I’ve spent hours scanning pictures today. So far I think I’ve done a few hundred at least. The worst part is sorting them and putting them in some sort of order as I scan then. I’m also trying to identify those that have dates, etc. written on them. So it’s quite time consuming. But I feel good about making progress and will end up with only a few small boxes of original photos instead of tons of huge photo albums–plus pictures scattered about in cupboards and closets. And all these photos will be in a safe place that I can easily move in case of fire. Most will eventually be accessible to one and all as I get them uploaded to a website. Much nicer than photo albums on a bookshelf collecting dust.

Once I get the pictures finished, I’m going to start on documents, letters, and other things that deteriorate over the years. I’ve already found problems with the photos not holding up, so I’ll feel lots better when this project is completed.

Gotta do some cleaning and organizing tomorrow, though. My new kitties are coming home on Thursday evening! I’m still not sure how I’m going to keep them out of computer, cable, tv and all the other cords that make up all my technology. I think I’m going to keep them in the bathroom during the day while I’m at work until they get a little bigger and get used to their new home. Also am not sure how Baby will react to them and I want to keep her away from them until she understands that they are going to be staying! I’m sure it will only take a few weeks to a month before they become settled in to their new home. Not to say there won’t be a few “snags”, but that’s to be expected.