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The crew looked {pretty} & handsome as they attended a movie premiere gala event.  Our friends' daughter produced, directed & filmed a movie that included several children in our home school & church friend circles.  
It was a super fun afternoon.  Cast members (siblings & parents, too) brought snacks, desserts, drinks to watch the completed film.  The families enjoyed watching the youth laugh and enjoy themselves.  

Movie Premiere

VIPs

The Event included:  The Walk of Fame; Special Movie Premiere; Luncheon with the Stars. 
All the cast dressed to the occasion.
Everyone enjoyed the afternoon.  Good wholesome fun and entertainment.  
Rated G for GREAT! 

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AHG & Trail Life have been bringing many {happy} events and memories.
A lot of badges and service hours have been accomplished through meetings, camping trips and home activities.  Little Lamb even took the initiative to personalize her new tote bag that each girl received to hold their AHG book & projects.  She embroidered the American Heritage Girls initials onto her bag.

American Heritage Girls

Conductor has turned SEVENTEEN.  Wow.  TEMPUS FUGIT.  

He requested his favorite side dish with bacon, and this fruit torte.  

Happy 17th!!!!!!!!!

We are so proud of you, son, and 

WE LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!

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Fresh eggs

After a good wash, I lined up the eggs in a safe spot so they would not roll away...I love having fresh eggs every morning.  Love it.


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We attended the 2nd Annual Blue Mass at our Cathedral to honor our police, fire fighters and first responders. 

Blue Mass

Eighty years ago, the first Blue Mass took place in  Washington, D.C. at St. Patrick's Church.  Since 1934, the Church has been asking for special blessings for those that work in public safety, protecting and caring for our communities; and to pray for those who have given their lives.
We take time to honor those that gave their lives in the line of duty.  This particular Mass was special in that a family friend, a police officer, was killed in January of this year.  Our bishop mentioned his name during the intentions.

Credit:  SFgate
Funeral Mass of Detective Sergeant T.S.

Bishop Barber celebrated the Mass along with ten chaplains, and three deacons; The mayor, 3 chaplains from the Episcopal church and two from the Baptist church were also in attendance and praying together with the law enforcement officers, firefighters and other first responders.

We pray for those living, especially my brother.  

Please offer up a quick pray for all those that serve and protect us.   

St. Michael, Patron Saint of  Law Enforcement Officers
St. Florian, Patron Saint of Firefighters

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Cookie Exchange and Rosary Night...

 

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Youth Group Retreat...

 

 

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Wise Men ADVENTures...continue...

 

 

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Parish Retreat for our CCD Program

 

 

 

We are finding much happiness in our Advent preparation.

 

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 Everyone was looking {pretty} beautiful and handsome all decked out in their finest while attending a friend's Pretend Quinceañera Gala...
 

 

All the young ladies were in dresses and all the young men were in ties...they looked magnificent in their grand and noble attire!

Very Elegant!

They even took a poll of how they were to dress:

Formal, Crazy Tacky Formal, Casual, Semi-Formal.

It was good to see them all dressed up and having such a blast!!!

They are all such amazing young people...with such virtue and good moral character!

Another one of the teen guests made the birthday cake!

I was SO impressed with the detail and taste, (yes, I tasted it...the mom's & some dad's hung out for a bit at the end of the eve)

that I asked her to make my First Holy Communion Class' cake!

Very {pretty} cake!

 

{pretty} awesome tasting!

{pretty} details

 

 

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My children have been very {happy} with our current art program!

They have been able to complete some fun and interesting pieces of
art.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more completed art work, click here!

 

 

 

 

 

{funny} in a {real} kinda way

 

Westies love to dig. They love to dig in, what else, dirt.

Lately, we have had rain.

Dirt + Rain = Dirty Westie...

 

 

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Even though this makes him sneeze...my wonderful son brings me flowers from his garden.  I love that boy!

 

 

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...takes on a new look!

Butterfly put this dandy meal together:

CEREAL SANDWICH:
Whole wheat bread
Peanut Butter
Strawberry Jam
Apple Dapples Cereal

and a hard boiled egg on the side for that extra protein needed for teens...

I had the same (minus the sandwich).  :o)