This is no longer the blog it was when I began it in 2004, a blog of trying to conceive. It is the blog of our family, of the enormous blessings God has bestowed on us. It needed a new name.
When it was just Bryan, Camilla, and me, my mother-in-law dubbed us the "ABC Family". Adding Blaise to the mix didn't change the initials, although my husband the math geek says we should now call it the "AB²C Family".
I figure if God blesses us with more kids, "ABC" can become "Arwen, Bryan, and Children."
It could also stand for "Always Being Catholic" which we are. If I want to go the slightly sanctimonious route, I could make it into a motto: "Always Be Charitable."
Or "Absolutely Beyond Crazy". That one's true for sure.
The new blog design is by Ashley. You can contact her through her blog and buy adorable, affordable accessories at her Etsy shop (she's just as talented with textiles!).
I love it! I had noticed the ABC thing a while back. Wondered if Blaise would end up with a 'D' name. ;)
Though, I have to admit, when I first clicked over, I thought "ABC Family? Like the TV channel?" I'm glad you explained it!
Posted by: Diane | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 11:51 AM
!! It looks so different!
Posted by: Annika | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 11:52 AM
I love it! It looks great. I have been reading your blog since 2005 and it has been wonderful to watch your family grow and follow along on your journey. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.
Posted by: Lisa | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 12:01 PM
So cute! I love the "Always Being Catholic" and "Always Beyond Crazy."
Posted by: A'Dell | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 12:20 PM
I love it. My blog design is a year and a half old, and this is inspiring me to maybe think about spicing things up.
One thing: the bright green color used on links makes the text a little hard to read. Otherwise, love!
Posted by: Frema | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Looks great! I can't believe I'd never even thought about the whole "ABC" thing. How dense am I?
Posted by: Petroni | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Looks awesome! You're inspiring me to do some spring cleaning over at my blog!!
Posted by: Manda | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Wow! I wasn't expecting this when I clicked on my bookmark today. It's going to take some getting used to but it looks wonderful!
Posted by: T | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 01:25 PM
I've just read through your archives with the old design, and I'm kind of glad, because I think the older posts fitted that design. This one fits the character of your blog now really well. The bright look is lovely.
Posted by: Charli | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Congratulations on the new look. And the two beautiful children! So happy for you!
Posted by: heather | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 02:53 PM
I love the new design.
Posted by: Lindsay | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 03:35 PM
I miss the green background.... But at least make the green names/dates darker. My eyes are too old for that bright glare.
Love you!
Mom
(Actually, I previewed, and even the comments look pale. Same color, deeper shade? Please??)
Posted by: Salome Ellen | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 04:25 PM
I luuuuuurve it!
Posted by: Miriel | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 05:01 PM
Very nice! I love it!
Posted by: April | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 10:07 PM
I love the new design, but I also am having trouble reading the lighter colors. The name is cute too!
Posted by: Tracy | Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 11:28 PM
LOVE IT! I also love that a blog can just change and get a new look as new phases of one's life come and go.
Posted by: lindsay | Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 12:44 AM
Love it.
Posted by: Blog Nerd | Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Love it love it!
Posted by: Jen | Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 10:20 AM