Long time no blog
I wasn't sure this would happen again. Eight months is a long hiatus and I thought that perhaps this blog had died. I'm still not sure if this is one last heartbeat before keeling over forever or if it's been fully revived, but here we are.
In truth, the extended absence stems from this event. Every post after that seemed like it should have been about something else. Instead of a small, happy family on a hike, it should have been about a growing belly and the twins that would soon make an appearance or crazy life as a family of five. Every post since then felt a little forced and fake. The experiences themselves were real and happy, but coming here to write about them was unpleasant because it was not at all what I wanted to be blogging about. But time has passed and it seems ok again. And so we will begin where we left off.
Memorial Day 2016 we hiked into Heather Lake. It was a pretty lake but there were more people on the trail than any other hike I can remember. It was a little crazy.
The next event to make it on the camera was Father's Day. Eli painted a sign for Josh and we took a few pictures to give to him for Father's Day. I love how Eli's personality shows through in the pictures.
A few days after the beach trip was the Fourth of July. Nana, Lauren, and the Mason's came to our house for a few fireworks.
In truth, the extended absence stems from this event. Every post after that seemed like it should have been about something else. Instead of a small, happy family on a hike, it should have been about a growing belly and the twins that would soon make an appearance or crazy life as a family of five. Every post since then felt a little forced and fake. The experiences themselves were real and happy, but coming here to write about them was unpleasant because it was not at all what I wanted to be blogging about. But time has passed and it seems ok again. And so we will begin where we left off.
Memorial Day 2016 we hiked into Heather Lake. It was a pretty lake but there were more people on the trail than any other hike I can remember. It was a little crazy.
Heather Lake
Oh, my sweet boy
View from the other side of the lake
These boardwalks were around much of the lake. When they crossed water Eli liked to peek down to see if he could see any fish.
Walking Luna around the boardwalk
Eli is one lucky kid. He has the best daddy around.
Nana and Lauren were in town for the Fourth of July. We are bad at getting pictures of anyone except Eli, but we were glad they came! We went to the coast with Lauren and despite the gray day, we had a marvelous time.
Pausing from playing in the waves for a picture.
Warming up
Salty Water
A few days after the beach trip was the Fourth of July. Nana, Lauren, and the Mason's came to our house for a few fireworks.
Sparklers!
Getting ready for some louder fireworks
Oh, this boy!
He liked to help Josh get the fireworks ready but then would run back right before Josh set them off.
Nana and Eli enjoying the fireworks.
There is still a lot of catching up to do, but this seems like a good start. Farewell for now and hopefully it's not for forever.
Yay! I'm so glad you're blogging again. We love seeing all the pictures of your adventures. Eli is the cutest!
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