Sorry I haven't blogged in a couple hundred days, it's been hectic as usual. Our fall "break" just meant the Architecture professors knew they could pile more work on to our already-overflowing workload. But everything is fine, I just finished my project due tomorrow so I should be able to get a decent night's sleep for the first time in forever tonight. We're working on our final project for studio, which isn't due until the day before thanksgiving break, which is designing a chapel and garden to go in the place of the parking lot adjacent to the Church of the Little Flower. The whole area is really nice, on the one side of the parking lot is the church, and the other side of the parking lot is the St. Theresa of Lisieux catholic girls school. That project is going to be quite the challenge, because you don't want to create something so overbearing that it takes away from the church, but you also don't want to create something so small that it becomes unnoticed.
In drawing, we've been doing more and more of the architecture version of busy work; taking in a bunch of material, looking at a bunch of floor plans, and regurgitating the information. I can't say I enjoy the projects we're doing right now, but they definitely help-- and all of our techniques have improved greatly.
When I get a chance to talk more, I'll post a longer blog update. Again, sorry for the delay. I miss you all so much, and I can't wait to see you over thanksgiving break.
Lots of love,
Norman
Yes!!! You do get a matching tee-shirt!!! Sooooo glad to hear from you!! I'm so glad all is going well---busy---but all on schedule!! You are doing a great job, pal!!We are all so proud of you!! Helen & Edward had their last cross-country meet today--they did a good job & are both good runners! They sure do seem to have fun! Then Pop Pop & I went to watch Nick play baseball! Nick LOVES baseball & is a terrific player! Yesterday we went to Cook's for visit & dinner!! Boy! Did we have fun! Sat. we went to Kathryn's soccer game---she is quite a player & has so much fun out on the field with her friends! & Sun. we went to cross-co. meet for Nick & Grace---both did a super job!!! So we are busy being grandparents & loving it!! So pal--keep up the good work & lots of love is on its way! Thanks for the blog---we all love it & it keeps us all close to you!!! xxxoooxxx 1-4-3
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update, Norman. Sounds busy and interesting. We'd love to see your plans for the chapel.
ReplyDeleteHave a great month, and we'll talk again in November...or December...OR NEXT WEEK!!!
Do you really want Grandma, your mom, and me showing up in Maimi with matching t-shirts and duck call whistles looking for you??? Really? Is that what you want? ;)
Love ya.
AB
again -- Bridgey made me laugh out loud. I have to stop bringing my OJ in here to drink while I read -- the screen is getting sticky!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear from you!!! I was beginning to think that this was a Grandma, Bridgey, Daddy chat room -- we are having so much fun with the blog - but we need our Blog LEADER to chime in every once in a while!!! I love reading about all that you are working on, and I love knowing what your days have been like. You sound so busy, but you also sound like you are enjoying the process. You are also going above and beyond with your projects and we are very proud of you for that! I was so thrilled that you attended Mass at the Church of the Little Flower -- what a wonderful and thoughtful way to get a sense of the church community you are desinging for! You are taking extra steps on each of your projects, and I'm sure that your interest was greatly appreciated by Sister Elizabeth, and by your professor. I am so proud of you!
Heard today in pre-K:
me: What are you going to be for Halloween? child: Mommy said she wants me to be "calm" but I don't think she bought me the costume yet!
They make me laugh!
love you so very much!!! 143
I am sure your happy that your yankees won today. Love Ya!
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Hi Pal!!! Thank you soooo much for phone call yesterday!! You made pop pop & my day a very very happy one!! I can't wait to see your Church of the Little Flower project when it is completed!! I think Sister Elizabeth would like a framed copy (so would I!) I plan to google the church & see what info. I can find---knowing how much St. Theresa means to us makes this project extra extra special!! I am sure she will shower our family with roses from Heaven----(she already HAS!!!) 1-4-3 xxxoooxxx
ReplyDeleteHi pal - So glad to hear your message. Listened to it 3x, then played it for Kathryn. Miss you. Hope we get to talk to you tomorrow. We'll be at dance from 10-11 then soccer from 12-2. Home again until 4. Or call Sunday after 12 - should be home for rest of the day.
ReplyDeleteLove ya.
Whatcha bein' for Halloween???? (Do I even bother to insert my own suggestion???)
Hi bridgey, I wound up sleeping until 4 and then going to the football game at 4:30, which I just got back from. I'll give you a call tomorrow as soon as I can.
ReplyDeleteAnd for halloween, I'm going to be an Architecture student. I'm going to dress up in plain clothes, and use makeup to darken the already-existing black circles around my eyes. I should be terrifying.
1-4-3
Hi Angel!!! you slept until 4pm??? You must have been exhausted. You need to take care of yourself! The last I had heard from Daddy was that the Canes were making a comeback -- how did it turn out? Hope you had fun at the game and hope you have a great Sunday. As I'm sure you know, the Devils did NOT make a comeback. Daddy and Edward had so much fun at the game, even if the Devils did not, but it wasn't the same without you! It was incredible that you won those tickets for your brother and Daddy -- Edward was very very happy and excited, and Daddy had so much fun. What a wonderful thing for you to do! Hope you are enjoying your Sunday, and that you have a great week. You are a funny boy -- I love your halloween costume! I'm going to be an architecture student's mommy -- black circles under my eyes, because I worry about my little boy, portfolio of your work in my hands, because I am so proud of you, and a big box of Kleenex, because I miss you!!!
ReplyDeleteHmmm -- wonder what Bridgey was thinking of for your costume???
love you lots -- mommy 1-4-3
So great to talk to you, Norman. so great.
ReplyDeleteI know...you need to go as ARCHITECTURE....you know, design some columns for pants, some flying buttresses for a hat, so points of structural intergity. Yes????
No? Ok, I will keep working on that one....
Love ya. AB
Hi Pal!!!A little Trick or Treat surprise is on its way --( no- it's not pop pop & grand-ma---don't I wish!!)--so look for a package soon! They promised you'd receive it by Halloween!---Do you have any Halloween plans?--Does the college plan anything special? -Hope your St. Theresa project is going well! I can't wait to see it!!--Make sure you eat well-sleep well-& laugh alot!! WE all can't wait to see you at Thanksgiving break!! Love ya!!!!xxxoooxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Pal---forgot to tell you---I ran into Matt's grandmother the other day!!---Picture this----2 grandma's talking about our college grandsons--& how much we miss them--but how we are adjusting---while we both had tears filling our eyes---must be allergy season!! She said Matt is looking foreward to his visit with you!----The 2 grandma"s will be arriving----wearing orange "I LOve my Granson" matching T-shirts!!! Did you say we could stay in your dorm room?? 1-4-3 very very much!!!
ReplyDelete-------Waitting for your reply-Pal----or should we book a Marriott?----Seriously--great talking to you yesterday! (always great talking to you!) As usual-you sound busy & happy!!! On my way to see Katie in her school Halloween Parade! I'll take lots of pictures! Love ya --1-4-3!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Pal!---Just dressed my wooden children up for Halloween!--The girl is now wearing a witch's hat & the boy is wearing a pirate's hat! Can't wait to see all the little ones in their costumes at the party tonight---hope we get to Skype with you!---I was talking to Andrea & she made me promise to say hello to you & to tell you how proud she is of all your accomplishments at school (I filled her in on everything!) She hopes to see you when you come home!--which is in 26 days----but who's counting?!!!!! Hope your package arrived--due on 29th---Love ya---your fairy grandmother! (Yes---I'm dressing up again! Some people never grow up!---& I'm one of them! xxxoooxxx
ReplyDeleteHello? Helloooooo?----I get it!! You all moved to another Blogland & didn't tell me!-----Very Funny!!
ReplyDeleteHi Pal -- this is mommy from Edward's computer since I tried 2x to blog last night from my computer and it bumped me off both times. Poor Grandma -- she didn't get the memo that we moved and didn't leave a forwarding address?!? We had so much fun at Bonnie's party and we were all so glad to get to see you. Didn't all your cousins look adorable! I bet they are having fun today!!! Hope you are having a good weekend and hope you get to have some fun today. We love you and miss you sooo much! Please blog soon so poor Grandma isn't left talking to herself for another 5 days. Love you so much -- mommy - 143
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhhNormaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnn!!!!!!! Where are youuuuuuuuuuu?????
ReplyDeleteOne sentence a week.
One.
Maybe two.
Even a nice run-on would be ok.
Even a little fragment.
Do not make us get the fabric paint out again.
Looooooove youuuuuuuuu.
AB
Hi Bridgey and Grandma,
ReplyDeleteThis is Kerry from Edward's computer again. Just wanted to see how you two were today. I'm having a great day! Hope you are, too. Maybe we could swap recipes or something. If anyone else is out there -- hope you're having a great day, too!!! love you bunches!!!
HOLY COW...I was JUST coming on here to do this exact same thing!! That is crazy.
ReplyDeleteAnyhow, I am doing well today. Did many loads of laundry and put away the Halloween decorations. Wiped out the fridge. Baking soda and hot water is good for that - add a little vinegar for tough spots. Had some chicken noodle soup for dinner. Could use a good recipe for that. Have you read any good books lately? I am reading Aunt Sally's Brownie handbook and a book called Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. We watched a movie tonight about the miracles at Lourdes. Kathryn got to bring Traveling Mary home from CCD. (Yes, it is Mary, and she travels from house to house for a week.) It was nice for her. Anyhow....Off to fold some laundry and watch some TV. Geeeee, glad my life is so exciting....Who needs college updates anyhow? We really need to redecorate this blog. Maybe pink and purple? Flowers? Polka dots? Maybe some fairies and unicorns?
Ummm... IS THIS THING ON!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh look Grandma and Bridgey -- we got a visitor! Hi Norm! Want to share cleaning tips, laundry recommendations, exciting updates about your day?
ReplyDeleteHi guys---Just composed what I thought was a very funny blog----& you guessed it--I got shut out!!! I'll try again later!!!
ReplyDeleteBack to my coffee clutch friends------Bridget---Recipe for Chicken Noodle Soup--Open 1 can of Progresso Soup--Heat---Enjoy! (to be fancy--add crumbled Saltines)---Kerry---My favorite laundry secret is Oxyclean---I could go on & on---but you know who may be trying to blog us!!--I want to keep all lines open!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Bridget!!! Edward & I will be taking the train to visit with you on Thursday!
ReplyDeleteJust wondering-----Do people hold Blog Reunions???
ReplyDeleteHi Angel -- just a quick note to let you know how much I miss you and love you!!! 1 week til your birthday -- any plans with your friends? hope you can do something fun! love you so much -- mommy 143
ReplyDeleteBlog Reinions!!! Love it.
ReplyDeleteWhom shall we invite???
Great skyping with you today, Norman.
ReplyDeleteWe had a fun day here withour visitors.