Yet again this year, we are sending out a blank Mad Lib for the fun-loving word nerds among you to create your very own version of a Boyd holiday letter. But if you’re curious about the “official” version, read on.
Our 2022 Mad Lib
Oh please: not a 2022 Boyd Family Mad Lib.
Well, we made it to 2022 free of _____ (disease)—the girls even stayed home from school for a _____ (unit of time) to avoid the new variants—but it finally caught us in April. Lucy, age _____ (number), wrote a letter that appeared in _____ (periodical), mastered her _____ (sports equipment), and began _____ (gerund) lessons. Rosie, age _____ (number), achieved superfan status by attending a _____ (celebrity) concert; meeting her favorite author, _____ (celebrity), for a second time; and becoming known as a passionate _____-ie (last name of celebrity). The girls both now attend the same school, _____ (famous person) Magnet High. After careful consideration, our long-time _____ (type of institution) closed up this summer, so we’re visiting new ones. Ann loves exercising her _____ (gerund) skills for InterVarsity; continues her _____ (adj.), daily _____ (number)-mile walks; and _____ (verb) every night. Jon’s fondness for vintage _____ (machines) remains strong; he regularly uses _____ (number), with the oldest from _____ (year). And yes, as you can see in the photo, he finally cut off his _____-tail (animal). We hope you have a merry _____ (holiday). Please accept our best wishes for a joyful and _____ (adj.) 2023!
The factual version
Well, we made it to 2022 free of Covid-19—the girls even stayed home from school for a month to avoid the new variants—but it finally caught us in April. Lucy, age 16, wrote a letter that appeared in The New York Times, mastered her roller skates, and began driving lessons. Rosie, age 14, achieved superfan status by attending a Miranda Sings / Colleen Ballinger concert; meeting her favorite author, Sarah Mlynowski, for a second time; and becoming known as a passionate Swiftie. The girls both now attend the same school, Disney Magnet High. After careful consideration, our long-time church (Grace Covenant) closed up this summer, so we’re visiting new ones. Ann loves exercising her podcasting skills for InterVarsity; continues her brisk, daily three-mile walks; and journals every night. Jon’s fondness for vintage typewriters remains strong; he regularly uses eleven, with the oldest from 1934. And yes, as you can see in the photo, he finally cut off his ponytail. We hope you have a merry Christmas, Hanukkah, Lunar New Year, or anything else that brings you joy this time of year. Please accept our best wishes for a joyful and peaceful (and every kind of good) 2023!