A Fresh Start

So I decided I wasn't ready to let this little blog die just yet. But it needed something new. A new look. A fresh start. 

I had also decided it should coincide with the beginning of school. You know, the real "New Year". But I wasn't really ready for that, either, so I'm a few weeks behind. 

We're up and running now, though. Maybe I'll find my writing stride again. Maybe I'll even post some photos I took over the summer. 

Maybe.

Here's a photo of my kiddos all ready for the first day of school. It's Eli's last year in elementary (sniff, sniff). And Phoebe feels like one of the "big kids" in first grade. 

The only thing I made in the above photo was Phoebe's pants. They were a P-A-I-N since I don't have a serger and I was kind of surprised they didn't rip that same day. I haven't sewn much lately either, but I'm hoping to rectify that, as well.

Two final photos with Dad before the big day started. Both were a little nervous since neither had any of their bestest friends in class with them. Telling them they'd make friends was small comfort that morning, but I think they've managed.

It was a good start. Maybe this'll be another good start for the ole blog. Brad just walked by and was surprised I was blogging. Then he told me I probably didn't have any readers left anyway. He's an encourager like that.