Family
Our Hero
Brendan: “Mommy, why didn’t Daddy run for president? He could have won.” Me: “He’s my hero, too.”
Read MoreElizabeth Marie’s Baptism
On Saturday, October 25, 2008, Elizabeth was baptized by Father Gerard Saguto, FSSP at Holy Family in West Seattle. She was the first baby to be baptized in the newly formed parish of the North American Martyrs. The baptism was filled with the beauty and richness of our Catholic faith. It reminded me in many…
Read MoreIncredible Brother
Presenting Elizabeth Marie
TRUE LOVE October 19, 2008 Weight: 8 lbs 10.6 ozLength: 20 inches Thank you to Our Blessed Mother Mary and St. Elizabeth for bringing me so much comfort and peace. Thank you, dear God, for blessing us with Elizabeth Marie.
Read More10 Days
10 days to pray for a fast, easy, and safe delivery.10 days to pray to St. Gerard and St. Anne.10 more days to say the Memorare each time baby moves.10 more days to pray, “St. John Bosco, pray for us!”10 days for me to pack my bags.10 days for me to get the car seat…
Read MoreCongratulations to 4US!
4US exceeded their fundraising and registration goals again this year. Participants had a great time, despite the pouring rain. Thank you to everyone who made a donation to 4US! Thank you to the following organizations that helped make this event possible: BCRAFirst Command Financial ServicesPinnacle Business FinanceConnelly Law Offices Founder’s Choice Cabinetry The Spar Lexus…
Read MoreWhy One Should Refrain from Doing Science Experiments in Front of Young Children
Yesterday, after Catherine had finished her Science experiment, I asked her to clean up. As usual, she did so right away. A little while later, I heard some noises in the kitchen and assumed that someone had decided to help me with the dishes. However, when I heard giggling coming from the kitchen, I knew…
Read MoreMon
Who knew that a three-letter word could be so powerful when coming from the lips of a toddler? With this word, Finnian controls wherever I go. If I am sitting at the computer, he will pull on me and say, “Mon.” He expects me to get up immediately and follow him wherever he wants me…
Read MoreWoken by a Skunk
It’s been warm here and so I have been leaving our window open at night. I won’t be doing that anymore. Around midnight, last night, I had the pleasure of being woken up by the odor of a skunk. My pregnant body really objected to the smell and I felt like I was back in…
Read MoreSeafair Clown’s Balloons
It was a bear, until I started taking it apart. Sporting a New Hat Look at My Balloons Cousins…Can you guess which one is the clown’s son?
Read MoreWe Spent a Few Days at the Ocean
Walking to the Beach Playing with the Sand Father and Son You Found Me Hiding Waiting for a Wave It’s Going to Get Me The Water is all Around Us, Daddy More to come…maybe.
Read MoreRefrigerator Alliteration
Me: “Patrick, please close the refrigerator.” Patrick: “But I am feasting on feta.” Me: “Patrick, please get out of the refrigerator.” Patrick: “I am munching on meat.”
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