Maria had a “fake” birthday (Sam’s word) last Saturday, during which she and two friends had their toes done. Then, on her “real” birthday, our family celebrated with a spaghetti dinner, presents and birthday cake.
Entries Tagged as 'Celebrations'
Birthday #2
July 1st, 2010 · 4 Comments · Celebrations
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Birthday #1
June 30th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Celebrations
Scenes from the first birthday this week:
I can’t believe he’s four. Or, as he tells everyone, “Two and two.”
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Dino
June 28th, 2010 · 5 Comments · Celebrations
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First Communion
May 2nd, 2010 · 2 Comments · Celebrations, Church, Family
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Eight
April 20th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Celebrations, Milestones, Parenting
At 5:55 a.m. 8 years ago today, this little guy was born, changing our lives completely and forever.
Who would have thought that we’d love him so much that we’d end up with FOUR MORE?!?
I can’t believe 8 years have gone by… it just doesn’t seem possible. I hope time will slow down a bit, as [...]
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Terribly Pathetic
March 16th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Celebrations, Family, Marriage, Parenting, Picture Taking
Last night, while Dan was digging through some papers in preparation of filing our taxes, he came across an anniversary book I had put together a couple of years ago. My friend, Katey, had inspired me, as she had one. It was filled with pictures from each of her wedding anniversaries and descriptions of where [...]
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Jingle Bells and Toy Soldiers
December 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Celebrations, Family, Holidays, Performances
This week both of The Little Boys had their Christmas programs at school.
Sam worked hard ringing and singing:
Introduced a song to the audience:
And sat on Santa’s lap:
And Luke was the best Toy Soldier the school has ever seen:
One more half-day of school and Christmas Vacation begins.
Heaven help me.
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Birthday, Part 1
December 9th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Celebrations, Family
I can’t believe my little Looney Tunes is 5!
Over the weekend, to celebrate his birthday, we took a trip to the Children’s Museum. Luke and Sam had been there recently on a field trip with school and Luke told me he wanted to go back for his birthday. I was elated, as this meant I [...]
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God Bless Abby
October 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Celebrations
Last weekend, we trekked back down to St. Louis to see little Abby baptized. She was perfect. Never made a peep.
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Such Excitement
October 1st, 2009 · 20 Comments · Celebrations, Family, Parenting
The other day, after a doctor’s appointment, Dan and I sat the kids down at the kitchen table and told them that we had an announcement to make. Immediately, the kids were fired up, their little bodies practically humming.
I started with, “why do you think Mommy went to the doctor today?” In response I got, [...]
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