I DID IT!!

Okay, okay...I guess it's about time. I have stalked others on their blogs for sometime, so I suppose I should have my own. Despite the fact that my family thinks that I have real-life "I Love Lucy" episodes going on in my home, I'm still not convinced that my blog world will be nearly as entertaining as the many I enjoy reading. Silly, I know. But here is why I am finally giving in and starting my own blog...
1) So that the ridiculous things my children, husband, and self do can be laughed at instead of agonized over. I mean a few weeks ago when Ben and Jadon thought it was a good idea to put the hose into the dryer exhaust vent and turn it on... That is funny now...but it could have been then had I shared it with the blog world.
2) So that the joys and struggles of life can be shared with our family and friends - even if there is not enough time to retell the stories 20 times, at least I can write about them once. I think this does help friends keep up with each others lives even if they can't be together very often.
3) So that I can keep a journal of memories I don't want to forget as we go through life. And because I believe that writing about the small, everyday joys and blessings helps me to notice them, remember them and to treasure them.
4) So that maybe, someone else can read about what the Lord is doing in our lives and in ourselves and be encouraged, as I have been by reading many others. Not that we have it all together by any means, which is maybe why I have hesitated to write about our lives, but all the glory goes to God because He is graciously working in our lives and in our family. And we want to share that with you!

So here goes to all who want to follow along...let us know if you stop by!