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{pretty, happy, funny, real} Fall Edition

October 25, 2012 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: {phfr}, Fall, Papi, RMGS, RMGS 2012-13

~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~

{pretty}

mumkin JOY

Mumkins!  We made three of these beauts for the RMGS bake sale.  I saw the idea on BHG and Pinterest, of course.  Here’s the best inspiration/tutorial that I found.

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pumpkin cleaning JOY

Dad and the littles helped prep the pumpkins for the mumkins. 

Dragonfly was less thrilled about actually putting his hand in the goo but would take an occasional stab at it, only getting one seed out at a time.

RMGS Bake Sale JOY

The RMGS Bake Sale was a success!

{funny}

Papi at the bake sale JOY

This is Papi at the bake sale.  He prefers nature’s candy.  I found these pics on my camera when I went to upload.  Turns out the girls from the bake sale tied him up in the kitchen.  I’m not sure how long it lasted but he didn’t seem to mind.  NO MORE FRUIT CUPS!!!

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Installation of Fr. McNeely as Pastor JOY

It’s official, our parish now has a Pastor.  Deo Gratias!!

~~~

{PRETTY, HAPPY, FUNNY, AND REAL}

five

September 17, 2012 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Birthday, GFG, Papi

8.24.12 papi five

This is a belated birthday post for Papi’s fifth birthday – August 24, 2012.

8.24.12 papi's bday

He planned his birthday date with mom and dad and invited all of his sibling.  His spot of choice was Chuck E. Cheese’s.  He even found his own coupon.

8.24.12 papi's bday pic

We went during the early hours to avoid a crowd.  Papi passed out the tokens and they ventured off.  It was nice to have Veggie Tales music playing in the background instead of pop music.

8.24.12 kids playing games and riding rides

The kids shared a cheese pizza and had a sliver of chocolate cake.

8.24.12 papi's bday pizza8.24.12 papi's bday cake

8.24.12 papi's bday ride

We returned home to detox from the sugar and excitement rest.  Rose and I prepped for our birthday-buddies’ dinner with Nana and Papa.

8.24.12 papi's bday meat8.24.12 papi's bday zitti

We made one of Papi’s favorite dishes, baked ziti and tri-tip, it was gluten free.  Turns out, Papi isn’t fond of pasta anymore but he did get his fill of meat.

Rose made a delicious gluten free chocolate strawberry cake.

8.24.12 birthday buddies

8.24.12 birthday buddies cake

The birthday buddies opened their gifts from Nana and Papa.

8.24.12 papi's bday presents from papa and nana v28.24.12 papi opening his gifts

Papi received an eclectic guitar and a digital camera. 

The night ended with a late night birthday swim.

8.24.12 late night swim

May the Good Lord bless you and keep you.

 

Advent Mix-up

November 29, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Advent, Papi 2 Comments

week 1 papi

Papi had a bit of a mix up. He was so excited to see the Advent box come in from the garage, that he mistook his Advent wreath for the girls’ St. Lucia Crown.

May we all have Papi’s excitement this Advent as we prepare our hearts for Jesus.

Summer Swim

September 21, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Papi, Picture Recap, Summer, Swim 2 Comments

Papi swim time

(One of my) Favorite Summer Photo(s)
This photo challenge is being hosted by:

E-I-E-I-O

June 2, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: GFG, Papi, Picture Recap, Rogation Day

We are blessed to be able to observe Rogation Day within our parish community.

In addition to the beautiful liturgical observation, we get to share a meal with friends and spend the day at the farm.

boys

 papi and hs  papi on the haystack papi petting horse sparkles feeding horse papi feeding the horse papi with cows papi and gio

Deo gratias!

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Hi! I'm Lena, mama of JOYfilledfamily.
We are a traditional Catholic family striving to live for Jesus Christ in everything we do. We pray to completely surrender our will to His and to become His servants. Our mission of this blog is to share our JOY.

This blog serves as a journal of us making good memories, living the liturgical year, and our spiritual journey.

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