I told Dean, I really had the urge to get away before Amelie arrived and I knew we would be home-bound for while as we adjusted and transitioned to a family of 6. So, where do you go with 3 little ones when you’re 8 months pregnant? Vegas seemed like a logical choice 😉 No,… Continue Reading
When our good friends invited us to their “All Hallow’s Eve” celebration, I was more than excited to spend the evening remembering the martyrs of our faith, praying with other families (what a sight to see so many little ones with their hands folded looking at the images of our Lord’s life and praying as… Continue Reading
Where has October gone? Well, for starters, this angelic, peaceful little face has been keeping me on my toes, and huffing and puffing. He is running e.v.e.r.y.w.h.e.r.e. The kid has scrapes and scabs already covering both knees and he’s not even 16 months! And none of them resulted in a single tear. He has this… Continue Reading
It doesn’t seem like a full year ago that we were doing this. But it was. (Nearly) every morning, the 1st thing I do is read “The Saint of the Day” email I am signed up for. I smiled from ear to ear remembering that, arguably the most popular saint and a Doctor of the… Continue Reading
I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited to say farewell to Summer. Although, I don’t think it’s ever been this humid while I’ve been ever so pregnant! Today, was the 1st morning that I enjoyed a warm cappuccino over an iced late. The 1st day we went without running the AC during the kids… Continue Reading
Friday night, Dean and I got to join my father & mother-in-law and a couple others for a date night out attending “How Sweet the Sound 2012” WHAT. A. TREAT. It was amazing! If you’re curious, here is a recap of last year’s tour to give you a taste: We were 7th row from the… Continue Reading
These 2 have been bonding quite a bit after a spontaneous invitation from Mimi to take Sweet G to the retreat house for a few days. It’s been so interesting to observe the dynamic involving big sis and little bro. A very different dynamic than when all 3 are together. I have been amazed at… Continue Reading
Amelie Dominica Soto What can I say? I’m a sucker for those French female names! 😉 Amelie (pronounced Ah-may-lee); Origin – French; Meaning – Hard working, Industrious Dominica Origin – Latin; Meaning – Of the Lord As the 4th child, I will definitely need a hard worker by my side. And I have a sneaking… Continue Reading
Well, I got hit again. Another nasty sinus infection complete with body aches, headaches and fevers came to visit me. Thankfully, the worst of this one only lasted about 24 hours and an overnight stay at our Vacation Home allowed me to get a good great night’s sleep and a long nap to sleep it… Continue Reading
We are still summering and don’t plan on stopping anytime soon! Yes, while there are many philosophical reasons (in line with classical Pre-Cartesian philosophy) for our decision to home educate, I have to be completely honest, a big reason this whole “homeschooling” thing appealed to me was the freedom and the flexibility. Once we discovered… Continue Reading