Blog makeover

No, you haven't started losing your memory, I really did change what this blog looks like! After quite a few years of the original design, it seemed a little past due for a makeover. Originally it was both my and Andrew's blog, but now that I'm the sole proprietor, I think I'm allowed to make it coral instead of sporting those manly blue, green, and brown stripes.

Actually, the real impetus was that I found it hard to read without my glasses. No joke - that textured brown background with small white font was hard for me to read when things were a bit fuzzy, so after being annoyed by this for about three years, I finally did something about it. Sometimes it takes me a while to remember these things when I actually have the time and motivation to do something about them!

So, should you find yourself in the fuzzy-eyed camp along with me, I hope things are clearer for you now, too. See, you really didn't lose your memory, just your eyesight! :-)

Pigtails

Zarya wanted to have a ponytail today like Mama, instead of her usual curls. I happily complied, although of course putting them in was more complicated than anticipated. Who knew how slippery fine little toddler hair could be? But we succeeded and she was very pleased with the result for a little while. But it didn't take too long for that cheesy smile to morph into this...

He's awake!

Jerod is now nine weeks old, and he's finally awake often enough to get his eyes open in a few pictures. The kid enjoys sleeping, what can I say. But here he is, cooing and gooing and gaaing. He's really close to laughing, as you can see in the second picture!