Monthly Archives: December 2008

Be Careful

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Katie

When you are at Mass in the morning and feel so full of gratitude that you tell Jesus that you will offer him every act of love throughout the day to show how much you love Him, be very careful.  … Continue reading →

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With Two Uncles and Grandma

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Katie

One more photo from New Mexico with Uncles Ben and Manny (and Grandma on the left side):

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Winter Garden

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Katie

Our garlic has sprouted!  We have 30 plants thus far and are hoping that all 50 raise their heads, which should give us a year’s supply of cooking goodness.  It appears that our valiant little cilantro is still growing, as … Continue reading →

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Good Job, Sweetheart

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Katie

My dear romantic husband surprised me with the perfect Christmas gift.  No vacuum cleaners or mixers or Stairmasters for me.  Rather, I get to wear pearls and feel like Jackie O.  He has such good taste–check it out. Special thanks … Continue reading →

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Home Again

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Devman

Yesterday in New Mexico at our hotel the boys decided to wake up at 4 am and didn’t go back to sleep, and by that I mean loud baby-yelling if we left their side for even a moment, sooo we … Continue reading →

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From New Mexico

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Devman

Aunt Kelly (posing) and Aunt Bethany: Two of our nieces: We had a big family photo taken with everyone today that went well, especially with 6 babies/children.

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Pope Benedict’s Christmas Message

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Devman

The Gospel!  There is hope for all in Christ; He is for every man and woman.  Selflessness and solidarity over selfishness is needed by our world.

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In New Mexico

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Devman

Katie and I are visiting her family in New Mexico–it was a long drive with a good bit of baby crying, but we made it safe and sound and had a blessed Christmas yesterday. Their parish, St. Thomas Aquinas, has … Continue reading →

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Father Kristian Jaloway

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Devman

a son of friends of ours (and many of you). I remember seeing his picture on the Austin vocation poster for years, and now he has been ordained.  Congratulations to him and his family.

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Mass Behavior

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Devman

Katie and I have been very pleased with how the boys have behaved during Mass; we have gone to 3 or 4 daily Masses and today went to Spanish Sunday Mass, which was at 7:30 am and lasted about an … Continue reading →

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