Friday, May 31, 2013

My Mother ~ Happy Birthday

Today it is your birthday and living across the country (no excuse) I always get to
saying Happy Mother's day weeks late in time for your birthday which is
thankfully (not too late) at the end of May.
Going about my day I often think of my role as a mother and how much more I appreciate you
as mine. All you did and still do for us/with us I so admire and appreciate.
"Reading" any chance to form us with good values.
Especially in the sunshine, so as not to awake the littles from napping.
Taking care of the smallest details.
Fostering the love for nature and the outdoors
 and ice cream.......
              and cooking...........

         Giving each of us a chance to help and learn.






Making each of us feel like our stories are
                important and exciting.
To think~it is your day for a gift, but you have given so many to me.  
Happy Birthday Mom, I love you!





Monday, May 27, 2013

Great gift - Thank you!

A patio swing
 It's good just like this.
 Can I just take a nap here?
 
Trying it out.
  
This is going to be great. I will Love it!
 
 

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Girls weekend

This weekend Dad and Drew went with the "guys" to paint the cottage.
So, of course Isabelle asked me what us girls("and Louis") were going to do.
 Got some flowers at the nursery, after browsing for 1/2 an hour.
 Hooked up the bike and went to feed the horses.
 Then Aunt Emma came to spend the night before heading up North for a bridal shower.
Quite a treat!
What fun, another person's hair to do and try the beautiful earrings on.  

This is a given if I sit down to read books at night.
Mom, thank you for passing on this tradition.
What good memories I have of us doing your hair:
 hearing "oh that feels so good, can you keep combing?"...or "ok, that's good!"
Now I can totally identfy!
If Isabelle does my hair it is usually a side pony ~or two.
If Hannah does my hair I tell her she has to stick to clips
( I had to ban the bands or else I would now be bald.
Hannah's production this night.
I actually had already taken off the headband
and a clip or two from the other side.
 Margaret I was trying to get a good belly shot for you.
I guess I should have tryed sideways.

Monday, May 13, 2013

The gift of Grandparents

Growing up, I recall Mom and Dad calling to our attention what a blessing our grandparents were: telling us stories of their childhood and how their grandparents were much less involved in their lives. The simple reminders instilled a gratitude especially as I grew and saw how they made each of us feel so special, despite their being some 30-40 of us.
Now as a parent, I appreciate grandparents in an even different light
 as I see it benefiting my children (and me!).
 It means so much to have Grannie and Grandpa delight in our kids and know just how much the kids look up to them and feel loved with any and all the attention they are given.
Everything is a treat when Grandpa and Grandma are here!
Thank you Mom and Dad for your visit.
I treasure the moments every time.
 
Our new "lawn ornament": installed by Grandpa of course.
 

Louis knew he could get Grandpa to push him,
he'd grab his finger and use one of his few words (with a pleading tone):
"nan" meaning please.
Early mornings with Grandma.
I admire how she puts the kids first upon rising and looks fwd to herself
reading another chapter in a book they are working through.
The littles of course don't even follow the story, just the fact they are part of the picture with Grannie!
A soccer game ~ picking teams
Feeding the horses, while Dad, Gabby, Drew rode bikes into town for a haircut.


Ziggy's is open! Icecream is a given with Grandpa and Grandma.
Louis was thrilled he got his very own
(accustomed to sharing with Mom and begging for extra bites from his siblings).
What fun to have Gabby with us.
It reminded me of the many times we each got to travel w/our grandparents.
How special it made me feel!
The other day Drew asked me if his two front teeth were the real ones or the babies:
"because they don't look normal", well I suppose its those Nistler/Dieringer genes ~ sorry!
(Another thing from grandparents. :)
They still work good for icecream! 
 


Wednesday, May 8, 2013

First Holy Communion

What a special day.
 I remember when I was pregnant with you Andrew: I remember every time I received Commununion I would ask Jesus to also share some of the grace with the little one in my womb: You!
Then 3 days after you were born, you were baptized and I remember crying (those darn emotions!) thinking that you would not be able to recieve Jesus in the same way again until your
First Holy Communion, which has came much quicker than I foresaw and felt that day! 
I was worried you were getting more excited about the party afterwards....but what a better occasion to celebrate?! You were more than willing to set up your gift table and put on your suit 8:30am 
(Mass was not until noon!) 
What an honor to have Gabby come back with Grandma and Grandpa to share in the excitement
(The time was just too short!)
 
You had to look serious ~ standing next to Grandpa.
Waiting to proceed in with Fr and the others.
 
 
              Fr. Ken                                                                       Fr. Jonathan
Home for the celebration!
Aunt Emma let you pick out the cake. You told me later,
you did not even ask her to put marshmallows in it, it was just a surprise!
 That face sure reflects your joy and gratitude!
Thanks Aunt Emma ~ it was beyond delicious with all that ganache and brownie underneath.
Finally to the present opening!
"From my Godparents A. Allison and U. Shannon who live in MT" you announced to all.
You have loved these Saint books
(Yesterday, you told Dad: "I just love this so much I cant keep my hands off it")
Fr. Ken and Fr. Jonathan stopped by at different times which was so nice!
I am not sure who was more excited about the gift: Fr. Ken giving it or you opening it! 
 He didn't leave without having you line everyone up for his traditional high 5!
You called on Isabelle first.
 
 


                   ~The next day ~
     your 1st Communion with your class.