Greek Art

The boys were very excited to bring their finished projects home!  They made hte plates themselves with clay, then carved designs in them.  Followed by painting with an old Greek painting technique before glazing.  I have them hanging in my kitchen.  Nice work, boys! They all think their plates are "the best" and were arguing over it!  ~smile~  Boys!

Joseph's Plate:

Matthew's Plate:

Sean's Plate:

Strawberries!

We went on our yearly strawberry picking expedition. YUM.  We actually go a few times each season.  We're already searching for new strawberry recipes to try out.  This year for Mother's day, I received a copy of Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking.  Divine!  I made quiches the other day and tonight I am trying Chicken Fricassee -- with a strawberry dessert.  I think we'll try Strawberry Bavarian Cream!

We found out last week that J's IgG is still low.  We're up for our yearly insurance approval and once again, they wrote the wrong diagnosis, so it had to be appealed.  After 8 years, I know the drill! 

Here are a few pictures from strawberry picking today:

Cheaper by the Dozen Pictures

St. Josemaria app for iTouch

Check out the St. Josemaria App for the iTouch. It is amazing. It contains ten of his books and more! Gospels, too. The check list on the App is great, too. I am enjoying it so much. There is a section for examination of conscience that is also useful.