Well It's Done..

I sent in my Objectives for the 09-10 year. Summer is winding down. We start back to school Aug. 31st..This time has flown by so quick.. Pretty soon it'll be Christmas!! But I'm so excited to get back to the learning..Especially since this is Jen's senior year..It's going to be great!!

I will be posting more later on..God Bless..

Girls & Glasses

Well, we finally took the kids to the eye doctors. And the verdict was in. Jen & Ari needed glasses. Trevor has a slight astigmatism, but he doesn't need glasses now. Maybe in the future. So here are the girls with their new glasses. They both love them.

I think Jenna looks cute in these.

Close up of Jenna in her glasses.

Ariana in her new glasses.

Close up of Ariana in her glasses.

I am feeling better. I'm getting rid of my bronchitis alittle at a time. I will write more later.

Looking For New Ways

To fire up the kids for the new school year..Any suggestions? I am at a loss right now..I am trying to think of new ways to vamp up the year..I have seen alot of ideas on other blogs..I definitely know that with the new diningroom/schoolroom remodel that will help alittle, but I'm trying to find new ways to incorporate the Faith into our everyday lives, not just at school time..If you have any suggestions please feel free to leave them..

I am still nursing the bronchitis..Thank goodness for laptops!!

My Review Of Crafty Catholic Kids-Great Activities for Family Fun and Faith

Here is another review that I am doing. This time the book is Crafty Catholic Kids -Great Activities for Family Fun and Faith by Ann Ball..

The book is a very easy read..The activities in the book range in ages..Ms. Ball does a very superb job of giving directions on how to do these activities..She also gives variations of how you can do a activity..There are not only activities, but also recipes. It covers most or all of the holiday seasons..Ms. Ball lets you know if adult supervision is needed when doing a project..My favorite part of the book is that there is a page for notes to write in..

There is a Glossary of Craft Terms (which is extremely helpful if you're not very crafty). Ms. Ball has a section in the beginning of the book which explains Safety, Supplies, Patterns, etc..

My kids and I tried 2 of the projects..We tried the Jesus Beads & The Rosary Rescue..My kids are older, but they enjoyed doing the projects..

I would recommend this book Crafty Catholic Kids -Great Activities for Family Fun & Faith for kids of all ages, but mostly for the younger kids..Maybe it was just my kids, but they only liked a few of the projects..

This review was written as part of the Catholic book reviewer program from The Catholic Company. Visit the Catholic Company to find more information on Crafty Catholic Kids.

Today Is The Feast Day Of...

St. Bonaventure..

I think that from now on I'm going to post some of the Saints Feast Days on the calendar..I know that I have a Saint of the day widget box, but sometimes it's nice to actually see what the Saint looks like..

I am excited because tomorrow is the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel..It's my name day!! I will write more about it tomorrow..I have been sick since I got back from Ohio so that is why I really haven't written much..I have had a sore throat & possibly bronchitis..Bare with me..I will get to posting more soon..God Bless!!

Today is the Feast Day of

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha

My girls love her!! Blessed Kateri Pray for Us!!

Getting Back to "Normal"

Well, we're trying to at least..We have been doing laundry (from the trip), and cleaning up around the house. I'm crossing my fingers that Bob will actually get the flooring done in the diningroom/classroom..

The girl's are volunteering up at our parishes Fun Flair..They don't particularly like standing on their feet all those hours, but they made a commitment & I'm making them stick to it..

Tomorrow the kids all go to the eye doctors to get their eyes checked. I know 2 out of 3 of them will probably need glasses..

I'm not sure if we'll do anything this weekend. We were thinking of going to the Carnegie Museum because we have a free pass.

I also have to get my Objectives sent to the Superintendent by the end of the month..

That's about it..Oh, here are some more photos from our trip..I'll post more tomorrow..

Ari, Jen & Trev @ the Cleveland Zoo

Ari & Jen near a dinosaur @ the Dinosaur exhibit @ the Cleveland Zoo