Sunday, January 31, 2010

And then there's Josephine

She just wants to go to her "sister's school".....

I dressed her in green for St. MM today!  If only she would keep her ponytail in or her barrett - that flyaway hair makes me nuts during the winter.  Can't put enough conditioner in their hair!  I think she had 3 suckers this morning but she was happy!

Rosie's Art Proudly Displayed at the Galleria Mall

Rosie's art work was picked from the entire 4th grade to be displayed with other Archdiocesan schools at the Galleria Mall.  We hustled over there after Open House & before basketball to see her awesome work!  We were so excited for her, and I know she was very happy to be chosen.  It is a map of the U.S. with a different design for each state.  Way to go Rosie!

Catholic Schools Week begins

Last week, every family was asked to make a picture of someone who shows God's love to others.  It could be a saint, a teacher, a relative, anyone...
We all agreed on Grandma Wilson!!!  My mom!!
Some of their reasons are the following:
- She attends Mass every day.
- She is so thoughtful. 
- Anna specifically remembered receiving 2 pieces of gum in the mail because Grandma did not want her to feel left out when Rosie received a special package from her.
-She said that Grandma never forgets anyone & she loves all her grandchildren so much!  I agree!

The outfit was also picked out by Anna because she remembers her wearing a nice shirt & a sweater!
I love it & I hope Grandma does too.

Today was Open House at St. Mary Magdalen, and we visited Rosie & Anna's classrooms.  Rosie has done many projects this year, but this is the latest one.  She ready a biography on Anne Frank & made a hanger about the book.  I did not know this fact, but Anne Frank collected postcards with her favorite actresses/actors at that time.  Rosie made a postcard & drew the pictures herself.  They also had to present their design on Friday to the whole class.  Good job Rosie!

Anna's classroom with her cross, letter & paper puppet proudly displayed.  Anna's class loves putting on plays, so I think we will be seeing a play on Groundhog Day very soon!

  Pete & I received letters from both Rosie & Anna on why they love St. MM.  Anna loves learning about Jesus every day, and Rosie thanked us for sacificing to send her to this school. 

I was asked to give tours of the school, and we had a BIG crowd today.  Our school looked great, and I am so proud & happy to have chosen it for our children!

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Jo's Secret Hiding Place

My kids never fight or never throw fits - NOT!  Here's Jo favorite spot & sometimes Anna when they are really mad & have to be by themselves for a minute - under our dining room table! 


Happy 70th Birthday Grandma Carollo

Last week, we hosted a family party for Grandma Carollo's 70th Birthday!!  Happy Birthday Joan!  Pete outdid himself with an awesome steak, and my rosemary potatoes were a big hit.


A little blurry, but Jo & Mia with Grandma (actually she is Mia's Great-Grandma!)  Jo was showing Mia her "Candy Guy" - it's a stuffed M&M guy.

More Basketball News


Another good game yesterday morning against Annunciation.  We won 11-6 & played awesome!  Go Chargers!

Monday, January 18, 2010

GREASE is the word....

Grease was so awesome!!!  What a great musical!  Thank you Mom & Dad for a wonderful afternoon.  The kids loved it, and so did I!


Grandma, Anna, Rosie, Caty, Rachel & Grandpa (Mary & I snapped the pics)

The queens at the Fox - I'm always amazed by this beautiful theater!