Tap, Tap, Tap....is this thing still on?

Hello?  Does anybody still check this blog?

I can't believe I haven't posted since July!  

Where has all the time gone?

A few exciting things have happened since I last posted...

*Summer is now over and my kiddo's are all back in school.

I've hit a new stage in life where ALL 5 of my darlings are in school all day.

I'll admit that I was a bit lost those first few days of school.

I've been a stay-at-home Mom for the last 15 years,

and not having any little ones at home to keep me company was weird.

*After thinking about it a LOT,

I decided to get a part-time job to bring in a little bit of extra money.

It's been a bit of an adjustment to make, 

but the kids think it's pretty cool (and weird) that Mommy's got a job.

*After 16 years of marriage, 

my husband and I are finally looking into buying our first home.

We've found one that we love, 

but are waiting for a few things to happen 

before we can start the process of buying it.

Can I say how super duper excited I am 

at the prospect of having a home of our very own?

I've been dreaming up projects for this house, 

and if it all works out, will definitely be sharing them!

*I haven't completely given up crafting.

In fact, I've been crafting a lot this summer!

I decided in January that I was going to make crochet hats 

for all of my family members for our Christmas party this year.

Wowza, has it been a lot of work, and I'm not even close to being done!!

But rest assured, I WILL share them all once the recipients have received their hats :)

I'm hoping that once I hit my new groove with this part-time job thing,

that I'll be able to actually start posting regularly again.

I've missed sharing my projects with you all!

Thanks for listening,

and since I don't have a crafty picture to share,

here's a picture of my kids and 2 of their cousins on the first day of school.

Have a splendid day :)