The 2012 swim season is officially here. The girls had their first swim meet on June 7. They will continue to swim daily for the remainder of June.
Summer Swim
(One of my) Favorite Summer Photo(s)
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{pretty, happy, funny, real} zoo edition
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~
Every Thursday, here at Like Mother, Like Daughter!
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We visited the zoo at the end of August. We couldn’t resist, the price was right–FREE!
It was Dragonfly’s first trip to the local zoo. He nearly leaped out of his seat when he saw the first animal.
Papi was our tour guide for half of the day. He definitely kept things interesting.
Papi could be found on Dad’s shoulders for the other half of the day.
Rose and I enjoyed our time together when Dad would go ahead with the Little’s.
We were able to treat the kids to some rides at the nearby amusement park since our zoo entrance was free.
It was a splendid day and wonderful way to enter the new school session. DEO GRATIAS!
Friendship Bracelet Giveaway
We wrapped up our summer list with an impromptu activity, friendship bracelets. The girls create these colorful wrist candies on a regular basis but I’ve never joined in. They were beyond thrilled when I announced that I would join the fun.
We made family bracelets, bracelets for friends we even joined a friendship bracelet swap. We knotted and knotted. Rose mastered some new designs. I dabbled with new designs and mastered none. Sweetie was in charge of organizing and cutting the floss. Sparkles cranked the bracelets out. In fact, we had to limit her production. It was a blast.
We still have a few more designs to try and some orders to fill. I look forward to letting this activity run it’s course. ALL FOR!
FRIENDSHIP BRACELET GIVEAWAY
Sparkles asked if she could host a giveaway. She would like to send a young girl one of her creations.
To enter: a young girl must first answer these questions.
Who came to Mary with wonderful news?Name the mystery of the Rosary that goes with this answer.
Submit your answer into the comment box along with your (blog) name and age.
Sparkles will draw a name out of hat on Thursday, August 11 – the traditional feast of St. Philomena.
St. Philomena is a patron saint of children~Children of Mary.
We will announce the winner on Friday, August 12 – the traditional feast of St. Clare of Assisi.
St. Clare of Assisi is a patron saint of embroiderers and needle workers. (I’m sure friendship bracelets is covered in there somewhere.)
St. Philomena and St. Clare of Assisi ~ pray for our young girls
UPDATE 8.12: Thanks for participating. Sparkles was so excited to host her first giveaway and decided to give you each a bracelet. Please email me (JOYfilledfamily{at}gamil{dot}com) your contact info and wrist size. Sparkles will send you one of her creations as soon as I receive your info.
{pretty, happy, funny, real} Summer Edition
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~
Every Thursday, here at Like Mother, Like Daughter!
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Dragonfly and Papi.
Rose enjoyed time with her cousin at a swim team party.
We had some family fun with tie-dye for the swim meet.
Rose swam the backstroke, freestyle and relay.
Sparkles swam butterfly, backstroke, and freestyle.
Sweetie lost her her two front teeth within a week of each other.
Papa took the kids to watch Cars. They were excited to have seen the Papamobile.
The kids are willing to to anything to stay cool. 
Dragonfly loves getting others wet.
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.)
