A brief, unapologetic apology

I've been a terrible blogger for a few months. I go through creative phases when I feel like blogging all the time and I go through slumps (like now) where I can't put two thoughts together. Thank you for being patient during the slumpiness. I hope to snap out of it and at least share some of the wonderful things my kids have been doing. Leah had a birthday party, her baptism is coming up, and Hannah continues to do/say something shocking every day. School has been rough this summer. I have had two people tell me in the past week to lighten up, get a B and spend more time with my kids. They must not realize how much time I spend with them and how demanding they can be, but I get the point.

So, I will now try to stop being so slumpy, get a B, and post some pictures.

Oh, one more thing. Brian is now taking the girls every other weekend and I had a fantastic revelation about this: I can leave town during that time and not take them with me. So if you want me to visit you, I'd be happy to :).


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Julianne Howes said…
Visit me visit me visit me!!!!!!!!! I realize that was probably meant for peeps in driving distance, but...... Visit me!!!!!! :)
July 4, 2012 at 7:29 AM
Jennifer Walker said…
You can visit us any time!
July 4, 2012 at 8:33 PM
Mari said…
Sounds like you will be visiting me soon!
July 11, 2012 at 7:42 PM
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