Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Happy Father's Day
Happy Father's Day to my wonderful hubby. You are a great friend and a wonderful husband and father. I cannot imagine what my life would be without you and all of our girls in it. I could go on and on about all the reasons that I love my husband and how great he is, as he complements me so very well. Happy Father's Day honey. I am so glad that we are making this journey together. I'll do my very best to help you get to heaven.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Happy Birthday to Miss Dramatic!
My eldest daughter, the one who made me a Mother turned 14 years old today. In the blink of an eye, she is old enough to be going to high school. How did this happen?! :)
She shared her day with her Dad since it is also Father's Day. We went to Mass in the morning and came home for a breakfast of French Toast Casserole, per the birthday girls request. Out for dinner to our favorite local Italian restaurant and then home for cake.
Grandma sent her a kindle so she is very excited about the tremendous library of books that has been opened for her. Her gift from us is a shared Birthday/Confirmation gift. She will be going on a retreat weekend with some friends. She is very excited!
She shared her day with her Dad since it is also Father's Day. We went to Mass in the morning and came home for a breakfast of French Toast Casserole, per the birthday girls request. Out for dinner to our favorite local Italian restaurant and then home for cake.
Grandma sent her a kindle so she is very excited about the tremendous library of books that has been opened for her. Her gift from us is a shared Birthday/Confirmation gift. She will be going on a retreat weekend with some friends. She is very excited!
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Enthronement
We consecrated our family and enthroned our home to the Sacred Heart of Jesus today. We had a lovely ceremony with our pastor and some very close friends. It was a beautiful way to make a statement about Christ being the center of our family. Here is information about what we did:
http://www.dailycatholic.org/enthrone.htm
http://www.dailycatholic.org/enthrone.htm
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Happy Pentecost
Acts 1:4-5 4
And eating together with them, he commanded them, that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but should wait for the promise of the Father, which you have heard (saith he) by my mouth. For John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost, not many days hence.
Acts 2:1-4 1
And when the days of the Pentecost were accomplished, they were all together in one place: And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a mighty wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them parted tongues as it were of fire, and it sat upon every one of them: And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they began to speak with divers tongues, according as the Holy Ghost gave them to speak.
O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
And eating together with them, he commanded them, that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but should wait for the promise of the Father, which you have heard (saith he) by my mouth. For John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost, not many days hence.
Acts 2:1-4 1
And when the days of the Pentecost were accomplished, they were all together in one place: And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a mighty wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them parted tongues as it were of fire, and it sat upon every one of them: And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they began to speak with divers tongues, according as the Holy Ghost gave them to speak.
Come Holy Spirit!!
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
Garbage Duty
I always joke with my husband that anything to do with garbage is a "boy" job. Since he is the only boy in the house and sometimes travels, the girls have decided to take matters into their own hands. :) Thanks Ladies!!
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Happy Birthday to Me
Today I celebrated my 38th birthday. I don't usually do very much for my birthday but this year I am counting all my blessings. We have a nice home, great family, and wonderful friends. I have a fantastic husband who does a great job providing all that we need and some of what we want. I also have 5 beautiful daughters that keep me laughing, smiling, and hopping!
We ordered dinner from a local Italian restaurant that I love and had a lovely meal at home - that I didn't have to cook! I had Gnocchi with Vodka sauce, salad, bread, and a nice glass of Moscato wine. I made myself a cherry cheesecake because it is my absolute favorite food in the world, but Hubby surprised me by having a cake delivered by a dear friend who makes DELICIOUS cakes. Too much cake? Not a bad problem to have on a birthday!
My family got me a kindle reader. I wasn't sure if I would like one, because I am a book lover and traditionalist but I am hooked! I got the one that looks more like an actual page - not the version that is like an ipad. I could not believe all the books that I can get for free! I stocked up on GK Chesterton and many other classics that I have been wanting to read. Now I can not complain that I have nothing to read. I don't think that my family could have picked a better gift for this book lover!
My Hubby also got me a beautiful silver crucifix necklace and a medal of the Immaculate Conception (miraculous medal) because I have been wanting one. Thanks honey!!
My oldest daughter and her best friend decorated the house for the festivities and my younger 4 provided entertainment with a play, dancing, and singing after cake.
I not only survived turning 38, but I enjoyed it. Thank you Jesus for all that I have.
We ordered dinner from a local Italian restaurant that I love and had a lovely meal at home - that I didn't have to cook! I had Gnocchi with Vodka sauce, salad, bread, and a nice glass of Moscato wine. I made myself a cherry cheesecake because it is my absolute favorite food in the world, but Hubby surprised me by having a cake delivered by a dear friend who makes DELICIOUS cakes. Too much cake? Not a bad problem to have on a birthday!
My family got me a kindle reader. I wasn't sure if I would like one, because I am a book lover and traditionalist but I am hooked! I got the one that looks more like an actual page - not the version that is like an ipad. I could not believe all the books that I can get for free! I stocked up on GK Chesterton and many other classics that I have been wanting to read. Now I can not complain that I have nothing to read. I don't think that my family could have picked a better gift for this book lover!
My Hubby also got me a beautiful silver crucifix necklace and a medal of the Immaculate Conception (miraculous medal) because I have been wanting one. Thanks honey!!
My oldest daughter and her best friend decorated the house for the festivities and my younger 4 provided entertainment with a play, dancing, and singing after cake.
I not only survived turning 38, but I enjoyed it. Thank you Jesus for all that I have.
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| Door coming in from the garage |
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| Streamers on a column - nice touch! |
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| Happy Birthday sign and cute baby |
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| My delicious cheesecake! |
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| Beautiful and delicious cake made by a dear friend. Recipe is TOP SECRET but I keep tasting it to figure it out! :) |
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| Miss Dancer and her Best Friend |
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| Miss Baby and The Comedian anxiously awaiting a piece of cake |
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| Miss Busy moving too fast for a good shot |
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| Miss Musical ready to entertain us |
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Mother's Day
Happy Mother's Day! Our day started with Mass, the my Hubby made me my favorite omelet for breakfast! Omelet with spinach, tomato, and feta cheese. Mmmmmmm! We had a leisurely morning and early afternoon and then we headed over to our neighbor's house for some manual labor and a cook out. Our yard is very hilly and shady so our neighbor offered us a small plot next to her garden so we could garden this year too! She is so wonderful. We are thinking about getting a few chickens and will try to reciprocate with some delicious eggs.
So we all went down and dug out our plot and planted some veggies. I am not the best gardener but I really like the idea and I really want to be good at it. That counts for something, right? :) Turns out that Miss Dramatic is excellent at digging and planting! She was a huge help in getting our garden started.
We planted lettuce, spinach, zucchini, red peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes (3 kinds) and squash. I am doing container strawberries and herbs on our front steps. We used to get all of our veggies from a local CSA but they are no longer farming and this is much cheaper and closer to home. What a great summer project for the kids too!
So we all went down and dug out our plot and planted some veggies. I am not the best gardener but I really like the idea and I really want to be good at it. That counts for something, right? :) Turns out that Miss Dramatic is excellent at digging and planting! She was a huge help in getting our garden started.
We planted lettuce, spinach, zucchini, red peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes (3 kinds) and squash. I am doing container strawberries and herbs on our front steps. We used to get all of our veggies from a local CSA but they are no longer farming and this is much cheaper and closer to home. What a great summer project for the kids too!
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| Miss Busy and friend looking for worms |
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| Our First (hopefully of many) family garden! |
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