Let the games begin!  We caught Olympic fever earlier this summer by watching the trials for track, swimming and gymnastics.  We eagerly awaited each "episode" to see who would make the cut and head to Beijing to represent their sport and their country. Now, whenever the Olympic theme music is playing Olivia runs to the tv to see what is on.

Finally, tonight, the anticipation is over and we'll watch the opening ceremonies.  We will cast aside our strong disapproval of China's human rights violations and watch the athlete parade in...hearing all the random tidbits about them and watch the elaborate show that China is sure to put on for all of us.  Since the opening is taped and we'll see it even later because we're on the west coast I doubt I will be able to stay awake to watch the torch lighting...always done with such drama and my favorite part of this ceremony.  Thank goodness for TiVo!!

Will Phelps win 8?  What will become of the men's gymnastics team with both Hamm brothers out of competition?  Will Iowa native, Shawn Johnson, win gold?  Can team Walsh/May-Treanor hold on to their volleyball title?  We can't wait to find out as we tune in (or TiVo) the games over the next couple of weeks!!