M&M's

Let me explain the M&M title .... a few things came to mind about March other than the St Patty's Day post earlier this month.  We have met an incredible couple Michael & Mariel who live next door to us in our town home.  They have brought joy and laughter into our lives and we are very grateful for their friendship.  Secondly, M&M's ... let's just say that I should have given those up for Lent.  I'm not sure if nursing is known to cause cravings but I'm just gonna say it does and I can't get enough M&M's, better bet I'm going to be hitting up the gym starting April 1st. March Madness, the obvious MM which took over my TV much to my dismay.  While I enjoy shooting hoops every once and a while (playing PIG mostly and making those ridiculous shots just to see if by chance I make it) it's definitely on the bottom of my sports list.  And lastly, my Main Man, Wrigley.  Wrig, I couldn't have made it through this month without the warmth of your heart, that beautiful smile, and your laugh that fills a room with love.  Click HERE for 2013 pics!

Wrig's First Round of Golf with Mom and Dad

Chillin' at home

Peltier Bros Picnic in Industry, TX

Mariel, Lauren, and Colette

Chad and Michael

Wrigley's First Concert:  Turnpike Troubadors at Firehouse Saloon

"Castles were built a stone at a time"

In honor of St. Patty's Day and in the spirit of Lent I came across this famous Irish saying, "Castles were built a stone at a time," paralleling 1 Peter 2:5 "be also yourselves like living stones, built upon him, a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, so as to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." I love the month of March because year after year it allows us the opportunity to build upon our faith and nurture spiritual growth during Lent (as castles are built a stone at a time) as we humble ourselves, carving out time in our daily lives for fasting, almsgiving, and prayer.

Saint Patrick, Patron of Ireland, used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity.  He was a humble, pious, gentle man, whose love and total devotion to and trust in the Lord is inspiring.  Here's a link to learn more about his road to canonization ... Saint Patrick

Wrigley's First St. Patty's Day

His adorable outfit appropriately says "Mommy's Pot O' Gold" on the back

For other 2013 pictures click here