It's been far too long since I've blogged. I suppose I've been profoundly distracted by Facebook, which is a poor, illegitimate substitute for the thoughts and feelings that can be conveyed via blog. Please allow me to introduce my sweet Iko. He is now 9 months old and is performing such amazing tricks as: waving, clapping, copying words and walking along the couch. He is a very active, loving, smiling, laughing ball of joy and we are so blessed to have him. It is my hope that I will be back to blog soon, unencumbered by other "social" distractions.