Surfing the Inner N8

Insights & Outsights from a Guy Trying to Follow Jesus

Family

  • Life Stuff

    My family and I are blessed with a lot of people in our lives that are very caring and take a genuine interest in what’s happening with us. Since there’s been a lot going on lately and I’m not always that great with communicating about personal matters, I thought I’d write this post to bring Continue reading

  • God Made A Cow Named Horse

    One of Laura Marie’s asthma medications makes her hyper for about 20 minutes.  So when we had to give it to her at 2:30 this morning, she expressed that hyperness by talking for about 20 minutes.  She sat on her Mommy’s lap and told us a long list of things God made: lions, animals, Christi Continue reading

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  • Naked in Ocean City

    Carolyn just called from the beach, where she took Laura Marie to play this morning.  She handed the phone to Laura Marie and said, “Tell Daddy what you see.”  And I heard my sweet little two-year-old daughter’s voice saying, “Ha ha, man naked!  Ha ha, man naked!” Carolyn said that every time a guy went Continue reading

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  • That’s One Cool Hubby

    Me: It’s too bad you don’t realize how cool I really am. Wife: Yeah, it is too bad. Continue reading

  • Bless Thyself

    Yesterday morning at 6:15, Carolyn and I heard Laura Marie sneeze in her crib. Then she said, “Bless you!” Continue reading

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  • So Proud of My Girl!

    Laura Marie is definitely my girl.  She did two things today that proved it: I received a package from North Point Ministries.  She helped me open the box, handed me a DVD, and sat on my lap as we watched a video of Andy Stanley talking about planning worship services.  Made me proud! She learned Continue reading

  • One Year of a Mobile Laura Marie

    It was one year ago last night that Laura Marie started walking!  Since that day, she has put some serious mileage on those precious little feet! Continue reading

  • … It’s Off to Work I Go…

    Carolyn just called and said that Laura Marie wanted to sing a song from Snow White for me.  So she handed her the phone, and I heard a little baby voice singing, “Hi ho, hi ho!…. Hi ho, hi ho!” Love that kid!!!! Continue reading

  • Praying YMCA

    Last night during our family prayer time, I asked Laura Marie what she wanted to say to Jesus. She sang “YMCA.” Continue reading

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  • The Preschool Milestone

    Today we registered Laura Marie for preschool.  I can’t believe the day has finally arrived! Continue reading