When all things
were in greatest silence
and night was in the midst
of her swift course,
Your Almighty Word leapt down
from Your royal throne.
Alleluia!
- liturgical antiphon
A few things we've learned this year:
The promise of donuts afterward can get a toddler through about 45 minutes of Mass. When 45 minutes are up, grit your teeth and ride it out, folks.
Cars, trucks and trailers, excavators, trains, and airplanes are pretty cool. Garbage trucks are the coolest. Period.
Five year olds wear many hats: Mama's Helper, Ingenious Instigator, Loving Big Brother, Annoyed Big Brother, Daddy's Biggest Fan, Mr. Slippy-man... William loves making people laugh and thinks preschool is pretty great (especially recess). He is starting to learn how to spell and sound out words. His parents will have to come up with a new secret code soon.
Banana chocolate chip muffins help heal a wounded 3-year old ego. Benedict is a cuddler who spends many hours a day in the playroom or backyard honing his culinary skills, perfecting his garbage collecting techniques, and reenacting Notre Dame football games.
One year olds can make a convincing pterodactyl impersonation if they really want your attention, and bipedalism is overrated. Leo melts hearts with his dimpled smile and sweet disposition, and gives Kelly hope that one of these kids might remotely resemble the Perry side.
A miter saw, received as an anniversary gift from your husband, might at first seem like a crappy gift. The long pined-for patio that results from use of said gift is the huge payoff. If you are ever in our neck of the woods, please stop by and we’ll show you the new outdoor living room. We’d love to see you.
May God bless you abundantly in 2011.
Peace,
The Buyske Family
6 comments:
This is the BEST Christmas card ever! We love it! These boys are getting so big. It makes me sad and happy at the same time. Wish we were closer to see them grow!! Looking forward to your visit like you can't believe. Only a few days and we will all be at the "big house"! Love you guys!
Kelly -
I LOVE LOVE the Green Christmas Card idea.....although it's sick you already have your's done and mailed. Understandable though...just sick ;)
megs
What a special family. Thanks for sharing them with us. Hope to see you when you are in Montana.
Love, Connie & Bill
Love the card... but how is this economy ever going to be stimulated if you don't send cards through the mail? :)
Awesome! Hopefully Ben did not rupture his petella like our dear frined Dayne. Merry Christmas! see you soon
So awesome! What a handsome family~ Can't wait to see you all soon in the big sky country!
Love ya
Mary
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