Everyday Happenings

Last week I went to Matthew's preschool for a Valentine party.  Here's a snippet.

Mary received a bigger violin and case from her music teacher.  Finally she can fit in her full sized, green bow that she got for Christmas.

Matthew loves Berenstein Bear books.  It doesn't happen often, but when he sits down on his own and starts reading, it makes my heart smile.

Friday night I had dinner with the Sexy Six.  We had lots of laughs, as usual.

Me and Gene Kelly.  He's sooo dreamy.

Tricia, Peggy, Mary Alice, Rose, Marianne, and me.

I've been asked a few times when Day 3 of the Powder Room redo is coming.  Well, it's been a slow process for sure.  Days 1 & 2 here and here.

We've had issues with size of vanities, finding flooring, needing a custom toilet, and so on.  Our vanity is in.  Want to see a picture?

Isn't it pretty?

But for now, this is what the room looks like.

I'm hoping to give myself a quick course on spackling this week and get the painting process going.
Wish me luck.

A Concert And A Sacrament

We had some special goings-on here this week.

Mary Kate took part in the All City Orchestra Concert.  Certain children from the different middle schools in the district are asked to be a part of this event.  Two days this week I drove Mary to one of the area middle schools early in the morning.  She spent about 4 hours there practicing with her school and 3 other middle school orchestras.  By the end of the second day, the entire group had practiced 15 songs.  They put on a wonderful concert Wednesday night.  It is amazing to see.  They sounded great.

We are so proud of her!

Thursday night Tommy had his First Reconciliation.

 He was so mad at me for making him wear a suit jacket.  His arguing me was beneficial because up until that point he had "nothing to confess."

We were crunched for time so I made him eat dinner like this.

Grandmom's chicken stew AND her apron.

Seeing him waiting in line near the confessional and watching him breathe a big sigh of relief when he walked out made me want to run up and hug him.  Then watching him kneel on the altar to say his penance made me want to cry.  He looked so handsome and adorable.

Nice job Tom.  We are so proud of you.