Well, the short story is that I've been busy. The boys graduated. The East Coast Grandparents visited for a week. There was a big graduation party. Then there was the big summer party, which contained a big surprise for one of us---Hint, hint, it was Alex--we did a vow renewal for our 15th anniversary, and he didn't know about it until the Minister arrived. Definitely one of my finest moments :)
Then there was the vacation. Have I mentioned we had an incredible, relaxing, pampering, zero responsibility vacation? The West Coast Grandparents, Alex, the kids and I all went to Alaska on a 10 day cruise (Thank you Squeak!).
I think I had forgotten how to fully relax. The only responsibility any of us had for 10 days was sending postcards and being at meals/excursions on time. If you've never cruised, I highly recommend it--we liked it so well that we are ready to go again.
Then it was back to work, and here's the thing, they keep trying to steal my relaxed attitude. So far, I've fended them off, by going to my Happy Place, but I fear they are going to keep pounding away at it!!!!
Here's hoping that everyone is enjoying their summer. I'll make a concerted effort to try to babble more often, I really enjoy reading other people's blogs, and I'm still working on posting to mine regularly.
So, until the next time, adieu.
