The time has come where I feel the need to be totally open about who I really am.  It has never really been a true secret but I never used real names before and was cautious about what I blogged about.

The reason I started blogging with an assumed name is because I wanted to see how I did on my own merits.  I didn't want any unearned fans or enemies due to who I am associated with.  Also, it has been kind of fun being Jill.

Most of you here have seen pictures of me and my family whether you knew it or not.  Some of you figured it out long ago but went along with honoring my anonymity.  I thank you for that.

So, my real name is Debbie Wardell.  Yep, I'm Brad's wife.  I'm Alex and Ryan's mom.  Now I can use names instead of saying "my husband" "my 9yr old" or "my 5yr old".

Brad and I will probably both be blogging about similar family subjects coming up.  That is another reason I figured I would "come clean".  I hope this doesn't change anyone's opinion of me (for the worse anyway ).