I'm no expert...

I'm trying to get this whole blog thing down but I have to say it's getting quite confusing! Why is my profile now at the bottom? I had to change the template cause the things on the side were moving into my pics or they were cutting them off. UGH!!! What a confusing thing blogs are!!!! If you can help please let me know! I want this thing to be something my friends and family look forward to coming to!!!! Not a hassle to see what's new in our lives..... (it's late and I'm frustrated!!!!)