There's a first time for everything...

...and this is my very first Blog. (Yes, I realize the title is lame. I'm trying to think of something more creative.)

I decided to start a Blog for a variety of reasons, but what really inspired me was reading Anne's Blog. She is one of my Spin "students" and I have known her for a few years. Her Blog is a menagerie of musings about work, friends, family, pets, raking leaves, cute produce-toting bags and anything else she feels enthusiastic about. I thought it looked like a fun and creative way to keep our geographically-scattered family and friends updated with what's new in the Linna world. So, in honor of Anne, I would like to offer 6 things you can expect to see on the Linna Blog:

1. Cute kiddos - we have 2 of them.
   
2. Videos - we have a digital video recorder and are not afraid to use it
   
3. Photos - I still have a 35mm camera, so this may take a little longer
   

4. Maybe some fitness tips or other thoughts about the classes I teach at the local YMCA

5. Possibly some ranting about my spouse (and vice versa if he feels so inclined, but he couldn't possibly have anything to gripe about)

6. Lots of updates about our life here in Michigan, which isn't too thrilling, but to those who know us it might be of interest. Michigan is polar opposite from the various cities where you will find our extended families: Orange County, California; Maui, Hawaii; San Francisco, California; Colorado Springs, Colorado; even Stockholm, Sweden, to name a few.

That's all for now. I leave you with a picture of 2 of my favorite kiddos making funny faces...

And here's one more...to get you in the holiday spirit ~