Homeschooling Motto

"Teach children with joy. They will be attracted by joy to the Source of all joy, the heart of Jesus." 

~ St. Katharine Drexel ~

Magdalene Enrolled in the Scapular!

Here you go, Bren and family who could not be there!

Funny Francis

Happy Birthday Tobias!

Dearest Tobias,

You are the sweetest little boy.  You love hugs and spending time cuddling.  The day you were born was an event indeed!  We had a random snowfall that morning and then sunshine that afternoon.  Mommy and Daddy were so excited to meet you, because you definitely kept us waiting a few weeks for your arrival!  It was worth the wait.  You were born around four in the afternoon on November 9th, but Mommy had to be extra patient before she could hold you again later that evening.  You took your first ambulance right with Daddy that night.  It was so nice when Mommy and Daddy could take you home.  Your big sister was excited to have a little brother, and you two have been attached since.  

You think about others' feelings.  When Mommy and Daddy ask if someone would share, you volunteer first.  We are so touched by your giving nature and thank Jesus for such a precious little boy.  

When Mommy and Daddy asked you what kind of party you would like to have, you were torn between a deer party or a Lion Guard party.  The final decision was Lion Guard!  We went to the party store sometime before your birthday to pick up some supplies.  You were so excited to walk around the store picking up decorations for your birthday.  

We even had a chance to play with your friends on your birthday!  It was so much fun!

We took up the entire swing set!

You definitely have a heart for little ones especially little girls (you are so used to sisters).
Mommy and Daddy's goddaughter is used to boys too so it's a good friendship between the two of you.

We came back home to celebrate with Daddy!  Daddy usually helps Mommy with the boys' birthday cakes.  I like the manly perspective.  Daddy was funny and hid Janja, the hyena, behind your five birthday candles to keep him out of the pride lands.

Birthday present time!

Since your birthday present from Mommy and Daddy didn't come in the mail on time, Daddy picked up a fun present that day from Kmart.  I think Daddy had more fun with it than anyone else!

He was pretending the stairs was his treestand.

It was a fun birthday, and YOU are so precious!  I love being your mommy.   We love you, Tobias!

Happy Birthday Magdalene!

Dearest Magdalene,

I admire you.  I don't know many people who literally wake up with a smile planted on their face.  But you do.  You are always happy when you wake up.  Your smile is contagious, and it helps me get out of my sleep deprived state.  You teach me what it means to be happy to wake up another day to know, love, and serve Our Lord.  Thank you, sweet child.  

You also love birthdays.....and you love all the special details behind parties.  This year you were torn between a Charlotte's Web theme or Frozen Fever.  For your sixth birthday, you decided on Frozen Fever.  I think seeing the Frozen cake at Walmart made you want a Frozen party so much.  Precious child, Frozen Fever it is!  It was a lot of fun to put together!  

You wanted a tiered cake like the Walmart one.  So we were busy for a couple of days making different flavors.

I have to admit....I was a little nervous it wouldn't meet your dream of a tier cake.  I wanted to make you feel so special.  The look on your face told me you loved it!

Tia Brenda and Bear were so kind to send some extra fun stuff for the party.  Thank you, tias!

We invited family over for your big birthday party, because we know how much you love having family members over.

Daddy and I love spending quiet time with you on your birthday.  We had the big party after your birthday, because we know how much you love big parties.   The morning of your birthday you smiled even a little bigger!  You were born on the feast of St. Michael....well barely.  You were born nearly 11 that night!  You were so alert when we held you for the first time.  Daddy changed his very first diaper EVER with you.  You think it's funny when we tell you about that.

You wanted to do extra art from your art DVD on your birthday.  You are becoming such a good artist!  You definitely get that from Daddy!

On your birthday, you requested blueberry cupcakes.  It was fun using the new characters on the cupcakes!

You even made beautiful artwork for the party!  I love the family picture!

You wanted corn on the cob for your birthday!  Good choice, Magdalene.  I definitely had a corn craving when baby Francis was in my tummy.

Daddy got the Sven cupcake.

Time for presents!  You were serenaded with a song from Frozen Fever with a trail to find your presents.  It was so much fun.

Theodore seemed to really love touching your new dress.

Six years ago Mommy and Daddy were blessed with YOU!  We love you!