Happy Birthday, Grandpa!

My grandpa was a humorous, intelligent, and loving man. I have some wonderful memories of the time that I spent with him and my granny in Switzerland. Delicious meals were a large part of our visits. If we weren’t eating at a restaurant, then sumptuous, healthy (my granny provided the treats) lunches were prepared by…

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Happy Birthday, Grandpa!

My grandpa was a humorous, intelligent, and loving man. I have some wonderful memories of the time that I spent with him and my granny in Switzerland. Delicious meals were a large part of our visits. If we weren’t eating at a restaurant, then sumptuous, healthy (my granny provided the treats) lunches were prepared by…

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Overheard at Dinner

The following conversation was overheard towards the end of dinner a few nights ago. Catherine: “We only have four popsicles left.” Brendan: “One of us children will have to sacrifice. Catherine, Bernadette, Theresa, who wants to give up their popsicle?”

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Overheard at Dinner

The following conversation was overheard towards the end of dinner a few nights ago. Catherine: “We only have four popsicles left.” Brendan: “One of us children will have to sacrifice. Catherine, Bernadette, Theresa, who wants to give up their popsicle?”

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Ultrasound

I had my 20 week ultrasound on Monday, August 14. Our baby rubbed his eyes and was kicking his little feet. He is currently in a breech position. I know the position can change, but my only other child who was like this at 20 weeks never turned, please pray that this little one does.…

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Ultrasound

I had my 20 week ultrasound on Monday, August 14. Our baby rubbed his eyes and was kicking his little feet. He is currently in a breech position. I know the position can change, but my only other child who was like this at 20 weeks never turned, please pray that this little one does.…

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Pierce County Fair

Yesterday, after Mass, some friends surprised us with tickets to the Pierce County Fair. Their children were showing their goats. We decided to take an impromptu trip to the fair. I am so glad that we did. We visited various animal barns as we looked for the goat barn and our daughters’ friends. We soon…

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Pierce County Fair

Yesterday, after Mass, some friends surprised us with tickets to the Pierce County Fair. Their children were showing their goats. We decided to take an impromptu trip to the fair. I am so glad that we did. We visited various animal barns as we looked for the goat barn and our daughters’ friends. We soon…

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Happy Name Day Claire!

I first became interested in the life of St. Clare when we gave our children volume 7 of Glory Stories from Catholic World Mission. St. Clare’s story is one of inspiring faith and trust in God. St. Clare, pray for us!

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Happy Name Day Claire!

I first became interested in the life of St. Clare when we gave our children volume 7 of Glory Stories from Catholic World Mission. St. Clare’s story is one of inspiring faith and trust in God. St. Clare, pray for us!

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Does Anyone Have Any Nails?

This morning, I heard what sounded like hammering coming from my sons’ room. A few months ago, Brendan pounded some nails into the wall in the shape of a cross. Thus, I said, “I hope you’re not pounding nails into the ceiling.” Theresa responded, “We’re not. We don’t have any nails.”

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Does Anyone Have Any Nails?

This morning, I heard what sounded like hammering coming from my sons’ room. A few months ago, Brendan pounded some nails into the wall in the shape of a cross. Thus, I said, “I hope you’re not pounding nails into the ceiling.” Theresa responded, “We’re not. We don’t have any nails.”

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