I'm back...

Life is about acheiving the balance between busy and stressed. I just don't think all the things we do in life are worth it if we don't have time in-between to reflect upon them and count the m as blessings. 

 Because this philosophy is so innate within me, I was an avid journal-keeper at a very young age and continued this until young adulthood, always compelled to chronicle the adventures in life, the good, bad, the ugly. 

I have always loved photography and scrapbooking for the very same reason. It is a collection of memories, moments in time never to replay again, except through photos and scrapbooks.



Until the birth of my third munchkin in 2005, I kept a family scrapbook (or two for each year),  and I rather enjoyed this pasttime. 

However, with three children to keep up with and a full-time job, scrapbooking quickly began to feel like more of something else on my to-do list, and the only scrapbooking I have done for the past 5 years has been more oriented toward quick projects for gifts and things of that sort.



When I discovered Blogging, I felt it was the perfect solution to my need to chronicle, organize, and reflect. I also enjoyed other aspects such as feeling connected to other moms and families, the many ideas for crafts and projects (something else I enjoy immensely), and, of course, the abundance of  sharing things like coupons, recipes, and any sort of idea.

This year I have not done well at all keeping up with my main blog. I began a photo blog with only titles and a photo-a-day, and that has been easy for me to keep up, but I miss the other blog. I am going to try to keep it up.  I love to write and share, and I want the blog to be part of the legacy I leave behind. 

So, here's to a new year... a new beginning, and here's hoping for more time in-between to reflect and organize the memories and ideas. 



I love the adventures I have with my boys!  They will turn 11, 8, and 6 in 2011. 

Happy New Year!