Seems like just yesterday, it was June and we were here, in Michigan, kicking off the summer with a great family vacation.
And now it's nearly fall (my most favorite season ever). It was a fabulous summer; not too hot, lots to do with every one of us healthy and happy and able to swim, go to amusement parks, hang out with friends, oh, and work (well, Joe and I worked, the kids played).
I'm getting ready to have a milestone birthday next month...the big 4-0. And you know what? It doesn't even phase me. Maybe it's because I talk to people in their 80's and 90's every day for my job, but 40 still sounds really young. Maybe it's because life is good right here where I am, and I am trying to soak up every minute (even the sassy teen moments, and the fighting-with-Gabe-to-do-his-homework moments; yes, even those). But seriously, look at how precious time is and how fast it goes. When I started blogging, Gabe was just turning three and Isabel and Elijah were little grade-schoolers. Look at that photo again...those kids are huge! I'm so glad I blogged my way through those crazy years, and even though I'm not here often, I still love reading other blogs and watching time pass by through their lives, too.
I have good intentions about a "turning 40" post, complete with pictures from our trip we have planned. Stay tuned!
