Gone private...

By Martha -
We have decided to make our blog private, despite this being somewhat tedious for other readers. But due to a strange reader/commenter (see comment #7 on my last post) I'm convinced this is best. Thanks for the loyal fans who will still check in on us!!

Comments

matt and amy said…
Martha-

My sister-in-law got the same message. It is blog "spam." Silly. First they invade your email and now your blog. Good news is it shouldn't be anything too serious.
April 21, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Melissa Markham said…
Thanks for letting me in the private club!!!!
April 21, 2008 at 12:34 PM
Maggie said…
What's wrong, don't you want to be BFF with that person? Guess not. Well, I'm just glad I could be part of the elite club. Thanks.
April 21, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Let the Good Times Roll said…
I totally got the same comment on my blog and it kinda freaked me out. I told Spence I thought we should go private as well.

Nice face lift by the way!

Are you going to Naomi's baby shower on the 15th? If so - I'll be there, it would be great to see you and little Marian (I've never even met her!)
April 21, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Anya and Joe McCombs said…
Hi Adam and Martha,
I finally got a google account so I can post comments. I was so sorry to read about your dad. I hope he's recovering quickly.
We love you.
ANya
April 21, 2008 at 1:29 PM
Amy said…
What a happy day!!! I love blogging, and I love that I can keep in touch with you! I've missed you guys. Yay!!!
April 21, 2008 at 1:35 PM
Ally said…
I got a creepy comment too on our blog, but it was more creepy than that. this person who commented on my blog was fascinated by cemetaries and serial murderers! YIKES! so i quickly did the same thing you have done!
ANDALE!
April 21, 2008 at 2:22 PM
Spencer said…
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April 23, 2008 at 1:32 PM
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