Surfing the Inner N8

Insights & Outsights from a Guy Trying to Follow Jesus

September 2010

  • 2nd Anniversary of Laura Marie

    Two years ago today our lives were profoundly changed forever.  Carolyn and I found out we were having a baby!  That day I wrote a five-page letter to our brand new child.  It’s kind of awkward to share something so personal, but to celebrate this special date, below is an abridged version of that letter:… Continue reading

  • Laura Marie’s Camera Smile

    There comes a point in every child’s life where they learn to “smile” for the camera.  I just never expected it to happen at 15 months!  As you can see, Laura Marie has developed her own special camera smile. Continue reading

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  • Need An Exterminator?

    Me: Did you find any spiders? 4-year-old: Yeah, I killed it and now its head is on my shoe! Continue reading

  • -embers

    Today is one of my favorite days of the year.  September 1 marks the beginning of the -embers, when summer fades to fall and fall gives way to winter.  I love the fall and winter, and so I find it extremely comforting to be in September even though it’s still a hot month.  (And yes,… Continue reading