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CaTcH tHaT mArLiN!: May 2012
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A family's journey towards a better life. Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Pity parties and answered prayers. I know that i lured you in with that title making you think i had this great story of one of the kids having a major pity party. truth is, it was me! I have had a bad attitude in recent months because i god was not answering my prayers my way! You see, i wanted our house sold. i prayed. We sought the help of 3 different realtors all giving us the same answer -not in this market. How could that be good?
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CaTcH tHaT mArLiN!: January 2012
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A family's journey towards a better life. Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Many people have asked us about our stained glass cookies,. So here are all the "secrets"! First you get a hard candy and break it into little pieces. We used jolly ranchers this year, and did not separate the colors. You pick out your favorite [large] cookie cutters. And a couple small ones for the stained glass area. Get your rolling pins ready! You make a basic rolled sugar cookie dough,. And roll it out. Saturday, January 21, 2012.
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CaTcH tHaT mArLiN!: homemade butter
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A family's journey towards a better life. Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Make sure you have a good container with a tight lid:. However much you'd like to do at once). After a few minutes, it will be a little thicker. Almost like a whipped cream:. After a few more minutes it gets even thicker:. And after just a few more minutes you'll start to hear a sloshing. It will feel almost like a ball is in your container bouncing about. That means it's finished:. Here's where a cheese cloth would come in handy. Ps have i...
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CaTcH tHaT mArLiN!: May 2011
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A family's journey towards a better life. Monday, May 23, 2011. A letter to "the brothers":. I got it into my head that i really wanted to do something for the boys "from sophia"! I thought it would mean a lot to them and i also thought it may help any transitions needed to not. Stir up some jealousy! From the beginning, i tried to talk their language! Still wanted to document it to remember though! Out of the mouths of babes. Born May 23, 2011. 6 lbs 13 oz. Proud big brother o:. Proud big brother aiden:.
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CaTcH tHaT mArLiN!: housing available -$600/mo
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A family's journey towards a better life. Friday, April 27, 2012. Our house is available for rent/buy. Contact us if interested in buying). It's a 2br 1 bath house. With 12x12 rooms (large for the city)! It is located just 2 blocks from somerset and huntingdon stations. Located on 200 block of e tusculum st., phila, pa 19134. Living room (shelving floor to ceiling). View from other side. View from other side. We're leaving the wardrobe in the back bedroom. has lots of storage inside! The hubbs (& me).
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CaTcH tHaT mArLiN!: September 2011
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A family's journey towards a better life. Friday, September 23, 2011. She's so sTiNkiNg CuTe. We were on a hunt for these guys for a long time, as the boys wanted them for playdough time. We found them this week @ old navy of all places! They are only a buck! Before we use them in playdough, the boys helped make pizzas. One night and we all had loads of fun! Owen's pre school assessment. We made it through our first week of school! Hooray and dance of celebration! He got 19/26 capital letters correct!
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CaTcH tHaT mArLiN!: October 2011
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A family's journey towards a better life. Monday, October 31, 2011. We went to a party at church! It was fun to see the space transformed into a fun place for a break from trick or treating! There were LOADS of handmade decorations,. A photo booth,. Tattoos, pumpkin decorating. Our guys went as SuPeRs! Thursday, October 27, 2011. Last week aiden had surgery. We are happy to report it didn't slow him down much! He is quickly healing and bouncing along! Wednesday, October 26, 2011. And has a FANTASTIC book.
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CaTcH tHaT mArLiN!: April 2012
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A family's journey towards a better life. Friday, April 27, 2012. A surprise we had during our bowling fundraiser, was that we received 3 photos for donation. we knew we were getting one and included that in our raffle auctions for the evening, however, the other 2 were a delightful surprise! That means we still have 2 for auction! They are by local photographer, amanda capasso. some of her work can be seen here. Both photos are 8x10 and are set with a white mat and black frame. cost is $40 ea. When refe...
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CaTcH tHaT mArLiN!: December 2011
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A family's journey towards a better life. Monday, December 26, 2011. Trying to hold back some tears as i pack up christmas stuff. Not that i feel you need stuff. To have christmas,. But that each of my "things" has sentimental value! Oh, and then there's the whole. Christmas FAR AWAY from family/friends next year thing, too. Here's what i came up with. A strand of lights,. A box of chosen ornaments:. There are ornaments that i received each year growing up,. A couple from my teaching years,. I want to sa...
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