Onward and Upward! :-)

So it has been a trying couple of months to say the least but I have to say, I am feeling a bit more at piece about our family situation. Things may not always go as we have planned, as I am finding out the hard way but it doesn't necessarily mean it's always a bad thing. I believe that everything happens for reasons and there is something much greater out there for my children and I!

This past week, I traveled to MI with all three kids and my wonderful babysitter Katie! Katie has become part of our family, and I truly thank god for her coming into our lives! She is a true blessing! The 11 hour drive was great. The kids are born travelers and with each having their very own goody bags we were good to go! :-) We left early Saturday morning, about 4:30 a.m. and arrived at my moms about 3:30 in the afternoon! The kids were so excited to see Grandma Billie and Papa Wayne! Not to mention Gee Gee as well! I think between her and my mom, both were overwhelmed with joy to see all of us together! A little later my sister Sally and Audrey made it over along with Uncle Mike, Aunt Sara, Uncle Dave and Great Aunt Joyce and Uncle Ron. It was a great way to end a long day of travel! Plus this was the first time my mom had all of her grandchildren together for her to see! :-) From there we headed over to my Aunt Kim's for a couple days so the kids could play with her and see their cousins Wyeth and Mckenna! It really was a great week, filled with lots of family and friends! I was able to get out a couple nights to spend some much needed girl time with great friends and my sisters! I missed out on a few of you, but plan on returning in August to catch up with those I missed! :-)

We are now getting into the heat of Summer here in VA. The kids and I have been spending allot of time at the pool and Katie helps me out a couple days a week. I have also launched a Fan Page on Facebook for my photography under Heather Shea Photography and I have a new blog as well for my photography business. The address is http://heather-sheaphotography.blogspot.com/

I am really getting excited about doing more photo shoots for people! I love taking photos and capturing real, raw moments! I am also hard at work, getting my stuff together to go back to school in the fall. I need to get some general studies out of the way, but once that is done I am applying to the Dental Hygienist Program. I'm hoping to be able to apply by next spring, so wish me luck! :-)

Thank you to all my wonderful family and friends who have been so supportive of me and my kids through this very difficult time. I feel I have been given a second chance at a new me, and I am taking full advantage of it! I am truly lucky to have the beautiful children I do and for the marriage I once had. Now it's time for a new beginning, and I am so looking forward to the possibilities!

Here are a few photos of our vacation! Enjoy!