Fresh Start

All my life, I've tried to keep a journal, diary, blog, and random records of my daily life. I love to look back at what I've been through. After all, our past - and what we've come away with - is what helps makes us who we are today. I have such vivid memories of reading through my mom's middle school diary. As hilarious as my mother was at 13 years old, she was also a good sister, a loyal friend, and a total romantic. I love that I had that chance to learn so much about memories even she'd forgotten. So, however you choose to view this blog, a journey, a story, even a "family biography," I hope you enjoy it. I'll keep it as raw and real as I can.

My purpose in blogging here isn't to sugar-coat our life. I can't fool anyone into thinking our lives are perfect. But, between all the good days, bad days, lessons learned, accomplishments, laughs, and cries, there is this gooey goodness that fills every crack. Those cracks are sealed up with love from our friends and family, memories we share, the sun shining through our windows, cozy blankets we snuggle on cold evenings, and even the way our puppy looks at us and stretches when he first wakes up. On this blog, I will document our gratitude for the high times. I want to share all the goodness we get from our lives each day.

Austin and I have been making plans for our family for almost four years! It's hard to believe it's been so long... but, I also feel like I've been with Austin my entire life. We've talked about everything from family vacations to names for our future children. When we set goals and talk about the roads ahead, we always base our decisions on the central idea of Our Family. We feel so ready to make some changes - I'm talking about BIG changes. You know what, let's just say we're ready for the biggest changes of our life. We couldn't be more thrilled.

I've started SO many "rough drafts" for this blog. I want to start on the best note I can... as if there is one certain way to start a blog. So, after days (weeks, really) of trying to come up with something completely perfect, here I am. I'm just going to be me. I can be myself. I can tell you all about Austin and me. I can introduce you to our sweet dog, Dougie. I can welcome you into our life! Hopefully, each time you read a new blog post, you can come away with another glimpse into our world.

So, welcome! We're so glad you're here! Please stay a while. Come back again and again! If you have any questions or comments - or just want to say hi, please don't hesitate! I'd really love to hear from you!!

Until next time,
Molly