Sorry for disappearing..

     I just wanted to take a brief moment to apologize to all of you who read this. I have not been updating on a regular basis as I had intended to do. In part, this is due to a great many changes as well as due to visits with family and wedding planning suchness. A lot has happened since I returned from NZ, most of it not-so-great. 

     I went home a few weeks ago to visit my family and to begin the process of planning an out-of-town wedding. Thus far, this process has been terribly frustrating, mainly because of my pickiness combined with my budget restrictions. It is surprisingly hard to find what I'm looking for.. within my price range, anyways. I just want to get married in a garden somewhere with an outdoor reception, is that so hard?? 

    Anyways, the more troubling bit of news is that my grandpa (mom's dad) was officially diagnosed with Alzheimer's. It wasn't completely unexpected news.. he'd started having trouble remembering short-term things a while ago, but doctors just assured us that it was just a mild cognitive disorder. But, when he began to get worse, and began to forget things, big things, we knew it was more than just a "mild problem". As much as I feel we were all prepared for the news, it was still really difficult to hear. At least he has most of my family nearby to look after him.. still...

   So, that's the gist of what's been filling my thoughts lately, and is part of the reason why I haven't managed to update this blog in the past few weeks. I'll get back on track soon, I promise. I still have so many photographs and memories to share from my trip that I want to jot down before it becomes too hazy. For now, I'll wish you goodnight, and see you soon.