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If you asked me....

If you asked me, I would tell you that we have been so crazy busy, I don't think I have time to breath of late. Isn't summer supposed to be easy and laid back?

If you asked me, I would tell you that I go back and forth about this little wee space I have on the internet. This blog.

I vacillate from adoring the blogging community, the platform it gives me to create beautiful photos, the ability it gives me to write and share my thoughts, the way it lets me document our life and talk about homeschooling my children to not enjoying blogging at all.

{And then some days it makes me feel uneasy. If I am being honest}

If you asked me, I would tell you that I've never been more in love with my children. I am so proud of my little ones in their decisions and their faith. I am really happy and content in my life and my marriage right now.

If you asked, I would tell you that it's been extremely hot here . . . and my air conditioner keeps freezing up. 100 degrees and no air in your home is not fun. Actually, it reminds me of my childhood . . . we had no air in our house.

My dishwasher is not working either . . . what else is going to go on the blinker . . . it happens in threes right?

If you asked me, I would tell you that I love to eat Indian food . . . I literally could eat cumin and curry every single day and I try to incorporate it into all my food.

I love nothing better than great, old, classic movies, snuggling with my kiddos and cookies right out of the oven.

I would tell you that I finally started to scrapbook again . . . after a full year of homeschooling three little ones, I haven't been able to. I can say to you that I really miss touching and cutting paper. Creating.

Also, I can tell you that I was taking photos of my son's spinning fireworks last night and I totally wiped out in our driveway because I thought this spinning ball of fire was going to land ON my head. I can say that I landed right on my hip because I was trying to save my NEW camera. I didn't even care if I broke my elbow!

If you asked me I would tell you that having my gall bladder removed did not help me with the issue of constantly coughing. I'm still coughing after every single morsel of food that passes my lips.

If you asked me I would tell you that I still really want to have another baby.

I would tell you that my brother expecting a baby is the most exciting news for him, but it makes me incredibly sad for myself.

If you asked, I would tell you that I love to listen in the doorway when my girls are playing. I adore their imaginations and the fact they are best buds.

. . . melting.

I would tell you that July is a fun month for me-we are going back to Iowa again to visit my aunts and I'm super excited!

But mostly, I would tell you that I'm grateful . . . grateful for my life.

Comments

[Laurie]

Aaaahh...your girls bring back so many memories of mine. Unfortunately, mine are all grown up now. Enjoy them, while they are home.
Laurie @ Pride in Photos

[Tamar]

So beautifully written. And if we ever meet it will have to include eating Indian food!

[Lisa @ Two Bears Farm]

Beautiful pics! I hope you get to kick back and relax one day soon!

[Danelle]

Our summer has been hot and crazy too! Although our AC is still working. But I am definitely looking forward to our vacation to the cooler Pacific Northwest--and the break from blogging. And I love Indian food too! My husband, not so much.

[Gina]

I love this post. Learning about you- getting to know you & finding out that many of the same thoughts cross my mind are all so comforting but at the same time I wish I could make it all better. Hugs!!!!

[TexWisGirl]

wow. you really bare your soul here. no wonder blogging can be wonderful and terrifying at the same time. :)

[Liz]

Beautiful post! Gratitude is such an important aspect of life.

[Natasha Picablocks]

I absolutely love the shot where you photography your kid sinking her teeth into cookies!! I love the details and color of it. most importantly, the expression makes the whole shot comes alive!

[Pamela R]

such wonderful things to be happy for--the shot of your gals and their parasols IS SWEET!!!!!!!

[Tina]

lovely pics!

[Tish]

what a great post!! you've expressed my thoughts exactly ... our summer has been crazy busy too!! its usually a time to slow down and cut back on activities, but it seems that things keep popping up! i'm waiting for it to slow down just a bit. love ALL your photos! your girls are just lovely! i'm in love with the one with the goggles and the smore!

[alicia]

I appreciate your candid honesty. I feel much the same about the blogging community at times. And I hope you don't have any broken bones! ;) That shot of your little one dripping wet with a smore half eaten epitomizes summer and what it should be to me. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful pics and linking to our Summer Daze Party !

[MixedMolly]

This is such a cute idea for a post. The girls are very sweet.

[emily]

I love this! I love your honesty and frankness about everything. Your family is beautiful and you can tell by your photographs how much you love them.

[Serendipity is Sweet]

If you ask me, you have managed to find the beauty in life amidst the chaos and struggle. Your photos are gorgeous!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

By the way, what kind of new camera did you get? The link wasn't working. Congrats ;)

[Lori]

LOVE the photo for Foto Friday, beautiful! And the girls with the Parasol's, oh.my.goodness. how adorable!
Girl, saving the camera, yes, I've done the same thing before! Can you imagine being in the ER explaining that one! LOL

Thanks for sharing,
Lori

[Kristi {at} Live & Love Out Loud]

Great capture of your little girl with the s'mores! Thanks for joining us in the Summer Daze Fun Photo Party! Can't wait to see more from you. Have a great day!