blog fail

So, when I began this blog I set out to have fun. I wanted to motivate myself to do more of the things that I really enjoy, and to share those things in a fun way.
I was also pregnant. And sitting at home. A lot.
I sewed, took photos, crafted, and decorated... and blogged.

I haven't blogged in something like 6 months now because my life hasn't aligned with the vision I had for my blog. I haven't crafted, sewed, or decorated at all. In fact, I can't believe there are still so many things un-done in my home.

It's silly, I know, why make a blog about something you don't do,
or can't do, or don't commit to do?

I wanted my blog to be inoffensive, overly feminine, and polished... but none of those qualities are ones that I would say describe me. It was a misguided attempt, full of pride, so I let it fizzle.

BUT...
I've missed the blogging world! So, before I lay it completely to rest, I'm going to give it one more shot. It may not be as polished, overtly feminine, or as lighthearted. It may be filled with random bits of our lives, the occasional craft or project, and incomplete thoughts that I'm working through... but it will hopefully be a bit more real, and much easier to maintain. So, here we go.

In the past six months:

• we've moved, and I still can't believe we live where we do
• my son has begun speaking in complete sentences and my daughter is well on her way toward walking
• the Lord has convicted me of some serious pride and selfishness, and gracefully guided me into new perspectives
• my sister got married and we partied like it was 1999
• I've started reading a lot of "the classics" and have enjoyed them immensely
• the Embrace ministry has grown significantly
• we took a ridiculously wonderful family vacation
• ...and I've missed blogging