Something Airborne Doesn't Agree with Patchy!

Patch is just fine with soldiers jumping out of large flying planes here, but some little teensy-weensy stuff in the air is definitely wreaking havoc with the little man. He steps outside and all exposed skin immediately flares up! Poor guy - he looks horrible. Luckily, however, he has no idea. The rash is obviously neither itchy, nor bothersome to him! I have no idea what is the cause, but the current pollen count is super high. The pollen of Oak, Hickory/Pecan, and Sycamore.
Silly trees!

Here are the poor rash-covered face and arms.

And... for comparison, his previously unexposed trunk - free of any rash!

Hmmm... This is no fun. I hope it is a quickly-passing difficulty.

Love, Us.

Francis... Just Chatting it Up!

Mister lizard needed some quick spiritual direction from the great founder of the Franciscan order, 

who happens to have his office on our neighbor's front yard. 

Don't worry... we were careful not to eavesdrop. (I used my zoom.) 

Love, Us.

Giggly Little Guys

These two boys think that they are so funny! Whenever they are together, they are constantly giggling at one another. Well, P figured out a way to get Romie to REALLY giggle! Enjoy!

Love, Us.

D's First Poem: Rain

D's first memorized poem for school was a very fitting poem for living here.
It just happened to be raining while he did his official recitation! He thought that was pretty cool. 

Oh... and I LOVE his overly-dramatic bow... SO CUTE! Well done, D!

Love, Us.

Checking out the Outdoor Airborne Museum

We are currently attempting to re-evaluate how we spend our Sundays. We were coming to realize that (after having a wonderful breakfast and receiving Christ at the Holy Sacrifice) they were becoming more of a day of brain-numbing movie-watching (which is NOT refreshing or even, sometimes, relaxing) than a day of rest. So... we've corralled our movie time to only in the evening before supper from here on out. Instead, we've decided to get out and enjoy time together "doing" things. Our first weekend on this plan brought us to the outside Airborne museum on a drizzly day.

It was very informative and enjoyable.

There were even a couple interactive exhibits!

We had a blast!

The "tour" even finished off with dad giving the kids a quick lesson on jumping out of one of these!

Love, Us.

We Got Him Good!

We sure taught dad to be aware of going to fetch some salt out of the pantry for mom on his feast day! 

You never know just what might be behind a pantry door...

This, along with cards and a delicious supper, made for a great, celebratory day for dad.

Again... Happy Feast Day and Congratulations!

Love, Us.

O Captain, My Captain!

Today is an extra special day for Joe in many ways. 

First of all, it is his primary feast day: Saint Joseph, the Worker!

Secondly, he has now officially earned a change of title. 

And, my handy-dandy sewing machine has made it known to all who will see him.

Congrats and Happy Feast Day, Joe! I love you!

Love, Us.