Update & Commitment to Loveliness Week 1

February has been flying by. We have been pretty busy but I am finding that is the norm for us during this season of life. Just when I think I am adjusting we are thrown for a loop. First Hubby came down with a cold that hit him pretty hard. This week Ice Man came down with RSV. Both girls have varying degrees of colds. Glory to God they are all on the mends.

I thought I would join in with Mat. Emily in posting 5 goals. I could defianetly use this to get back on track.

1. Laundry. I need to work on getting laundry caught up.

2. Call a friend from back home in AZ.
3. Clean house. With all the sickness going on a good "spring cleaning" needs to be done.

4. Plan activities for the kids to do during lent. Last year we did a my journey to Pascha.

5.  Patch hubby's cassock.

January Update

We celebrated our first Nativity in Pa this month. We were blessed to have such a special Feast Day. We had a wonderful time carolling despite the cold.

Hubby and the girls attend a Yolka and their picture even made it into the paper. Ice Man was ill so we stayed home. I ended up having a nice time at home. He slept most of the time so I was able to have a quiet afternoon at home.

Hubby went back to school and will be having a busy semester.

I celebrated my Names Day.

We celebrated Theophany. We had our home blessed for the first time since becoming Orthodox.

We attended a marriage retreat and learned some valuable information. I hope to be able to retain it and put it to use.

I also began attending a choir class. Having no musical background, I am looking forward to grasping anything I can.

February will be a busy month for us as well. Hubby and I were looking over the calendar and realized how quickly Great Lent is approaching. We are looking forward to it. The last couple days I can't help but sing the hymns associated with Lent and Pascha.