SORRY IT'S BEEN SO LONG! I know, I'm a total slacker. Well, since the last time I posted, Hadlee turned one!!! I can't even believe how fast time flies. I got some poetry and photos published in Black Rock & Sage, which was flattering and exciting. I GRADUATED from ISU. Hallelujah. Cor and I took an AWESOME second honeymoon to Guatemala and Belize (actually Ambergis Caye, Belize), and went to see Tikal. It was a dream come true, especially because our stay in Belize was free, our plane tickets were a combination birthdays/graduation gift, and the Tikal excursion was only $300 total which is what I got as a graduation gift from my Dad, and we've always been fascinated by the ancient Maya and never dreamed we'd be able to go on such a trip. Plus, we got to go on some awesome snorkeling trips, had a beachfront villa all to ourselves, and we got to hang out with Jessice and Steve, who we've missed. IT WAS WICKED AWESOME! I would suggest Central America as an inexpensive and super entertaining trip to anyone. I thought that upon returning from the trip my life would slow down and I'd be able to start enjoying the life of a graduated house mom, but I was so wrong. June has been the BUSIEST month EVER for my photography business. And since it wouldn't stop raining, I had to cram a ton of appointments into short spaces, which made it even more hectic and stressful. But I'm not complaining. I'm just running out of fingers and toes to count my blessings on. Just kidding, I ran out of those a long time ago. My two greatest blessings: Cor and Hadlee. Every day I think about how lucky I am to have my sweet little family. And my extended family as well. How did I ever get so lucky to be born into a family I love to death, and then marry into one that I love SO SO much? It's crazy. That's another exciting occurence in my life, my sister (in-law, but just sister to me) Brittany is getting married to an awesome guy named Justin. Another family member to be grateful for! Cor is still chugging along, working and trying to enjoy summer. He'll return to school in the Fall. It's crazy that I won't be. I don't know what I'll do without school! Besides lots of photography work, take care of a little HANDFUL child, and eventually start a novel. And perhaps one day start considering extending the Hofman clan once again, but that day is not in the near future for those that are wondering. I'm still learning how to be a mother to the one I've got, and that's a very daunting task!!! Well, until next time, be happy my friends. Look at the bright side, there is always someone who loves you. And I'm not just talking about me!