Vocation of Motherhood

Happy Memorial Day!

Wishing you a happy Memorial Day Weekend!

We went up north (or more north ha-ha!) for the weekend and the boys had a blast fishing at Grandma and Grandpa's. I got to spend time with two of my sisters, Jane and Jill, and my dear friend Tammy. Jill and I also made a stop at Christmas Point and that made the trip even more fun!

Here is a slideshow of the fishing pictures:

Remembering a great lady

We've been busy lately, mostly with a family funeral. It's so hard to say goodbye, but thankfully we are blessed with so many beautiful memories:

"He's the Best Thing That Has Ever Happened To Me"

Last Sunday after Mass I was talking to a friend who had just been talking with T., (our oldest son). She had asked him how he liked having a new baby brother and he said, "He's the best thing that has ever happened to me."

Breakfast is Served!

This morning my oldest son was making some eggs and I asked him to make me some, too. I was nursing the baby when he came over and brought me this:

From Family

A beautiful breakfast served on a tray! He made scrambled eggs, toast (he forgot the butter, but do I really need it anyways??) and he made sure to put my coffee and water on the tray, too. That act of service made my day!

Later he finally memorized the countries of Western Europe. We've been working on that for over a week and today he took the test and did fine. According to curricula standards, he achieved success today. However, what would Jesus have liked more? That he memorized geography facts, or that he worked hard to serve someone he loves? It made me think about what is more important in my life on a daily basis. I am thankful that even a child can teach me the best lesson any human being should learn; that service and sacrifice are of the utmost importance to be truly successful in the eyes of God.

Surprise! It's a baby shower!

Last night was one of the best nights of my life. "Why?" you ask? Well, I went to a friend's house for a "pampering party." When I walked in, there were all of my dear friends, a table full of delicious food, and big shout of "SURPRISE!" It was a baby shower for me! Now everyone knows I love being the center of attention and this certainly fit the bill. So.... here's what happened:

I was immediately seated in a chair and given some beautiful "Mary Jane" slippers (accented with rhinestones!!!) to wear as I sat down in a decorated chair just for me! Then we started eating and I then was given another honorary chair, complete with an ottoman. Soon a foot scrub/foot soak was brought to me and I was given a wonderful foot scrub while I opened present after wonderful present... it was truly a blessed time. How on earth the Lord has blessed me with so many precious friendships I'll never know. But I enjoyed every minute of it. What a treasure of a time!

Thank you to everyone who came and pampered me. You are all wonderful!!!

P.S. I have a bunch of gifts sitting here but cannot take a picture because my camera is nowhere to be found. Thankfully some others took pictures last night!