Wherein I explain my absence....

You guys, it's been awhile. As my fellow blogger Heather would say, AHH KNOOOOWWW.

I wish I'd been on a great vacation. Or churning out creative crafts with the kids. Or finishing up writing my book. Or even just taking some much-needed me-time to enjoy life. Any one of those things would've been better than what I actually did.

So what did I do? Believe me, you don't need the details, but I've been dealing with an extended flare-up of my ulcerative colitis. And it ain't been pretty. One day, I'll blog about it. Maybe someday, far off, I'll even write a book about living with this condition. In the meantime, I'm simply trying to take care of my health, maintain my quality of life, and say a whole lot of prayers. Everyone has a cross to bear, and this is mine. I've known it since the age of seventeen, and it's not going anywhere.

So there's that. But still? I managed to find time for some fun things, too! It is possible to live a full life with a chronic condition! ;)

First up: this weather! Spring has sprung early this year, and we've been enjoying its beauty and bounty. Both kids have been in great moods and have really been playing so well together. Can't you just tell we've got some comedic chops in the Smith family?

Second: Disney on Ice! We were finally able to initiate the Bub in our Disney hijinks. A couple of weekends ago, we visited the new Ford Center in Evansville and met a whole slew of famous characters. Of course, Hudson was simply charmed by Mickey and his crew, and Ava and I enjoyed seeing more of Disney than just princesses. Of all the shows we've seen, this was by far my favorite. Everyone had a fantastic time.

Well, that's it for now. I know I've probably missed many simple and sweet moments during the last month, but at least you've got the highlights. Here's hoping my health continues to improve and our family can get back to our fairy-tale routine.

Enjoy the spring!