Wordless Wednesday

What do these things have in common?

A guy, riding in a cart, in Sam's parking lot being pulled by his LLAMA, the beauty of fall displayed through a lone tree in our front yard, and the fleeting sight of a rainbow, INCLUDING it's end (I looked-- no gold, drat!)

Answer:  It all happened on a Tuesday morning before 0800.

Only got two out of three captured tho... 

 

A visitor from Texas

Last week we were blessed to have our GG here from Texas and little man got to spend some quality time with her.  Having family visit is always a blessing when you're a military family constantly on the move.  We had a great time and can't wait until the next visit.

Playing catch up..

Since this blog serves as my scrapbook  that my family and I peruse now and then to take a look back into the past (rather pitiful, no?),  I'm rolling the clock back to April 2011 when dh returned home after a year away from us.  This is a post I'd written shortly after his return that never got published because it didn't feel 'finished'. Well my friends, I'm throwing caution to the wind and getting it out there anyway.  Yessir, that's me, livin' on the wild side.  

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HOMECOMING!!!!  That word is forever altered in my book.  Whenever I hear 'homecoming', it will now conjure up more than just memories of a long ago fall night of high school football.   Now it  evokes feelings of togetherness, and circles made whole again.  Here are a few shots from dh’s homecoming.

House decked out, all ready to welcome him home..

Patiently waiting.. waiting... waiting...

Two told everyone he’d be the first to hug the Daddio-- and he was.  

Six held onto his daddy's uniform blouse (yes, they call them 'blouses'.. hehe..) for the whole walk out of the terminal.

Yes, we were all VERY happy to have our Daddy home after a long year..

And even though he’d spent more time away from the baby than he’d spent with her, she was quick to bond with her papa.

Once home, we were able to reconnect as a family and just enjoy being around each other again.

Life is good!

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It must be love

Brotherly love, that is.

Surprise!! It's a new day of a new week, with a new blog title and a new babe...

It's good to be back.

Happy Girl

Most of you probably already know why Miss Pea is such a happy girl. I’ll be posting on that in the days to come. Let’s just say we’re one big happy family again, and that’s definitely something to smile about..

Happy Mutha’s Day

Peace Out!

MilSpouse Friday Fill-In #37

Trying something new this week-- It’s a meme hosted by Wife of a Sailor.    

1. With PCS moves happening every few years, do you take the time to paint and decorate your home? submitted by Life as Mrs. JPT
Why, yes, I do.  I am in my home with the kiddos for the better part of our days since we homeschool, and white gets old FAST.  I change decor seasonally and the kids enjoy being a part of it all.  Helps whichever house we are in at the time feel more like a home.  And if truth be told, I’ve also been known to switch out a light fixture or two...

2. If you could live in any home on a television series, what would it be? submitted by Standing By Him
Camille and Zeek’s  house on Parenthood.  Love her gardens, their porch, their garage, their kitchen and even the re-done barn (I think it is a barn) that their daughter Sarah lives in.  I’d also live Adam and Kristina’s home-- looks like a craftsman style-- my favorite.

3. What inspired you to start your blog?  submitted by Pink Combat Boots

The need for family and friends back home to feel connected.  I’m terrible about emailing photos--always seem to miss that one person that was waiting to see updates.  Also, I intended for my blog to serve as a scrapbook of sorts.  I’ll be years behind in printing family pictures for YEARS to come, so for me, this is the next best thing.

4. What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever seen on base? submitted byAdventures in Life

Hmmm... I’m sure if my husband was a part of Security Forces I could answer this question better.   I’m usually too busy to notice anything weird...  But, I have had the feeling that MY family is the weirdest thing a lot of other people have ever seen on base. ;-) 

5. Which historical figure (politician, writer, artist, scientist, actor, etc…) would you like to have dinner with?  submitted by Army of Two

Hands down, JPII-- The Venerable, soon to be Blessed, Pope John Paul II.  

{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo, - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, visit Soulemama to leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

St Patrick, pray for us..

Beyond the parades, green river, green pancakes and yes even beyond the flashing green shamrocks and leprechaun hats, lies a wonderful man of God that converted an ENTIRE country.  Make sure you remember that as you are sipping on your green beer this evening.  

Patrick was kidnapped from Scotland as a teen and taken to Ireland as a slave. He eventually escaped to the continent, where he studied for the priesthood. After becoming a bishop, Pope Saint Celestine sent him back to Ireland, where he effectively converted the entire country in 33 years.

St. Patrick's Breastplate

I bind to myself today
The strong virtue of the Invocation of the Trinity:
I believe the Trinity in the Unity
The Creator of the Universe.

I bind to myself today
The virtue of the Incarnation of Christ with His Baptism,
The virtue of His crucifixion with His burial,
The virtue of His Resurrection with His Ascension,
The virtue of His coming on the Judgement Day.

I bind to myself today
The virtue of the love of seraphim,
In the obedience of angels,
In the hope of resurrection unto reward,
In prayers of Patriarchs,
In predictions of Prophets,
In preaching of Apostles,
In faith of Confessors,
In purity of holy Virgins,
In deeds of righteous men.

I bind to myself today
The power of Heaven,
The light of the sun,
The brightness of the moon,
The splendour of fire,
The flashing of lightning,
The swiftness of wind,
The depth of sea,
The stability of earth,
The compactness of rocks.

I bind to myself today
God's Power to guide me,
God's Might to uphold me,
God's Wisdom to teach me,
God's Eye to watch over me,
God's Ear to hear me,
God's Word to give me speech,
God's Hand to guide me,
God's Way to lie before me,
God's Shield to shelter me,
God's Host to secure me,
Against the snares of demons,
Against the seductions of vices,
Against the lusts of nature,
Against everyone who meditates injury to me,
Whether far or near,
Whether few or with many.

I invoke today all these virtues
Against every hostile merciless power
Which may assail my body and my soul,
Against the incantations of false prophets,
Against the black laws of heathenism,
Against the false laws of heresy,
Against the deceits of idolatry,
Against the spells of women, and smiths, and druids,
Against every knowledge that binds the soul of man.

Christ, protect me today
Against every poison, against burning,
Against drowning, against death-wound,
That I may receive abundant reward.

Christ with me, Christ before me,
Christ behind me, Christ within me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ at my right, Christ at my left,
Christ in the fort,
Christ in the chariot seat,
Christ in the deck,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks to me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.

I bind to myself today
The strong virtue of an invocation of the Trinity,
I believe the Trinity in the Unity
The Creator of the Universe.





**Second half sung in Gaelic**

Off now to get my green food coloring and frosty mug outta the freezer....