We had a silly morning at the Franco Mansion today, involving lots of wrestling, making a huge mess out of a breakfast of self-fed peas and carrots, a little Christmas carol singing, a lost rosary, and goofy home videos. A snippet: And here's Gabriel standing up, looking out the window. He is ... Read More about Morning silliness
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Big smile and Big Blue
I stumbled upon a couple of fantastic garage sales this weekend, and had a great time shopping for Gabriel! We weren't even going to get him any toys this year because he just got some at his birthday party, but I couldn't pass up some great toys I found at garage sales I came across while walking ... Read More about Big smile and Big Blue
Vivre d’Amour
Our friend Matt's funeral was yesterday, and it was a beautiful and moving experience. Matt was a living saint, of that I am more and more sure. Ten thousand words and many, many blog posts wouldn't do him justice. :) Lucy chose to share something from Matt's personal writings in the program for ... Read More about Vivre d’Amour
Five shots and a lesson in suffering
Gabriel had his 12-month checkup today, and he's doing great! It was rather nice to be in the doctor's office when he wasn't wheezing, coughing, or snotting :) For those of you who care (that would probably be his grandparents, his doctor uncles and aunt, and his father), Gabriel is a little above ... Read More about Five shots and a lesson in suffering
Saints and angels
There are saints and angels among us here in Houston right now: A new saint in Heaven, and many angels appearing all around us. In my previous post, I again mentioned my friend Lucy Coles and her family. In our short two years in Houston, God has used the Coles family to bless and inspire ... Read More about Saints and angels
Homemade Advent wreath
I'm not usually a very crafty lady :), but this year I enjoyed using my good friend Lucy's idea for a homemade Advent wreath. All I did was trim some wayward branches from our Christmas tree, cut off excess stems and fashion in a circle with some copper wire. Then, I tied a purple ribbon around it ... Read More about Homemade Advent wreath
Enough pictures to make up for my sorry lack of picture posting over the past month. I promise. :)
From our Thanksgiving trip to D.C....enjoy! "Are you KIDDING me...we have MORE walking to do?!" Our beautiful Capitol Can you tell by Gabriel's face that it was COLD that day? In front of St. Patrick's Cathedral after mass It's protocol at the Hoover Building (the FBI building) to have ... Read More about Enough pictures to make up for my sorry lack of picture posting over the past month. I promise. :)
Is It Just Me, Or… (Second Edition)
...is my little boy a sweet natural at all things filthy and germy?! If I drop a pea on the floor and it rolls into the far corner of the kitchen, he will undoubtedly use it to practice his pincer grasp self-feeding motor skills before the day is done. If my shoes are on the floor, he is ... Read More about Is It Just Me, Or… (Second Edition)
Our trip to D.C.: Tour by Diaper Change
On this walkathon of a trip, I feel like I've toured D.C. by diaper change. I have changed my son's diapers in or around many of the major monuments and historical places in D.C. Is it sad that my sister-in-law and I started early on keeping a running list? It actually sort of helps me to keep ... Read More about Our trip to D.C.: Tour by Diaper Change