Trying

January 6 - the date of my last blog post - was a long time ago. It's not that I've forgotten about the blog - in fact, I think about it often. I've been trying to come up with *something* to put up. Something. Anything?
Cute pictures of the kids are always something. Except that I haven't taken any so far this year. Whoops.
A belly shot, maybe, of my increasingly protruding middle? Except that I haven't taken any so far this entire pregnancy. Whoops again. Poor fourth child.
Cute comments the kids have been saying? Even they are leaving me high and dry. Why can't they say anything clever or witty or hilarious anymore? Or do I not have ears to hear it?

Life has been carrying on, full steam ahead. Rod is busy with work; I am busy with work, and am getting lots of calls (How much is too much?). G enjoys his school, and the other two tend to enjoy life in general. Parenting has been challenging at times, especially with regards to respect and attitude. Other times...it leaves my heart warm and fuzzy and in a puddle of melted muck. Who doesn't love little arms around them?

Life is good, and we are blessed.

And just so that there is *something* here....

Happy, laughing kids....these three are pretty special.

Beauty

It has been a long time since he's had a chance to enjoy photography, but Rod managed to catch this shot of the ice storm a few week ago.
I am hoping to put a few more up, but if that doesn't happen, there is at least this lovely.

29 - ish

Happy Birthday to this wonderful man, who still captivates and comforts his kids... Not to mention his wife.
He is a gift to us each, and is so very loved and admired.

Here's to many, many more.