my new bud, rachel sarah asked me to guest blog for her while she’s in the nyc. if you don’t know about rachel, you really should. start here.
she’s radder than rad.
what i wrote is old news to everyone here, but new to some of her readers.
check it out:
and here’s a photo for you from the banff.
i’ll explain the outfit soon…
and holy shit!
more photos from gina!
(check out my 2pac shoes!)
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haha! what a great outfit and I love the look on her face.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:09 am ¶The link to Gina’s site is not working. I am getting a message that the Blogger’s site is not recognized.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:17 am ¶Agh - the link doesn’t work! I’m dying to see the photos by Gina!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:18 am ¶i want to see gina’s work!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:21 am ¶i’m an html idiot.
try it now…
sorry.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:21 am ¶Love seeing new photos of Madeline - that outfid is great! Just read your post on rachel sarah’s site. I’m just a blog reader, but I think of you and Madeline (and Liz) often and wonder how you are doing. Didn’t realize this was an anniversary week. Tough stuff. Thinking of you always….
Julie
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:23 am ¶That toque is adorable - as is Madeline. Is it really that cold in The Banff right now? It’s warm in Calgary.
Can’t wait to see more Gina photos but that link isn’t working.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:24 am ¶wow Gina’s pictures are AMAZING, and Madeline looks liek a little doll. Crazy how much she has changed already.
Her expression above totally matches her outfit, what can you say the girl can pull anything off.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:25 am ¶Gina’s pictures are fantastic. And in the one you posted, Madeline seems to be saying, “what the fuck am I wearing?” Although I think the outfit’s pretty rad.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:25 am ¶The entry you wrote for Rachel’s blog is so beautiful. I can’t imagine how hard yesterday would have been–hoping you had some good friends/laughs/distractions.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:26 am ¶Gina’s photos are awesome. Madeline just gets prettier and prettier.
Okay, it’s working now - and holy crap those are awesome photos. I didn’t know eyes could be that blue.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:26 am ¶Oh, Matt. What is there to say? Reading that your anniversary was yesterday just made my heart break. Thinking of you.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:27 am ¶“i’m an html idiot.” No, you’re just an idiot.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:29 am ¶I thought I had seen a mention of your anniversary being Aug. 13. Just wanted you to know that I appreciated my own on the 12th a little more than I would have because of your story. Thanks for that.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:32 am ¶@ben
you will now be known as:
gentle benasshole ben.(i guess i do know some html).
(disclaimer…ben is a friend of mine. we like to give each other a hard time).
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:35 am ¶Madeline looks so much like Liz - beautiful. Gina’s photos are AWESOME.
~Julie
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:39 am ¶Those photos are darling. I can’t wait to see the rest. Her eyes just pop out at ya!
Cheers
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:40 am ¶Go Pork
Fuck the Asshats!!
Maddie’s blue eyes are piercing. Good Luck with that when she’s a teenager. (you’re screwed).
She’s such a beauty.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:41 am ¶Matt, There are so many thoughts that just went through my head reading what you wrote on Rachel’s blog and looking at the pictures of Liz but its hard to put them into writing. The picture of Liz on your wedding day just gave me chills. She was so beautiful. And Liz really did “glow” when she was pregnant. I always thought people were full of shit when they told me I was glowing while I was pregnant, but she really did. And then the picture of the one time Liz saw Madeline brought me to tears. I’ve followed your blog for a long time, but I guess it was a reminder of what you have endured in the last 4+ months and how far you have come. I didn’t comment the other day about you driving Liz’s car, but I am so proud of you for facing that challenge head on. And it brought me to tears again when you wrote about Madeline grabbing your finger just when you needed her to. I am sure yesterday was a really hard day, but I am also sure Madeline made it a little bit easier. BTW, Gina’s pictures of you and Madeline are gorgeous! She has great subjects of course, but what a talented photographer! I hope you are enjoying your time in the Banff. Take care….
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:41 am ¶Are you sure gentle Ben IS YOUR FRIEND? bwahah!
Just kidding!…
I laughed like crazy when I read his comments!!!
Mr. Genlte BEN, You are ONE of my favourites.
Sol
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:42 am ¶Love her hat! Do you think they make it in my size?
Great post on Single Mom Seeking…’s blog, as always.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:46 am ¶Matt,
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:49 am ¶I’m a first time commenter, but a DAILY reader and so are 3 other people in my office. It was a chain reaction. Anyway I Love, Love, Love your blog. My heart aches everytime you say something about Liz and it burst with joy everytime I see Madeline. Gina’s pictures are AMAZING! Just know we always thinking about you both.
That bib looks like it’s from PsychoBaby…one of my favorite places to shop for the little ones of friends.
I hope Madeline made yesterday okay for you….
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:53 am ¶tupac and all… I would have never made you change your shoes…. Ha!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:54 am ¶More photos on the way… I have so much more… I will send them your way…
~g
Pictures of Madeline and you are fantastic! Stay strong…you’re doing a great job!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:55 am ¶Absolutely love Madeline’s hat! Too cute, not sure about the skull and crossbones on her bib(?), but she is so cute you could dress her in rags and get ahhs! Love Gina’s photos and your blog on Rachel’s site. Enjoy the cool weather…it’s cooler in Texas now, ONLY about 90…we’re getting a Canadian front tonight and it will be down in the 80’s! Wahoo…great for August. Kudos to you for joining those of us who braved August weather for a wedding…ours was outside in Oklahoma with no backup. Back in the hippie dippie days. Worked though. Blessings from Texas.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:55 am ¶lovely post on her website matt. love maddy’s outfit, she’s totally rocking that bib!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:00 am ¶I read everyday but don’t usually comment. But I had to tell you this. Yesterday, about 6:30pm I was driving to the grocery store and heard ‘at last’ on the radio. I listened to the whole song and cried and thought about you and Liz. I didn’t realize yesterday was your wedding anniversary until I read your blog today and read ‘forevers’
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:00 am ¶Madeline is really growing up - and she looks *exactly* like Liz. I hope you guys have a great weekend!
Matt, your post on Rachel’s blog was beautifully written, but I especially loved the ending! And of course the pics Gina took are gorgeous!! You know we all love the first shot, but I just can’t get over the second one of Miss M and those beautiful blue eyes!! Oh, and the skull bib is completely badass! Hoping you’re having a great day in the Banff!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:02 am ¶Amazing summary you wrote on Rachel’s blog. If you don’t steer your career into photography, maybe a writing gig should be your next stop.
Gina’s pics continue to amaze me and I do believe you’d make 2pac proud with your homage to him.
No need to explain how you talk to gentle/asshole ben - Christa n valencia & I don’t bother explaining our open mouth kissing to anyone…nor her absolute lust over my rack.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:02 am ¶that outfit is awesome…no backstory needed! And the look is PRICELESS!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:05 am ¶1. Love the Banff look- styling!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:07 am ¶2. Gina’s has ‘that thing’ that captures amazing memories- love the shoes/baby feet shot!
3. Hope your trip is going wonderful and that your Wednesday anniversary wasn’t all pain.
4. You are both looking very happy and healthy if I may say so!
I really only read the comments section to see what Gentle/A$$hole Ben has to say. LOL! Cracks me up every time.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:10 am ¶Hope you made it through your anniversay ok. I know anniversary dates can be tough.
And you may have just scared off all of Madeline’s “boyfriends” with that outfit. Love the bib though…going to be a badass little lady.
Happy Anniversary yesterday. I’m sure it was a difficult day but I hope there were plenty of smiles in all the wonderful memories!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:14 am ¶Nice expression, Madeline!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:15 am ¶Very touching piece at SMS.
Maybe this will bring you a smile….
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/07/wake_n_bacon_is.php
omg that face is priceless!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:16 am ¶LOVE LOVE LOVE The outfit, and not gonna lie, I’m pretty good about holding back the tears…but when I read your blog on Rachel’s site…couldn’t help but let some fresh ones fall.
Let the good times keep rolling in Banff:)
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:20 am ¶add-on to the list of things madeline needs:
http://www.heelarious.com/sophie.php
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:23 am ¶The bib rocks! The photos even more so!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:26 am ¶all caught up after a long vaca in the nyc. so much to say but wont bore you with a weeks worth of comments!
loved your blog on rachel’s site. man, you have a way with words. you are doing great with your newest forever.
@gina - LOVED the pics…madelines eyes are just piercing….so clear.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:35 am ¶The photos of you and Madeline are beautiful. She is a little mini Liz.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:36 am ¶Stunning photos!!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:46 am ¶Wow! Those photos are amazing! I LOVE the one of Madeline up close..her eyes are so beautiful…they look like star burst!!! AMAZING!!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:46 am ¶@kate (#35) - that may be the single coolest thing. ever. holy shit.
@matt - not sure what needs explaining about the outfit, as i think little m looks exactly like the rock star she is. and congrats on another guest blog, a beautiful story that will never simply be “old news.”
continue enjoying beautiful banff!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:47 am ¶My 2nd comment….just wondered how u are doing as I just read your anniversary was yesterday?!!! Hope you are hanging in there as that must have been a very hard day!!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:51 am ¶@Maddy: I *LOVE* your skull bib!
@Marissa: I can’t believe you told everybody about you and Christa! And your rack!
@Gentle Ben: Do you look like Clint Howard? Cuz that’s what I picture when Matt calls you that. Clint Howard in cool boots.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattlogelin/2633068297/
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:52 am ¶@gentle ben- you make me laugh. fucking funny.
@gina- you are simply amazing with that camera. wow.
@matt- the pics are all so awesome. her eyes, your feet, the black and white kiss…so precious. and as always, you wrote another fabulously well written piece. enjoy the rest of your vaca.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:55 am ¶Hi Matt,
I’m new to your story and your blog. I just found you yesterday and haven’t been able to pull myself away from reading your posts. I will certainly become a regular reader now.
I just wanted to say that the photos by Gina are beautiful. Yesterday, when I was going back through your archives, obviously the whole experience was emotional. But once I got to that first slideshow that Gina did for you, that set off the tears and I found myself bawling at my desk (thankfully, it was after hours and there was no one at work but me).
Actually, it was the realization that you wear Liz’s rings on your pinky that did it. I had noticed it in pictures before the slideshow, but thought it was a funky pinky ring. Seeing Gina’s photos was the first time I saw them clearly enough to figure out what they were. And for whatever reason, I guess that made the pain you have endured real for me.
I can’t even begin to imagine what you are going through… but I just wanted to tell you how amazing I think you are. I know you are not the first father to ever lose his wife and the mother of his child(ren), but the manner and timing in which you lost her (it seems) is especially difficult. To have to pick up the pieces to care for a newborn baby… it’s just amazing. And from what you’ve written and the photos you’ve shared… it is so completely obvious how much you love that baby. As you should, but still.
In the photo above, I could not help but see the striking resemblence Madeline shares with Liz. Wow. She is (and Liz was) absolutely beautiful.
Best wishes to you. I’ll be keeping up with you, for sure.
Heather
P.S. I just have to know–do you pronounce Madeline: “Made-LYNN” or “Made-LIE-N”? I assumed Made-LYNN throughout all my reading (since Madeline was my great-grandmother’s name and spelling). But when I saw Gina refer to her daughter Madeleine (with different spelling), I started to wonder.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 11:03 am ¶That bib is the COOLEST! Where did you get that!?! The pics are adorable! I love the one wiht M on your head! Your look is awesome!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 11:14 am ¶I love the little bug eyes. So precious.
Checked out your guest spot on Rachel Sarah’s page. You are so simple with your words but yet they make an impact that is so deep. Keep up your writing as you continue to heal and grow.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 11:16 am ¶@ben - you are too funny. Matt has such great friends.
@gina - you take the most fabulous photos, although M & M are easy on the eyes. Your photos are just stunning.
@Matt - great post on Rachel’s blog. I love when you guest blog. Hope the Banff is a blast. The pics so far have been beyond beautiful.
Thinking of you, as always, in the mn….
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 11:21 am ¶Love the outfit!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 11:22 am ¶Mini pirate? No matter what, it is terribly cute. Especially the apparent look of shock on her face.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 11:26 am ¶You know, I keep saying “I’m not going to read Matt’s blog at work”. I really should stick to my convictions, because here I am, blubbering at my desk. Your post on Rachel’s blog broke my heart for you, all over again, but the pics of you and Maddie we’re just so uplifiting, that it balanced it out. You hear this a thousand times a day, I’m sure, but she is such a delightful, beautiful little girl, she must make your heart burst with pride. I know somewhere, Liz is beaming with the same pride, watching over you both.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 11:29 am ¶I’m gonna go bawl into my lunch now, excuse me.
Awesome pics from Gina. Love Madeline’s outfit, the skull and bones bib is totally fashion forward and the guest blog you did was eloquently written, as usual. I can only imagine how hard yesterday was for you, hopefully the company of many loved ones and hugs from cyberspace helped to ease the pain of a tough day.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 11:33 am ¶We could sure use some of that cool Banff air down here, we are sweltering! Love the pictures!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 11:41 am ¶Madeline looks JUST like Liz in that picture! She’s so beautiful!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 11:41 am ¶What a face!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 11:50 am ¶Those photos of you and Maddy are AMAZING! I love them. Hope you are having fun on vacation!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 12:01 pm ¶Love the pic of Maddy’s feet and your shoes… wow!
Great post at Single Mom Seeking - honest and heartfelt as ever.
Sending love
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 12:01 pm ¶LOVE the outfit..and love Gina’s pictures even more!!
Hope you’re enjoying your trip!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 12:01 pm ¶She is starting to look like Liz more everyday. She’s beautiful!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 12:03 pm ¶RE: rachel’s blog
they saw each other once.
she never held her.
she was never held by her.
I am bawling like this is the first time I’ve heard this story. My heart aches for Madeline and it aches for Liz never getting to hold that sweet baby girl.
RE: Gina’s pictures
they are awesome
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 12:03 pm ¶Beautiful guest blog….I am still looking through tears right now….you are amazing!!!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 12:19 pm ¶hope yesterday was tolerable and that being with your family helped a ton. and you are so lucky to have friends like gentle/asshole ben. hysfuckinsterical.
(((hugs)))
@gina - i will say it again - awesome freaking pictures.
@marissa - you crack me up.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 12:24 pm ¶i loved the video that lauren put together of you & madeline in NYC. brought tears to my eyes. you are beautiful together.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 12:34 pm ¶such love.
*
I love the pics! shes changed sooo much…more beautiful every day
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 12:37 pm ¶I always here this song and I didn’t really know the words or meaning until I looked them up… I think it fits you and Madeline. It’s by Chrisette Michele - Your Joy
Walk down the sidewalk
Staring at your feet
Wishing my steps were longer
So by your sides I could keep
Hold your hand much bigger
Never wanted mine to grow
So I could always fit perfect
Inside your palms just so
No one loves me just like you do
No one knows me just like you do
No one can compare to the way my eyes fit in yours
You’ll always be my father
And I’ll always be your joy
Lay me on your belly
Nights when Mama wasn’t home
Lightning made me shiver
And you never let me feel alone
I tried to match your breathing
Beating my little heart against yours
Perfect were the nights we were sleeping
I never want to end what we are
‘Cause no one loves me just like you do
And no one knows me just like you do
No one can compare to the way my eyes fit in yours
You’ll always be my father
And I’ll always be your joy
One day he’ll come on bended knee
And ask my love away from thee
And when I give my love to him
He’ll always have a place within
One day he’ll come on bended knee
And ask my love away from thee
And when I give my love to him
You’ll always have a place within
No one loves me just like you do
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 12:40 pm ¶No one knows me just like you do
No one can compare to the way my eyes fit in yours
You’ll always be my father
And I’ll always be your joy
She is so adorable, love the new pictures!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 12:42 pm ¶Maddy is rockin that outfit. I think [URL="http://www.target.com/BabyLegs-Leg-Warmers-Jolly-Jess/dp/B0017LTWXM/sr=1-2/qid=1218744068/ref=sr_1_2/601-6628230-6473717?ie=UTF8&rh=k%3Ababylegs&page=1"]these[/URL] would be an awesome addition to it though.
(I would not be surprised if I screwed that HTML up, so sorry in advance if I did)
Matt you and Liz managed to make one gorgeous child.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 1:04 pm ¶I love the pictures on Gina’s site - incredible!!!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 1:15 pm ¶@Matt- Great guest blog. Even though I follow your story daily, I never get tired of hearing you retell it. You truly have a way with words. Thinking of you…
Really though, you are amazing! I love your pictures!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 1:28 pm ¶@Gina- I don’t suppose you would travel to Nebraska to photograph my children?
The outfit is awesome! Don’t doubt yourself - she is going to be so happy to she has a cool dad that can help her dress! One the best memories of my dad and I is going new school shopping! He has a great fashion sense!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 1:52 pm ¶The pics that Gina took are amazing. That first one of you and Maddy is awesome. Her are look so pretty!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 2:08 pm ¶Wow Matt- this is seriously the first time I’ve cried at work. Usually I can hold it together. I can’t imagine the pain that yesterday brought, but at least you are with family and your beautiful baby girl. Thinking of all of you.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 2:26 pm ¶yesterday was august 13th. I hope all went well for you. I was thinking of you.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 2:29 pm ¶Checks, polka dots, strips and skull and crossbones?? You do have some explaining to do!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 2:34 pm ¶She is so cute, the pictures are AMAZING!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 2:44 pm ¶Happy Anniversary Matt!
Lift your glass and make a toast to your beautiful wife and daughter!
She is with you always!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 3:03 pm ¶awesome awesome photos!!!!! i seriously have to invest in a good camera
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 3:39 pm ¶Oh my goodness that little gal is getting so big and more beautiful by the day. I can only imagine what she was looking at! her expressions are priceless!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 4:30 pm ¶gratitude - for the pictures from banff. my god how can there be such beauty, how could i have forgotten. thanks for reminding me.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 5:31 pm ¶Matt,
Wow! You really do have a way with your words, straight from the heart. Thanks for sharing.
Take care,
Debbie
I need that bib for my Sophie!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 5:51 pm ¶ugh. terribly hard to get through those anniversary dates. birthdays suck too–just a warning. glad that you were spending the day with family.
and i’m SO glad that your REAL (non-creeper) friends like ben read your blog too. i always wonder how many of yours and liz’s friends keep up daily like the rest of us stranger friends?
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 5:55 pm ¶What can I say that hasn’t already been said? My first wedding anniversary approaches and we’re talking babies and kids, and as I read your blog and think about my hopes for my life with my husband/best friend/partner in crime, I’m terrified, but also incredibly reassured. I can’t begin to imagine what you’ve gone through, but I can see that you are doing a beautiful job raising your daughter. Add one more name to your list of stranger friends.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 6:29 pm ¶Madeline is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 6:32 pm ¶Nothing to say but WOW. Pics are just awesome and your piece Matt, just brilliant.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 6:48 pm ¶Is it me, or does your little California girl look a bit stunned at the cold weather?
Regardless, she is a beauty!
Donna
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 6:53 pm ¶Oh the outfit - dang that kid can dress. The pics are stunning - those eyes are so bright!! Your guest blog was perfect, and I hope the 13th was an ok day for you.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 7:08 pm ¶Matt, I thought you’d appreciate this… I took my 9 month old in for his well-baby checkup and he’s 30 inches long. I’m a short mama like Liz (59 3/4 inches tall). I spent the rest of the day being ridiculed by people pointing out that my 9 month old was more than half as tall as his mom. Thought of you and Liz every time.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 7:10 pm ¶i have been a reader of your blog for awhile now. haven’t had the words to say anything. tonight i am feeling brave. i think you are an amazing person, matt. madeline is one lucky girl to have you as her daddy. i think about you guys everyday and send good thoughts your way.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 7:52 pm ¶Holy Crap, those are amazing pictures. Of course the subject is awesome.
Can’t wait to hear more about the outfit and your trip.
Thanks for sharing, as always!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 7:53 pm ¶Matt, I’m not sure if I’ve ever commented or not. I read that your wedding anniversary was yesterday. I just wanted to say that I’m sorry and I’m praying for you and Madeline every day. You are an exceptional father and Madeline is a beautiful (and good-natured from the sound of it) baby. From the pictures you have posted of Liz, I think Madeline looks like her Mama. Same pretty, bright eyes and big, big smile.
I truly am sorry that you lost your wife. Thank you for sharing your life with us. We are all better for it. Natalie
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 7:55 pm ¶Oh my hell, that is the cutest photo EVER!!!! She looks afraid of her bib.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 8:30 pm ¶Matt,
So many things to say… Gina’s pictures are amazing. Madeline is so stinking cute and the dress you have on her… NICE WORK! Love it! Your writing on Rachel’s blog is beautiful. No surprise. Your wedding picture, so beautiful. You can just see how Liz is looking at you with so much joy. Your pictures on Flickr’ from Banaff and they are SO beautiful. Thank you for sharing your new life and old life with us. I look forward to your words each and everyday. They make me realize how much I have to be thankful for.
Another Jen from the 817 tx.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 8:42 pm ¶Can I borrow that bib when she’s done with it??
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 8:55 pm ¶Seriously with those pictures? Her eyes are amazing..she is so beautiful…
Your post on Rachel’s blog was beautifully written. It brought back all the emotions I had when I first read your story. Now as I cry (and my heart aches even more), I also think of how far you’ve come. My goodness..look at that amazing daughter of yours..you’re an extremely strong person and an amazing father. Keep doing what you’re doing…and thank you again for letting us into your lives. You’re all forever in my thoughts and prayers.
Christine D
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:06 pm ¶Love the outfit…very colorful! Now about the look on Madeline’s face…is she looking in a mirror at her outfit?!?! LOL She would look lovely in an old potato sack!!!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:24 pm ¶Those eyes slay me…
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 9:55 pm ¶Maddy’s outfit needs no explanation.
Clearly she is gangsta.
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 10:13 pm ¶LOVE the look on Maddy’s face! Looks like you’ve been shopping at Rude Girls!
Posted 14 Aug 2008 at 11:16 pm ¶Love her outfit!
The pics Gina took….awesome…Especially the one of both of your feet. She’s beautiful! She looks more like Liz! Great writing at Rachel’s blog! Thanks for sharing your life! Take care and here’s to more smiles and giggles from Maddy! xo
Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 1:31 am ¶OK, I’m going to guess from Miss M’s expression there that she saw her first moose out the window. Those suckers are huge!
Enjoy the wildlife up there!
Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 1:33 am ¶Maddy is georgous!!
Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 6:03 am ¶The pictures that Gina did are absolutely amazing.
Matt, Maddy looks so much like her mommy it is so amazing and i’m so jealous because i have two girls and neither of them look like me. :o)
I hope that you are doing well, i can’t imagine how hard wednesday must have been for you. Biggest hugs!
Beautiful pictures! What a beautiful collage of memories to stamp in time for the both of you to look at years from now!
Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 6:11 am ¶Those pictures are beautiful. Nice to see the happiness in your lives.
Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 6:35 am ¶May I say I keep on setting my background to your gorgeous Banff pictures.
My company keeps on making my default come back of course, but that just makes it more fun. New background every day this week! Its awesome when I get it home and have it on my super huge monitor instead of just this mini laptop! (PLUS they cant mess with it when I am not connected to the network)
Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 6:53 am ¶That’s absolutely beautiful.
And the outfit she’s wearing really is rad.
Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 7:39 am ¶I wasn’t going to comment on this post–everyone has already verbalized (in writing) my thoughts…Liz and Madeline’s awesome beauty and Matt’s incredible gift with words…thank you as always for sharing your life…
but I read this story and wanted to share it with Matt–don’t know if there is any way to find this husband/dad’s contact info, but thought you would have so many words of wisdom, support, encouragement for this dad…
http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/story/3385674/
Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 10:16 am ¶Awesome pictures from Gina and that outfit and face on Madeline is priceless! Hope your having a great time in the Banff.
Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 10:57 am ¶OMG, that photograph cracks me UP!!!! I love the cute look on her face and I LOVE her outfit - where did you get it - I want one for my kid. Lil’ Madeline is really coming into her own - she is GORGEOUS!
Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 11:03 am ¶I have followed your blog for quite some time now and never posted a comment. I think you are an amazing dad and are doing such a wonderful job with sweet Madeline. She looks so much like Liz with those big beautiful eyes. I only wish that my husband would take care of my two boys the way that you are doing with Madeline.
The pictures that Gina took are amazing, I just love the last one of you and Maddy, simply precious. Keep writing, you are truly great at it.
PS…I hope you week went well, hopefully looking at that precious face of Madeline smiling up at you took away a little bit of the pain you have endured especially during your anniversary week.
Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 11:09 am ¶She is beautiful! She gets more gorgeous as she gets older. Thank you for sharing with us.
Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 12:12 pm ¶Matt,
Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 12:39 pm ¶I hope that you were able to remember some of the great times you had with Liz on your anniversary. I’m sure it was a tough day, but you have that beautiful little piece of her by your side (and often strapped to your chest) to help remind you of the love you will always share.
Madeline’s outfit rocks. My 3-year old likes to mix and match patterns in a similar way.
haha madeline is awesome. i love the outfit and the look on her face is priceless.
Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 1:04 pm ¶What? Polka dots, stripes, and checkers don’t all go together?
Oh shit, now I must go change my outfit!
Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 1:35 pm ¶No explaination needed, Mads outfit is great!!
Your post on Rachel’s blog is great! I have been “with you” for quite some time and reading your story never, ever gets old. Rachel’s daughter looks like a real beauty.
Gina took wonderful photos of you both! Madeline is a little Liz all the way (I do see a few “Matt expressions” thrown in there occassionally).
Hope that you were able to remember all about your wedding day and your beautiful bride on this anniversary. I can imagine that it was a very difficult day for you. Thinking about you and Liz.
Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 2:00 pm ¶It is wonderful to meet you Matt and the baby. She is beyond adorable. I want to thank you for sharing with us. You are an amazing father and husband.
Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 2:17 pm ¶Those eyes are amazing…..
Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 4:03 pm ¶Wow this is the first time I’ve seen your blog. Andrea mentioned it. honestly I just don’t know what to say.
Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 4:46 pm ¶Matt, I just now saw that your anniversary would have been on the 13th.
Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 9:05 pm ¶I’m sorry.
Im so sad my work internet filter categorizes this blog as “audio/video” and won’t let me access it. Dadshouse is categorized as “Porn.” I think my internet filter is biased against single dads in general.
Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 11:32 pm ¶I think the outfit speaks for itself. It’s awesome!
Posted 16 Aug 2008 at 6:52 am ¶Matt, I think you should sell your photos to a Banff tourism site. They are all so good.
Posted 16 Aug 2008 at 10:45 am ¶I was absolutely thinking the same thing as Melissa. I want to go to the Banff now too and a couple weeks ago I hadn’t ever heard of such a location. It looks stunning.
Posted 16 Aug 2008 at 1:43 pm ¶I haven’t seen any pictures of Madeline in a while, but I looked today and she is beautiful!! She is growing up so much. Hope all is well!
- Meagan
Posted 16 Aug 2008 at 2:06 pm ¶Matt, the pics that Gina took of your lil miss and you are darling!!!! Really they turned out amazing:) Maddy is getting big and looks a lot like you but even more of her beautiful mother:)
Posted 16 Aug 2008 at 3:41 pm ¶Hugs,
Laura
I just found your blog through MomDot. What a beautiful little girl you have. I`m so sorry to hear about Liz, the “what happened” post made me cry even though I don`t know you.
It`s great that you are traveling with Madeline . . . is she a good traveler? It`s something I want to do with my boys, but I`m a bit nervous!
Posted 16 Aug 2008 at 7:35 pm ¶Your little girl is so cute, i only just started reading your blog a few weeks ago, im so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife.
You are truly amazing!
All the best
Posted 16 Aug 2008 at 8:31 pm ¶You are simply amazing!
Posted 16 Aug 2008 at 11:19 pm ¶Come back! We miss you.
I find myself looking for an update several times a day.
I’m the one with two little boys and my husband thinks i’m loony for following your story. Oh well…
You look really happy lately. I don’t know if it’s because you’re so busy or MAYBE the pain is easing a little! I hope it lasts! You look great and Madeline is getting cuter and cuter every day
Looking forward to an update!
Kari from the Cedar Rapids (Iowa)
Posted 17 Aug 2008 at 7:02 am ¶