Friday Flashback!

These cousins (mine and my sisters boys) were all born within two years of each. This pic was taken at my mom's house in PA, in 1997, before our transfer to Guam.

My sisters boys are on either side (blondie and funny face) and my 2 are in the middle (plaid shirt and crazy baby)..what was I thinking with that hat? :) It must have been cold.

I wish we were closer! For now, we are separated by a few thousand miles(according to Yahoo! Maps, 2290.44 to be exact). One day hopefully we will be nearer each other...

Friday Flashback - First Day of School

This picture was taken the year I began this homeschooling journey. My oldest, was taking the picture. He would be the one homeschooled (at the time 6th grade). I had the other 3 home in two years.

At the time I was a child care provider and was taking care of the little boy in the pic, Aiden. He was a sweetheart. The two did not mesh, however, homeschooling and work. So, I found him a replacement and concentrated on my boy. It was a rough year, but we made it and I'm so thankful that we chose this route for all the kids.

We start school next week. Whew..the years are flyin' by. In this pic, blondie was not even in Kindergarten yet. Now she's in 4th grade. Mr. Big Boy was heading to 4th grade. Now he'll be a freshman in high school alongside his brother, a Junior. Big Sister is heading into 7th grade. She was in 2nd grade when this was taken.

I love how our Principal is standing in the background. Ready for action!

Thanks Musings of a Mom for this great way to share a Friday.

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A New Direction

I've been distracted from blogging lately. I bought my new camera..a Sony a230. I love it. I don't even know how to use it, but I am learning! I can't wait to take pics of the fireworks tonight! I have created a new place to post all my photo's on this learning journey. Love That Face! I hope you'll stop by there every now and then and take a gander at my photo's. I'll be taking the portraits for the home school groups yearbook next year, so I need to practice, practice!

Hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July! Thanks to all who serve to keep us free! Thanks to all those who have served and to those that will be. You are the heart of America!

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Therese's Garden & Other Family Affairs

From Blogger Pictures

As promised, here is a pic of Therese's garden.
The flowers are still small. I planted the Mandevilla and Lilies behind the statue. The Mandevilla is a creeper so it should begin to grow up the trellis. The lilies won't bloom again until next spring. There are two California palms on either side, a knockout Rose bush on the right and a zinnia on the left (looking at the picture). The petunias and geraniums came from Father D. Vinca lines the front (directly behind the brick border). I will take another picture in a few weeks, hopefully we'll have some more growth at that time.
My mom is sending me a beautiful statue of the Blessed Mother to place here as well. Thanks Mom! Hubby will build a niche to place Her.

The Chosen One turned 15 this last week. His latest favorite things: Star Trek and Michael Jackson music. Some things never go out of style.

Pannini turned 11 in the last few weeks. Her latest favorites: webkinz and Mystery Diagnosis on Discovery Health. Got a medical mystery? Ask Pannini. She's got all the answers.

Mr. Pinch helped us take apart the shelves before the move. Watch out Andrew Dan Jumbo and Ty Pennington! Mr. Pinch is going to take over the world one Drill at a time!

Alower prefers to remain behind the scenes. 'Nuf said.

Cabrillo State Park San Diego

My sister had a great friend snap some pictures for us while we were on vacation. Here's one.



You can check out Aaron's wedding work at IHeartAS. Thanks Aaron. You did a wonderful job! Love it!

Photo Slide Show 2009 March For Life - Finally!

click on the arrow at the bottom right corner and view in HQ (high quality).