All This And Heaven: March 2015

Monday, March 30, 2015

Being Twins

I know that I have not been great about filling in the lost time but I am working on it. Still learning this new computer and a new way to organize photos. Until I catch up more enjoy this video. These two are just too much!

Being Twins. These two are a hoot. I saw them talking, then hugging, then talking and then hugging again. I grabbed the phone to record it. Just too cute. It must be nice having a built in best friend. They are in sync with each other for sure. They do fight but they also do things like this. So cute!

Saturday, March 28, 2015

Easter Egg Hunt - How Fun

Two generations of Easter Bunnies just hanging out.

Bear did a wonderful job being the Bunny for the parish Easter Egg hunt. His father used to do the same thing for his parish many years back. Dad is just so proud.

AWE - Pooker, Goobers and Possible really love this Bunny.

The twins are a little freaked out about the Bunny until Bear shows them that it is his. (Now they think he is the real Bunny - we will never live this down.)

Goofy pictures getting weirder every time.

We love the Bunny so much but I am not to sure if the Bunny loves us back.

Possible with her friends that were the volunteers for this event.

Adorable was much more brave than her twin.

Why do my kids want to grow up and be animals?

Adorable

Adorable wants to see Bear again.

Beautiful

Even though she knew who the Bunny was she still wanted her daddy to protect her. LOL

The W Family get their Easter shot.

The Mitchell family make the most of picture time with the Bunny.

So J had done the same thing years ago for his parish. Like Father /Like Son. I love it.

They all love this Easter Bunny.

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Various Pictures

Look close and you can see an "extra" tooth in this smile. The other ones are still coming in and soon his shark tooth, as he calls it, will need to go. For now I love his smile.

My precious Twin Adorable will go out of her way to give me a flower no matter what is happening. I love that honest gift from a child, I hope that is how our heavenly father sees my life. A messed up and maybe even broken gift but given from the heart of a sincere loved one.

Dad and I went shopping to try to entice our adult children to come home for a visit and a gift.

Me and Miss W being goofy and taking pictures.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Co-Op Wearing Geography Lesson

Today we talked about the Democratic Republic of the Congo in our Geography portion of the class that I taught. I decided that I would wear the outfit made for me in that country. Deacon Simon Kipiti had it made for me when he went home to share the pictures of his diaconate ordination with his friends and family back home. Deacon Simon (soon to be ordained a priest) told us so much about his native country that I enjoyed sharing it with the kiddos. I loved being able to wear a little bit of the Congolese Catholic culture.

The kids thought it was crazy that I even wore the dress out to lunch after. It really is a very comfortable dress.

What will I see here?

Take a peek into our life as a big family in Houston, TX. Welcome to the electronic journal for the Texas T family. This blog was created to share some moments of our life with you. Often having 11 children (including twins), homeschooling, and being incredibly active in our Catholic faith we are asked “How do you do it?” We invite you to look around, sign up as a follower, and peek into the answer to that question. Remember we are not a perfect family; but I won't post the bad stuff.

Thanks for visiting, Neen

The Nicene Creed

We believe (I believe) in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, and born of the Father before all ages. (God of God) light of light, true God of true God. Begotten not made, consubstantial to the Father, by whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven. And was incarnate of the Holy Ghost and of the Virgin Mary and was made man; was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, suffered and was buried; and the third day rose again according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of the Father, and shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, of whose Kingdom there shall be no end. And (I believe) in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life, who proceeds from the Father (and the Son), who together with the Father and the Son is to be adored and glorified, who spoke by the Prophets. And one holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. We confess (I confess) one baptism for the remission of sins. And we look for (I look for) the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help ~ Pray For Us!

Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God and Mother of the Church you are also our Mother of Perpetual Help. With hearts full of love for you we consecrate ourselves to your Immaculate Heart so that we may be your devoted children. Obtain for us true sorrow for our sins and fidelity to the promises of our Baptism. We consecrate our minds and hearts to you that we always do the Will of our heavenly Father. We consecrate our lives to you that we may love God better and live not for ourselves but for Christ, your Son and that we may see Him and serve Him in others. By this humble act of consecration dear Mother of Perpetual Help we pledge to model our lives on you, the perfect Christian. So that, consecrated to you in life and in death we may belong to your Divine Son for all eternity. Amen

St. Joseph ~ Pray For Us!

NINE-DAYS NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH (Note: This prayer was found in the 50th year of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Sometime during the 16th century, it was sent by the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle. It is said that whoever shall read this prayer or take it with them, shall never die a sudden death or be drowned, nor shall poison take effect on them; neither shall they fall into the hands of the enemy, or shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle.) Say this prayer for nine days for anything you may desire. Then let go and let God. Trust that whatever is the outcome of your novena is truly what is best for you in accordance with the will of God.) O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. O Saint Joseph, assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. O Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. Amen O Saint Joseph, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions. O Saint Joseph, pray for me. (Mention your intention)

St. Bernard of Clairvaux

St. Bernard of Clairvaux wrote to a couple that had a miscarriage. In response to their question, “What is going to happen to my child? The child didn’t get baptized,” St. Bernard said, “Your faith spoke for this child. Baptism for this child was only delayed by time. Your faith suffices. The waters of your womb — were they not the waters of life for this child? Look at your tears. Are they not like the waters of baptism? Do not fear this. God’s ability to love is greater than our fears. Surrender everything to God.”

St. Jude ~ Pray For Us!

(Novena say this for 9 days) Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of difficult cases, of things almost despaired of, Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Intercede with God for me that He bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly - (make your request here)- and that I may praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, O Blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor granted me by God and to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you.

St. Anthony of Padua ~ Pray For Us!

Holy Saint Anthony, gentle and powerful in your help, your love for God and charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were always ready to request for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle. Even so, you are the Saint of miracles. Gentle and loving Saint Anthony, whose heart is ever full of human sympathy, take my petition to the Infant Savior for whom you have such a great love, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.