Back to Normal?

I feel like life is slowly starting to find a normal balance again.  It will never be the same but I feel like I’m finding a new pattern to adjust to. 

We had my step-dad’s visitation last Tuesday and the funeral last Wednesday.  The services were great and there was a lot of laughter and remembering, which is what it should have been.  Don’t get me wrong, there were a lot of tears as well. 

I wish there was more that I could do to help my mom out but all I can really do is just be available and understanding when she needs it.

I’m still pretty wore out and tired from all the going back and forth but I’m sure I’ll get caught up on sleep at SOME point! :)

In non depressing topics … my sister-in-law got moved in to her gorgeous new house and finds out TOMORROW if she’s having a little boy or girl!! (I’m voting girl!).  We won’t know until Saturday at the gender party though.  So excited for that!

And speaking of babies!!!! Did you see that Janette had a GORGEOUS baby girl last week???  When I talked to her yesterday they were home and doing great!

It rained Sunday night!! Like heavy hour long downpour kind of rain! There are no new wildfires and some of the biggest are 100% contained.  I still have our emergency stuff packed but as soon as we get more rain I’m going to get it all put up. 

It feels AMAZING OUTSIDE!! It feels like Fall is JUST ABOUT here!  I’m dreaming of pumpkins, bonfires (maybe), hay rides, and corn field mazes!! Oh and turkey, dressing, and all the sides!! YUM.

I think I’m FINALLY back in the blogging world.  I haven’t read or visited ANY blogs in over a week so please forgive me.  I hope to be getting caught up or at least starting from today forward visiting my blog friends again! Thank you to everyone that sent your thoughts and prayers last week!