Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Catapult Update

So my husband has been working from home for almost 2 years now - one of those years we lived with my parents while he chased this dream of making games. After gaining attention at a competition through IndiePub, then being offered a publication deal - his dream was finally becoming a reality. And yes, in this economy! Are we crazy? Maybe a little. Lucky? Some might say yes. But mostly I attribute our progress to God, a loving Heavenly Father.

From quitting a great job in Utah, moving to Florida to take a chance, and now being where we are...the miracles through the whole process are undeniable and we can't help but feel gratitude.

Catapult for Hire has a few more months before completion, but I already feel like it's sold millions. If the measure of success is the growth and change experienced through the process of challenge, then we are richly successful.

Seriously, there have been times that this game has made me a crazy, resentful, angry wife!!!! (Emphasis on the crazy), but I overcame...and not on my own. Through the faith, hope, repentance, and love that the Savior offers to each of us, I have been strengthened beyond my understanding.

So even if this game only sells one copy, I know I can be happy with the things I have learned through this process. But don't get me wrong, I want this game to sell!!

Here is the latest he's working on. http://www.catapultforhire.com/ It's getting good reviews and people seem to be excited about it. Always motivating to have positive feedback!

I don't even know how he does it. Typically when making a game, you have people you work with, different departments, meetings, sharing of ideas, revising, etc etc. He has to do it all himself, and occasionally consult with me. Dude, I don't speak code monkey!!! I always have to remind him to keep it simple when he describes his game stuff to me. But if it's something visual, like fonts or colors, I can usually handle it. I tell him all the time to teach me how to make music, or how to sculpt in 3D so I can make props. He just laughs.

Hey, maybe we can employ Bella in a few years?

This game has been in the making for as long as Bella has lived, so of course, that's all she knows. She'll grow up thinking all daddys stay home to work. I actually never thought about that until now. Despite the challenges that come with a work-from-home husband, I think I prefer it.

I really love having Ty home and I think this year has been a great one. Hard? Yes. But more than great.

Keep up the hard work Ty. Thank you for taking care of your ladies.

We love you for your heart of gold!

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Kiss Me Dirty

By Kera Williams, Standard-Examiner staff

Sat, 08/20/2011 - 3:16pm

These 2 pics made it into the standard examiner. Man we are so cool.

Yeah, I was tripping in this pic.

Bella didn't like when I touched her with my dirty hands! LOL!

My cheer squad. Husband was the fabulous photographer. :0)

My favorite - the mud pit. Everyone who came through there had to pass through our mud attacks! It was so much fun!!!

A 5k in the dirt and mud. Who knew it could be SO fun!??

Friday, August 19, 2011

Farmers Market

Lovely lovely evening.

With fresh cucumbers for canning...

and Som Tum
(a party-in-my-mouth Thai cuisine)...

And my two loves...


Doesn't get much better than THAT.

This sweet lady made my Som Tum. She asked me how hot I wanted it, and thinking one Thai pepper wasn't much, I quickly realized how wrong I was about Thai chili peppers. My whole head on fire, but I couldn't stop eating it! Mouthwatering. Satisfying. Best. Ever. End of story.

Bella thinks it's funny to ninja kick my camera.

Yes, I was there.
Beautiful, fun drive home.

I love spending time with my loves! As Bella would say, "More Dat".

For my own memory, tonight Bella did the most adorable thing.
During family prayers, Bella usually follows our lead and closes her eyes (mostly) and folds her arms. For the first time, she showed interest in what we were praying about.

She said, "And Ava...Aubrey". It was the sweetest thing ever!! So Ty included them in our prayers tonight at Bella's request.

I turn to mush when she does stuff like that. Such a fun night!

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Arts Festival

It's definitely still summer!

Bella and I went with our friends Jaimee, Halia, and baby Isaiah to the park this weekend where an art festival was going on. Hot day! But so fun! Bella was super tired, if you couldn't tell by those eyes.
Baby Isaiah and his big sister Halia! So cute!

Handsome baby face. Jaimee was testin' out the camera and got a little trigger happy! SLRs are likely the best way to get a baby's smile, and she got it!!! Good job Jaimee!

Friday, August 12, 2011

Fair

Yeehaww! Zander hung out with us for the day and we had a blast with him!

Coolest creature ever!

Courtland came with me and helped with the two 2-year-olds. She da bomb,

Bella is pretty much obsessed with animals.


Would your neck hurt if you had THOSE horns?! Sheesh!

Weber County Fair - not too shabby!