Mama always said...

"... if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all."


Hello 2011. For the few of you who still check this blog, I'm sorry I have been missing in action this year. I'll be honest, 2011 came out swinging, and I still feel black and blue. It has been a rough year. And, while I always try to be real on this blog and not only write about the roses in life, this year, it has been hard to see many roses amongst so many thorns. And who wants to read a bunch of whining about getting pricked by a thorn? Not many people.

So, for those who have asked, we are fine! The kids are growing like weeds, and I know an update is long overdue. It might be nothing but pictures for awhile, because as most of you writers out there know, once you put pen to paper (or fingers to a keyboard, in this case), you open the floodgates. And with all these thorns, the last thing I want, is a flood. Though, I must say, a rainstorm or two might be nice...

I will try to update with pictures and updates soon, but in the meantime, just know we are here. We are fine. And we will again bloom...probably as soon as I allow it to rain.