ClandestineTX
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My mom attempted to raise us in one of several protestant varieties of Christianity during her haitus from the Catholic church, then I was more Euro/Greek pagan at one point (we'll call this my exploratory phase), was just never in one branch of any religion long enough for it to stick. By the time I was in junior high I was looking for something that did - and think I might dust off the seasonal pagan holidays just to give my kids some excitement while they're growing up, but I don't really believe in anything. I do recognize faith is very important to a lot of people - including my Catholic-again mother! And I am very respectful, have even arranged church dates for my mom when she's in town over the holidays. I want my kids to feel free to explore anything and everything and find what, if anything suits them. We have an incredibly diverse group of friends, so I know at least one couple in almost any religion you can think of that I'd be comfortable letting my kids attend worship services, etc. with to feel things out. Can you see my philosophy roots showing? LOL. I have the same appreciation for the Native American beliefs as the Euro-pagans - can't deny natural phenomena/ seasonal changes/ energy - just not going to take that leap of faith and call it a God. Lifestyle-wise, I think we fit the description of Humanists, just have never been involved with them. I keep thinking about it, but they do a bit of Christian-bashing (common among most atheist/ humanist groups) and I get there's a lot of people hurt over relationships with organized religion that went bad, etc., but I'm not interested in being a member of a group that disrespects the beliefs of others, so... it keeps us to ourselves, even though I think I'd like the volunteer work and sense of community, etc.
I do not believe I guess the science side of things screams out at me too much, my family is not religious. Hubbies are his Mum goes to church every Sunday & is Christian his Dad is Catholic but does not go to church he believes that you shouldn't have to go to church to prove it! Hubby says he is but he doesn't go to church or preach out it etc 
big doggies.
Your pups are adorable! While we're sharing, here are my sweet boys: Waylon and Willie. This pic is kind of old (the cat's no longer a little kitten), but it's the only clear one of both of them I could find. Crazy weather here today, almost every school and business closed early because of storms (which thankfully turned out to be just heavy rain) so enjoying a peaceful half day at home. I'm enjoying hearing about you guys, and appreciate the encouragement about the BFN. Just going to wait to see if AF comes, and stop testing.
I don't wanna turn 33 
Where did the time go?! Umm, yea..now I remember why we started TTC this year 
Ok NTNP has one leg out the window now and I'm holding on to her by her hair but TTC is pouring oil all over my hands! Yep, that's the picture in my head at the moment 
That definitely paints a picture. 
