Hey, friends – took a very relaxing several months off blogging, but I’m back. Have some good book reviews, thoughts, restaraunts for you to visit, and pics to enjoy.

Quick recap:

• Went on a fiction reading spree – something like a novel a week for almost four months now. Which I know isn’t a lot for some, but I had become such a non-fiction reader that I lost some of the joy of printed story. Great to be back in the groove!
• Summer trips – The Oregon Coast was great, lots of down time with my kiddos and the sweet lady. Sandcastle building is one of my top relaxing hobbies. Plus some great here and there’s, camping and family fun.
• The House Is Going Up! Our house is being built, bit by bit! This has been fun to see happen.

So hey, good to be back. See you around more soon.