Baby Hoobler: Coming November 30, 2015

When I was little, I remember being fascinated by pictures of my parents from before I was born.

My mother, with her brothers and sisters. Alex, Archy (top), Anne (holding the cat), Jack, and Sally. (Not pictured: Lillian)

Nathan's mom Joan (left), getting into trouble with her big sister Betsy.

I think a lot of children feel this way. It's a bit of personal history, but it also seems so mysterious and far away.

Nathan's dad blocks a kick against West Point (1976?)

My dad, Christmas 1978

At first, we wanted to start a baby blog as a way of sharing our baby story with family and friends.

But I also realize this might someday serve as a record for our own baby, to learn about his or her own history.

Nathan and I meet in Charlottesville, 2003. (It's a blessing this photo is so blurry.)

We can't wait to meet you, baby!