Many, many moons ago, I came across an online application to become a “Living in HD Family ” for Panasonic. It wasn’t a blogging contest, or a sweepstakes.  In fact, it was much different than any other promotion or campaign than I had ever witnessed.  I found myself making friends with other families and individuals in the community and learning more about photography, technology, and their own lives through interacting with them on the community site.

Many months later, I found out our family had been chosen to become the 80th LiHD Family. It’s such an INCREDIBLE opportunity!  Our family will be a “test family” for an assortment of Panasonic HD equipment and  provide feedback that will  help improve existing and future products. (You guys, go apply!)

Greg Harper flew out for our installation to meet our family, and show us the products.  We had SUCH a great time getting to know him, and wished we could have showed him even more “Hoosier Hospitality” while he was here.  Come visit again soon, Mr. Greg!

I've added some pictures from our experience on our profile.  And you can read more about our installation day of fun at http://4tunate.net/2010/06/you-wouldnt-believe-me-if-i-told-you/

I was thinking today about how much technology has changed motherhood (mostly for the better).  Here are some things I came up with, feel free to add your own...

~ I barely use cookbooks anymore - anything I'm craving I can instantly find a recipe for, change the measurements, read reviews

~ I've been able to connect to moms all across the country and have met some of my closest friends through our blog

~ I can check the weather forecast and prepare for the day, just by checking the computer, rather than waiting for the 6pm news.

~ I can catch up on TV shows on my own time anywhere in my house

~I have Dr. Google - no health care plan needed

Amazing, right? Keep them coming....

I had to share our family costume with all of you.  It's my favorite costume idea thus far! 

We were the 5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.  I was the Mama, Brad was the Doctor, the Boys were 4 of the Monkeys, and I carried around a stuffed monkey with a bandaged head. 

I'll post more on our blog www.4tunate.net soon! Thanks for letting me share!

Jen

aka QuatroMama

Mama to Quadruplets