First post!

So this is my first post in the blogging world. I figured I'd give the blogging a try as a source of communication with the outside world while I'm home with the kiddos and as a way to chronicle the wonderful craziness that is life in the Richards family.



I'm so excited--Summer is definitely here! Hot sunny days followed by warm summer nights. Can't really be beat. I have lots of ideas for what I'd like to accomplish this summer. I'll go ahead and list them so later I can reflect and see how much I actually got done.

• go swimming--lots


• trip(s) to the beach


• a tan!


• lose some weight


• find cute hairstyle & get highlights


• buy new clothes (burn/donate old clothes!)


• work with Caitlin on reading/writing


• throw out or donate old junk that doesn't work and/or isn't used

Pretty much to sum it up: get organized & create a positive and calming envirnoment. Be happy with my appearance.

I think I'll do an update on everyone at the end of each post.

Caitlin- already showing signs of boredom; LOVES gymnastics & ballet/tap

Luke- still a great sleeper & eater; busy trying new foods & learning how to crawl instead of roll to get where he wants to go; will be baptized on Sunday (6/15)!!

Brian- preparing to leave on his first project..to Port Aransas, TX (down near Corpus Christi). Will be gone 2-3 weeks. Leaves Sunday, 6/15 after the baptism

Linda- trying to finalize all preparations for baptism; staying busy at home by washing clothes & dishes; just finished another book (Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella--great summer read by the way!); wants to go shopping for cute clothes that actually fit..we'll see if this happens anytime soon though

Fave quote of the day:

They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. - Andy Warhol