So here it is, our blog has finally started. For about the last three years Tom and I keep saying things like "OMG *this exciting thing* just happened to US??! We should totally start a blog!" or "Let's travel and blog about it, maybe we will get famous."
Well, who knows exactly how exciting other people will actually think our lives are, and there's a good chance we won't get famous by blogging about our travels, but we do have a lot going on, and we will be traveling a bunch this year (to some very exciting places), and more than that we would just like the opportunity to update our family and friends of the new, adventurous things we are doing now, so here it is.
I'm not quite sure what you can expect, but we are looking ahead to some fun things in 2011 (we get a little niece or nephew, trip to Europe, Brittne and Jason get married in Punta Cana, I'm graduating & new job??? etc., etc., etc.), so you can bet we will share all the info, with photos to boot, right here. And we welcome your comments and suggestions - we want this to be a fun and interactive thing for everyone to get involved in - we have so much friends and family all over the globe, so when it's not convenient to chat on the phone or make a Skype date, we can use this to keep in touch as well (isn't blogging the new Facebook?).
Ok, I can't leave this "First One" with just info about what is to come, so I'll start with the most recent big news. I'll warn you, it may not be the most fun thing to talk about, but I think I kinda need to get this out, and I've been putting off talking or thinking about it for a bit, so this might just be the perfect time to bring it up....
I miss Ralphie.
If you haven't heard, Ralphie, our lovable, three-legged, nine year old, golden retriever passed away March 3rd. It was a pretty big shocker and happened so quickly. I'm not going to go into all the depressing details, but I just wanted to post a few photos and thank those who have supported us in this painful process. We wouldn't have been able to get through this without all the love and support we have gotten from friends and family. He was a special friend, and I know we will never find another dog as great as him. He touched a lot of people in his 9 1/2 years and we will never forget him.
....I mean who could forget a dog who smiled for photos, loved to cuddle, got along with everyone, enjoyed a good tailgate, was excited when he saw new fallen snow, never begged, snuggled with the cat......
We love you Ralphie!
XOXO, Tom, Izzy, and Annie
