One more try

So...a few years ago, I decided to go private on the blog. But didn't look into it enough and didn't realize there was a max number of people you could invite to a blog that wasn't public. It was only after all of you incredibly kind people asked to be invited that I realized I was over the number. And I didn't want to exclude anyone.

Well, with so many "instant" social networks now out there, blogs are becoming less popular (at least all of my friends say that is the case with their blog and I've noticed it with ours also). And so, if that is the case and there is less interest, I'm thinking now is the perfect time to go private. I definitely don't want to hurt any feelings, but if less people are reading the blog, then it shouldn't be a problem that Blogger only allows so many to a private blog party.

So come April 15th, these here Allens will be going private. If you would like to be sent an invite, please email me (comments off on this post) at linnallen at gmail dot com. There were many last time that felt a bit timid to ask, because they didn't think I knew them that well, but please know I was flattered. So please don't hesitate on my account. It means a lot that you want to stick with us no matter our blog sharing preference.

Thanks friends! No matter how out of style a blog gets, I plan to always keep with it. After all, this blog really is for our little family anyway (even though we absolutely appreciate you all being so kind and interested in our lives). And the past four years of memories and photos and funny stories and heartache are priceless in my book. And already, my kids get on it together and spend long periods of time remembering and laughing. And that is worth every second of blog keeping to me.