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Wanted to catch up a little on the weekend.
Monday's musings.
Right now, we're waiting for a couple and their realtor to come over and present us with their offer for the house. If this works out, it will be such a blessing. In the last year, we've been led to look for land with the goal of being as self sufficient as possible, garden, chickens, so this may be it. We might not be able to get our land right away but this will help us cut our debt down. We are very excited.
This weekend, busy, Dad sick and rainy opening day, boys have same number on the Cubs and Josie is on the As. I took Abbey and K and Lucy and Gracie to get A's ear pierced for second time. Lots of chili and chicken noodle soup. Sunday Holy Rosary and then some movies,)
I'm reading, Just finished reading Killer Angels, very good, now I'm really in a Civil War kick, before that read Killing Lincoln. Waiting for Battle Cry of Freedom at library.
I am grateful for -- this potential offer, a beautiful confirmation ceremony for our nephew and god son. a good working car, .... again this potential offer
The kids
Abbey ear pierced, content with being homeschooled next year, practicing for school play Little Shop of Horrors, excited about upcoming trip to Chicago
Sam, loves riding with friends, Dominic and Drew, loves Magic and tournament time, good boy, baseball
Josie, loves having new pen pal, softball,
thomas, baseball, new friend Charlie down the street little brother Max
Lucy, preschool still cutting hair, bad ear drum, sweet, sweet
Gracie, now waving good bye, walking around block, sweet, sweet
Graceful moment, seeing Jesus statue on South Emerson when feeling bit discouraged about house.
Other moments, crane flying across field, backpacker walking on interstate, silhouette of boy in rundown apartment
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
Monday Musings - Holy Week recap
Right now, it's 4 p.m. Monday and all of the kids are home from school for Easter Monday. They are having their quiet alone time so I thought I'd take this time to catch on Holy Week.
This past weekend was really beautiful. But I'll start back on Holy Week. We went to Holy Rosary for Palm Sunday, very beautiful and then around Tuesday, Scott told me we had a showing for Sat. morning, so we went into show the house mode. While I did not like having a showing on Holy Saturday, it was good in that it pushed us to the next level for the house. We (Scott) did a lot of of work over Wed. Thursday and Friday. Power washed outside and then painted, trimmed and carpeted Sam's attic room and stairs.
Wednesday did Easter shopping with Gracie and Lucy, this year we did something different in that we gave the kids their Easter baskets from us and the bunny did an outside egg hunt and a family gift. Presents this year were for Abbey and Sam a pretty inspirational poster from Angel Corner (Abbey footsteps and Sam mountain scene reminiscent of The Way), Josie and Thomas Mad Libs, and Lucy play dough and Gracie a book. They all got chocolate cross and Lindt lamb and chocolate egg and assorted chocolates. The little ones also got a new spring book each. Sam also got l r center game.
Sometime in this, I got the purple clothes on the crucifixes and paintings
We spent Holy Thursday at Holy Rosary and came back to split pea soup, unleavened bread, applesauce with raisins, grape juice and mint chocolate chip ice cream, it was a good dinner.
Good Friday I picked kids up at noon and then took them back to OLL for the service, long, but good.
Friday night Josie had a birthday party to attend (again not what I wanted but thought it okay because it was a birthday) and then when we picked her up at the hotel, we saw the most gorgeous moon, had to call Scott and my parents and Julie, it was just too beautiful Also on Good Friday had success with hot cross buns, yeahhh, they worked, the rest of the day's food was peanut butter and homemade bread.
Holy Saturday started early and busy, because of the showing at 10 a.m. Then I went to Target and saw what the bunny brought us - a donut maker. Later friend Julie called and came over for visit. Scott went to watch Masters (we cancelled cable) and the I took three big kids to Longhorn Steakhouse with gift card (Thomas went to friends to hang out) once home completed Easter baskets and 'hit the hay.':-)))
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also decorated this day - made Easter trees in front room and den on altar, put up mantel eggs and Alleluia letters, tied new ribbons on wreaths and hung out forsythia wreath
Sunday woke up to beautiful day. Did the baskets, also had a family basket with cookie cutters, lily, Easter story, pizza cutter, lamb mold, butterfly activity book. Then we saw the bunny had come, went out collected eggs, and found his present, a bright yellow donut maker. Breakfast was a scrambled egg casserole, fruit and toast and doughnuts. Then we went to mass at Holy Rosary, very beautiful. and then over to Mom and Dads for family Easter. Patrick was there, and it was very fun.
Some memorable things and definite consolations,- the Friday full moon, seeing the walker on I465, the Easter reading on unleavened bread and the phone call from Patty. Also Thomas is making fast friends with Charlie two doors down. They love jumping on the trampoline. Girls watched some movies this week, Anna and the King, Anne of Green Gables the sequel, Easter Carol veggie tales, Peter Cottontail, Singing in the Rain. We also ordered a lot of Easter picture books. We had a beautiful Easter weekend and are looking forward to celebrating Christ's resurrection these next fifty days.
Saying prayers for mom as she is in the hospital with some bowel problems, dad just said doc thinks it will be okay,
plans for this week, would like to hang out 50 eggs and get Paschal candle made, also see my Grandpa and send out some Easter cards, also need to get b-day cards, and of course lots of home improving to improve selling chances.
Happy Easter to you and yours.
This past weekend was really beautiful. But I'll start back on Holy Week. We went to Holy Rosary for Palm Sunday, very beautiful and then around Tuesday, Scott told me we had a showing for Sat. morning, so we went into show the house mode. While I did not like having a showing on Holy Saturday, it was good in that it pushed us to the next level for the house. We (Scott) did a lot of of work over Wed. Thursday and Friday. Power washed outside and then painted, trimmed and carpeted Sam's attic room and stairs.
Wednesday did Easter shopping with Gracie and Lucy, this year we did something different in that we gave the kids their Easter baskets from us and the bunny did an outside egg hunt and a family gift. Presents this year were for Abbey and Sam a pretty inspirational poster from Angel Corner (Abbey footsteps and Sam mountain scene reminiscent of The Way), Josie and Thomas Mad Libs, and Lucy play dough and Gracie a book. They all got chocolate cross and Lindt lamb and chocolate egg and assorted chocolates. The little ones also got a new spring book each. Sam also got l r center game.
Sometime in this, I got the purple clothes on the crucifixes and paintings
We spent Holy Thursday at Holy Rosary and came back to split pea soup, unleavened bread, applesauce with raisins, grape juice and mint chocolate chip ice cream, it was a good dinner.
Good Friday I picked kids up at noon and then took them back to OLL for the service, long, but good.
Friday night Josie had a birthday party to attend (again not what I wanted but thought it okay because it was a birthday) and then when we picked her up at the hotel, we saw the most gorgeous moon, had to call Scott and my parents and Julie, it was just too beautiful Also on Good Friday had success with hot cross buns, yeahhh, they worked, the rest of the day's food was peanut butter and homemade bread.
Holy Saturday started early and busy, because of the showing at 10 a.m. Then I went to Target and saw what the bunny brought us - a donut maker. Later friend Julie called and came over for visit. Scott went to watch Masters (we cancelled cable) and the I took three big kids to Longhorn Steakhouse with gift card (Thomas went to friends to hang out) once home completed Easter baskets and 'hit the hay.':-)))
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also decorated this day - made Easter trees in front room and den on altar, put up mantel eggs and Alleluia letters, tied new ribbons on wreaths and hung out forsythia wreath
Sunday woke up to beautiful day. Did the baskets, also had a family basket with cookie cutters, lily, Easter story, pizza cutter, lamb mold, butterfly activity book. Then we saw the bunny had come, went out collected eggs, and found his present, a bright yellow donut maker. Breakfast was a scrambled egg casserole, fruit and toast and doughnuts. Then we went to mass at Holy Rosary, very beautiful. and then over to Mom and Dads for family Easter. Patrick was there, and it was very fun.
Some memorable things and definite consolations,- the Friday full moon, seeing the walker on I465, the Easter reading on unleavened bread and the phone call from Patty. Also Thomas is making fast friends with Charlie two doors down. They love jumping on the trampoline. Girls watched some movies this week, Anna and the King, Anne of Green Gables the sequel, Easter Carol veggie tales, Peter Cottontail, Singing in the Rain. We also ordered a lot of Easter picture books. We had a beautiful Easter weekend and are looking forward to celebrating Christ's resurrection these next fifty days.
Saying prayers for mom as she is in the hospital with some bowel problems, dad just said doc thinks it will be okay,
plans for this week, would like to hang out 50 eggs and get Paschal candle made, also see my Grandpa and send out some Easter cards, also need to get b-day cards, and of course lots of home improving to improve selling chances.
Happy Easter to you and yours.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Blog practicing :-)
St. Patrick's Day parade, downtown Indianapolis, Josie 5th grade
Our chocolate crown of thorns
Our St. Joseph Altar
Josie with her St. Joseph staff bread
Our St. Joseph Day feast
Monday, March 19, 2012
A few minutes
Just have a few minutes before the dean walks in and I thought I'd catch up on our St. Patrick and St. Joseph's Days ... had a wonderful St. Patrick day, picked up kids and mom and went to parade, then met my Dad and went to Le Peeps for a quick lunch, weekend good, such beautiful weather, we're really trying to nail down our garden design without getting too ambitious, also trying to finish our dog's kennel.
St. Joseph Day about to begin, having traditional noodles and red sauce, St. Joseph bread and cream puffs, kids had so much fun making the bread and the chocolate crown of thorns that we will use on Easter as bird nest
Two busy at Nanny's doing yard work
The dean just walked in
bye for now :-)))))))))
St. Joseph Day about to begin, having traditional noodles and red sauce, St. Joseph bread and cream puffs, kids had so much fun making the bread and the chocolate crown of thorns that we will use on Easter as bird nest
Two busy at Nanny's doing yard work
The dean just walked in
bye for now :-)))))))))
Monday, March 12, 2012
Monday Musings
Right now, I'm listening to Lucy watch Robin Hood on the ) front tv, while Gracie takes her nap.
This weekend, was very, very busy. On Friday night, Josie had a late volley ball game and Thomas had a practice (Sam had his city tournament on Thursday and Friday night) Then all day Saturday was spent at Thomas' city tournament at Ritter High School. Actually, Scott took Thomas and Luke Pittman early and then I joined them with the Abbey and babies later. Josie was with my mom and Sam had ridden out earlier with my Dad. It was a lot of fun to watch Thomas in the city (Sam too) Thomas had won the two tourney prior (Jim Troy and McClellan) so he was being touted to win a 'triple crown " :-)) He was seeded first out of 16 in his 65 and under weight class. He ended up coming in second overall. Very fun. Then he had all stars Sunday (won one and lost two) and Josie had second tourney game (lost) so now we're done with winter sport 2012 :-) always with mixed feelings. While the season is underway, I'm rushing to get everybody everywhere, and then when it's over, I miss it. It's fun. Movies we watched this weekend, The Way on Friday night and Despicable Me on Sunday night.
Some high points, went to Red Lobster with my parents and Josie Friday night. Then Scott and I had evening just with babies on Sat. night. We ordered Chinese Food and rented Ides of March, very bad, turned it off mid way. Oh and I got to Mass alone Sunday night, I love my family, but it was refreshing.
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Some plans for this week, rest after two straight months of wrestling and volleyball (and the occasional tooth ache and trip to er :-)
If I can find time for myself, more rest :-))) need to finish Scott's hat, my first hat
I am grateful for, for our health, our shelter, each other
Some prayer intentions, that we can get to work on our projects, for a call on the house, I'm ready for some " Hen Franlkins :-)
Something that makes me smile, 'hen Franklins :-)))) Thomas' shiner :-))) Abbey's marked off calender, Gracie's 'I did it,' and 'Mama', Josie's hamsters and 'hello mate," and Lucy's easy going nature :-)
I'm reading a book on Edmund Campion. I'm enjoying it very much.
This weekend, was very, very busy. On Friday night, Josie had a late volley ball game and Thomas had a practice (Sam had his city tournament on Thursday and Friday night) Then all day Saturday was spent at Thomas' city tournament at Ritter High School. Actually, Scott took Thomas and Luke Pittman early and then I joined them with the Abbey and babies later. Josie was with my mom and Sam had ridden out earlier with my Dad. It was a lot of fun to watch Thomas in the city (Sam too) Thomas had won the two tourney prior (Jim Troy and McClellan) so he was being touted to win a 'triple crown " :-)) He was seeded first out of 16 in his 65 and under weight class. He ended up coming in second overall. Very fun. Then he had all stars Sunday (won one and lost two) and Josie had second tourney game (lost) so now we're done with winter sport 2012 :-) always with mixed feelings. While the season is underway, I'm rushing to get everybody everywhere, and then when it's over, I miss it. It's fun. Movies we watched this weekend, The Way on Friday night and Despicable Me on Sunday night.
Some high points, went to Red Lobster with my parents and Josie Friday night. Then Scott and I had evening just with babies on Sat. night. We ordered Chinese Food and rented Ides of March, very bad, turned it off mid way. Oh and I got to Mass alone Sunday night, I love my family, but it was refreshing.
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Some plans for this week, rest after two straight months of wrestling and volleyball (and the occasional tooth ache and trip to er :-)
If I can find time for myself, more rest :-))) need to finish Scott's hat, my first hat
I am grateful for, for our health, our shelter, each other
Some prayer intentions, that we can get to work on our projects, for a call on the house, I'm ready for some " Hen Franlkins :-)
Something that makes me smile, 'hen Franklins :-)))) Thomas' shiner :-))) Abbey's marked off calender, Gracie's 'I did it,' and 'Mama', Josie's hamsters and 'hello mate," and Lucy's easy going nature :-)
I'm reading a book on Edmund Campion. I'm enjoying it very much.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Monday Musings
Right now, it's 8:45 p.m. Monday night and the kids are half in bed or rather half the kids are in bed. The dishwasher is running, and I thought I'd try to catch up on our very hectic month.
This past weekend, was very, very busy. Both boys had big wrestling tournaments, Sam at St. Maria Goretti on Saturday and Thomas at the McClellan tournament on Sunday. Sam placed fourth and Thomas won first. Very fun. I made some sloppy Joes for the McClellan and donated paper goods. Josie also had a volley ball game (which she lost) Something very good was our girl walk in the park during Sunday's McClellan tournament. We had such a nice time, Gracie got lots of good exercise and Lucy played with her stick "metal detector." Abbey helped with them, while Josie ran free with Mom's camera taking lots of nature pictures. It was a beautiful Sunday.
To catch up, our February has been full.
Both boys had their birthdays, S, turned 12, got a $20 card to Game Preserve and some Naruto books, and a gummy fruit cake (like Captain Jack Sparrow), had chicken pockets for dinner :-)
T, turned 9, and got a new skate board, and some NFL cards. He requested fried chicken for dinner. I, or rather Nanny and Pappaw, who came to both, were happy to oblige. We also celebrated Nanny's birthday. I gave her a knitted tea cozy :-)
Also fun this month, A went to her first formal with her friend D. Everybody came over to see her over, and she looked lovely. Aunt Jan and Uncle Bob were special visitors and the next night our nephew, Nanny and Pappaw and Aunt Jan and Uncle Bob returned with donuts and we played cards :-)
Our plans for Lent this year,
for praying, we are going to try to pray the Sorrowful mysteries nightly and attend the Stations of the Cross''
for fasting, we are foregoing desserts after dinner
for almsgiving, we're filling a bean jar with beans for good deeds, these will be transferred into jelly beans on Easter and pennies for the poor ( or to fill the baby bank)
I am enjoying trying to decorate more for Lent. Over the weekend I bought some grapevine wreaths and some purple ribbon, I'd also like to incorporate the words Pray, Fast and Give in the house at different spots. I'd also like to find some cactuses.
We're still wrestling with putting the house on the market. Hope it goes smoothly.
Plans for this week, therapy, work on recipe cards, get the granola made once and for all :-)), cancel the cable tv
Thank you God for this life. We love You.
This past weekend, was very, very busy. Both boys had big wrestling tournaments, Sam at St. Maria Goretti on Saturday and Thomas at the McClellan tournament on Sunday. Sam placed fourth and Thomas won first. Very fun. I made some sloppy Joes for the McClellan and donated paper goods. Josie also had a volley ball game (which she lost) Something very good was our girl walk in the park during Sunday's McClellan tournament. We had such a nice time, Gracie got lots of good exercise and Lucy played with her stick "metal detector." Abbey helped with them, while Josie ran free with Mom's camera taking lots of nature pictures. It was a beautiful Sunday.
To catch up, our February has been full.
Both boys had their birthdays, S, turned 12, got a $20 card to Game Preserve and some Naruto books, and a gummy fruit cake (like Captain Jack Sparrow), had chicken pockets for dinner :-)
T, turned 9, and got a new skate board, and some NFL cards. He requested fried chicken for dinner. I, or rather Nanny and Pappaw, who came to both, were happy to oblige. We also celebrated Nanny's birthday. I gave her a knitted tea cozy :-)
Also fun this month, A went to her first formal with her friend D. Everybody came over to see her over, and she looked lovely. Aunt Jan and Uncle Bob were special visitors and the next night our nephew, Nanny and Pappaw and Aunt Jan and Uncle Bob returned with donuts and we played cards :-)
Our plans for Lent this year,
for praying, we are going to try to pray the Sorrowful mysteries nightly and attend the Stations of the Cross''
for fasting, we are foregoing desserts after dinner
for almsgiving, we're filling a bean jar with beans for good deeds, these will be transferred into jelly beans on Easter and pennies for the poor ( or to fill the baby bank)
I am enjoying trying to decorate more for Lent. Over the weekend I bought some grapevine wreaths and some purple ribbon, I'd also like to incorporate the words Pray, Fast and Give in the house at different spots. I'd also like to find some cactuses.
We're still wrestling with putting the house on the market. Hope it goes smoothly.
Plans for this week, therapy, work on recipe cards, get the granola made once and for all :-)), cancel the cable tv
Thank you God for this life. We love You.
Monday Musings
Right now, it's 8:45 p.m. Monday night and the kids are half in bed or rather half the kids are in bed. The dishwasher is running, and I thought I'd try to catch up on our very hectic month.
This past weekend, was very, very busy. Both boys had big wrestling tournaments, Sam at St. Maria Goretti on Saturday and Thomas at the McClellan tournament on Sunday. Sam placed fourth and Thomas won first. Very fun. I made some sloppy Joes for the McClellan and donated paper goods. Josie also had a volley ball game (which she lost) Something very good was our girl walk in the park during Sunday's McClellan tournament. We had such a nice time, Gracie got lots of good exercise and Lucy played with her stick "metal detector." Abbey helped with them, while Josie ran free with Mom's camera taking lots of nature pictures. It was a beautiful Sunday.
To catch up, our February has been full, one item of note, Scott going to the er with severe nausea and chest pains, turned out to be probably something he ate.
Both boys had their birthdays, Sam, turned 12, got a $20 card to Game Preserve and some Naruto books, and a gummy fruit cake (like Captain Jack Sparrow), had chicken pockets for dinner :-)
Thomas, turned 9, and got a new skate board, and some NFL cards. He requested fried chicken for dinner. I, or rather Nanny and Pappaw, who came to both, were happy to oblige. We also celebrated Nanny's birthday. I gave her a knitted tea cozy :-)
Also fun this month, Abbey went to her first formal with her friend Desiree. Everybody came over to see her over, and she looked lovely. Aunt Jan and Uncle Bob were special visitors and the next night our nephew Patrick, Nanny and Pappaw and Aunt Jan and Uncle Bob returned with donuts and we played cards :-)
We also have been watching a lot of movies around here, like Truman Show, A Beautiful Mind, The Fugitive, Signs, older movies but entertaining, with some slight editing for any risque parts. The older kids are enjoying them.
Our plans for Lent this year,
for praying, we are going to try to pray the Sorrowful mysteries nightly and attend the Stations of the Cross''
for fasting, we are foregoing desserts after dinner
for almsgiving, we're filling a bean jar with beans for good deeds, these will be transferred into jelly beans on Easter and pennies for the poor ( or to fill the baby bank)
I am enjoying trying to decorate more for Lent. Over the weekend I bought some grapevine wreaths and some purple ribbon, I'd also like to incorporate the words Pray, Fast and Give in the house at different spots. I'd also like to find some cactuses.
We're still wrestling with putting the house on the market. Hope it goes smoothly.
Plans for this week, therapy, work on recipe cards, get the granola made once and for all :-)), cancel the cable tv
Thank you God for this life. We love You.
This past weekend, was very, very busy. Both boys had big wrestling tournaments, Sam at St. Maria Goretti on Saturday and Thomas at the McClellan tournament on Sunday. Sam placed fourth and Thomas won first. Very fun. I made some sloppy Joes for the McClellan and donated paper goods. Josie also had a volley ball game (which she lost) Something very good was our girl walk in the park during Sunday's McClellan tournament. We had such a nice time, Gracie got lots of good exercise and Lucy played with her stick "metal detector." Abbey helped with them, while Josie ran free with Mom's camera taking lots of nature pictures. It was a beautiful Sunday.
To catch up, our February has been full, one item of note, Scott going to the er with severe nausea and chest pains, turned out to be probably something he ate.
Both boys had their birthdays, Sam, turned 12, got a $20 card to Game Preserve and some Naruto books, and a gummy fruit cake (like Captain Jack Sparrow), had chicken pockets for dinner :-)
Thomas, turned 9, and got a new skate board, and some NFL cards. He requested fried chicken for dinner. I, or rather Nanny and Pappaw, who came to both, were happy to oblige. We also celebrated Nanny's birthday. I gave her a knitted tea cozy :-)
Also fun this month, Abbey went to her first formal with her friend Desiree. Everybody came over to see her over, and she looked lovely. Aunt Jan and Uncle Bob were special visitors and the next night our nephew Patrick, Nanny and Pappaw and Aunt Jan and Uncle Bob returned with donuts and we played cards :-)
We also have been watching a lot of movies around here, like Truman Show, A Beautiful Mind, The Fugitive, Signs, older movies but entertaining, with some slight editing for any risque parts. The older kids are enjoying them.
Our plans for Lent this year,
for praying, we are going to try to pray the Sorrowful mysteries nightly and attend the Stations of the Cross''
for fasting, we are foregoing desserts after dinner
for almsgiving, we're filling a bean jar with beans for good deeds, these will be transferred into jelly beans on Easter and pennies for the poor ( or to fill the baby bank)
I am enjoying trying to decorate more for Lent. Over the weekend I bought some grapevine wreaths and some purple ribbon, I'd also like to incorporate the words Pray, Fast and Give in the house at different spots. I'd also like to find some cactuses.
We're still wrestling with putting the house on the market. Hope it goes smoothly.
Plans for this week, therapy, work on recipe cards, get the granola made once and for all :-)), cancel the cable tv
Thank you God for this life. We love You.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Monday musings
Right now, it's the afterschool hour. The kids are watching a Big Foot show in the living room and Lucy is watching Noggin. Gracie is in bed for a late afternoon nap.
This weekend, was rather uneventful. On Friday, A had her friend Desiree spend the night. I knitted and watched Harry Potter with the middle kids. Dad took S to play his Magic game with other gamers on these northside. On Saturday, Dad worked in the morning and there were some challenges with one of kids. In the late afternoon, Dad took the four kids to his school to run around, which they reported was very fun. A had a babysitting job. Sam and I watched the movie Contact late night. He really enjoys watching movies with me, and I think they stimulate some good discussions.On Sunday, Sam did his first serving at OLL. Dad said he did a good job. Then for the rest of the day, we worked on upgrading Josie's room. Sunday evening I took the other kids to Little Flower's mass. (We split up to avoid taking the babies out in the January cold).
We did avoid any tv watching all day on Saturday, yeah for us.
oh, and one big thing, I learned how to purl stitch and how to do the stockinette stitch, I worked on a coffee mug cozy and it is three quarters done. I just have to learn how to sew the ends together :-)
Some plans for this week, getting through to payday :-)
Time for myself, more learning about knitting
I am grateful for, same as last week, family, family, family, good school and church and good friends
Somethings that have made me smile, A liking her chicken rice dinner, S liking movies, J liking us fixing up her room, T waving goodbye to me and always telling us he loves us, L working on her alphabet path this coming week we're working on letter P, Gracie singing Q,RS, TUV and still playing itsybitsy spider :-)
bye for now,
me
This weekend, was rather uneventful. On Friday, A had her friend Desiree spend the night. I knitted and watched Harry Potter with the middle kids. Dad took S to play his Magic game with other gamers on these northside. On Saturday, Dad worked in the morning and there were some challenges with one of kids. In the late afternoon, Dad took the four kids to his school to run around, which they reported was very fun. A had a babysitting job. Sam and I watched the movie Contact late night. He really enjoys watching movies with me, and I think they stimulate some good discussions.On Sunday, Sam did his first serving at OLL. Dad said he did a good job. Then for the rest of the day, we worked on upgrading Josie's room. Sunday evening I took the other kids to Little Flower's mass. (We split up to avoid taking the babies out in the January cold).
We did avoid any tv watching all day on Saturday, yeah for us.
oh, and one big thing, I learned how to purl stitch and how to do the stockinette stitch, I worked on a coffee mug cozy and it is three quarters done. I just have to learn how to sew the ends together :-)
Some plans for this week, getting through to payday :-)
Time for myself, more learning about knitting
I am grateful for, same as last week, family, family, family, good school and church and good friends
Somethings that have made me smile, A liking her chicken rice dinner, S liking movies, J liking us fixing up her room, T waving goodbye to me and always telling us he loves us, L working on her alphabet path this coming week we're working on letter P, Gracie singing Q,RS, TUV and still playing itsybitsy spider :-)
bye for now,
me
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Monday Musings
Right now, it is 8:15 a.m. and I just dropped the kids off at school. I just love our school. It's so close, and the kids really seem happy there. I am listening to the dryer and the rest of the house is silent. Scott is home sick from work today ( a flu bug or something) and Gracie is still asleep. It is very peaceful.
This weekend, was really nice. On Friday, while the four big kids were in school, the babies and I went up to pay the mortgage. That evening, we had three sports practices, boys wrestling and Josie volleyball. Afterward, I watched Master and Commander with Sam and the last part with Abbey (both seemed to like and had lots of questions) We seem to be in a naval thing here as over Christmas break we had fun watching the Pirates of the Caribbean, all four in a row. Sam likes to walk around now and say ' Savvy mate:-)Saturday was really nice as the girls and I had an all day shopping spree at Kohls, Abbey really needed something to wear to Mass, we ended up getting her some black pants and she and Jo also got pretty shirts and Abbey found her formal dress, yeah. Then we went to Chilis for some yummy food and chocolate molten cake, this was huge treat for us as we rarely, try never, go out to restaurants. On Sunday, it was pretty cold out, so we went to 11 a.m. Mass at St. Bernadette and then spent the rest of the afternoon doing our Jane Wooster Scott winter puzzle. (I highly recommend those). On Monday, I took Thomas to get a badly needed haircut and then he and I got some epiphany water from Holy Rosary to make holy water gifts. We spent the rest of the afternoon making paper snow flakes to decorate the house. They are very pretty and bring a smile to my face each time I see them. Abbey and I ended the day with a trip to Target and Joanns just to get out of the house and do a little ooh and ahh shopping.
Some plans for the week, need to get paperwork in for Scecina, keep up with sports schedules and doctors and therapy, I also need to try and fill the freezer as much as possible.
If I can find time for myself, I want to teach myself to make the little crocheted corsages for St. Patrick's Day.
I am grateful for my husband, my kids and the rest of our families. I am grateful for our school and the teachers and our coaches. All are so good with our kids and make our life easier and better.
Some prayer intentions, for the little girl I read about with leukemia in the paper and her family, for Scott's kids, for our priests.
Something that makes me smile, when Thomas gives me hugs and kisses, Gracie singing ABC song and lighting up to itsy,bitsy spider, Abbey, hosting Lucy in her room for a weekend sleepover, Sam , saying 'Savvy mate :-) and Jo, so eager to help with craft projects.
Thank you Jesus for everything,
me
Some pictures of our weekend
This weekend, was really nice. On Friday, while the four big kids were in school, the babies and I went up to pay the mortgage. That evening, we had three sports practices, boys wrestling and Josie volleyball. Afterward, I watched Master and Commander with Sam and the last part with Abbey (both seemed to like and had lots of questions) We seem to be in a naval thing here as over Christmas break we had fun watching the Pirates of the Caribbean, all four in a row. Sam likes to walk around now and say ' Savvy mate:-)Saturday was really nice as the girls and I had an all day shopping spree at Kohls, Abbey really needed something to wear to Mass, we ended up getting her some black pants and she and Jo also got pretty shirts and Abbey found her formal dress, yeah. Then we went to Chilis for some yummy food and chocolate molten cake, this was huge treat for us as we rarely, try never, go out to restaurants. On Sunday, it was pretty cold out, so we went to 11 a.m. Mass at St. Bernadette and then spent the rest of the afternoon doing our Jane Wooster Scott winter puzzle. (I highly recommend those). On Monday, I took Thomas to get a badly needed haircut and then he and I got some epiphany water from Holy Rosary to make holy water gifts. We spent the rest of the afternoon making paper snow flakes to decorate the house. They are very pretty and bring a smile to my face each time I see them. Abbey and I ended the day with a trip to Target and Joanns just to get out of the house and do a little ooh and ahh shopping.
Some plans for the week, need to get paperwork in for Scecina, keep up with sports schedules and doctors and therapy, I also need to try and fill the freezer as much as possible.
If I can find time for myself, I want to teach myself to make the little crocheted corsages for St. Patrick's Day.
I am grateful for my husband, my kids and the rest of our families. I am grateful for our school and the teachers and our coaches. All are so good with our kids and make our life easier and better.
Some prayer intentions, for the little girl I read about with leukemia in the paper and her family, for Scott's kids, for our priests.
Something that makes me smile, when Thomas gives me hugs and kisses, Gracie singing ABC song and lighting up to itsy,bitsy spider, Abbey, hosting Lucy in her room for a weekend sleepover, Sam , saying 'Savvy mate :-) and Jo, so eager to help with craft projects.
Thank you Jesus for everything,
me
Some pictures of our weekend
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Happy New Year
hello everyone, this is just a quick note to catch up on our Advent and Christmas. Both were very lovely. This Advent was one of the best we have ever had. We started it off with Stir Up Sunday - a day when I made my first ever plum pudding and two fruit cakes. Everyone took a turn stirring. We had a Jesse Tree set up but had some trouble reading the stories every night. My resolution is to make some ornaments so we can be better prepared next year. We did the picture book basket, very fun, for toodles, Oh and we also made our first Thanksgiving dinner, complete with everything :-)))
Going through the calendar - we had a really fun St. Andrew, cupcakes with gummy fish for Dad's feast day
St. Nicholas Day, also very fun
Also celebrated Our lady of Guadelupe Day and St. Lucy Day
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception was beautiful, our church is very beautiful at day and night ,
Christmas lovely
Most recently have been enjoying watching The Pirates of the Caribbean movies with Sam, 'savvy' :-))))
Hope to post again soon
Going through the calendar - we had a really fun St. Andrew, cupcakes with gummy fish for Dad's feast day
St. Nicholas Day, also very fun
Also celebrated Our lady of Guadelupe Day and St. Lucy Day
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception was beautiful, our church is very beautiful at day and night ,
Christmas lovely
Most recently have been enjoying watching The Pirates of the Caribbean movies with Sam, 'savvy' :-))))
Hope to post again soon
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