Hospitality and Listening

I enjoyed reading this today...a homily from a great priest!
Hospitality and Listening

Field Trip: Moon Marble Company

This morning I took the kids on a field trip. We went to Moon Marble Company in Bonner Springs. They have marble-making demonstrations there and we had a great time watching a man make handmade marbles, one at a time. It was actually neat for me to see, too, how the glass is layered to make the different designs. He said he's a fast marble maker and made each one in about 15 minutes. I think the kids had a lot of fun, too. Then we of course shopped in the toy/marble shop for a while. It was really neat to see the variety of marbles they had there. I'm sure we'll be going back there some time.

Anne's 1 Year Stats

Last week Anne had her Well Child Visit. Along with receiving 3 shots, she was measured at 23lb 13oz, 28 3/4 inches long, and developing normally. Yeah (not that we were surprised). Dr. Herrick figured she may be a bit scared about standing much and recommended we try & get the other kids to distract her to see if she'll do it...and she will/does. She sure does seem scared, though - terrified, actually. Cutie pie.

Happy Birthday, Baby Girl!

Monday was a great family day and a wonderful day for a birthday. Happy Birthday, Anne! (aka Anne-boo, Boo, "Sweet Pea", Annie, etc.) What a great girl, a priceless little happy girl. She's content "scootching" around the house, getting to what she needs or wants. She likes music (great at moving to the music) and seems to also really like playing with shoelaces. Her favorite words are: "Momma," "Bubba," and an occasional "Dadda." I love how happy and full of smiles this laid back girl is. The year has gone quickly and she is such a blessing. Jacob made a great comment on her birthday morning, "Mom, is Anne one now?" I said, "Yes, Jacob, she is." He said, "She doesn't look different to me." Hee, hee. He thought she still looked like a baby; I don't want her to change too quickly! I don't mind if she waits a while to walk, either; I'm in no hurry to see her grow up more!