School Time!

Our Class room is finally in working order again (the teacher was on leave for situationally induced insanity). After the demolition crew from the summer constructed a wall, and Jeremiah painted the floor, we have a great place to work!

Here is a view of one corner of the room.


Here is the opposite corner.

Isabelle working on the cylinder work.

Peter working on the bean work, using his sense of touch to distinguish the two types of beans, with his eyes closed.


Even Luci and Daniel joined in the work.


Although he did very well on his first day in the class room, we all decided Daniel didn't need more than 15 minutes of work a day, no matter how eager he was!

Fall

Last week the Dallas area experienced its first "fall" weather, with highs reaching only into the 80's. At our house, we skipped fall and went straight into winter.

Peter informed me he would need to start sleeping with his hat and gloves now. Thankfully though, I was able to talk him out of the wool sweater.














And with the use of new accessories, Isabelle's fashion skills have found greater means of expression.

A Monk and a Baby

Recently, well around 7 weeks ago, Jenny Lynn and I took Luciana to the Cistercian Abbey here in Irving where a good friend of mine made temporary vows. Br. Anthony Bigney(formerly known as Ryan) and I have been great friends for the last few years as he taught at a local catholic school and was a great Core Member for another church my youth group did retreats and other events with. He has been in the monastery for the last year and professed his vows in August to commit to living there for another 3 years.

Lucy with Br. Anthony right after receiving his black scapular.

Immediately following the Mass he was able to take a 5 day leave away from the Monastery during which we were able to take in a Texas Ranger's game 5 rows behind homeplate.
Other than his love for the Brewers and National League Baseball, we get along great. The game was horrible and the beer was expensive, but the conversation was quite interesting, as we have chosen two very different vocations and it was great to catch up. I ask that we all continue to pray for young men that have chosen a higher calling to commit to serving His church.

You can keep up with the Monastery and Abbey here.

Hey, I think I know this Guy!

Although, I never thought I would see him on a cooking video!

Check out the Asian Burgers clip

http://gracebeforemeals.com/videos.php