This is an account of the moments--big and small--that make our ever-changing, ever-evolving life as a family always remain exactly as we imagine even if we don't know all the detours we'll take along the way!

Big changes have occurred in our lives over the last few years--some of them taking us away geographically from our loved ones and friends. This blog will help us keep in touch, and give us a way to share with you some of the exciting changes and events we anticipate over the next year!
"Family life is full of major and minor crises -- the ups and downs of health, success and failure in career, marriage, and divorce -- and all kinds of characters. It is tied to places and events and histories. With all of these felt details, life etches itself into memory and personality. It's difficult to imagine anything more nourishing to the soul." Thomas Moore


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Unknown said…
Kristy, Chris, and Brooks,

My congrats to all of you as you await the arrival of your new son. I know time will seem to drag but you know it will be worth it. The pictures are great. I will e-mail Lawrence and let him know.

Take care.
Janet Bodman
Saturday, May 02, 2009 12:43:00 AM
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