Your Turn (#6)
MM: Barely, beat the deadline, but still alive for 7 posts in 7 days. Obviously, no one other than us cares, but I am all about reaching a goal. Thanks for joining us. So now it is your turn. We are asking for some feedback. If you know me, then you know my mind is typically focused on a topic. Currently, I am working on a long-term concept with a friend of mine. We are exploring a few things, and it has been a great deal of fun thus far. Here’s where you (yes you) come in. Please leave a…
Sorry if you have dial up (#5)
Possibly a little easier to remember, you can find us now at: www.theatypicallife.com MM: Since Ginny and I are both writing here now, we will both try to put the initials of the one posting. However, it could be a fun game if we don’t. 7 Posts in 7 days: By now you may know, we are doing seven posts in seven days. Although it has required some added thought to the typical day, it has been a fun adventure. So, come back tomorrow….or don’t. Encountering Light: I recently spoke at our church. As if blogging isn’t narcissistic enough,…
little bloom
yesterday, on his way out the door, matt noticed something spectacular in our very drab looking yard. there, surrounded on all sides by greys & browns & darkness was a burst of green & yellow & light. spring’s first bloom. the town of fayetteville still looks terrible from the ice storm. piles & piles & piles of brush & limbs & sticks & firewood stacked on every single street. the weather has been warmer the last few days, so the smell in the air is soft, gentle… and still, the picture of a quite harsh winter is very present. …
#3
Last night a friend looked at the picture on my phone & said “awww, look at her”. I had to correct her. She thought that the picture of Eliot was of Hazel. It made me smile & warmed my heart in a way that I can’t really express. Sometimes she looks so much like him & sometimes not as much. Either way, I guess our kiddos have a similar “look” just like other families, even though Eliot isn’t here & our family is not necessarily like other families.
#2
Best of 2008 I am a fan of looking back and thinking about a year. And, although it is the end of February, below serves as a list of some of our favorites in 2008. Thus, although many of these things may not have been introduced in 2008, they were new to us and that is good enough for this list. Also, in order to stave off criticism, just know that making our “Best of” list does not equal a wholesale endorsement of anyone or anything. If a pick makes you cringe, I probably saw that coming, and welcome your…
#1
7 Posts in 7 Days:In an effort to regain some blog momentum, we decided to do 7 posts in 7 days. Pathetic, marketing scheme? Of course. Should be fun. Different Name Through much cajoling, I have convinced Ginny to join me on this blog. She has been secretly blogging along the way, but desperately hoping no one finds her (her old blog). I do understand. However, we will now both be blogging at this site. Of course, it will look different. But that is a good thing. I have assured her she can do whatever she wants, which includes recommending…
A few pics..
7 Posts in 7 Days starts on Monday. Before then, I thought I would throw in a bonus post. Here are some pictures. I probably should apologize in advance. Ginny & I attended an 80’s party. You probably could have figured that out.
Ketchup
Miss Thing’s 4-month checkup is in the past. She is loving grabbing here toes lately, and is showing sure signs of genius by rolling over early. We like to say that we can now describe her as “sweet”. This label was not appropriate for the first 3 months of her life. She smiles, laughs, and drools quite a bit. And I must say, she is quite a looker. Ginny is loving life. She actually described waking up and having that “heart racing” feeling that a preteen may be expected to have when the Jonas Brothers take the stage, as the…
MM: Barely, beat the deadline, but still alive for 7 posts in 7 days. Obviously, no one other than us cares, but I am all about reaching a goal. Thanks for joining us. So now it is your turn. We are asking for some feedback. If you know me, then you know my mind is…
Possibly a little easier to remember, you can find us now at: www.theatypicallife.com MM: Since Ginny and I are both writing here now, we will both try to put the initials of the one posting. However, it could be a fun game if we don’t. 7 Posts in 7 days: By now you may…
yesterday, on his way out the door, matt noticed something spectacular in our very drab looking yard. there, surrounded on all sides by greys & browns & darkness was a burst of green & yellow & light. spring’s first bloom. the town of fayetteville still looks terrible from the ice storm. piles & piles…
Last night a friend looked at the picture on my phone & said “awww, look at her”. I had to correct her. She thought that the picture of Eliot was of Hazel. It made me smile & warmed my heart in a way that I can’t really express. Sometimes she looks so much like him…
Best of 2008 I am a fan of looking back and thinking about a year. And, although it is the end of February, below serves as a list of some of our favorites in 2008. Thus, although many of these things may not have been introduced in 2008, they were new to us and that…
7 Posts in 7 Days:In an effort to regain some blog momentum, we decided to do 7 posts in 7 days. Pathetic, marketing scheme? Of course. Should be fun. Different Name Through much cajoling, I have convinced Ginny to join me on this blog. She has been secretly blogging along the way, but desperately hoping…
7 Posts in 7 Days starts on Monday. Before then, I thought I would throw in a bonus post. Here are some pictures. I probably should apologize in advance. Ginny & I attended an 80’s party. You probably could have figured that out.
Miss Thing’s 4-month checkup is in the past. She is loving grabbing here toes lately, and is showing sure signs of genius by rolling over early. We like to say that we can now describe her as “sweet”. This label was not appropriate for the first 3 months of her life. She smiles, laughs, and…