Girl Scouts

Reagan "bridged" from Daisy's to Brownies last Sunday! 

Katya's bridging ceremony was more formal...she is now a junior Girl Scout. 

Neighbors

So blessed to have landed on this street. ❤️❤️❤️

Sisters

My "Christ Renews His Parish" sisters. We were missing one last night, the lovely Vimbai. I am so grateful for these women! 

Seven.

How can it be?! Reagan turned seven on Sunday, the third Sunday in Easter. Happy day! 

Waiting for guests....

Painting flower pots. 

Cupcakes filled with m&m

Friends! 

Gift from the Smiths. 

Playing games 

Bread

I have been a bread making fool lately, or maybe just a fool. 

This oatmeal bread was scrupulous. 

Buns for our kale and red pepper burgers (topped with goat cheese, more kale and roasted red onion) toasted up nicely. The burgers were fabulous! If you want to try them, here is the recipe: http://www.jaroflemons.com/red-pepper-kale-beef-burgers/

And now I'm trying my hand at sourdough. Here is my start on day five, looking great! All wild yeast. I'm going to get my first loaf slow rising today. 

Good Friday

My dad is participating in a "Passion Walk" today, about 7 miles from one parish to another. My mom is working, but someone sent her this picture. She said dad "was pressed into carrying the cross." This is so moving. 

I hope everyone has a fruitful Good Friday. It is one of only 2 official fasting days for us Roman Catholics (the eastern traditions fast more often), and I really love this challenging spiritual practice. Emptying ourselves to meditate more deeply in our reliance on God. The church says two small snacks, and one small meal to keep up strength. Plenty of water, you would be hard pressed to find a reason not to try fasting. We are so use to filling, and often overfilling our bellies. Jesus truly is the food for eternal life. 

Much love to all. 

Picture happenings...

Getting our passports. 

Ballerina bike riding. 

Love rocks for Christ Renews His Parish retreat weekend, which was wonderful and grace filled. 

Lunch with sister. 

Things about Reagan: Nice, beautiful, happy, creative, small, and 6. All true. 

School carnival with friends. 

Preschool circus! 

Baking bread. 

Big camera picture of sweet pea. 

Baby loves books! 

The Master has need of you

Another great sermon by Bishop Barron! 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bishop-robert-barrons-sermons/id75551187?mt=2#episodeGuid=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wordonfire.org%2Fwof-site%2Fmedia%2Fpalm-sunday.mp3

Kirkland visit!

We had a great time seeing Nathan, Carsten and Grant.

Playing games. 

Sushi night! 

Conner Prairie

Swimming at the Monon

Civil war museum 

Monument circle, downtown Indy

Snowing! 

Lunch at St Joseph's, a now brewery restaurant. 

Donuts! Yum! 

Faulkners in Germany!

We are going to Stuttgart!!!! I can hardly believe it, tickets are bought, we leave May 28th! We decided that we could not pass up this once in a life time opportunity to all go to Germany to visit the Smiths. Scott was able to get a military discount on our tickets, and of course we will save mondo money by staying at their place most of the trip. We are so excited. 

Ash Wednesday

A clean heart create for me, O God, 

a steadfast spirit renew within me. 

Cast me not out from your presence, 

and your Holy Spirit take not from me. 

                                 Ps 51:12-13 

Lent 2016 is upon us! I hope everyone has a fruitful season of growing closer to God and preparing hearts to receive a deep understanding of the suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord. God bless! 

Happenings

Monday was sort of warm, so the kids and I spent some time at the park. 

Craig brought home an old projector from work and we watched a movie in the basement. 

We let the girls "camp out" in the living room Saturday night. 

Walk to the park on Saturday. 

Ouch!

Fat Tuesday pancakes!