An Update on our Snuggle Bug

An Update on our Snuggle Bug

On Friday I took Snuggles in for his One-Year check up. This was actually his third visit with the doctor since we arrived home from our trip. The first was due to his not recovering completely from the flu, and at that appointment we realized how little he weighed,...

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Our Baby Boy Is ONE Today!

Today our little guy is turning one! I cannot believe how quickly time goes by... Here are a few photos from his first year of life: Happy Birthday Snuggles!! You have been such a blessing to us, and have added so much joy to our lives. We love you so much! If you...

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The Tooth Fairy

The Tooth Fairy

This Morning Rascal lost his very first tooth!!! He is so excited!Although, he was a bit concerned when he realized that tomorrow is Sunday.You see, the tooth fairy forgot once when Capitan lost a tooth doesn't work on Sunday. I reassured him that since it was his...

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Baby News!

Baby News!

Tonight Snuggles was bound and determined to "get the ball," even if it meant crawling!!!I missed seeing the first time, since he was back in his big brothers room with daddy... Hubby then brought him out to the living room to show me:Aahh! I'm not ready for this,...

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One in, One out

One in, One out

Unlike this other brave child, Captain likes to wait till his teeth fall out on their own. Today was no different. This morning it was just flopping around when he would talk, and Captain was not too interested in eating. Snuggles was also very cranky. Just look at...

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Chiquita’s First* Haircut

Chiquita’s First* Haircut

* That is, if you don't count the ringlet of hair she cut off last year!Tonight, I decided to cut Chiquita's hair. I am so impatient. I should have waited, and taken her in to my hairdresser, but I didn't, and her hair is now shorter than I had planned... But, she is...

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Prayer of Mothers

Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.


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Sean & Jessica, Captain-24, Ranger-22, Twinkle Toes-21, Chiquita-19, Snuggles-17, Rose-14, Bud-12, Grace-7 and Joy-5 (blog nicknames)

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