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June 21 Down for the MomentSomehow, somewhere (actually my instincts are pointing to the flight home from Vegas), the Catholic Family and I contracted some sort of cold/flu-like virus. It's trying to keep us down but isn't quite doing the job, completely that is. I'm the last person on the totem pole to get over the dreaded upper respiratory threat, so Catholic Hubs took on the take-the-kids-to-the-pool job today. He also did the take-the-family-to-mass at our local parish to pray for my personal wellness today, as I stayed home in total guilt. And then he did the take-himself-to-the-grocery-store to stock up on items needed to grill me a pre-birthday BBQ dinner tomorrow. *sigh* If anyone deserves an appointment for sainthood, you guessed it - the nomination goes out for Catholic Hubs. June 18 We Went to VEGAS!Just to be consistent, here's a little blurb about our recent trip to Las Vegas - our first ever:
ITCM (me): By far, the biggest WOWEE! moment for me happened when we stepped into the Forum Shops in Caesars Palace and witnessed the sky ceiling. Amazing. Given more time, I could've wandered through that place all day (and night) long. The fountains, sculptures and shops actually made my heart skip a beat as I walked around in complete awe. Next time, if there ever is one, I'll be sure to add more time to my personal agenda dedicated to the Forum. CS (Catholic Son): Never had we seen CS light up as much as he did when we found the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay. Up until that point in our vacation, we thought Vegas was completely lost on CS, then we entered the elaborate aquarium where we viewed rare and exciting sea creatures never to be seen before. All wide-eyed, CS looked at us and said, "I'm really having fun now!" His comment was made even before purchasing a stuffed shark at the gift shop, so you know he was being sincere about it. CG (Catholic Girlie): Everything. CG simply couldn't put her finger on any one thing enough to call it a favorite, because she enjoyed every single thing about Las Vegas. From the Circus Circus hotel pool, to the resorts, rides, food, etc. CG loved the entire experience. Personally, I think the pool was her favorite. But that seems to be a given no matter where we stay. CH (Catholic Hubs): After touring many of the resort casino/hotels, the Venetian was one that really stuck out in Hubs' mind above all. I really can't blame him, especially after walking into the grand lobby entrance so lavishly adorned from ceiling to floor with Italianesque paintings and sculptures. The Venetian folks spared no expense in duplicating a look & feel reminiscent of Venice, Italy. Having been to Venice myself, I can attest to that fact - even though the gondola moat-like canal was a little lacking IMHO. But I digress. It really was breathtaking. All: The best part of our Vegas vacation on which we all agreed was sharing an experience with family traveling from all points of the USA just to meet. I mean, how fun is it to complete a bungee jump and run into Catholic Uncle walking by with Catholic Grandma & Grandpa? Or step out of the hotel pool to find Catholic Cousin ready to play water ball? And then to see Catholic Sister-in-Law while picking up a Cinnabon roll in the airport on departure? Those are the kinds of memories you just don't experience every day, and we'll treasure them always. And I only lost $3 in a slot machine. Go figure!
June 03 Water LoggedWe're exactly 2 days into summer break and have already been to the pool, let's see... how many times? Oh yes - TWICE. The weather chick predicted gray skies with intermittent, possibly severe thunderstorms, and yet we've had no such thing. Warm days + sunny skies = pool time! Here's a favorite photo that I captured yesterday:
Catholic Mom gives that jump a perfect 10. June 02 School's Out for SummerThat's right, school is finally out for summer, and the Catholic Family & I are all geared up for it. How's that? Well, let's just say plans have been made and things are already getting checked off my big 'ole honkin' TO DO list - the one with 14 activities ready and waiting for us to actually do them. Excitement is the overwhelming feeling for all of us as we embark on another summer break, well deserved after a school year jam-packed with work, play, work, play, WORK. Time for rejuvenation!
Which brings me to this here Windows Live Space that I've all but abandoned. My plan is to keep it a little bit busier with a posting and/or photo here and there, mostly to keep a running blog-like journal of our ongoing summer fun. That's exactly what I liked about my Space to begin with, as I shared all kinds of news about the goings-on in the Catholic household and with the Sisters. And looking back, I'm glad I did because all of those little things in life can so easily be forgotten, especially those that make you smile and laugh quietly to yourself as you relive it in blog form. I miss that.
LET SUMMER BEGIN! February 24 Calling New ReadersDo you like to read? Interested in winning prizes?
If you answered Yes to both questions, then I have a deal for you. By joining the 'Chicken Lit Bookclub' and reading our next book, you may be entered into a free giveaway! Yes, indeedy. Here's how to join:
It's that simple. Join and win! February 12 Still Here?Wow... I've forgotten all about this here blog - yet it's still around! Although, the poor thing looks all lonely. *sigh* Perhaps I need to brush off the dust and breathe some life back into it? Just a wee bit anyway, because I really am enjoying the freedom of my 'I.T. Catholic Mom' blog over there. The feeling of having that blog is like that of moving out of your parents' house for the first time and having absolutely no curfew. Free. Dom. Stop by and visit! March 14 Can't Stay... Must Go.Well, unfortunately I had no guessers on the "Major Milestone" post so there goes that
*Let me tell you, I've really hung in there, but it just doesn't jive anymore. Sorry MSN. Good luck with that.*
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Major MilestoneYou just can't have a blog here on Live Spaces without checking the "Statistics" page. Frequently. It's true! That thing is a total magnet for bloggers who want to see if people are actually looking at their posts, and I've been one of them since the very beginning. (No shame whatsoever.) And you know what? Today I'm reaching a major milestone when it comes to statistics, that is if I haven't already as I write this entry.
Any guesses?
A screen capture with the answer will be posted here by the end of the day. Closest guesser wins a prize!
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March 10 The "Scoop"I started blogging on what was once known as MSN Spaces on May 9, 2005 (almost 2 years ago!) no knowing what direction it would take me. And why exactly did I start blogging? Deannie asked me that same question last year in response to MochaMomma's Blogher networking party, and here's what I said about that. See? Little did I know I'd be jumping into the world of "Social Networking" where I would establish friendships with so many fantastic bloggers worldwide when, really, I was only checking this place out.
Now looking back over the @2 years of blogging, I can honestly say that I'm completely shocked over what has transpired here and in my blogger existence. Look at all of the names in that list below! My world is enriched by reading their blogs and comments. It's like they've opened a window for me to peek into their lives letting me see that I'm not alone in the daily struggles with family, work, and life in general. This is reality, and it's shared by the strongest network of people around. Wow.
So for those of you reading this post who've been reading all of the blogs I've posted over the past couple of years, I want to thank you for understanding that I have no desire to be a writer. (Obviously!) You've listened (ok, you read my stuff) when I needed to share all of those tales about the Catholic Family and work-related events with the Sisters. You forgave me for deleting some of that "too much information" that could've gotten me fired, disowned, or excommunicated from the Catholic Church. You understood that I have no desire to attend Blogger conferences and give acceptance speeches for the many times I was featured on MSN Spaces. (Kidding!) And you kept coming back here. Now that's love.
Come over here and let me give you a hug. ((hug))
Will somebody give me a Kleenex, please? *sniff*
Copyright © 2007 CatholicMom UPDATE 9:00 PM: Apparently I've been stuck in my bubble over the past 5 days after JUST learning that Mocha Momma's blog is closing down. OMG. No. This can't be. It just can't. Ok well fine. I completely understand that if the new job opportunity doesn't "jar with the blog life" the blog must go. But I was expecting big things from Mocha in the authoring arena. Yes, she's THAT GOOD. Amazing even. Oh no... now I'm having flashbacks to Mad Suburban Dad. Wait, I still haven't quite recovered from that yet either. This is all just too painful for me. 'Scuze me as I'm all vaklempt inside and need a moment to myself...
 January 16 Resolution Progress Report #1Back to post an update, and that's all. I'm holding strong on my New Year's resolution to move over to my new blog. So I just wanted to take a minute to post names of bloggers who followed me by leaving a comment over there (in no particular order):
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