I just need to blog

I don't know what exactly lead to the demise of my blogging practice - but I realize I just need to blog - but without constraints. No promises to blog every week or make some goal that I know I'm not going to keep. Not going to pretend my life is perfect, that my house is always clean and perfect looking or that I'm always my best self. Nope - let's be real. No pressure to get everything "updated" - not sure that will ever happen. But I know blogging makes me happy so that is what I want to do!
Anyway, I'll start with some recent pictures of each my kids.

Above is Ava all dressed up for a tea party playdate she was invited to.

Here's Elise making faces for the camera and asking to see the picture each time I take one.

Here's Jake, 7 1/2 months old, enjoying playtime in his exersaucer and laughing at Elise making faces (above).

I'm ready for some sunshine. This fall and winter has been a bit mediocre at best. ;) Since November Jake has been dealing with either sinus issues or ear infections. He's finally healthy (knock on wood) and we hope he stays that way - at least for a while. My great sleeper turned into a baby who awakes 2 or more times a night! I don't know if it's habit (from waking due to pain from ear infections) or if he's just hungry! I've been a bit of a zombie but am on the mend (hopefully). All in all though, things are good. I'm thankful for my sweet little children and caring husband!