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First Communion Joy

Andrew made his communion this past Saturday. I can’t tell you how excited he has been the last few weeks coming up to the day. It was like waiting for Christmas! After church he tells daddy and me, “Finally, finally, I can receive Jesus with the rest of the church!” If only we all had

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Head Trauma Drama

It was a lovely, quiet Saturday afternoon. I was reading the latest required reading for biology, snuggled up in the comfy living room chair when all of a sudden I hear, “It will be all right. Go to your mother.” Then I hear a long, loud shrill! I go to the front door

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Pinewood Derby Fun 2013

On Sunday, Andrew participated in the Pinewood Derby race with his fellow cub scout troops from Pack 52. He missed the derby last year so this was his first time participating and he had a blast! Not only did he have some quality bonding time with his daddy (and mama had some quiet

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Coming to God’s Grace

Andrew with his second grade CCD teacher after the First Confession ceremony.

On Saturday, Andrew and his CCD classmates made their first Sacrament of Reconciliation in preparation for his First Holy Communion in April. Our Pastor, Sister Elizabeth and the second grade teachers did a nice job putting together a little ceremony. First

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Guard Your Mouth

A couple of weeks ago, during our homeschooling co-op, Andrew’s Squire and Scroll group talked about the importance of guarding our mouths and using only kind and constructive words. It was a great reminder, for us as adults too, that our words have impact. We can either hurt or build up the people

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Our First Snow of 2012!

At least for those of us in New Jersey. We woke up to snow Saturday morning… Not tons, but enough. More than enough for me! I’m not a huge fan of snow. It’s wet, It’s messy. It’s a horror to drive in.

BUT, I have to admit, seeing Andrew’s excitement over the snow is fun.

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Painting Fun!

(Linked to Wordless Wednesday.)

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Fall Festival Fun

We took Andrew to a fall/apple festival a couple of weeks ago. It was a beautiful day and we had a lot of fun! Unfortunately, most of the pictures I took didn’t come out except for these few:

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree!

Even with holding on he had a

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My Karate Kid

My son recently started taking karate lessons at the local YMCA and loving it! He has only taken two lessons so far, but he already considers himself an expert! LOL! He looks quite cute in his uniform though.

(Linked to Wordless

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Vroom, Vroom!

With the help of grandpa, Andrew was able to put together this 3D car puzzle. I wish I could get him to paint it, but he prefers the “natural” look!

Don't you love the silly look on his face?!

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