Baby Bootie Update

I took a couple of days off on the baby booties, so I don't have as many pairs as I thought I would at this point of the Olympics, but there's still a week left, right?

So far, I've got 5 pairs made--my goal is at least 10.

Putting Life on Hold for the Olympics (and Other Thoughts)

Okay, not really on hold--just pretty much every evening. I wouldn't call myself an Olympics "junkie," but a little bit of a "nut." I have tried to make good use of the time in front of the tv by making baby booties while I watch. It doesn't take too long to make a pair, so maybe by the end of the Olympic games, I will have many pairs to donate to humanitarian services.

I'm loving some of the commercials I keep seeing during the games. The P&G tribute to the moms of athletes (the commercial with all the kids) is a favorite. I also really like the McDonald's one with the guy who walks into a McD's with all the athletes.

I think the Vancouver 2010 logo is pretty funky!

I love feeling a surge of pride for my country when our National Anthem is played at the Medals ceremonies. (On a side note, see my facebook status about the Star Spangled Banner.)

I'm having lots of memories of the Olympics in Salt Lake (8 years ago) as I watch the current games. I remember the awesome torch relay coming through American Fork. I remember, through the generosity of friends, being able to attend women's biathlon at Soldier Hollow when the weather was just gorgeous. I remember, again through the generosity of a friend, being able to go to the Medals Plaza one night. I remember wearing several Olympic pins on my winter coat for about 2 years after the Salt Lake Games. I remember how proud I felt of our state.

Go Team USA!