Snails. Disgusting?
Or just part of God’s beautiful creation?
I’m telling you….I am all about marveling in God’s wondrous works.
And I’ve grown to have great appreciation for A LOT.
But this one? Well…this one just gives me……pause.
The way it moves. Those antenna eye things. The way it always leaves behind that suspicious wet trail.
What’s up with THAT?
Here. Have a closer look:
What do YOU think?
Creepy? Or Cute?
Took the kids sidewalk chalkin’ the other morning. Except in a big empty lot at the playground. They were having so much fun, but we had to get back home by a certain time that morning, so we went back later that day so they could keep going. Had my camera of course, both times, so you know what that means….. = lots of photos, and boy did I have fun too! Here’s 1/2 of them.
I’m curious….which is your favorite photo?
Mine is my boy’s back-pocket of chalk – but don’t let that influence your choice.
We just wanted to share with you today, what can happen when little Catholic kids can’t wait to make their Holy Communion!
Our triplets (6 year old) have just flat out had it. They have been waiting to make their Holy First Communion, fully aware of all it means and how very special it is, for at least a couple of years now. At every Mass, they have watched us parents and their big sister go up to receive Jesus in the Eucharist. When we get back to the pew, and kneel down in prayer, one or the other often wants to whisper about how much longer it will be, before they can go up too.
First Holy Communion seasons are especially torturous for them. For every Sunday Mass we have attended throughout the month of May, and sometimes the end of April and beginning of June too, for years now, they have watched child, after child,.. after child… receive Communion for the first time. And they sigh, exercising all of the patience they can muster.
But this past weekend really did them in. Two little girls in our extended family, received their First Holy Communion. And it’ll be a whole year, before it is their turn. <sigh>.
They have had many Mass services here in our living room. They have alternated being alter servers, readers, and the priest himself. With tall candle sticks made of legos, toy colored strings tied around their waists as ropes, and their Bible, they’ve got it down.
But lately, Mass has evolved into their own First Holy Communion, and it has only grown more elaborate, as their need ‘for the real deal’ has set in. I finally took photos of their service.
So we welcome you, to one of their ‘Pretend First Holy Communion’ Masses…….
The Procession
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The boys found the only navy blue attire they could come up with – their running suits. {O} had a fine white dress on hand, and a brand new shoe-lace served as her head piece.
Before the Liturgy
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Listening to the the Homily
(in this case….silence. Lol)
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* NOTE: Holy Communion – *It is important to note, that it was decided among them, that it would be rather disrespectful, to actually refer to their pretend Communion, as the ‘Body and Blood of Christ‘. When in actuality, it is their toys. So they have come up with alternative language, as to not be irreverent:
The Body of Christ: “Chips”
The Blood of Christ: “Cup of Water”
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This is it!
Holy Communion line….
Thankfully, Daddy was on hand, and agreed to distribute Holy Communion, as the priest.
Some personal prayer, following Communion.
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The Recession.
Thank you for joining us.
Go in peace, to love and serve the Lord. 😉
Last year on Earth Day, our family started the tradition of going out and cleaning up our neighborhood roadsides and beach, to help care for God’s Creation in our own teeny tiny corner of the world. We actually do this other times of the year as well, but it’s a plan on Earth Day, if the weather permits. Thankfully, today it did. So instead of our formal school work, we headed out and got to work!
I HONESTLY helped clean up trash too, but I was also very busy taking photos, as usual. Last year, Michael made all of our kids trash poker sticks, so they won’t ever be using their hands. I would take issue with using their hands, big time. They work pretty hard, and have a lot of discussion about what a horrible and inconsiderate habit littering is. Teachable moments, are all over Earth Days.
Unclogging the street drains….
For ME?… <blush>…..
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Patheticism, at it’s best!…..
(Now WHY is that word underlined in red?? That’s a word, isn’t it??)
I’m telling you, People, this one is a real worker. Always.
You should see the cars slow down, and the people look at us sometimes, as we parade through the neighborhood….completely confused about what in the world we are doing, or WHY? (The kids love to yell ‘Happy Earth Day!’ to them. lol) But once in awhile a ‘quick’ one comes along, and not only knows what we are doing, but WHY we are doing it on THIS day. We hope all people who happen to see us, catch on, and become inspired. If not to clean up, at least not to litter, if they do.
Part of our Earth Day, is not only helping take care of this GIFT of Creation God has given us, but appreciating the beauty of it everywhere! These are the little stops I call ‘pick-me-ups’, because I seriously need one as I watch our barrel fill up with the disgusting abundance of trash we found on the ground. So I hope it picks you up too, because there is more photos of trash coming…lol…
She likes butter.
How do you think we did?!
Heading home after a good couple hours of work. Showers are sounding good right about now. YUCK!
THANK YOU FOR NOT LITTERING GOD’S GLORIOUS CREATION!!
So…..did you happen to do anything for Earth Day today? Big or small, chats or actions, we’d love for you to share with us what Earth Day was like for you.
She got this shot with her Daddy’s point & shoot camera, as he climbed up her leg.
Is that not love or what? lol
A few other quick notes tonight:
*I am working on the baking post that’ll be up very soon, (lots of photos), but we just wanted to thank all of you who let us know we are not the only ones who are spring-less! lol.
*We also appreciate your condolences for the loss of our friend, as well as the sweet comments about our little toothless Beauty. She’ll soon have toothless company! I would love to get a shot of the 3 of them missing teeth on top.
*Also, looks like the consensus is to do progress posts of Michael’s projects…so that’s what we’ll do.
That’s easier for me to manage anyway…photo-wise.
And to Gramma–Thanks again for your ditties!! XOXO