Mama-luia

2015 was a wonderful year for our family. Not wild and crazy like 2013 -- when we sold a house, bought another house, moved, bought a new van, AND had a baby (better known as Anna). It was more of a steady year of growth for children and adults alike. January We got to meet the kids' new cousin for the first time, having travelled to Nova Scotia to spend Christmas and New Year's with family. She is more precious than words can say. The visit was just a wonderful boon for our children's hearts. February This is always a difficult month for me. Seemingly endless snow, frigid temperatures and stir-crazy family. But we get home projects accomplished. For instance, Patrick made some built-in bookshelves in the entrance of our laundry room. Because clearly when laundering, you may need to pick up H. Daniel-Rops. Obviously. March The temperatures began to climb up to some level of normalcy. Snow melted. People rejoiced. April Noah turned s...

How fast time goes in our family! We are already celebrating our third Christmas in Ontario. I find that so strange to think of. It has been a very, very unusual Christmas for us. A freak illness derailed much of our plans and hopes and made it much more a Christmas in the stable than a magazine spread. For that I am very grateful. Also for anyone who was praying, I am much better now. I'll post more about the mysterious happening soon, but first, the preparations. (Is it just me or is the anticipation of a big event just as wonderful, if not more so, than the actual occasion?) Traditional gingerbread-making day on St. Nicholas' feast.  And now Anna is old enough to participate! How quickly life speeds on by from here to here to here .  The boys admiring their new books and treats left by Jolly old St. Nicholas himself. A cranberry-orange coffee cake that Isaiah and I made for the Feast of Christ the King. Please excuse my blurry iphone photos co...