Constant Beginnings

Wow, it is hard to believe 2013 is done and gone. It was such a mixed year for us. We suffered two miscarriages, immeasurable heartache and stress as we weren't certain our hopes to expand our family would come to fruition. We settled into a new house, made it our home and fell in love with our little neighborhood where our neighbors are like our family. We took our first cruise to Greece and Croatia, traveled to Venice, Italy three times, Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terra, Belgium twice, Netherlands, France, England, Portugal & Morocco.  10 countries in a year is pretty amazing! Claire learned how to read fluently and is now reading at a 3rd grade level. Mya has learned all of her letters, the sounds they make and can blend sounds to read words as well. She is officially a beginner reader. Both girls are doing amazingly well at swimming. They love the water and can front crawl like no other. Claire has developed a love for soccer and is now competing in U-7 district s...

This blog is my journal. It is the place that captures my thoughts, feelings and memories. My hope is it will be where my children will gather together to reflect, revisit and savor when memories fade. I came across a journal project where you essentially journal on a given topic. I remember receiving a journal from my parents when I was about 12 or so. We were just beginning  our East Coast vacation, which was a 2 week road trip. I remember writing what I saw, what I loved, what was totally crazy to me (naked sunbathers on a roof in NYC), and private (well, not so private as I would find out--with sisters, nothing is private) thoughts thereafter. That focus faded as many things do. I bit off more than I could chew. However, as an adult, I can't help but think I could write one page on a specific topic. I think I can do it. Let's see how this goes. I think it will be fun to reflect on my life, what I remember, and when I am old, lo...