Mail Time.....Take 2

I just got a package....

I just got a package.....

I just got a package.....

I wonder who it's from?!!

It's from Alice!!

My mom mentioned in her post last Friday that there is nothing like getting a handwritten note in the mail, well.......there is really, really, really nothing like getting....cookies in the mail!!
It was so much fun!

I shared my birthday cookies with my brothers and sister......they were so good!

Coco especially loved them!

Dear Alice: (and her baking helpers)

Thank you so much for the special birthday care package......
I loved it!

It made my day extra special. I wish you could celebrate with me on Saturday.

I remember meeting you exactly 1 year ago!

Love,

Buttercup

Moe's Homework Buddy

This is Moe's room.

He likes to do his schoolwork at his desk.

He has recently aquired a new little buddy.

Can you see him?

Meet Pete......

Pete is Moe's fuzzy, black caterpillar that now resides in a cage on his desk.

We are feeding him leaves and waiting to see if there will be a cocoon soon.
We'll keep you posted......

Have a wonderful Thursday!!

We are getting ready for some week-end guests!

Sara

Feast of the Archangels

Happy Feast Day to our Lil Angel

"O God, Who in a wonderful order hast established the ministry of angels and of men, mercifully grant that, as Thy holy angels ever do Thee service in heaven, so they may at all times protect us on earth."

From the Roman Missal

"Make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you."
St. Francis de Sales

Little Climber

Coco loves climing on 4-wheel toys that are just her size.

The toys don't even need to go anywhere.

In fact, she prefers them stationary.

The more still they are, the better the maneuvering.

Mission Accomplished.

Here's hoping you accomplish the missions you set out to do today!

Sara

Birthday Wishes

Happy Birthday to a special niece.........

You were born into our hearts on this day, 14 years ago....

Christmas's are more joyful with you....

4th of July's are more sparkly because of you....

Our birthday's are more of a party because of you.....

"She referees me, Boden and Rocky when we are fighting. She makes great carnivals."--Moe

"She is very supportive."--Rocky

"She is inspirational under unusual cirmstances."--Ky

"She is as bubbly as sparkling apple cider and I love her contagious smile."--Sara

You make everything more FUN!!!!!!

"Her attitude is always positive and she's always ready to make something good happen."--Mark
"I like Teagan. I want her to come visit now."--Nacho

"I love it when she takes care of me. She is a special 'mother' to me."--Coco

We have MANY home videos of you dancing and singing.....you bring happiness to those around you. That is such a gift.

"She is soooooo fun to play with and I wished she lived close by."--Buttercup

You are so beautiful.......inside an out...........and we are so blessesd that you are a part of our family!!

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!!

LOVE, ALL OF US

Sunset Jumping

This evening, we were outside enjoying the beautiful sunset. The air was cool, the kids were jumping on the trampoline and I could here the sound of geese flying somewhere close. I decided to capture the moment on camera........

....with my one goal of getting a picture of Buttercup and Moe as they played catch with the football while they were jumping......

....but, Nacho could sense that I was going for a particular shot and he just didn't want to be excluded.......

There always seemed to be a flash of orange somewhere in the picture.

"Hey, Nacho, I just want to get a picture of Moe and Buttercup playing catch real quick..."

"Oh, Ok sure....I'll get a picture of you."

"Yes, yes, I got your feet....those toesies are pretty cute."

"Yep, honey, I got you jumping, too."

....Holding my breath....

GOT IT!!!!

Hope you find a beautiful sunset to enjoy this week-end!!!

We have football and soccer games to go to.......

Sara

Mail Time

"Here's the mail,

it never fails,

it makes me want to wag my tail,

when it comes I want to wail, MAIL!"

We love...

going to the mailbox. It is fun to reach in and pull out a bundle of stacked papers to see what there is to read. Sports Illustrated and American Girl Doll magazines are big hits around here......but the biggest excitement comes when there is a letter!! Email is a great way to stay connected but there is nothing like getting a handwritten note all wrapped up in an envelope with your own name on it.

" We just got a letter....

We just got a letter....

We just got a letter....

I wonder who it's from?!"

And letters from friends and family are the very best kind to get!
Thank you and keep sending them!!
Sara