Family
In Review: Our Lady of Guadalupe
On December 12 (Patrick’s baptism anniversary), we invited three families to join us in celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We ate tortilla tilmas, praying hand sandwiches, Tepeyac Hill (made from a jello mold), sombreros, and sipped rose punch. The ideas came from Cottage Blessings. After lunch, I had intended to read the…
Read MoreIn Review: The Feast of St. Nicholas
On December 6, we surprised Bernadette with a St. Nicholas Baking Birthday Party. We told her that we had invited some friends over to join us in our annual St. Nicholas Day baking and crafts. As Bernadette’s friends were arriving, she was cleaning her bedroom (actually, knowing Bernadette, she was probably reading a book, drawing,…
Read MoreIn Review
As anyone who visits this blog knows, it (along with my other blogs) has been neglected. We have been busy, but I want to record a few events before year’s end, starting with our godchild’s baptism. On November 17, we were honored to be the godparents of our nephew, Cormac. The baptism was beautiful and…
Read MorePatrickisms
Me: “Let’s go inside, Mister Patrick.” Patrick: “I’m not Patrick. I’m the birthday boy.” Catherine: “I like your new ball.” Patrick: “It’s not a ball. It’s a bouncy ball with lots of colors.” Me: “I’ve never changed such a big boy’s diaper.” Ptrick: “Yes, you have. You changed my diaper last day.”
Read MoreA Baby is Born
My seventh nephew, Cormac Anthony, was born at 8:08 this morning. My sister did not have my godson’s weight, yet. Both mother and baby are doing well. We are anxious to meet the children’s eighteenth cousin. Thank you, God, for blessing our family with Cormac!
Read MoreMy Matter of Fact Son
This morning, I thought that Patrickk was crying because he wanted to go with me to First Saturday Mass and 40 Days for Life. However, when Brendan asked Patrick why he was crying, Patrick responded, “I am not crying because I want to go with Mommy. I am just crying because I don’t want to…
Read MoreBegin Again
I haven’t had much ime for blogging, let alone maintaining online reading logs, etc. I am stealing a few minutes, while I nurse the baby to sleep and my other children finish breakfast, to blog with one hand. Well, I might have a few minutes, if the bickering in the dining room stops. I just…
Read MoreRide4US
We had a wonderful time participating in Ride4US today! We enjoyed walking with family and friends for a great cause! I am so thankful to businesses like First Command Financial Planning, Pinnacle Capital, Founder’s Choice Cabinetry, Connelly Law Offices, Lexus of Tacoma at Fife, The Spar, Metropolitan Market, BCRA, Hopper Construction, OneDurr Painting and Finishing,…
Read MoreRide4US
We had a wonderful time participating in Ride4US today! We enjoyed walking with family and friends for a great cause! I am so thankful to businesses like First Command Financial Planning, Pinnacle Capital, Founder’s Choice Cabinetry, Connelly Law Offices, Lexus of Tacoma at Fife, The Spar, Metropolitan Market, BCRA, Hopper Construction, OneDurr Painting and Finishing,…
Read MoreAn Afternoon in the Life of Patrick
Recently, I heard my mommy tell someone that I am getting easier. Although I know that I have been keeping my mommy busy, my reputation was still on the line. Thus, on Thursday afternoon, I knew that it was time to take action. When my mommy went to put Finnian down for his afternoon nap,…
Read MoreAn Afternoon in the Life of Patrick
Recently, I heard my mommy tell someone that I am getting easier. Although I know that I have been keeping my mommy busy, my reputation was still on the line. Thus, on Thursday afternoon, I knew that it was time to take action. When my mommy went to put Finnian down for his afternoon nap,…
Read MoreFamily Movies
My husband undertook a semi-big project this weekend, transferring home movies to DVD. We watched our wedding video for the first time. Words cannot describe my feelings. We saw our trip to Lourdes, France and Switzerland and I marveled at my husband’s documentary. The children enjoyed seeing Lourdes and were fascinated with their dad’s comments…
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