My blog's first makeover

I have now been blogging for over a year (my first blog was Oct. '06) and have gotten much more familiar with the tricks (and quirks!) of blogging...I have also discovered that not only do I really enjoy it, but those for whom I am blogging really appreciate the constant connection to our family, so it looks like I am in it for the long haul! That said, I decided that it was time for our blog to get a makeover...hence the new look. I plan to update its look more often now that I have braved it once and found it to be easier than I thought it would be! I am glad that so many of you enjoy our blog...and thanks to all of you who have given me feedback -- it's good to know that I'm not the only one enjoying it!!!