Haircuts

We recently rid our boys of their excess locks. 

It was a hard transition, but now I like the new cuts.

Here are all the before and after shots.

Love, Us.

A New Advent Tradition

So... you know those mischievous elves on the shelves? 

Well... I thought that was a cute idea, but wanted to "Catholicize" it for our family this year. 

I purchased the "Journey to Bethlehem" Mary and Joseph.

Every morning the kiddos find where Mary and Joseph were waylaid the night before on their way to the stable. 

Whoever finds them starts singing "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel",
 and then they all join in as they bring them to the crèche.

It is a fun new tradition, and we are really enjoying it!

Oh... in case you were confused, the reason why we have started this already is

due to the fact that we are now going to a Maronite Catholic parish.

Their "Glorious Season of the Birth of Our Lord" started two weeks ago!

Love, Us.

A First Guitar Lesson, Etc.

T had her first guitar lesson on daddy's little guitar last week. 

She really enjoyed it.

This next picture tells much more of a story than that, though...

The bookcases are packed. - Another move is quickly approaching.

P is tapping himself out of a choke. - Amidst the chaos and transition, life goes on, as usual, at the Librandi home.

Love, Us.

Apple Bombs

Just in time for Thanksgiving, I've come up with a super simple and DELICIOUS way 

to use up the little bits of extra pie crust!

We always have plenty of apples around, so this is the perfect treat for the kiddos.

Just slice up an apple, put it on a small piece of cinnamon sugar-dusted crust, wrap it up, bake, and enjoy! 

Yummy!

Just in case I don't get around to posting again before Thursday - I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 

Love, Us.

The Littlest Roller

We have a lot of white belts around our house these days. 

Even Romeo decided to try it one on for size.

I think it suited him quite well!

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Packing = Indoor Jungle Gyms

Romeo is LOVING this packing phase of life here at the Librandi home.

Even though 90% of his toys have disappeared, he now has numerous obstacles to climb throughout the house.

Life is good for this little guy!

Love, Us.

Marbles

We tried out a new family game.

Dad (the only player with any previous experience, I might add) won handily.

Don't worry... there will be rematches at the Librandi home.

Love, Us.