Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Welcome to the Otterson's Blog!

I remember back when I was in school Dad came up with the brilliant idea that we would put together a weekly newspaper about the events that were transpiring on our little funny farm. Courtney, Gabe and I would write some of the little newsie things and compile it together for a once-a-week publication.

Really, it was a good idea. Yet there were a few difficult stipulations. You see, the time it took for three opinionated siblings huddled around our old, cantankerous computer to lay out such a project and put it together every week was simply too much time. The assignment was just too steep, especially when there was a goat in labor or eggs to be gathered or swamps to boat in.

In other words, the idea didn't last long.

But then as time went on this thing called the Internet happened. The three opinionated siblings have since grown up and at this time, not a one of them is at home. However, there are now 4 opinionated siblings who are home, and now the assignment is passed on to them. Granted, the whole family is encouraged to participate.

Dad may just as well post all the quotes and cartoons he finds here, instead of just sending them to Mom.

Mom can share her thoughts and tips.

Courtney can tell her Nelson stories (okay, so she's not totally Otterson anymore, but she's still a part of the family).

Her husband Toby can write his odd little poems, if he feels so inclined.

Gabe... Well, he doesn't have internet, so don't plan on hearing from him.

Zack might put in a word or two from time to time.

Hannah can post pictures to her heart's content.

Levi can help her. Oh, oh... I can already see the sparks flying. On second thought, he can paint as many ford trucks as he likes to share with us.

Tabby... Well, she's the one that's been begging for a blog for months.

And if worse comes to worse, I shall keep it interesting.

Stay tuned! Now I must email the URL, usernames, passwords and instructions to all the little Otters, and hopefully, just hopefully, we'll be seeing some action!

And with a final bon Voyage, I shall make tracks out of here.

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

This should be interesting.

Rachel Marie said...

Awesome!
This is so neat... I'll be a regular visitor, to be sure!=)
Great going, and looking forward to more!;-)

P.s. I'll be adding this blog to my blogs list right away!