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Tuesday, January 8, 2008

We are now entering the world of... BLOGGING!

I can't believe it... we are finally going to enter the world of blogging. Don't be scared mom... it doesn't involve drugs, pyramid schemes, or email hoaxes. It is just a place for us to get little bits of news (and of course, pictures!) out to our friends and family without a lot of hoopla.

So why are we FINALLY diving into the art of blogging after resisting for so long? Well... because we are expecting a little bambino (or bambina) in June of 2008. And although our life as the Shepards (with two furry kids) has been wonderful, exciting, and full of blog-worthy adventures up to this point, we have just never bothered to bore you with every detail. We have recently learned, however, that when having a child, it is an unwritten rule that you start bragging... er, I mean blogging... about your child and every little thing he or she does. I think it verges on child neglect if you don't! :)

So stay tuned. We promise to only write about the important stuff (yeah, right). We promise to keep the stories about poop and spit-up to a minimum. We promise to do our best to maintain a high ratio of pictures to babble so you won't have to block out an afternoon to get caught up with our blog.

Stay tuned... unless we are otherwise inspired, the next blog posting could very well be the announcement of Baby Shepard's (a.k.a Squishee's) gender! We should hopefully find out on Jan 22nd!

BTW - Here's Squishee's first picture (from November when Squishee was almost 10 weeks old). Just so you know... Squishee is the little peanut-looking thing at the top of the ultrasound... NOT the full-grown baby looking shadow that is in the lower right. Didn't want to confuse anyone! =)

5 comments:

mommy23 said...

Congratulations again Lisa and Sean! Welcome to the blogging world! We are looking forward to seeing what is going on with you. BTW, that DOES look like a full grown baby shadow in your ultrasound!! Can't wait to hear what you guys are having.
Jami

Anonymous said...

CONGRATS guys, we can't wait to find out the gender. we are so excited for you guys. Love ya The Robbins clan

Dustin and Camila said...

Great first blog entry! And congrat-you-freaking-layshuns on being preggers!! I can't believe you're going to have a baby - that's awesome! Good work Sean. And while I'm here, a belated Happy New Year to you both. I was a little absent during the holidays (Brazil) and am just now getting caught up on my well-wishes.

Dustin-

Anonymous said...

That is great! I'm so excited for you guys, looking forward to updates:-)

Hope to see you soon,
Adi

Anonymous said...

hey! It's been too long. I am sooo happy for you two! Girls are the best (as you already know, Lisa)At least thats what my dad says and having two of my own I would have to agree!I can't wait for some more pics! this is such an exciting time! Lisa, I have some girly stuff that I'll send you!P.S. Old Navy has great, inexpensive maternity clothes! We miss you guys, hopefully we'll be able to see your little girl this summer! Love You! Marti(not telling!) Jimmy(way old) Shea (3) and Ashlynn (1)