i didn’t get my
shit together to send
out a holiday card
(that was liz’s thing),
so as we
get ready to jump
on a plane to the mn,
(round-trip flight #29 for madeline)
here’s our
virtual card:
madeline says:
i’m not too sure about this santa claus guy…
or these snow people…
but i’m pretty excited to get back and see the grandmas, grandpas, aunites, uncles, cousins and friends in minnesota, even if it’s gonna be really cold.
happy new year.
looking forward to a great 2010.
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Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and safe travels!! Stay warm!
Merry Christmas you asshats!
Merry Christmas to you, Maddy and family! Here’s to a warm and healthy 2010;-).
Merry Christmas Matt & Maddie!
Love it! Happy Holidays Matt and Maddy!!!
Happy Holidays right back at ya! Enjoy the cold weather because I’ll be enjoying sunny So.Cal while you’re away.
That 2nd photo is priceless!
Happy holidays, Matt and Madeline!
Really cold – and really snowy! Hope you have a sled. Merry Christmas!
Laughing makes me warm. I am pretty hot right now. Thanks for the greetings. You two have a wonderful holiday with your family. P.S. Hope you brought a shovel.
oh you sissy – it’s not that cold – besides, every time you come *home* we get awesome weather – do however, plan to get yourselves some snow clothes…it’s gonna be AWESOME!
Happy Holidays!!
Have a wonderful holiday!
Happy Holidays to you and Madeline! Safe travels.
Love the pics. Welcome back to the blustery north. Steer clear of Settergren’s on 54th & Penn, HUGE snowman
Merry Christmas! Have a safe and enjoyable trip!
Happy Holidays! You so need to put that picture up on sketchysantas.com.
Merry Christmas Matt and Madeline. And I am not too sure about that Santa either.
Blessings on you and your family.
Merry Christmas. Enjoy the FROZEN tundra and hanging with family. That Santa is way creepy…I wouldn’t sit on his lap either!
If I were in S California and NOT in freezing cold West Michigan, I think I might make my family come to sunny warm S California, if I were you.
that Santa looks like he took a liking to you!
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and the Happiest of New Years!
Have a Wonderful Christmas, it will be a beautiful one for you both I know. Enjoy!
Merry Christmas!!! Thanks for sharing your life and your precious little girl with us! Hope you have a great trip!
{the picture of Madeline running from the snow people is priceless!)
Merry Christmas to both of you! Good thing you’re leaving now, so you might be able to actually get here. Be prepared. Sounds like it will be a very snowy holiday!
Ha! That last picture is priceless! Happy Holidays to you both!
merry, merry and happy new year!
2nd picture is too perfect. One you will have to dig out at her High School Graduation.
Big snow storm about to hit MN starting tomorrow afternoon through Friday. Travel Safe!
Merry Christmas Matt, Maddy, and family.
All the best to you both.
Here’s to 2010.
Cute picture! Santa really likes you. I think it was the sweater and the swell hair-do.
Have a very Merry Christmas and a great New Year! Safe travels and stay warm!
We’ll wave as we pass through Minneapolis!
Merry Christmas to you and Maddie!!
I’m sorry, I’m laughing at the picture of Maddy running away from the snow people. I shouldn’t, but I am.
Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to you both.
Perhaps stay away from creepy santas while you are visiting. Hope you have a fantastic visit.
Looking forward to hearing about all your adventures in the new year. Keep up the good work!
Merry Christmas Matt and Maddy. I hope you guys have a wonderful time with your family this holiday season and all the best to you in 2010!
Love the christmas greeting – the pic almost looks like it needs a hint of retro editing!
Don’t feel too bad about your cards…I ordered and picked up mine early last week and they’re still sitting on my coffee table waiting to be addresses (looks like everyone will be getting them post-Christmas)!
Bring your warm gear…there’s a nice big Minnesota snow storm (with her friend the wind) coming for Christmas dinner
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Matt, Maddy and all those cold people in the MN. (Ahh, the midwest)
Happy Holidays and have a safe flight !
those pics are too funny!!
Merry Christmas, Matt and Maddy!
Merry Christmas to you two as well! Have a safe and fun trip to the MN! Enjoy the snow/cold that we in the midwest are getting
By the way, that picture of Madeline running away from the snow people makes me laugh every time I see it
Such great pictures!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and Maddy.
Merry Christmas! travel safe and enjoy!
I hope you guys have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!
Have a wonderful holiday!
Wishing you both a wonderful 2010!
Much love,
Sarah
Merry Christmas Maddie!
Love the pictures! Safe travels to you. Wishing you and your family all the best!
Have a wonderful Christmas holiday with your family Matt & Maddy!!!! Safe travels!
Merry Christmas Matt and MAddy!!!
Maybe the snow in MN will be good therapy in helping Maddie get over her fear of Frosty. Our 2yr old son was afraid of flies, but a week long camping trip turned out to be a long session of immersion therapy. He is much better! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Matt and Maddie – 2010 is going to be an exciting year for you two: you deserve it. Thank you for sharing all your life and photos and feelings with me/us, it meant a lot.
Laura’s ‘snowman alert’ was too funny…cute. lol
Safe travels to you guys. Have a wonderful family time together. Love and prayers.
She’s not sure about santa, but Santa sure is sure about you…
Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays Matt & Maddy!
Merry Christmas and a Happy new year Matt and Maddie! I hope you have a great trip to visit family!
Merry Christmas to you and Maddy! I am sure 2010 is going to be a great year for you guys!
Bless her heart! LOLOLOLOL…my little sisters and brothers did the same thing. Too cute. Have a blessed Christmas and 2010, Matt and Maddy. <3
laughing my arse off at those pics. Merry Christmas Matt and warm wishes for a healthy and happy new year to you both.
Happy Holidays, Best Wishes ans God Bless you two
“I’m not too sure about this Santa Claus guy… but Dad is commmfaaaay!”
Merry Christmas! Have a great time with the family!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Is it me or is Santa really liking you???? LOL That pic is priceless!! Merry Christmas!
wow! I havnt read the blog for a month or two and Maddie has grown up SO much! It is amazing how fast they grow! Happy Holidays to you!
Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!!
Merry Christmas you two! A snow storm is on its way for Maddie!
Matt and Madeline,
I hope you have a safe trip to the MN and a wonderful holiday with your family. I feel your pain about the cold. I am a native of Phoenix but am here in The Netherlands spending the holidays with my family. I am still trying to get my Phoenix blood acclimated to this ridiculously cold weather!
I hope that you have a very Merry Christmas!
Happy holidays, Maddy and Matt! Have fun in the MN.
merry xmas matt and maddie! love the creepy santa picture
My daughter didn’t like Santa either! She’s 15 months old, but it was still pretty cute. ANd don’t feel bad, the Christmas card duty is definitely the mom’s area, my husband wouldn’t send them out either. Merry Christmas to you and Madeline, and all the best for the New Year!
May your days be Merry and Bright…
Wishing you peace in 2010.
Enjoy.
Cheers.
Happy Holidays Matt and Maddy! I hope you two have a wonderful, relaxing time in the MN with your family and friends. I hope Santa is good to both of you!!
Awww so cute! Merry Christmas you two! it’s been an honour to be a small part of your lives this year. may 2010 be just completely awesome for you both! Lots of love from my family to yours!
Merry, Merry Christmas! See if Maddy likes the Polar Express. Julia loves it!
Safe travels!!!! Enjoy some snow for us! Lets see Maddie sledding with Daddy!
Those pics are THE BEST. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to those guys!
(um, I meant to say “you guys” not “those guys” – this is what happens when you’re watching tv and commenting at the same time)
Happy, Merry Holidays to you too!
(Stay warm)
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, Matt & Maddy!
Have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year! Travel safe.
From my family to yours we want to wish you both a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Have a wonderful time with your family
Have a happy and safe Holiday M&M!!
Merry Christmas and Happy new year to both of you and your family.
I hope that 2010 will be full of good suprises and adventures for you guys
Merry Christmas to you both! Have a safe trip and enjoy all that family time!
Have safe travels and enjoy the snow in MN!! We are heading to IL and no white Christmas.
Love the virtual Christmas card. I have also loved reading your blog. You are so honest about things and you have the cutest little girl who is lucky to have you as her dad. Hope you two enjoy your time in MN and have a Merry Christmas!
Happy travels, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you both!
And might I add – thank heavens for Santa’s sage advice on the photo…in the last few horrible days at work…every time I thought – that’s it! I can’t take it any more, I’m going to lose my sh*t! – I just had to think of the Santa photo (or check it out) to get a good laugh going! 
Ahhh, tis a Christmas miracle!! 
merry christmas to you both. i love the snow man picture. it will probably always be one of her favorites once she grows up!
both photos are hysterical!
Happy Holidays!!
Merry Christmas Matt and Maddy and all the best in 2010!! I hope you guys have a great time with your family in the MN…despite the cold!! Hope Santa is good to you both (I am sure he will be). Looking forward to hearing all about your adventures in the new year!! Safe travels you two!! Lots of love from our family to yours
I hope you and Maddy have a wonderful Christmas!
Looks like you’re on Santa’s naughty list.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas & Happy New year to the both of you!
BTW, New Years Eve is my Savannah’s birthday, hope Maddy gets to stay up & watch the ball drop
You clean up there real nice Mr. Logelin!
Happy Christmas!
Happy Holidays Matt & Maddy! I think I’ll print out the pic of you both with Santa and add it to my “Christmas Card Door” display. Honestly, it’s the best Christmas “card” I’ve seen! Too funny.
Hi. Just wanted to say that I wish you and Maddy a peaceful and happy holiday season and that I’m glad that you all had a memorable trip to India.
I’ve been casually keeping up on you and Maddy for the past year or so and it warms my heart to see you both doing well. It’s also brillant to see you, Matt, working hard to preserve Liz’s memory and spirit for your beautiful little girl.
I’m sure it’s tough being a single parent sometimes, but it looks like you’re doing a great job and you make it look easy! Way to go!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you too!!!
Not only is it going to be cold, but she’ll see the most snow she has ever seen in her life! Good thing you got here early in the week!
Merry Christmas Maddy & Matt!
FELIZ NAVIDAD y FELIZ AÑO NUEVO!
Happy Holidays to you, your little princess and yours!
Wishing you both a year full of happiness, blessings, surprises & wonderful trips around the world!
Always in my thoughts and prayers
xoxoxo
Sol
has anyone ever told you that you look like ryan gosling, from the notebook?
( and he is gorgeous by the way)
what a wonderful christmascard,
have a great christmas and happy new year,
from sanna, sweden.
Merry Christmas you two! Get your butts here before the BIG dump of snow coming! Hope to see some Maddy in the snow pics! It’s gonna be a fun time here in the MN!
Have a safe trip!
You’ll definately be having a white Christmas in the MN!! Lots of snow expected starting today!
Merry Christmas Matt & Madeline.
Hugs ~
Merry Christmas to you both!
I hope you’re here by now–big snowstorm coming to Minnesota for Christmas. I’m sure after staying here for Christmas you’ll remember why you left for California in the first place. Which brings me to my question: Why do I still live here? Oh yeah, the red hair and fair skin wouldn’t do so well in a warmer climate (at least that’s what I tell myself everytime a rough patch of weather comes through).
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and Maddy!! Have fun on your trip.
Merry Christmas to you and Maddie. Enjoy the snow!
Merry Christmas to you both, and a blessed New Year! It has been an interesting 20 month ride with you, and I look forward to all the adventures to come!
Merry Christmas!
Maddy’s new NYC friend arrived on November 29th. Looking forward to introducing them.
We hope you have a beautiful holiday. Maddy will surely love christmas this year.
Merry Christmas Matt and Maddy. I hope you have a nice time in the blizzard.
Happy Holidays Matt and Maddy! Wishing you and all the Grandparents, Aunties, and Uncles a wonderful holiday and New Year with the precious little one.
Lori & fam in STL
Here’s wishing you and Madeline a very Merry Christmas and wonderful 2010! Thank you for spreading so much joy by including everyone in your lives.
Matt & Maddy: Have a safe flight back to the MN. Enjoy your Holidays! May the New Year 2010 be filled with much LOVE, HEALTH, and HAPPINESS! XXXX (you both deserve it!!!)
Glad to have you back amongst us! I hope you brought snow gear for Maddy to play in. Best wishes for 2010!
Thanks so much for your blog. It helps me so much-plus I am totally into that last fm thing now even though I don’t really know how I get there or how it works-I am listening to some cool new music. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, Madeline and all you hold dear. xoxoAdriane
I hope you brought Maddy’s snow pants…she will probably get to experience quite the snow storm while you are here visiting!
Merry Christmas to one of the best daddy-daughter duos in history.
Can’t wait to hear about the adventures planned for 2010.
Here’s wishing you and Madeline a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. I hope 2010 brings you many adventures and great memories.
I have been drinking.
I am on page 52 of your blog.
You are a pretty good photographer (my father is one).
You are a pretty good dad (it seems).
You are a pretty good writer (you’ve got your own style).
Thanks for making my life a little more bearable.
I’m going through a new mess of my own, and the fact that you went (and are going, and will go) through something similar makes me OK. For now.
Thanks.
it’s christmas eve over here in manila and i’m watching your oprah episode, and all i can say is i am enlightened by your story…hats off to you! and merry christmas to you and madeline! may god bless you even more…thanks for sharing online.
Hope you & Madeline have a Very Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas Logelins!!
Hope the snow doesn’t affect your travels, and your time with the family is everything you want and need!
Hello Matt and Maddie,
Maligayang Pasko din (Merry Xmas too) in Filipino!
Its a little more than an hour before xmas day here in the Philippines.
Saw your Oprah episode a while ago (so late are we huh?! in this side of the world LOL)…
So inspiring! Such a cool dad and person you are…
God bless you and your family! Have a festive holiday
Merry Christmas to two of my favorite blogger friends…
Hope Santa is good to you!
Merry Christmas, yo. This makes me laugh!
Just wanted to wish you and Maddy a Merry Christmas!!!
Wishing you a happy, healthy holiday season with much hope, love, and laughter. Thank you for being such an inspiration!!!
Merry Christmas Matt & Maddie! Travel safe!
Betcha miss this super weather we have here in MN dontcha? Break out the sleds!!
Merry Christmas. I hope you and Maddie made it back to the MN before the snow started.
Have a wonderful Christmas!
Someone may have already told you about this, but there’s a website (sketchysantas.com)that has a bunch of submitted photos of, you guessed it, sketchy santas. I think this would definitely qualify!
Hoping you are having a wonderful holiday season with family and friends. Hope Maddie likes the snow!
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and your family
Hmmm Santa needs a lesson in personal space huh?
He seems a little en-deered to you (sorry bad joke)
Wow Maddy’s grown!! Lovely!