I have obviously been MIA from here. I have so much to share and write about but cannot find the motivation to sit and actually type. I have tried on more than one occasion to write a new post.

It has been three months since my dad passed away and in that time, Steve's grandma passed away and my brother's newborn son passed away. I feel like I am in a fog and going through the motions of everyday life. This truly sucks. My dad is really gone and yet it still feels so surreal.

We are leaving next week for a road trip to Arizona and will meet my mom there. My dad's remains will finally be laid to rest and it is just making me so sad because it seems that much more final. I am glad I am going and bringing the rest of the family but it isn't going to be an easy trip.

In addition to all of this loss in my family's life, we are still doing foster care and have had baby A for a year now. It's so hard to believe she has been with us that long. She is taking steps and so mobile now...she has come such a long way! I had forgotten how busy this age is...but it is fun.

Summer break is about three weeks away for the kids and I am ready. I think they are too. I am looking forward to time with them and being able to relax some. Each year just seems to go quicker and quicker doesn't it?

Hopefully after next week, with a little bit more closure, I will find some more motivation to get on here more regularly. Thanks for bearing with me!