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Friday, January 6, 2012

7 Quick Takes Friday Volume 17

It's Friday which means it's time for 7 Quick Takes. Thanks Jen@conversiondiary.com for hosting this.
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The kids got to go to build a bear for the first time and it was such a blast! Even the bummster got to participate and enjoy in the fun.It's a little pricey but was a lot less than what I thought it would be and the kids had a lot of fun. Check out some of the fun out:


Bummie walking away with her prized bear.


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Happy Epiphany or as they call it in Latin Countries "La Fiesta de Los 3 Reyes Magos". It's funny living somewhere where this feast isn't really celebrated.  Growing up in Miami Florida they even had a parade to Celebrate their arrival. The kids's all set out carrots and water for the camels and were very excited to see what the 3 Wise men brought them. It's so fun incorporating traditions into our family. We ordered the Kings Cake or "Rosca de Reyes" and will be celebrating later on today :)


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There is a great Catholic bookstore about 30 minutes from my house. It specializes in more traditional Catholic Literature focusing in on the writings of the saints, novenas,etc.. I went out there with my parents yesterday and bought a treasury of books,as well as resources for the kids. Since my family and I attend the Latin Rite Mass we are always looking for ways in which to have the kids interact and follow the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. I was able to get these neat little missals for them to use. Since Lo loves to do everything dad does I think he will really enjoy using this missal. Let's see how Princess Gigi does with this as well.
For Me I got some good books on the Life of the Blessed Mother and a Holy Hour with the Blessed Mother.Hopefully I can actually sit down and read them. At least the initial efforts there right?

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We also got Princess Gigi a little Chapel Veil since we attend the Latin Mass I figured it was as good a time as any to get her started wearing it. Let's see how long it lasts but she sure looks cute!
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I love Starbuck unfortunatly I don't have the money to be getting it all the time. One of my favorite drinks is their Caramel Apple Cider. So with a little research and trial and error I figured out how to make it at home for a lot less than what you would spend at Starbucks :) So for you fans out there:
You need:
cinnamon syrup, a couple of squirts
Apple juice
whipped cream
caramel syrup drizzled on top
Mix the Cinnamon syrup into warmed apple juice. Top with whipped cream drizzle caramel syrup and enjoy!
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With the new year started I have decided not to focus in on any New years resolutions because as usual I won't go through with them. I will only make one effort and that is to get a little more organized. It seems that organization is my downfall and with three kids as much as I try it seems I can never get  a 100% organized. So I will make it my 'goal' more than resolution to get things a little less chaotic. We'll see...
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I am sure this has circulated its way through the web but if you haven't had a chance to see this, check out 
Ben Breedlove's last messsage. He is a teen who died of heart problems on Christmas day. This really touched me and i'm sure anyone who watches this will be touched as well. 


Hope you all have a wonderful and blessed weekend and week!!

3 comments:

Imelda said...

Oh, how nice it is to meet another family who attends the Traditional Latin Rite of the Mass. :-) I'll be following your blog.

Katie Merando said...

Your daughter is so adorable in her veil! :) What a cutie!

Also, I'm definitely going to be trying that Starbucks recipe out. Yum!

jen said...

i don't hit up $tarbux too often these days (i used to camp there for an hour or so to check email last year) and drinkwise, i'm an iced chai kind of girl. i know there's probably an easier way to make it but i haven't gotten that far yet.

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