Just Summer

Summer has been good so far . We have been to the library several times and an outdoor concert. We have celebrated two birthdays, fathers day, and the kids have started Spencerian Penmanship. I have started working with houseplants and reading more books. I know summer will bring us more great things. We are working on prayers, and soon a Mary Garden.

We have missed a lot of Mass because our van was down. We have that fixed and now we are back in action. I mean, watching Mass on TV is okay, but not quite the same. I really love our parish. As a revert, it was scary going into our old Parish.  When we moved, I searched high and low beforehand....I know we were lead to the right place. I have met only a few people, but they are amazing.

I still often miss where we had lived for so many years. Mostly, I miss my friends and feel very bad when I can't physically be there for them. But, I get phone calls and messages just as they do. You have to keep your tribe strong no matter where they are. We are all always praying for one another and are ears/shoulders. Sometimes I just miss being able to walk to my favorite grocery store. I know it's only been seven months, but it seems like forever since we moved. I also know, my friends are genuinely happy we got our dream home.

Jimmy has been manic, and he is able to recognize it. Recognizing it and dealing with is something to be grateful for. It makes life different, in a very good way.

Wordless Wednesday's

So Much To Say

I had so much to say when I opened up this window. Now my mind is scattered. I need to streamline my thoughts, as well as blog more.

Life has been overall pretty good to us lately. We have had a couple birthday this month, and a house full of people. I love it like that. It makes me so happy to have room for people to come visit. My home is pretty much open to visitors, unless we are sick. I can not wait to host more people here.

Hezzie has made his first two friends. One is the son of my new friend, Shannon and the other of my long time friend Tanni. He is so happy! There was a time when he didn't think he would have friends. So this is a really happy time for him. Neither of the kids make fun of his speech, score!

I have close friends, a couple, who are struggling with illnesses. I am in prayer for them. They have two lovely daughters, and many other girls who know their home as a second home. So if you are the praying kind, please pray for the Marino Family. Life has thrown them their fair share of rocks in their young lives.

On the homefront, I have been working hard at using more plants in our home. So far they have been a beautiful addition.  The cats like to lay by them, and Tanni likes putting Barbies in them. I have the two main rooms set up where the space flows better. The family altar is a center piece in the TV Room. I have also added some religious art here and there. Prayer time as a family is something we are working more on.

That is all for now.


Much Love.

Anita Ann

Maggie Rae

Yesterday my fiesty girl turned eleven. The time has flown by rather fast. I love her so much. She's starting to step out of her comfort zone more now.

She still loves animals. 

She still struggles with social situations and anxiety. She has a few pretty good friends. She wishes she could see them more. 

She still draws a lot and is now on to making up songs. She's creative, emotional, and caring. I hope for nothing but the best for her.