by Annie | Nov 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
As we all tried to settle down so Jac could lead prayer on Thanksgiving, I couldn’t help but think of last years celebration. It was so quiet and low-key. How do you follow that? Why, by filling your home with 19 people, that’s how! Yes, 19. With us (6!...
by Annie | Nov 27, 2009 | Uncategorized
To Chelsey on your Sixteenth Birthday – Let me say this: I don’t feel old until I see those around me aging. I know it must be odd for my parents and grandparents to hold my children when they first held me but it doesn’t hit home. But you. Well,...
by Annie | Nov 26, 2009 | Uncategorized
This year we are thankful for: – a home bursting at the seems with noise and laundry and stuff – all things that speak of family and joy. – the choice to homeschool, wake up late and Max reading. – a wonderful first semester of co-op this...
by Annie | Nov 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
I leave for just a minute . . . *Thanks to Dad for the wrapping job. That’s my assumption anyway. I found this on the disk, too, and know it happened while I was away for a short bit on Sunday. No one has breathed a word about it to me. But I like the idea. ...
by Annie | Nov 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
Happy Thanksgiving week! That’s right. WEEK. We Catholics like to drag out a celebration when we get the chance and I’m taking it this time. After all, we have so much to be thankful for. A beautiful baby girl, clients that keep food on the table, our...