Summer's Candy
We got a box of absolutely delicious peaches last week, and they were perfectly ripe by Friday night for dinner. I call 'em summer's candy. There is no better summer fruit. Just ask these monkeys! Do you have a favorite peach recipe? If we're not munching away on...
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Another Monday means another opportunity to swap prayer intentions and start “putting them to work” for one another! Here are my prayer intentions for this week: For the Holy Spirit to pour out His blessings upon our Godson, Luke, who celebrates his second birthday...
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The home where Jane and Walt are taking swimming lessons is just a few blocks away from St. Teresa's Catholic Church. Philip has Tuesday mornings off, so he suggested I leave Harry at home with him. That way, I could drop off the "big kids" at swimming lessons and...
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A few random pictures of what's going on around these parts: -1- Finally found a preschooler-sized apron for Walt that didn't have flowers on it. Well done, Target! He loved helping me bake some banana bread yesterday. -2- "Mom, doesn't my hair look pretty for...
read moreSwimming Lessons
For the past two weeks, Jane and Walt have been going to swim lessons at Mulgrue Swim Academy. I am so grateful to our friends for recommending "Rhonda on Randolph" to us. While Jane and Walt enjoyed their swim lessons they took over the winter, the instructors...
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Another Monday means another opportunity to swap prayer intentions and start “putting them to work” for one another! Here are my prayer intentions for this week: For single parents who need us to be the Body of Christ to them For Philip to have a blessed retreat next...
read moreTeacher End-of-the-Year Appreciation Gift
Jane and Walt had the same preschool teacher this last year. (Jane had her M/W/F mornings, and Walt had her T/TR mornings.) Needless to say, she had her fill of our family this year! As a former teacher, I know how much the end-of-the-year thank you presents mean....
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Another Monday means another opportunity to swap prayer intentions and start “putting them to work” for one another! Here are my prayer intentions for this week: For safe travels for everyone traveling over Memorial Day weekend For the souls of all those who paid the...
read moreWalt's Birthday (and Last Day of Preschool!)
Tuesday, May 19th, was a big, big day for Mr. Walt! 1. He turned 4 years old. 2. It was his last day of preschool. (Until next year, that is.) 3. His preschool class spent the day at a park. 4. That evening was the last Don & Millie's night of the school...
read moreWalt’s Birthday (and Last Day of Preschool!)
Tuesday, May 19th, was a big, big day for Mr. Walt! 1. He turned 4 years old. 2. It was his last day of preschool. (Until next year, that is.) 3. His preschool class spent the day at a park. 4. That evening was the last Don & Millie's night of the school...
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