Not EXACTLY hibernating, but have definitely taken a break from blogging. Not INTENTIONALLY but it has been good. Lots going on around these parts, but for now I have to get some kids up and at ’em because SOMEONE named mom set the alarm for p.m. instead of a.m. and our day is starting out with a little adrenaline!
Here’s a little peak at what I’ve been doing…..
Dwija over at House Unseen is hosting a year-end photo wrap up, aaaaaand being a sucker for link ups (as well as a penchant for family photos…..) I figured I’d join in. My friend Lea does this every year as a slideshow and music, it’s always beautiful and FAR beyond my patience level to put together, but maybe ONE day…after all, this IS the year I learn to KNOW my camera and work Elements!!
It was tough to pick just ONE photo for each month so I did a couple of montages for a few months. THIS should keep me PLENTY busy throughout the remainder of the week with my blog hopping! Head on over and check ’em out and/or join the linkup; it’s going on all month-long. Happy New Year and may 2013 bring YOU plenty of photo ops and joy throughout the year!
You can blame it all on Emily and Kendra @ Fine Linen and Purple. Sunday has become the Mass Fashion show….raising the bar on how we present ourselves in Jesus’ house, how we prepare ourselves mind, body and spirit for Mass and snapping some photos along the way.
Warning, soap box moment: Once upon a time dressing for Mass was dressing in one’s Sunday best and there wasn’t even a second thought or argument about it; these days its anything goes (and in our warmer climate…believe me…ANYthing goes). On the one hand, we should just be grateful people are PRESENT for Mass and disregard their dress (maybe pray that the Holy Spirit will open their eyes to their cleavage bearing/thong showing/ripped jeans/flip-flop selves); however, there is the just-coming-from-work-and-straight-to-Mass-dress and there’s just-popping-by-Mass-before-I-hit-the-beach-club-BBQ-dress. Big difference. This is where this lovely little link-up comes in….a way to remind us to take the time in all areas to properly prepare and present ourselves for Mass, time spent with Our Lord, one measly Hour completely His and to give Him the respect He is due. Ideas borrowed from other women and men and encouragement in taking a little extra time with our appearance. Stepping off the soapbox now….
Submitting my little collage…trying out a new app…of the girls and I ready for Mass.
Deets: Collage, meh…not loving it so much so I gave you the bonus head-to-toe shot so you can get a little better look at that animal printy shirt…Rarrr…
Shirt: Kohl’s, few years ago, Pants, Christmas gift years ago, Shoes: Kohl’s
Necklace and earrings: gift from my girls a while ‘go
Ring: Lia Sophia fave
Mini-mes: Sporting yesterday’s thrifty finds, dresses AND shoes…and a sweet little Christmas necklace on the Diva daughter.
Blessings, y’all…We are off to do nada…or maybe hit the movies…
With Christmas and New Year’s falling on Tuesdays it is really wrenching my brain on what day it is….Off 2 days, work one, off one, work 3, off 2, repeat…what?!?! It will take me until mid or end of January to get straight. Sheesh. Thank goodness I have the day/date feature on my watch to keep me straight…Gotta love the 20+year old Seiko, baby!
However…let’s cut to the chase. It’s Friday. Joining in with Jen and the humongous throng o’ bloggers doing the end of the week “7 Quick Takes” so jump on over and check ’em out…it’s always fun and interesting and good for hours of screen time…no joke!! Without further adieu…here I go:
Blessings and don’t forget to visit Jen et al.
The girls and I at the Nutcracker
Here we are: 12 days until Christmas. Which would explain my semi-absence from the blogsta world. So much is packed into this month. I love it. It’s hectic and chaotic, but it is fun!! The anticipation of Christmas, Advent activities, baking, shopping, it’s awesome! I figured it’s Thursday night so I’d tie this into Quick Takes @Conversion Diary and now TV Fame with Minor Revisions! Woot, woot!!
With so much packed into this month there are things I’ve neglected or have yet to find the time/energy to deal with yet (7 off the top of my head):
However, there is so much I HAVE done with the time I’ve not spent on the above (more than 7):
Day 13, Feast Day of St. Lucy…The Eyes have it..
And now I shall wake the minions (those still remaining…..the high schooler and Papa are already gone for the day)
So get on with your busy elf….and I’ll check back intermittently! Blessings and Make way for the Lord, Christmas is coming!!!
making the trek 