catch up

where have i been for all this time?  much has been keeping me away from this blog, and i've missed it.  here's a  peek of all the exciting things that have happened within the past six months... details will have to follow.  right now i just want to get back into blogging!

new (old) furniture for our house...

retaining wall in front of house...

 kicked the astro turf to the curb!

new nephew!!                    with uncle m:

                                         and me

                                       and noah the big

finished my masters degree!

sang my first lead in an opera!

and experienced so much happiness along the way.  grateful.