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Thankful Thursday

April 1, 2011 By JulieK

Hmmm… Just got home from the first baseball practice of the year, in the snow and rain… trying to find a “thankful” spin on that and having trouble!

I am shocked that today is March 31, and we’re 1/4 of the way through 2011…

March is usually a dreadfully long month at school, but it didn’t seem to drag on as long as it usually does… Now, that year that I thought it would be “Brilliant” to have John Phillip Sousa for the March composer of the month… you know, ’cause he was the march king :) yup… super “clever” but honestly the LONGEST March ever :) This March didn’t seem so bad… it’s all in your perspective!

I am thankful that I’m 1/4 of the way through the year, and I haven’t completely ditched my New Year’s Resolutions!! Here’s where I am so far…

Goal #1 Blessings: Not too bad… I’ve started the Thankful Thursday posts, and have been pretty good at stopping and thinking about just how lucky we are…

Goal #2 Church: I’ve been to Mass every week with only 1 exception since the new year started… AND I’m up-to-date STILL on the Daily Audio Bible…

Goal #3 The House: ummm, well, hmmm… we’re gonna have to take a little more time and come back to this one :)

Goal #4 Health: Actually… I hate to put this in print… ’cause I’m afraid that my head will hear it… but honestly, we’ve come so far in the Migraine department… I went from multiple Migraines a week, to 1-2 Migraines a MONTH… Unthinkable!!!  I just called in a refill on Imitrex that was last filled in JANUARY… crazy… We added a beta blocker, and my headaches are amazingly fewer in number and intensity!!

Goal #5 Less yelling… more patience… well, I think I’m doing better… Again, a work in progress…

Not too shabby for someone who usually doesn’t get past the end of January with ANY of her resolutions intact!!!

Something else to be thankful for… the kids :) Kathryn makes me laugh so hard… Today, we’re getting ready to go to baseball practice (did I mention it was snowing??) and I tell the kids “go upstairs and change into play clothes, we have to leave soon”  So they come back down and Kathryn’s wearing an adorable little matching outfit… I say “Do you think that’s going to be warm enough?” her reply…. “It’s purple.”  oh… ok… I see :)

Have a great week!! We’re gearing up for the start of tomorrow’s “Spring Fling” at Late Night Croppers!!! 30+ hours of cropping… So much fun!!!!

Thankful Thursday

March 3, 2011 By JulieK

Hmmm…. Having a very cranky week… But, even with that, there’s a LOT to be thankful for…

Take a look at this…

OMGosh, isn’t it pretty?? It’s MINE :) well… technically… I bought it and it’s on its way to me… should be here in a couple days… I just LOVE it… found a very cool Etsy Shop that I can’t stop stalking Graceful Rosaries all her beautiful rosaries etc. are handmade… Not only is that gorgeous rosary on it’s way to me… but this beautiful rosary bracelet too… ummm… truth be told, the bracelet will be here sooner… Like, today probably… I LOVED it and bought it from her website… then discovered she had additional items on her etsy store… so stalked the rosary for a day before it decided, what the heck, I NEED that too… It’s almost lent, right? I NEED a beautiful rosary to start lent with… And, maybe more than that, I need some peace… and mindful quiet…

***edited to add… OMGOSH!!! My bracelet arrived today when I got home from school… It’s even MORE beautiful in real life!!! it’s so pretty!! I LOVE it!!

Oh, something else to be thankful for… CKC Manchester is coming, I’m taking several classes… AND staying overnight with friends… changed my reservation today, and am staying 2 nights!!! Thanks to my wonderful Mother in Law who will be picking up the kids those 2 days so that I can go!!
See… Look at those pretty rosaries, think about getting away for 2 whole nights… oh, yeah!! There’s a lot to be thankful for…

First Communion

May 11, 2010 By JulieK

Sean's FIrst Communion on Saturday was just beautiful, despite the pouring rain and thunder :) Here's a few pics from the day…

Sean and Kathryn before we left for the church

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The big man himself :) in his little suit :)

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Of course, Kathryn in her pretty little dress :)

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Me with Sean downstairs where we dropped them off :)

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Sean with his teacher, Mrs. O'Hagan, who we just love dearly!!!

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There's my little guy, peeking out from behind his friend Ted

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Sean with Father Peter

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A decent family pic for a change :)

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The kiddos with Nana and Pa

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The kiddos with Meema and Auntie

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