First of all, if you are reading this on a MAC of some sort, please tell me if you can read this color any better.

I started this blog just to put up pictures of the kids and let friends(b/c my family does not usually read this) keep up with what was going on. I was not praticularly regular, and still have spurts of keeping up. I always thought a journal, or diary was a great idea, but I am a great starter and lousy finisher.

I have noticed that many people use blogs as a daily devotional and journal; More of a probing of their own thoughts and feelings. Whenever I do that, I feel like I am preaching. And you may have noticed that I am not a great typist. This is largely because I am usually typing one handed, sitting sideways and juggling a nursing/screaming baby in the other. I am not normally given to eloquence, and I hate to feel like I said something just to get approval.

I enjoy reading people who are able to pontificate without the same feelings of self serving that I have. I am certain they are genuine. Not so sure about me some of the time. I wanted to write, and did in high school and some in college. Not that I was great, but I really enjoyed the challenge. Like the poem I wrote last year for the contest on a mother's job. At first I was just writing a poem for the sake of being different. One day I said" It's not as if I am trying to write in iambic pentameter or something. " So then, of course I had to try. And I did it!

I guess it is partly a lack of sleep, partly the pressure of getting everything done in a day. I feel guilty for "wasting" my time on the computer when there are dishes, laundry and life going on. I am sure I put most of this on myself. I hope to eventually b e able to contribute more than just pictures and explanations, but for now, please enjoy.

Joel has waited his whole life to play tackle football. We are so glad he made the team. they are undefeated thus far.