A blog? I have a blog??

Yes, I am completely lame when it comes to blogging as of late. I rocked it when we lived in DC. Then we went back to Yuma and the heat must have zapped me of all my blogging strength. Or, more likely, my entry into the Facebook world took over my computer time, leaving me at a sad blogging stand still.

So here I am, 2 and a half years later, wondering how all of my friends and family have been able to maintain their blogs while I have fallen off the edge of the blogging world. Since I have no real answer to that musing, the only thing I have to say is, I'M BACK!!! Yes, life is whirling by and I need to chronicle it before it gets past me again.

So, for my first post back after 2 and a half years, I wanted to keep it simple. Oh ho, my LIFE has not been simple. No, no, not by any means. But I don't want to inundate you with all of the chaos right off. Oh, that will come later. :)

For now, here's a brief rundown of the last 2 and a half years:

* I was in a show for Desert Pointe Productions (DPP), a friend's theatre company. "Into the Woods." It was great fun, especially since I hadn't performed in live theatre since 1995.

* I directed a show for DPP. "Forever Plaid." A LOT of work. Hard, but a good time.

* I began working in the Young Women program for my church as the President of the organization. Great girls. Fun stuff! (Just finished up with the YW. It was a good 2 year run.)

* We got a cat. Yup. We're pet owners. Cute kitty. BIG kitty. And the girls love him!

* We started a band. Mostly classic rock, but really a melding of lots of stuff. (Even the occasional country and pop song.) Chris was the front man and lead guitarist. I was talked into singing back up and occasional lead and filling in as keyboardist. Occupational hazard of being the front man's wife, I guess.

* Hailey wants to add that we were gonna get a fish, but never did. :P

* Did another show, but with Yuma Community Theater. "White Christmas." Sometimes a hassle, but still a good time.

* The girls got into gymnastics. Mia is really excelling, constantly regaling us with her back bends, round offs, and near front walk-overs.

* Chris transferred to El Cajon with his work. We've been living in two separate places (Yuma and El Cajon) for the last 4 months. Tough stuff being apart so much. I call us transient. Hailey calls us homeless.

* We are buying a home in El Cajon. Supposed to close escrow a week ago. Didn't happen. Hopefully in the next 2 weeks...

* Selling the home in Yuma. Supposed to close escrow at the end of August.

And now I have done what I said I wouldn't: inundate you with the chaos. Well, once I get on a roll, you know. I guess if I make blogging a regular thing I won't have to flood you with everything all at once. So, here we go again. Think I can keep it up this time?