start thinking about the holiday card.
Thanks again Chrissy!

I think it's worth noting that the Phoeb-a-Mullet is almost gone forever! Yay!
I got boo'd for my last post about my video game machine...for being such a boring post. I know there is not much excitement or humor in this post either.
I'll get back to my regular funny/hilarious self when I'm feeling better :-)

MAME

Lately I've been working on finishing a project I started ...um ...well...years ago.
A while ago I bought an old arcade game case from our local Nicklecade with the intention of fixing it up and turning into a MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator).

A MAME is a regular stand up arcade game that allows you to play most if not all arcade games you used to back in the 80's and 90's.

Anyway... With the weather turning cold and not much riding to do... I finally started my long standing project to turn this huge piece of furniture into something useful.

I spent the weekend collecting parts and material and then shaped it into place so by this evening...I was able to get a beta version of our new MAME system up and running. Everyone is very excited so I guess I better get it buttoned up so we can play it.

Here's a sneak preview of my system... Wires hanging and control panel pulled out but you get the idea.

I'm thinking of moving it into our front room once it's done. Right next to the grand piano?