We have a lot of catching up to do.

I have resisted blogging for many reasons over the past years.  Whether it was because I knew I could not create a family blog as beautiful and inspiring as many of my friends' blogs, or because everyone was already doing it, or because I am not photogenic, or because I fear the cheesiness that is inherent to most family blogs, or was it mainly my lack of time and energy?  I am not sure which reason dominated my resistance.  But, here goes -- I am going to blog. Mike keeps taking all of these cute pictures of the kids, and they must be documented. And some of you, I know, will want to see them.

Jonah with his beloved Monkey.

Shea with her beloved blankie.

Elias, who long ago outgrew childhood comfort items.