January is over?

January has just passed us by with only writing two blog entries. We are bad bloggers.

But we have lots to tell you all.

First, for those of you we have neglected to tell: Dave and I are expecting our first child! The baby is due at the end of July.

I have been feeling much better since the start of the new year, and we hope to learn the sex of the baby sometime in March.

I also started teaching my class on online journalism this past week at Southern Connecticut State University. It's going to be a challenge. I have 15 students, who are all juniors and seniors.

I rambled through the first class because of nerves -- only to find that I still had 30 minutes left after reaching the end of all of my material. I improvised and held a discussion about the future of newspapers.

The second class was cancelled due to ice! New Englanders aren't as tough as Midwesterns.

This past weekend, we celebrated my birthday -- the big 30! Nate and Kyle took the train up from Washington, D.C., to be a part of my birthday bash on Saturday night. Dave graciously hosted the party. About 20 friends, family and co-workers helped to usher me into my 30s.

Unfortunately, Dave and I didn't take many photos, but my brother did. Check them out here.

We both are looking forward to spring and to the further growth of my belly. Our little chick is doing well.

We hope all is well with all of you.