"Oh what fun! She's a wild one!"I still can't believe our baby girl is one already! At just 16.5 lbs she is still one of our smallest children, but she doesn't let her tiny little body keep her from doing anything and everything. She seems to have endless energy and...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}Yesterday we spent the day at my parents home and Rose enjoyed picking flowers with Grandma.{happy}Sean had to work last Saturday, but the kids and I spent the morning with my two youngest brothers...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}Last weekend we spent most of Friday and Saturday deep cleaning the girls bedrooms. After we had finished, and after a bike-ride with the older boys, I took the girls out for dinner! It was...
Outside my window...we have been enjoying watching these little twins. Aren't they just the cutest?!?I am thankful... for fun summer activities, and multiple child discounts!I am thinking... about ways to simplify. So...
Our family recently attended a field trip to an Animal Rehabilitation & Information Center which cares for over 1,000 wild animals every year at no charge to individuals or organizations. When we arrived they asked everyone to break up into 4 groups of...
*I started this Daybook post this morning and worked on it a few minutes here and there throughout the day.Outside my window... it is a rainy day. Perfect for curling up on the couches with blankets and books!I am thinking... about baby names. We...
The past few weeks I have been receiving afternoon emails from my husband with more pictures of what he has been seeing while working.Some days I just love the pictures he sends. . . Taken on June 20thI just love seeing pictures of baby deer!... other days,...
Whale Watching Center ~ Depoe Bay, Oregon California Sea Lion • Harbor Seal • Harbor PorpoiseWhile at the whale center we heard that a couple whales had just been spotted near Rocky Creek State Park, 2 miles south, so we headed that direction. We were able to see two...
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.
