Why the blog?

Some folks have asked me why I keep this blog? There are a few answers.

1. I like to write and don't like keeping a personal journal or diary so I do it here.

2. To keep track of our events and activities. It is like our own scrapbook. We like to look back at the beginning of the blog and read about our days and how far we have come in life, parenting, our marriage, work, etc.

3. FOR BRANDON! This is the main reason I write this blog. In a few years he will be able to hop on and read all about his baby and toddler years. It also acts as his own baby book. It is basic documentation about his milestones and struggles and accomplishments. Yes, and to show his first girlfriend and wife on their wedding day...he he:)

Today I got my first nasty email from a family 'friend' about our blog and the lifestyle we lead. I want to stress I am doing this for our son- not to be criticized or put down on how we parent, work, play, keep up our house, spend our money, do our hobbies, etc. So to those who want to go ahead and write me about that- go ahead. We don't care. Judge all you want. Compare us to others. I am not going to change anything I share or way I go about the blog. This blog isn't for YOU. It is for our bear and will continue to be that. We are happy and content with our life and what we do.