I took a few photos this morning just so you'd all know that I'm alive...
Things will probably be pretty quiet here until my busy gets a little less busy.
I know some of you will come back no matter how long it takes for my busy to get less busy - and without getting too sappy, I hope you know how much that means.


Thanks for the post - I've missed you! I'll be back!
Posted by: SusanC | August 22, 2012 at 10:34 AM
I was missing you too, so thank you for the update. :)
Posted by: carrie | August 22, 2012 at 10:55 AM
I missed you too...get less busy soon. :)
We'll keep the light on for you. :)
Posted by: Leslie | August 22, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Thanks for the update...FINALLY, one thing I can scratch off my worry list! :)
Posted by: borcherding | August 22, 2012 at 11:09 AM
Glad to hear it! I'll be here checking back for updates! Everyday..like I do every day! :) I'm dreading my busy...first day of school here is September 6th..I'm dreading the early crazy hectic mornings and the crazy, emotional, nights when homework is required. :(
Posted by: Shannon L | August 22, 2012 at 11:42 AM
I can totally relate! My busy is crazy busy right now but I still find a quick moment to check in on your busy! So Cheers to our busyness -- makes life worth living, right?! :-)
Posted by: wendy | August 22, 2012 at 11:43 AM
Hugs to you .. and of course I wil always be checking on you. Even if I read your posts numerous times, I find something new, something wonderful. Knowing that your workshop AND Ireland is looming...things must be incredibly busy. The workshop attendees are going to LOVE you and the time with you...and Ireland awaits.....and you have a wonderful family to come home to....what could be better than that? And the blog will always be the icing on my cake!
Posted by: janel | August 22, 2012 at 12:07 PM
I will always check!
Courtney Lee doing her hair makes her seem so grown up!
Posted by: Kelli | August 22, 2012 at 12:15 PM
I love you Karen and will always be back...lol...we start Kindergarten tomorrow so lots of busy here too...thank you for sharing your life with us!
Posted by: Carrie Thompson | August 22, 2012 at 12:15 PM
It goes without saying that I'll keep coming back. Sheesh! I send you lollipops and rainbows!
Posted by: Gabriela Divine | August 22, 2012 at 12:24 PM
love your blog Karen!!! looking forward to meeting you in Ireland and taking a photo or two....lol.
Posted by: suew | August 22, 2012 at 12:48 PM
i'll be here as long as you blog - you make me laugh (my favorite thing to do); you make me smile (my second favorite thing to do) and you take amazing photos
Posted by: Susan | August 22, 2012 at 01:21 PM
You, your words and pictures have been missed. Whenever you are ready, I'll be here.
Posted by: tere | August 22, 2012 at 02:28 PM
Oh yes, we'll be here!
Posted by: Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita | August 22, 2012 at 02:37 PM
missed you...I check every day! :)
Posted by: Tracy | August 22, 2012 at 03:26 PM
Ditto, check every day. But also know or rather the demands of a young family and busy work life. Be well and continue to rock!!!!!!
Posted by: Trish | August 22, 2012 at 04:13 PM
Glad to hear that it is just busy that is keeping you away. Hope things slow down to the speed that makes you the most happy sometime soon!
Posted by: Sandy | August 22, 2012 at 06:22 PM
I'm here too...wouldnt ever 'not check' every day.
Go do your work...but pace yourself OK...we dont want you all stressed out!
Have a great week everyone.
Posted by: Julie in Aust. | August 22, 2012 at 06:29 PM
I could never leave :)
Posted by: T. Mellish | August 22, 2012 at 08:44 PM
God Bless
Posted by: Nicky from Okotoks | August 22, 2012 at 08:45 PM
your on my daily blog dial, have missed you but happy you will be back. wishing all well on their first day back to school etc.
Posted by: Carolyne | August 22, 2012 at 09:27 PM
So glad you checked in! I was getting sad that there wasn't a post recently. I will check back in soon!
Posted by: Brooke | August 22, 2012 at 10:03 PM
I always come back:) It is like a surprise treat when I open my Feeddler app and see a new post from you! And I ALWAYS scan down to your blog first. Until the next time....
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Glad to see you are all still alive and kicking!!!! Regards Kathy A, Brisbane, Australia xxxx
Posted by: Kathy | August 23, 2012 at 02:28 AM
Nice post, gracias por vuestra participación, estoy realmente muy contento de ver tu mensaje. voy a prestar atención por again.thanks tus correos
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yes Karen.. take all the time you need. just so you know, i check here at least twice daily. lol.
Posted by: sasha farina | August 23, 2012 at 02:52 AM
You're human like the rest of us and sometimes life keeps us on our toes and on the go. Glad to see an update. Don't stress too much! I don't think any of us are going away any time soon! :)
Posted by: Heather M | August 23, 2012 at 04:14 AM
I have been crazy busy in my own life recently too...I can't imagine if I had to add in blog posts to my schedule! I will be right here...when you are not busy. :)
Posted by: Corrine | August 23, 2012 at 04:35 AM
I will always come back...
Posted by: Stephanie Ackerman | August 23, 2012 at 06:19 AM
I'll keep checking back for your busy to be less busy! Always love seeing your new posts and look first thing in the morning every morning for a new one! Reading your blog is like the whip cream on my coffee in the morning! Until next time! :)
Posted by: Denielle | August 23, 2012 at 07:50 AM
Goodness your kids are growing up!! Have a great week and get that to do list checked off!
Posted by: Gina | August 23, 2012 at 08:19 AM
Karen you rock! I miss you but understand life is busy. I had my underwear on backwards yesterday....hopefully things are going better than that for you. :)
Posted by: Janet Danae | August 23, 2012 at 09:14 AM
I check every day (just in case :)
Posted by: Sharla | August 23, 2012 at 10:42 AM
I'll always come back!
Posted by: Mary Ann Jenkins | August 23, 2012 at 11:33 AM
I'm glad you are busy, busy and busy. But I do miss you!
Posted by: Linda Gibney | August 23, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Goood Grief!! You kept us waiting and wondering and worrying. I check you/your blog everyday and was a little worried there for a day or two. Glad you are busy and nothing weird/bad/crazy happened! With your pictures and down to earth life we will just keep coming back and wait for you to post. You are my first blog that I check every day...wouldn't miss it for the world.
Posted by: Dawn Y | August 23, 2012 at 01:08 PM
I love your blog and look forward to less busy times... for you and me :)
Posted by: Michelle B | August 23, 2012 at 06:54 PM
Sending well wishes your way! I will always pop in to "see you"!
Posted by: Amy | August 23, 2012 at 08:33 PM
You think we'll be back, and we will ... but really, we've never left - that's how much we love you!
I hope all is well.
Posted by: Brocante Girl | August 24, 2012 at 07:07 AM
Present and waiting! ;) Glad you checked in with us!!
Posted by: kristin | August 24, 2012 at 08:37 AM
Thanks for the cheery photo update( gorgeous one of Annie). Good luck with getting on top of the busy.
Posted by: renee | August 24, 2012 at 12:36 PM
Yep things around here have become really busy, too--in a good way, but busy. About the best I can do is to check a few of my favorite blogs :-) and write an occasional update on my own.
Posted by: Linda | August 26, 2012 at 04:34 PM
Hey, Hope things are going well. It's tough when your plate is full. Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you. much love~ t
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Posted by: teresa b | August 27, 2012 at 09:22 AM
I'm super excited to begin your class next week. I've been waiting 3 years to take it! Hang in there!
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