Creative and Artsy

Our oldest daughter has always been very creative and imaginative. She has always loved drawing and making arts and crafts. This year, she is taking art lessons after school from a professional artist that teaches at our school. Of course, she loves it! She even comes up with creative little projects on her own at home. Her latest was a vase...she painted a beer bottle with colorful polka dots. She gave it to her art teacher for his birthday! She even made him a card, rolled it up and put it in the bottle. She is so thoughtful and gifted. I can't wait to see how she uses her talents!

Our Little Altar Server

B-Ri became an altar server for Masses at his school, Holy Rosary Catholic School. He served his 1st mass last week. He did such a good job. Very proud moment for Mom and Dad...but I think I was more nervous than he was!!! I'm sure I looked goofy out there watching him with a big grin on my face!:) Just one more step forward on his journey of faith!

Rain, rain, go away...or not. It doesn't matter...we're still gonna PLAY!

playing in the gutter

trying out some scooter moves in the rain

splashing in the water-filled pot hole in the street

It has been raining for 8 days now! I think it stopped for a few hours one day...but it returned. The rain doesn't bother the kids. They love to play outside in it and make a big splash in the many puddles! As long as there is no thunder or lightning...then they run for the door! Of course, they are making more dirty laundry for Mommy...with all the towels and wet clothes!!! One of these years, I'll get caught up on that! But they have so much FUN. . .it's hard to tell them no! It certainly has felt like fall lately!

Visit from Father Patrick

We got a nice surprise this week when we got a call from Chad's good friend and Jack's godfather, Father Patrick. He was passing through on his way back to Corpus Christi from Colorado. He blessed us and our home by doing a home Mass in our new house. The kids enjoyed this special Mass and participated by doing the readings and helping as altar servers. They also enjoyed having a homily just for them...very kid and family friendly. Of course, "Wild Thang" was running around playing trains and jumping on the couch...but he did get on his knees to kneel and pray for about 10 seconds! Father Patrick is always so good with the kids...joking with them and making them laugh. But, he is also very caring and wise! He has been a great friend to Chad over the years. Too bad it was such a short visit. We hope to see him again soon!

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