Hello!

Hello Friends!

I know I've been absent over here for the last 7 months.  Eek!  I guess I just got to the point where I felt like what I was sharing, wasn't enough.  It's enough for me, because it's little snippets of what we are doing, but I wanted to bring more to the table for you all.  I do want to continue this little blog of mine however, because my kids still have lots of growing up to do, and this is honestly the only way that I scrapbook any of it.  I will still honor their privacy, but I want to continue to document some of the firsts, like when they get their drivers licenses and go to their dances, and games.  All of the little/ big moments in life.

So periodically, you'll see me post, just to keep this blog updated, and honestly, at some point I might just set it to private and use it exclusively for scrap-booking... we'll see.  I do however miss all of you!  I've thought a lot about starting a separate blog, one that doesn't involve my family as much, but so far I haven't come up with any fantastic ideas.  :)   So until that happens, I'll just pop in every once in a while over here.

Here's a little update on our busy little family...

 Our niece got married this summer, which gave my crew a reason to get dressed up and thankfully we were able to get a quick family picture.  You Mama's know that good family pictures are hard to come by.

 We spent a good amount of time on the water this summer.  This view up on Flathead lake is always one of my favorites.  So gorgeous! 

 Dan and I were able to get away on a business trip over to Coeur d' Alene, Idaho this summer.  I don't care that it was for business... it's always good to get away with my guy for a couple of days.

 You guys, my kids just keep growing up.  It happens faster and faster each year it seems.  Gracie is a junior this year.  Jesse is in 8th grade and Emma is in 5th.  I am trying to soak in all the moments, time... all the things, because I know they'll all be off on their own before I can blink.

 Did I mention we spent some time on the water this summer?

If you've read this blog at all, you know that I love our warm summer days!  It already feels like Fall in Montana and I know that in another couple months it will feel like winter again.  I'm trying to play the "glad" game and think of all the reasons why I should be excited, but I'm not. #teamsummer

We had an awesome summer together as a family.  Gracie worked her first job this summer.  The kids all attended sports camps.  Emma completed swimming lessons.  We had more sleepovers than I can count.  We camped.  We boated.  We stayed up way to late some nights.  We enjoyed it for everything it was worth.  And as much as I look forward to the next season of warm weather... I also am dreading it a bit.  Next summer will be Gracie's last summer before she graduates.  You guys, that's crazy!!!  I am not ready for this at all!  So I guess, this, and this alone, will be the reason why I look forward to a nice long winter.  ;)

I hope you all have had a great summer and that you get to enjoy some Fall like weather soon!

Be Blessed,