My Nephews
- I could never really put into words how much being an aunt has changed my life. Everytime I play with my nephews and hang out with my brother and sister-in-law I come away changed. ---I say further proof.
- Moments of joy from my last visit include: Syncronized yelling with Roman at Little America (a children's amusement park)... things like, "SILAS!" from the top of the ferris wheel to see if little Silas would look up. That one was a little nerve racking because Roman would try to maintain eye contact and jostle our little seat back and forth. And again on another ride, "I ain't quittin' you." He remembers movie lines the way I do... Steel trap.
- Snuggling with Judah until he fell alseep on Sunday night. The poor kid had a head ache and a late nap, so while mommy and daddy finally got to go on a date, Judah and I had some quality cuddle-time before bed. I really cherish those moments. When he finally fell asleep at 10pm, I carried him into bed and he woke up just enough to give me a sassy "Bye."... as if all the trouble spent soothing him back into sleep were nothing and he was just choosing this moment to go back to bed. Hilarious.
- Silas eating a beef stick. 'Nuff said.
- I help with a Young Adult Holy Hour once a month. I provide the music. Lately...... I haven't really been planning too much ahead. Whoops there. I suppose we lazy/busy folk could say we're leaving room for the Holy Spirit to inspire us. Our next Holy Hour is tomorrow and I haven't picked anything out yet.
- Even with my chronic state of unprepaired-ness, the Holy Hours really uplift my spirit.
- The strength I receive from spending time before Our Lord is indescribable. I may fail at getting up in time for Mass the next day, but I will have quieted myself for an hour.
Fall Flavors.
- Second only to my spiritual good... I truly enjoy the sensible good of the fall coffee flavors. I used to be afraid of pumpkin spice lattes.... now, bliss.
- And maple, can we talk about maple?! Over something gingery and sweet!?! Hello! Sign me up for a sugar coma any day of the week!
- I've started counting my daily calories, no matter what, and even though I am slightly chagrinned when my count skyrockets due to a fall flavored latte... Strangely, I don't feel bad.
Kristin Striker
- For anyone who knows me even a little, they have heard of Kristin Striker. She and I have been pen pals and best friends since we were 8 years old. That's 17 years!
- Miss Kristin Striker is GETTING MARRIED!!! To one, very good man, Paul Weisheit! I've only met him once, but between that and that glowing accounts I receive from Kristin, I know he's a good man.
- Her bachelorette party is this weekend and I'm driving to Cleveland for the occasion. We'll be going to an Indian's game and dinner! I'm super excited for some quality time with the bride-to-be.
