Just wanted to pop in and say hello! I miss this little blog of mine. I am still working really hard on this balance thing in life -- managing four little kids who NEED a mama, running a new website which is tons of fun but has a steep learning curve, working on a marriage that when left unattended starts to struggle, spending time with my face-to-face friends and not just my online friends, taking photos to capture this crazy but oh-so-fun time we have as a family, and trying do enough to keep the creative energy flowing.
There will never be enough hours in the day, and things like exercise and more consistent time in the Word HAVE to be added to this list. I just need to take the advice of an old boss -- I need to pray EVERY day that I will have the wisdom to know what is MOST important for THAT day. It won't all get done. But hopefully the things that are most important, will.
This past weekend that meant taking a few days off of "work" and going to Jakarta with the family for fun and food. Tuesday that meant hanging with my boys and watching Caleb come alive at his therapy session. Yesterday that meant helping a friend house hunt. Today that means hanging out with some girlfriends. Tomorrow that means celebrating my little girl's sixth birthday.
Life is busy, but SO SO SO good. And so full of blessing. Check out my photo a day for some visual proof of my wonderful day-to-day life :)
Have fun with the birthday tomorrow! My son will be two tomorrow, so I know ALL about it!!
Tell her HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Posted by: Tara | January 29, 2009 at 02:24 PM
Your photos are amazing!
Posted by: Rachael Giallongo | January 29, 2009 at 04:01 PM
OMG I LOVE that picture of Levi and the umbrella! How sweet is that!! I have been a long time reader of your blog and miss your long posts. I am glad you decided to do the "Photo a Day" project, that way we can still get a glimpse into your life now that you are even more busy with your new website (which I love by the way)! Hope you had a great birthday!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 30, 2009 at 01:45 PM
HAppy Birthday Alaina! Have a great day. Loving your daily pics, they give me inspiration and the push I need to go home after work and pick up my camera. :)
Tomorrow I get to celebrate my little girls 6th birthday, it'll be so much fun!
Posted by: Sue | January 31, 2009 at 03:21 AM
I've never commented before but I am doing the Project 365 also and I LOVE seeing yours they are so nicely shot!
Posted by: aartee | February 03, 2009 at 04:33 AM
I thought you might get a kick out of my blog post today:
http://www.rachaelgiallongo.com/blog/2009/02/if-janet-phillips-were-boy.html
Posted by: Rachael Giallongo | February 03, 2009 at 02:16 PM