Blogging or Bragging?

For a while I've wanted to start a blog to help keep friends and family (that I don't speak to everyday) informed on the comings and goings of the Riddle clan (not that it's super exciting or anything). I did however have several concerns about blogging. The main concern being: is this really just a way of posting a year round Christmas letter (it's all about me, me, me or us, us, us)? We all know that some people (notice: I said some, not all) use Christmas letters to endlessly brag about their family and how awesome they are, their jobs are or their kids are. Don't get me wrong here, I love Christmas cards and the photos that go with them (in fact I look forward to receiving them each year-we've even been know to send one in the past) but sometimes the letters attached inside can be quite boring or too "braggy." I'm all for family updates and even the acknowledgement of achievements (like I said above, I do enjoy reading them) but if it takes more than a page or two to cover it, it might be just a bit overdone. So, that brings me back to blogging (bragging?). I had a fear that it was the same thing, but the more I thought about it, the more I decided that I really don't care if I end up bragging, it is my family and I am proud of them. Not to mention, for those who are annoyed by that sort of thing, they don't have to read this. Just as I don't have to read a five page Christmas letter if I'm not up for it. So, carry on with caution as photos of our children will be prevalent on the pages to come (yes, and some bragging too, but this is for family and friends that knowingly WANT to expose themselves to that sort of thing). Don't say I didn't warn you!
For my first blog it would be a shame to leave without a photo or two . So, the first pic here is our family photo taken in Dec. 2007. Turned out pretty good (no one's eyes are closed, no boogers are visible and we actually managed to all be smiling) considering everyone was tired and a little grouchy because it was an evening appointment to beat the holiday rush (we still waited for almost two hours. Yes, that's with an appointment)! The second photo, just of the boys (notice the shoes jack wore-nice)!
Enjoy!