The News from Lake Michigan

We've been busy over here! Ever since we left for the midwest in June it seems as though we've been run, run running. We just had a wonderful visit with Grandma and Grandpa Stan. We were so blessed by them and we are sad to see them go!

Of course, they left and I stopped one minute to look at the calendar and ... ahhhhhh! Summer's halfway over!!! Boy time flies when you're having fun, doesn't it?!

So I had this grand idea that I was going to do some lesson planning this Summer for the whole liturgical year. You may think this sounds ambitious, but it's really just because if I don't plan, I won't do anything. I can't tell you the countless times where some high holy day came and went virtually unnoticed this past year. We didn't even dye Easter Eggs!!! I know! The horror! So, you see this is really only out of necessity. Yes, I need to sit down and plan some activities to make the liturgical calendar come alive to a 2 1/2 year old.... And I need your help! Any suggestions? What kinds of things do you do with your kids to make the faith come alive for them? I would LOVE to hear your ideas!

In other GLORIOUS news, guess who else is getting married??!!!!

Congratulations Katie and Parker - we are so happy for you! May God grant you many, many year together!

A CONSIDERED CHILDHOOD

This is from one of my favorite blogs.  Elizabeth Foss is a writer and a homeschooling mother of 9 (I believe).  She has truly inspired me through her humble writings to better live my vocation as a wife and mother.

As much as I am able, every day, I will ensure that my child will: 

Live the Liturgy 

Experience loveliness 

Breathe deeply: Fresh air and exercise 

Serve others  

Listen to, contemplate, and exchange ideas. 

Develop expressive skills. 

Practice logical reasoning. Math. 

Receive focused attention and affection

-Elizabeth Foss

So now, I'd love to hear if there are any great ideas out there on how to do these things?