My Two and a Half Year Blogging Hiatus

Hey there! It's been a while since my last post--two and a half years, but who's counting? As it often does, life got a little crazy, and blogging got pushed to the back burner. But I've recently had an itch to start writing again. So here I am. I've missed it. And a lot has changed in our lives since I last wrote. So let me bring you up to speed...

I got a promotion at work, and am now the pharmacy manager of a local retail pharmacy.

My husband is working to make his dream of being a full-time photographer a reality. He's insanely talented, and the fact that he's completely self-taught amazes me! You can check out some of his work HERE.

I've taken up photography as well, under my hunky husband's guidance, and I now photograph weddings alongside him.

Our beautiful mess of a daughter is THREE years old (where did that time go???). She is incredible, and smart, and funny, and her zest for life is inspiring.

We added a fur-baby to our family. She is a Vizsla named Rue. She is a crazy dog, that craves attention and tests our patience daily, but loves us so fiercely, that it's impossible not to love her back.

In January of this year, I took a leap and became a health and fitness coach. I'm on my own journey to becoming the healthiest and happiest version of myself, and I get to help other people do the same, right alongside me. This opportunity has given me a renewed sense of purpose in life, and I'm forever grateful for how it's bettered me, and the lives of my family!

I'm loving every minute of this life with my little crew--even the tough, ugly, and messy parts. And that's what life is all about... Enjoying every single second. Because in the grand scheme of things, this journey is a short one, my friends. So why waste time on being anything but HAPPY?

Until next time...

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