A turned 12! We had a big party with the neighborhood kids. We got pizza, cake, and ice cream. She liked all her gifts! I learned how to collage in Procreate. Finally! I can add collage elements and papers to my paintings. That's actually what I'm doing to relax this afternoon. I'm clipping photos and … Continue reading Life Updates
Author: Lisa Marie
Quiet Couple of Weeks
A is having a birthday party next weekend! We're giving the kids pizza, cake, and ice cream. I really hope she has a great time and that all the kids can come. I've been exhausted. The house is pretty much where I want it, except for a couple of boxes. Everything is clean. Now, it's … Continue reading Quiet Couple of Weeks
Long Week
Tomorrow I'm going to Mass. Afterward, I meet with the priest to discuss RCIA. I'm definitely excited. Today we went gift shopping for A's birthday, and then C grilled burgers. It's a sunny, happy Saturday. This week has been busy. I went to a mom group meeting with my neighbor. There were some really nice … Continue reading Long Week
Life Updates
In the next 2 weeks, I begin RCIA classes to become Catholic. I'm excited! I still have some reservations, particularly with praying to Mary and the Saints. But as I read Catholic theologians and writers, it's making more sense. I have a new doctor to go to, and the office provides transportation when you need … Continue reading Life Updates
Our Anniversary
We're celebrating our anniversary this weekend. C has a 4 day weekend off. This morning, he took me down to the beach for sunshine and a pretty view. I have had a really hard week and have not successfully gotten out. Then we went to the store and he got me a beautiful solar lawn … Continue reading Our Anniversary
My Poetry Comes in Fits and Starts
I have been doing poorly. My bandwidth is low. Tonight, after reading a little for inspiration, I wrote a few poems. I'm not sure I'm happy with them or that they'll get to the point where I am happy with them. But just writing for a few minutes had to be good for me. Physically, … Continue reading My Poetry Comes in Fits and Starts
Health, Catholic
Due to my health, we have had to pull our daughter out of school to send her to a school with bus service. She starts sometime next week. I feel terribly guilty, but exhausted and frazzled, too. I will be glad she has bus service. At least she will get to ride to school with … Continue reading Health, Catholic
Using the Good China for My Family
I love my daily use dishes. They have cute hearts on them. They're very quaint. But I also have more formal, also very feminine china that has been in a box since I got it. Time to change that. I've always saved the china for entertaining or special occasions.But why should other people get the … Continue reading Using the Good China for My Family
Work in Progress
We have gotten so much done around the house. We've probably unpacked 200 boxes in the past 4 days. My husband has been amazing. He works so quickly, and he's so patient and helpful. And our daughter has been a terrific little helper. I'm proud of her. I can't sing their praises enough. A had … Continue reading Work in Progress
Art Room in Progress
My daughter and I are working on the art studio together. She puts everything in rainbow order, which I love. We have a beautiful light set to put on the wall, and I can't wait to get it set up. She's a wonderful designer and comes up with so many organizational ideas.
Life at Home 