TO OUR LOYAL BLOG FOLLOWERS:

You must all be wondering what in the world the Murphys have been up to the last few months. Well, let me assure you, we have been BUSY. I just wrapped up a 5 day trial in Bozeman last week and have a 2 week trial scheduled to start in Butte on October 20. Since I am THE blogger in our family, you haven't heard much lately.

Now for the ramblings of a guilt-ridden working mother, please bear with me:

My time in Bozeman last month was the longest period of time I've been away from the kids (prior record was two nights for work; 1 three day trip to Vegas with Gavin). It was tough on Mommy, tough on Daddy, but the kids really handled it beautifully thanks only to Gavin and the extra loves they were provided in abundance by their teachers at school. One down, one to go.

I want to give HUGE props to Gavin. I am truly the luckiest woman in the world to be married to such a supportive husband. He is, without a doubt, the only man I know who could handle getting three kids out the door every morning before 8, picking them up, getting them to and from activities (soccer for Max and dance for Bella), feeding them dinner, putting them to bed, AND DOING LAUNDRY!!! He of course does this all while running his own business and keeping track of his clients and cases. He did not complain once and put up with my nightly phone calls seeking his advice on examinations and closings, some of which lasted long into the night.

Anyway, after this next trial in Butte, I plan to take some time off and spend it enjoying my three beautiful children and taking care of their daddy. I must say that while I love my job, I am grateful that this (two trials in six months, much less in three weeks) has never happened before and very likely will never happen again. While the kids and Gavin would survive a repeat unscathed, I think I would lose my sanity completely.

So, rest-assured, the blog will be back in early November with a vengeance. Our first blog topic will be Holloween, which will be OUT OF THIS WORLD (hint, hint). Thank you all for your continued support and encouragement. We really appreciate it.

Love,

The Murphy Family