It was partly facebook - its so much easier to blurt something there, than actually composing things like sentences. And so much happened, it was daunting to catch up.
And then there was the fear of blowing the gaff on Eleanor... She's pregnant and didn't want the news all over the internet too soon!
Yes. We are going to be grand parents! Baby girl is due October 8. She and Jacob visited last month:



And Alex and Jessica bought a house in San Francisco! Also a huge, life changing event!
It's gorgeous!