Sunday, December 28, 2014

Paul's First Communion

We had a lovely evening mass during which Paul received his first Holy Communion. Afterwards, we returned to our house for dinner, gifts, cake, and fun. We are so grateful that Paul could celebrate this special day with his godparents, Uncle John and Aunt Kathleen. May God continue to bless Paul!


Friday, December 19, 2014

Crowned

Kate arrived in the kitchen just now wearing this crown. I have never seen it and have no idea where it came from, but it marks the day well: The last day of school before break (e.g. lots of parties and candy canes) AND jeans day!! (but no holes, wears, tears, rips, stains, penmarks, bleach marks, grass stains, jeggings, loose jean, jeans with chains, jeans with beltloops missing, tight jeans, or white jeans...otherwise your child will promptly receive a pink slip, be sent to Mr. Carpine and parents will be called in a nanosecond to bring you a pair of uniform pants). Merry Christmas!

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Monday, December 15, 2014

Christmas caroling


We did some Christmas caroling with the Mom's group families at a local retirement home on Sunday. Elizabeth played some beautiful piano pieces also. 
 



More Caroling


Saturday, December 6, 2014

7th annual cookie baking

We had a very nice and busy morning with Nonnie, Kari, Calvin, and also 2 friends who are not pictured who came to spend time with Elizabeth and Hannah (Sophia and Kendall).



Kate (5) Paul (7) Calvin (7) Hannah (9) Eliz (11)

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Big day for Paul

Paul made his first Reconciliation yesterday! we celebrated our grace-filled selves w giant ice cream cones. We drove for about two minutes before teasing and fighting ensued, at which point I considered making a u-turn back to the  church, but thats pretty much par for the course...
Paul is excited to receive his first Communion on 12/28 while godparents John and Kathleen are visiting.

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Pilgrim Day

I helped in Kate's class for the annual Thanksgiving Day feast. Look at all the butter on that johnnycake! We had a fun day. I have helped at each kid's pilgrim party...4 for 4. :(

Little chefs

helping make the yams...

Friday, November 21, 2014

Jeans Day at RCS

Here are Paul and Kate on the way out the door today. Hannah is home w a sore throat..Eliz has been home w strep since Wed. (yike.)

Sunday, November 16, 2014

More Painting

We started on a new room today, the "carpeted room" as Paul calls it, where the piano is located. We will do the dining room this color also. Kate and I were wishing we could dip some strawberries and bananas in the paint, which looks exactly like fondue chocolate (my favorite!). Alas, here is my project for the week...

Getting started
My enthusiastic assistant

Friday, October 31, 2014

Ladybug

A fun morning at a poetry reading and we saw Hannah on the way out as a Roman for her class party.

More Costumes

Hannah as a teacher (her shirt says "teacher" on the lapel) and Paul as an army dude :)

Monday, October 27, 2014

sleepy Tyche

Keeping me company as I clean. She loves any spot of sunshine she can find to zonk out.

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Halloween prep

Gearing up for Friday night festivities... here's a scary vampire.

Monday, October 20, 2014

Fast friends

When Sara visited Aaron and I ran some errands and look who we found walking along as we drove home...

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Game day

Gorgeous 70 degree fall day for some flag football.

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Little Bird Bakeshop

A cozy teahouse in old town made for the perfect after school stop with Aunt Sara on a rainy day.

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Going for a ride

Tyche is tagging along to Paul's flag game today. Paul's team is playing an undefeated team so we are hoping they will act like ASU, Arizona, and Ole Miss and pull an upset.

Sunday, September 28, 2014

RMNP

We went to the national park Sat a.m. to see the fall colors. Sorry Beth, Lila and BJC...we saw a lot of wildlife this time including herds of elk grazing and five mountain goats on the way down the canyon. We also did some hiking.

Grandma and Grandpa at RMNP

Girls night out

Grandma and the girls went to a faculty concert at RCS Fruday night. They really enjoyed it.

Omelette lesson with Grandpa (the expert)

Monday, September 22, 2014