A new way to keep in touch - how hard can it be?!?

Well, after being behind the technology curve for the past, say, nine years (give or take...) I'm trying to catch up. Actually, it's purely a stab at some more efficiency in my life! I figure it'll be easier to keep up with folks and share pics of the kiddos etc. without spending hours (OK, so many hours) on the phone! We'll see how it goes ;-)...