Saturday I called Enric, and in my own way asked him if he, Miranda, and Silas wanted to come here for awhile. Here it is Monday, and they are here! We are looking forward to about a week of their company! Here is our precious Silas! I think I am...
Laura left for the Wilds yesterday. The youth from Anchor Baptist will spend a week in the mountains of North Carolina enjoying a week of games, fellowship, fun, and amazing Bible messages. Sitting in the fellowship all, getting their van assignments. Laura choosing which lunch she would like. Usually, she...
This Easter was special having John here with us. First we went to church, and afterwards, we did the typical picture taking in the vestibule. Here is ( l. to r.) Miranda, Laura, and Erin. John joined in with he picture taking, and showed the girls the three beauties he...
Ok, it’s been a few weeks since Enric, Miranda, and Silas left… …but I’ve been wondering if they didn’t leave us a little something extra for Christmas? I’ve spotted a few of these little fellas… This ladybug species was purposely introduced into the U.S. from Asia in the latter half...
It’s not even Christmas yet, and alread I am feeling the blessings of the season through gifts, and as usual I like to share with them to my blog readers. My very FIRST present this year was from Enric and Miranda. They noticed my reaction to the lovely birch trees...
Our holidays with Enric, Miranda, and Silas took on an Aussie flavor, when Enric took the challenge of playing the digeridoo John sent to Miquel some Christmases ago. Enric had so much fun with it, I almost hated to see him leave it behind….
While Enric, Miranda, and Silas were here, we got to have some fun watching the Raven’s Game. Most dressed up for the occasion! Silas started the spirit off with bell ringing… My sons… Wish they could do this more often! Laura, poses with her brothers. Miranda dons a hat and...
While Enric, Miranda, and Silas were here we couldn’t resist to have an early Christmas. After all, it’s a season, not just a day to me.
Basically, the following is how NOT to photograph your family’s Christmas portrait. Silas was so wiggly!
As an extra pre Christmas treat, I took everyone to La Tasca, located in Baltimore’s inner harbor. Around the holidays, my children grew up enjoying tapas, and I wanted to continue the tradition since we were all together. Silas was seated and looked ready for some different things to enjoy....
As a Christmas present to my mom, my children, and myself, I flew Enric, Miranda, and Silas in from Wisconsin to visit us! Silas is getting so big! Enric tinkered around the house and car to check things out that aren’t working 100% or at all. 🙂 Miranda and Silas
Laura turned 15 today, and this weekend with some events planned and some left to spontaneity turned out perfect. Laura’s birthday weekend started with one of her favorite things ever, snow. That night Laura and all her friends and Miquel went to see Twilight She had a sleepover with Heather...
Some nice lady once told me, as she was looking over my Terragen Art, “You know, your Terragen landscapes compiled with Tim Janis music would be a very pleasing thing.” “Tim who?” I asked. I am so glad I learned about his music. Stirring, soothing, and inspirational all at once....
Every house where love abides And friendship is a guest, Is surely home, and home, sweet home For there the heart can rest. Henry van Dyke (1852 – 1933) Not all, but most know that this autumn into winter is filling up fast at our home. We are very excited...
Baby Lopez “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. ” Pslam 139:14 It’s getting closer for Enric and Miranda to have the baby. (End of October) I must admit they both look well. And so...
In the past, this household has always been full of different people, from the exchange students, to daughters coming back home to live and bringing their families, to temporary live-ins, to those I have met online visiting… These days, it is always full of young people, friends of my two...
Saturday, Miquel, Laura and I, took to the road, with the objective to meet Enric and Miranda in Toledo, Ohio. This was going to give Miquel a chance to go back to Wisconsin with them, getting a taste of college life for a month, practicing tennis with a student there,...
Enric and Miranda left today, ready to start their new lives with Enric returning to school at Northland Baptist Bible college. There is nothing easy with what they will be doing in the next years. Studying full time and working is something only for the most dedicated. Enric and Miranda...
My son and his wife have graced us with a sweet visit before they go off back to Northland Baptist Bible College. Yesterday we went to Annapolis to just casually walk around. We looked at the shops, had some smoothies at Ben & Jerry’s, and went to the Harbor to...
It’s been a year. Happy First Wedding Anniversary. A look back to their wedding.
Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas This is so my favorite time of year. Not just for the autumn leaves, the colors and the crisp frosty air…the cozy indoors and the foods are also a favorite. I was reminded of one of the family’s favorite foods, by...
Do you remember your first kiss? Do you remember with who? After more than a few people expressed surprise, shock, some even horror when I mentioned that at Enric and Miranda’s wedding ceremony, that was indeed their first kiss. I can’t say I am any better than anyone else, even...
The next day was another struggle to get the the church on time for the actual wedding. We were blessed with SLEEP and a nice hotel room and soon it was off to Enric and Miranda’s wedding. I have to tell you, it was the sweetest wedding I have ever...
Barely on time for the rehearsal dinner, we were whisked to Waukesha as the water tower so boldly let us know to the Griffiths house for a quick meeting of the family and friends and a chance to change for the rehearsal dinner and for the church afterwards. At the...
This date loomed before us with happiness and part dread. We had to be 800 plus miles to Wisconsin from Maryland overnight and back the next day to get the children back to Maryland, 800 plus miles more, in time for the vans leaving for camp. When it was planned...
