When to throw in the towel

Back in 2007 I started this blog as a way to keep our non-local family in the loop. We didn't do much back then that seemed blog-worthy to me, but I always had a small cheering section rooting me on. It was wonderful to have the Mr.'s dad call up and say he liked a picture of the dogs... Or to get an email from my mom saying she loved an update to the house. As a result, I kept on blogging.

The past few weeks months have been incredibly busy and I've found I just haven't had as much time to blog. In the past this wasn't as big of an issue because I made time to do it. Recently I've felt less of a passion and desire to blog so finding time just hasn't been a priority. I'm not sure why I feel this way since I still get a lot of positive feedback on my posts (and the occasional prod to get back on the posting-wagon).

So many thoughts have been swirling around in my head: should I stop blogging completely and take down my site? should I keep the blog up and only post when I feel the desire (which could be weekly, monthly, bi-annually)? should I push through and hope my passion comes back? Maybe for now I'll just post when I have something interesting or funny to say and see how I feel in a few weeks.

I know others have gone through this and have similar feelings. Any words of wisdom to share?

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Exhausted and behind!

Hey everyone! Sorry about the silence going on over here. We had a lovely (but packed) Memorial Day weekend that didn't allow for much relaxation or post writing. This week hasn't been much better with everything the Mr. has going on and my not feeling 100%, and it results in boring or altogether absent posts.

To quickly recap our weekend: it was awesome and delicious.

Saturday we headed north to Frederick for our first BBQ of the weekend. I got to see a bunch of of my previous coworkers and all their adorable babies (and baby bumps!) and catch up on wedding plans and job situations. It was so wonderful seeing everyone.

Sunday we headed south to Fredericksburg for our second BBQ hosted by the Mr.'s brother. I love their get togethers since all the Mr.'s friends and family are there and he gets to catch up and see his buds. This party was also filled with tons of cute little ones that are quickly becoming not so little! We actually remembered to bring the camera with us to this BBQ, but I don't have any of them on my computer :( Wop-wop.

Monday it was too hot to do anything besides go to the pool, so that's what we did. First time we went to our pool in two-three years. Whoops. The best part??? I wasn't terrified to get into my bathing suit since I'd dropped almost 25 pounds. That is such a great feeling!

This week the Mr. has already been to an orthopedist (good news- no tear in his rotator cuff, but he has to go to physical therapy for three weeks), played in two softball games, and he will play a round of golf tonight and head down to Charlottesville on Saturday for another round of golf. Crazy guy. I've just been catching up on household chores and reading Wicked. I really need to take pictures of my Luckett's finds and share those with you since I know some of you asked last week to see what I bought! Blogger fail.

On another note, I ordered this dress to wear to bridal showers and/or weddings I am attending this summer. I had a coupon for $20 off so it was under $45 with shipping. It's being delivered today and I can't wait to try it on!

So... that's the quick and dirty update for what we've been up to over here. I'm hoping to go to the Herndon Festival this weekend if I am feeling better and the weather cooperates (AKA it isn't 95 degrees and sweltering). I may also get a load of stuff from my sister's house, and I promise not to wait three months to take pictures of the goodies we get.

::passes out from exhaustion::

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