After a refreshing almost 6 months hiatus from Social Media it finally happened.  The moment came that I realized, why I use social media/blog.  Cadence found old blogs and she loved them!  It brought back that spark in the recesses of my mind and warmth in my heart.  I realized that I do need to document amazing memories, even not so amazing memories.  The mind is an amazing thing but sometimes it needs reminded, or a gentle nudge of "hey remember this sweet sweet time." When you are in the moment sometimes things get messy and stressful and you think isn't this supposed to be fun?!?!  But often after a while when you look back you feel the good moments, not the stress. 

Why does anyone care what you and your family are doing?  All that self doubt, will haunt you if you let it.  I am reminded of the positive, that documenting your life in the audience of the world may bring a smile to someones face, strike a feeling of familiarity, laugh, cry, maybe even bring someone to Jesus.   

I fall very easily into the trap of comparison.  I often get motivation confused with self depreciation.  All these things that I think a lot of people can relate to.  But while trying to save my soul I lost pieces of it.  I need a creative outlet.  I crave connection.  People need connection.  Even if that is through the screen of your highlight reel.   

Happy 4th of July!!!

 Crazy how these years fly by and I find myself looking back at different holiday pictures.  Watching the kids grow and remembering the excitement!  I love the 4th of July.  We celebrate most of it on the 3rd each year.  I love the cookouts, the pride people show for our country and the fireworks!