Where have all the flowers gone?

So, fall is here again. Where have the summer flowers gone? I can't believe we are into the school season. Elem has started Kindergarten! Maris is now three and in preschool. Wow. Being a mom goes fast. I read somewhere the other day...'The days are long; the years are fast' Hmmmm is that not true!? Working full time and being a good mom is tricky. Anyone else agree?

Elem is loving Kindergarten - for the most part - as evidenced by the singing that I heard all evening long 'Jesus I have given my heart to you....' So cool (: Go God!

Maris is exhausted. Fell asleep for two hours when we got home at 4:30. Couldn't even wake her up. Now she is still awake in her room at 9:27. Hmmmm. I hate when this happens.

Jeff is gone again to the studio. He got home from the Food Program from church about 7:30 tonight, ate leftover oven pizza, and then left again. Artprize is upon us.

Me, well, I continue to clean dishes tonight, pay bills, and well clean up piles of clothes that have accumulated this week.

How about you?

Winter is in Michigan!

Winter is upon us! And I think we are enjoying it (: A skating rink in our backyard to enjoy, as well as a winter blizzard that developed into 2 snowdays.....yeah, I would say we like the snow these days. As a family, we are trying to be more active and if we are to live in this snowy location, we need to figure out the best ways to enjoy the season. We look forward to maybe some cross country skiing and real sledding (beyond the mini-hill of our backyard!). What are you enjoying about winter?