Don't Touch!!

GMAC is fascinated by the CHRISTmas tree; especially the little birds on it. She likes to take them off the tree and pet them, and sign "bird".
We have been telling her not to touch the tree, so now if her sibling go near the tree she says"don't ta"(don't touch)! Now she goes up to the bird and says "hi." She even has her doll saying "hi" to the bird! It is just so cute!!!!

GMAC waving "hi" to the bird

She is having her doll wave to the bird

Immaculate Conception

Our Lady of Ephesus

Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception in the Catholic Church.
I used to think that it was celebrating the conception of Jesus(that's another feast day entirely)... That is a common misunderstanding.

click on the link for more information.

Crucian Dad

Feast of St Nicholas

Today the Church celebrates the Feast of St Nicholas. Traditionally this was the time when parents put presents and sweets into children's stocking hung by the mantle (the Dec 25th thing came a while later) Our family has always held on to this tradition. Mallu was able to find these really nice religious statues for a great price(don't worry we also gave them some candy!)

Do you have a gift?

" Would you go to a birthday party without gifts for the birthday person and start ask him so what did you get me? Do you want to do this to Jesus on His birthday?"

Our co-op had the privilege to have an Advent mini retreat and Adoration. Fr. Larry was wonderful, he had us laughing yet the meaning was still there. He explained how we need to prepare our hearts for Jesus' birthday and His second coming. What are you doing this Advent season? I am working on my shortcomings.... I've already failed a couple of times. I will keep trying. Have a Blessed Advent!

-Mallu Mom

p.s We will be putting up our Thanksgiving pictures soon... just really busy!