Welcome...please forgive our unoriginality...

Those of you reading this are probably aware of our rapidly expanding photo gallery on Picasaweb. We have decided to take the sharing of those moments in time to the next level by going to a blog format. It seems that most of the pictures have a backstory, so now we can give a little insight into what makes some of our favorite pictures so special.

Of course we are not at all original in our endeavors. The impetus for this bold new move originated with two truly inspirational people. One is Kristin's brother Matt, who began his blog to share the experience of his first born child, Ethan. Only two months after his son was born, Matt was diagnosed with cancer. His blog has become a window into this other life altering event. I check Matt's blog daily and am always stirred by his courage, faith, and grace.

The second source of inspiration is Chris Keels, the photographer whose studio we happened upon while walking in our neighborhood. Thus far he has taken maternity photos for us, as well as newborn pictures of Cale. We have recently completed a photography class under his direction, where he was kind enough to share all his secrets (if only it were that easy). His personality is as contagious as his photography. He also has a blog sharing some of his favorite pictures. I encourage you to visit both his blog (you'll see where we stole the classy black background theme from), as well as his website - (you might recognize some familiar faces ;)

So there you have it...we invite you to join us as we strive to be as moving and eloquent as Matt and Chris.

Below is our first picture, taken when Cale and Daddy were playing hooky at home (the day Mr. Cale caught his first cold). It's one of my favorites...more to come soon...