Today I am 35 years old.

Last week I turned 35. This means several things. First, I am now closer to 40 than 30 and I don't even want to go there. Second, I am supposed to have more self-confidence than ever (I guess if looking back and now seeing some really stupid mistakes I have made could lead to more self-confidence that might be true???) and third, I have been writing this blog for exactly a year. For those of you who have been following this blog from the beginning, you already know that I have had quite a year. My daughter cut an artery in her leg, my dogs ate my daughter's guinea pigs (twice), I cleaned my son's pet frog to death, I successfully relocated a lizard back outside and I even found a giant can of soup. For those of you who haven't been following the blog since the beginning, I encourage you to go back to the archives and read some of my more exciting adventures. And yes, they are just as crazy as they sound.



I wanted to give you a few facts about my blog. I average about 50 hits a month. I have over 40 entries and I even have some followers (Oh Shucks, thanks you guys- I'm flattered). However since it is my birthday, I wanted to ask all of you for a few things. First, I really, really, really want to hear from YOU (yes YOU). Please post any comment you feel like making. I would love to know of any topics you would like me to give my opinion about- I know it is hard for all of you to believe that I have an opinion about things (LOL) but I do... You can just send me an email through my profile or make a comment on the blog. Finally, I am asking that if you ever read an entry that really hits home for you to please email this link to a friend. I believe we all need more laughter and encouragement in our lives and God knows I provide a lot of that!


Now on a completely different subject. My husband and I have recently learned that we are going to be going through some huge changes in our life. We are taking a leap of faith and jumping into the dark. I plan on using this blog to publish the ways that God has taken care of us in the coming months. So keep reading and hopefully you will find some encouragement in your trying times too.