7 years married

My marriage is a 2nd grader! David and I celebrated 7 years this year. No itches at this point. We got a special treat this year...my friend Kristi took my kiddos overnight so David and I could enjoy a nice out without children. Lily and Jack stayed with Kristi and family for almost 24 hours. According to Kristi, the kids did great!
David and I went to The Rabbit Hole for dinner and saw The Avengers afterwards. The next morning we slept in and had a quiet breakfast. Later, we did some yard work and just hung out. It was a nice, relaxing, rejuvenating time. Thanks again Kristi! 

Berry Salad at The Rabbit Hole

Scallops with greens and bacon

Sleepover!

Hanging out with friends

Latte and R&R. It was a nice, quiet, relaxing morning

Kristi took the kiddos to lunch

Jack loves chocolate!

Random Recent Pictures

Our Apple Tree_Close Up

Apple Tree - I love Spring!

New Haircut - I cut off 3 inches this time. I didn't have the patience to grow my hair for donation this time around. 

The Kiddos

Wine Night at Leslie's House
Susan, Kristi, me, Kim, Leslie and Jen

Night Owl/Morning Person

In the past, I have always been a Night Owl. In college, by my senior year, I was staying up until 3 or 4am and sleeping until noon. To be honest, I'd still love this schedule. However, I am an adult with young children and this just isn't responsible. So, I'm working on becoming a Morning Person. I am considering buying a light alarm clock like this one.  I'm also reading articles online on becoming a Morning Person, like this article.
Perhaps if I went to bed at a reasonable time and got up before everyone, I'd have more time to blog! :)

Crafts

I have immersed myself in crafting lately. Lots of knitting, card making and a bit of sewing. These activities (along with chocolate) keeps my sanity.

Knitted Dishcloth for a friend

Practicing sewing with Lily's old burp rags, or as she calls them, her white blankets

Another Knitted Dishcloth for a friend

Close-up of the pattern

Beginning of a Toastie for a friend

Entrelac Bag for Lily: side one

First Entrelac Pattern: Purse

Toasties with thumbs for a friend

Dear Blog:

Dear Blog:
I apologize for neglecting you these past (many many) months. I had such high hopes of blogging the majority of my life for a visual history of our lives. I plan to have my children read these posts one day and see what their lives were like as small people. I will try harder.