So you may wonder

why I dont keep up with the blog. Well there are many reasons. I will name a few

1- I started this blog as a way for our family in Chicago and otherwise to keep up with the things that are happening in our family and the kids. I know that many of them don't read it.

2- I used to blog when i was feeling creative. Since i have returned to work the creative "mojo" has left my body. I have no creative projects to share. Makes me sad, but my priorties have changed. It happens. Not sure if it is phase or if i should offer my quickutz to the creative gods as an offering.

3- I am on facebook. Many of my friends and family are on facebook. If they want to know what is happening in our lives they can friend me and find out.

4- Kids are involved in a lot. Lets see Andrew volunteering for Johnston County Special Olympics, Golf team , Science Olympiad, church youth group,preparing for a mission trip and preparing to start drivers ed. Alyssa Dance, dance, dance (at least 2 nights a week sometimes 4), preparing for confirmation next year with classes 2 nights a week.Aryn volleyball(2 nights a week) and a social calendar that makes Paris Hilton look like a spinster.

5- I started working in November. We made it through grand opening and the holiday season short staffed. We were just about back to full staff and lost another employee. So my " part time" job has been full time. I enjoy my job, have enjoyed the money, but i am tired. Its not easy being on your feet 8 1/2 hours a day.

6- Last but not least. We have multiple computers in the house, but the laptop seems to be everyones favorite. So , i battle for my time. Which is usually limited and usually spent checking emails or on facebook.

So sorry i have neglected you , my dear blog. You have provided me with a chronical of the past few years of our lives. I enjoy reading my old entries and reliving those memories like they were yesterday.