Kathleen Newton At the Piano - James Tissot, 1881
Train up a child…
From this afternoon, a couple of tunes with a four-year-old who likes to sing these songs, whether at church, at home, or riding in the van. The long tradition continues!…
Happy Birthday, Dear Mother-In-Law!
On Saturday we had a casual family gathering in Sun Lakes to celebrate my Mother In Law, Patricia - matriarch of our family, who today turns 75. I don't know how…
Moon rising.
Run-around
Today has been a run around day for Nettie. Well first it started with a 9am appointment with our Catholic Charities licensing agent. That was extremely informative, and I'm glad…
The welcome packet from SSJ Cathedral School, including folder of info, bookmark, and a beautiful rosary and booklet commemorating the 60th anniversary of the school.
Appointments Galore, and Some Milestones
In the last week I have facilitated 6 medical/dental appointments in addition to the usual driving of kids to activities, and it makes me very happy that my calendar for the…
The tableau before me as I begin the day.
School, when it happens…
Coming up for air after a week of insanity -- so many appointments I lost count! I'm just happy to be done with the dentist and doctors and specialists for…
Gallery of Fools
Brutal honesty time: I only took these pics so I could play around with my new gallery feature. But my kids have a limitless capacity for crazy faces, so it's…
New Years Day: First Photo Walk of the Year
Here's a passel o' pix from our walk at the AZ Center on January 1st. We started out by meeting the Grands for a quick lunch at McDonalds. It was…
Outtakes from New Years Day Photo Walk
Laurent got to pick an activity for the family on the international holiday that is her birthday (also known as New Years Day). She chose lunch with the Grands, followed…
On the First Day of 2015: Happy Birthday, Laurent!
This is my oldest daughter. My right hand. My 'brain'. My beautiful, brilliant, musical, creative, writer-musician-artist with a heart so gracious and sacrificial she inspires me every day. She is…
Celebrations of December: Jacob turns 15!
One of the advantages of having a winter birthday (at least, in this family) is that Grandpa and Grandma are always in town to help celebrate. This year, on the…