After I spent this morning spring-cleaning my office, and setting up a new desk (that is, in fact, an old retired kitchen table -- but it takes up a LOT less space than my desk and actually has more surface area) I thought it was time to give the ol' blog a shake-up.
I'll sort through things until I find a new banner that I like. Until then, enjoy the lighthouse. I was getting tired of the modular look of the other blog templates. I'd been avoiding this one because it's the longstanding appearance of a good friend's blog, but imitation is after all the sincerest form of flattery.
In other news, my mobility form (the little thingy that pastors send out so that people on call committees know we're not axe-murders) has been sent into my bishop's office and is apparently in the clutches of a call committee. But I don't think I'm supposed to publicize where, or with with whom, so I won't.
About the mobility form: I was a little disappointed that there wasn't really space to list "nightclub bouncer" as a skill set for ministry. Most pastors I know tell me it's an applicable talent (I kid, I kid...)
So, after all the years I've used blogger I still haven't figured out how to neatly post comments with pictures. But I also needed to seriously update pictures, because I realize most people who visit this blog rate my thoughts far below pictures of my children. Quite frankly, I agree with them. So, there are a bunch of new pictures posted below, but without explanations.
So here are a few explanations, if you're new to our little world:
the big bald guy = me. I shave my head because nature is taking care of what's left on top, and I don't like the 'binky the clown' look.
the gorgeous sweet lady = my codirector of contextual parenting and love of my life. She is currently redoing her M.Om in biochemical engineering. Her final project is due this fall.
the little dark guy = The Boy, our eldest son and heir.
the little pink guy = Boy2, a challenge from the Almighty.
Spot3 is due September 8. We have a picture of s/he from the Co-Director's 12-week ultrasound, but the best I can say is that I am currently the proud father of yet another amorphous blob. When the 20 week comes around, I'll see if I can scan one in to you to see.
I tend not to post their names in the blogsphere, but feel free to post a comment or two. If you know our kids, please respect their privacy by not using their names.
I'll keep ya'll posted on further developments. Promise. But also do me a favour: if you're new to our family, or been lurking for a while, please post a comment, so we can get to know you :)
3 comments:
Hey Congrats Mick!
Just a word about publicizing where your mobility forms are, I would only tell a few very close family and friends. I made the mistake of being fairly open about the first place my mobility papers ended up and it didn't work out. That was in March 2009. I had someone ask me how I was enjoying being the pastor of that congregation only a few weeks ago.
Then again, Sean announced to the whole world he was sending his papers to Edson, that the call committee phoned him, that he was going there to interview etc... and it seemed to work alright for him.
So I guess its really how you feel about it and how you willing you are to explain yourself a million times.
thanks, Erik.
I'm waiting till I know more about anything before being really public about things.
take care.
-m
Another Macintyre will join the world...Congratulations to all!!
Love N
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