Family
My Nature Girl
This daughter of mine has always been fascinated with bugs, sea creatures, and animals of all sorts. Last week, she collected a bunch of clams and we enjoyed clam chowder for dinner thanks to her. She wanted to catch a bunch of crabs, but I told her that we would wait for her Uncle Kevin…
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Chips for Breakfast
Our little boy has a habit of falling asleep when he eats. Usually, he does so during lunch or dinner. However, yesterday morning, he did so while eating his breakfast. I think that the Sun Chips must have had a soporific effect.
Read MoreJuly Daybook
Outside my window The sun is shining and the children are running through the sprinkler. At least they were when I started to write this daybook. I am wearing a denim skirt and a black t-shirt. In the kitchen I am hoping to get our barbecue’s propane tank filled so that we can have a…
Read More{this moment}
{this moment} ~ A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, please visit Amanda
Read MoreFour Months
He’s growing so quickly!
Read More{pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~ {pretty} I like seeing Our Lady’s crown (a.k.a. ‘love in a mist’) and Our Lady’s pincushion (a.k.a. ‘scabiosa’) when I step out our front door. {happy} Our little boy was very happy to open his birthday presents. He was even happier to get his own…
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~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~ {pretty} I thought that Theresa’s hair looked very pretty on Sunday with the mini Hawaiian Flower flexi clip in it. I know that I have already mentioned this, but I really like these pretty clips. I know that I am not the only one. My friend, Cathy,…
Read MoreIt’s Almost Summer Daybook
Outside my window, our flowers are blooming and I am enjoying spending time in the garden, marveling at God’s world. Over the past few years, I have been trying to get our garden to the point that I don’t have to spend much money on it. I am succeeding with the flowers. I wasn’t able…
Read MoreSaints for June 2014 Calendar
I apologize for not posting saint pieces for May and for sharing June’s saint pieces so late. Bernadette actually helped me update June’s calendar. Life with 9 children is busy and wonderful. We are so thankful to have another baby in our house. Kilian laughed today and it was as amazing to hear him laugh…
Read MoreThe Best Advice I’ve Received
1 1/2 months A few years ago, my husband and my pastor both gave me advice that I hope I won’t ever forget. I was volunteering for various organizations and, due to comments from others, thinking that I was doing great things. My husband did not feel this way. He asked me if I could…
Read MoreFinnian’s First Holy Communion
Ready to leave for Mass During the weeks leading up to Finnian’s First Holy Communion, he was bubbling over with excitement. On Mother’s Day, he came to me and said, “Happy Mother’s Day to you, Mommy, and happy quizzing day to me.” Fr. S. and Fr. V. were going to be quizzing the First Commumion…
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