Pictures, Smictures...

I have a lot of catching up to do. I haven't wrapped up Thailand, our departure from Korea or our first week in the States. It has been glorious. I will get to it all, but I will say the pictures will be few and far between. Chris is finally with us for the first summer in nearly 4 years. Consequently, I haven't felt the pressure to capture every fun thing we do on film so Daddy can feel like he isn't entirely missing out. It is a lovely feeling as now I am able to savor each moment and relax. We are loving life! It is great to be back with my family. They are amazing!

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April said…

I can relate! Who wants to blog when there's all this summer fun and sand to take in! Hope you're enjoying your time in NoDak :)

July 5, 2012 at 5:59 AM

Erin said…

I'm so glad that you made it back to the States ok and enjoy your time with Chris! I haven't been blogging much either because I want to spend all my free time with Conor and Josh....Enjoy this summer Kara - you deserve it!

July 8, 2012 at 10:39 PM

Anonymous said…

Kara,

I enjoy the pictures so even though Im here with you..blog!!! What am I supposed to read when I am up in the middle of the night with my child...help a sister out!

Love ya,J

July 10, 2012 at 12:20 PM

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