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{pretty, happy, funny, real} Summer Edition

July 28, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: {phfr}, Picture Recap, Summer

{pretty, happy, funny, real}

~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~
Every Thursday, here at Like Mother, Like Daughter!

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brothers

Dragonfly and Papi.

elissa swim

Rose enjoyed time with her cousin at a swim team party.

we got spirit...

We had some family fun with tie-dye for the swim meet.

liss swim meet

Rose swam the backstroke, freestyle and relay.

swim meet ella

Sparkles swam butterfly, backstroke, and freestyle.

fhr toothless

Sweetie lost her her two front teeth within a week of each other.

popemobile cars

Papa took the kids to watch Cars.  They were excited to have seen the Papamobile.

summer gian lexi

The kids are willing to to anything to stay cool.  summer gian washing the carsummer gio washing car v2summer gio and giansummer gio with drip systemsummer gio with sprinkler

Dragonfly loves getting others wet.

all for!

I’m far from my goal but persevering to be healthy and glorify God.  I’m embracing all obstacles and offering them up for those in need.  My toes have been one of those obstacles.  Running has taken its toll.  I’m officially without toe nails.  All for!

(Disclaimer:  Rose did not want me to show this pic.)

{pretty, happy, funny, real}

July 14, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: {phfr}, Picture Recap, Summer

{pretty, happy, funny, real}

~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~
Every Thursday, here at Like Mother, Like Daughter!

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clare soccer july 2011 v2

Sweetie played her last soccer game on Saturday.  Her team placed second in the end of the season tournament.

clare soccer july 2011

P7091518Sweet Tooth (AKA Papi) was caught on camera trying to sneak some candy.

P7091633It’s a guy thing!  Dad and Father L took dibs on who got to take the first ride on the new mower.  Father won, of course.

P7091626The girls took a break from cleaning at our parish.

P7091636The kids enjoyed some water fun with the home-made slip-n-slide.  This is a step up from our days as kids.  Dad and I used black garbage bags.  We were inspired to bring out the tarp from these dear kids.

P7081444Dragonfly can’t have just one.  He is convinced that he needs a sucker for both hands. 

P7101646ella cheering for team usa

We’ve been enjoying the Women’s World Cup.

{pretty, happy, funny, real}

June 30, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: {phfr}, Picture Recap, Swim

{pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~
Every Thursday, here at Like Mother, Like Daughter!
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Sweetie ready for her heat.

Rose guiding Sweetie in freestyle.

Papi enjoying his view from the deck.  He is much happier being mischievous exploring than swimming.

Sparkles sitting poolside at a swim meet.
Dad racing with the kids at their swim team prep rally.

Dragonfly determined to be the youngest member of the swim team.

{pretty, happy, funny, real} Little Flowers Edition

June 23, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: {phfr}, Little Flowers, Picture Recap

{pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~
Every Thursday, here at Like Mother, Like Daughter!

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I just held my last Little Flowers Meeting for the 2010-2011 session.  It was a day retreat.  The girls and I had a JOYfilled time.  

ALL FOR JESUS THROUGH MARY was the theme.
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These scripture bags are lightweight and medium sized, perfect for my Little Flowers.  They make me happy every time I see them.  I love wearing and sharing my faith. 
What says summer better than a Rosary made from pool noodles?  You can find the directions for this summer Rosary at Catholic Icing.  Thanks Lacey for all your faithfilled craft ideas.

Father M and two visiting seminarians joined the retreat.  They couldn’t resist the homemade Gracefilled Bubbles.
ALL FOR JESUS THROUGH MARY!

{pretty, happy, funny, real}

June 16, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: California Missions, Picture Recap, Pilgrimage

{pretty, happy, funny, real}

~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~
Every Thursday, here at Like Mother, Like Daughter!

liss and mom in front of mission carmel

This is Rose and I in front of the Carmel Mission after a 3-day pilgrimage, over 41 miles on foot.   Needles to say, we experienced it all – pretty, happy, funny, and real.

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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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