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    Monday, May 01, 2006

    Paschal Hymns, Gardens, House Painting and other Spring Happenings

    Hi, here's a random but cute picture of Juliana. Ok now down to business...it's good to be back. I missed blogging and the outlet it provides and my family was getting anxious not hearing about the latest. Thanks for all of the nudgings to get back at it.

    We had a wonderful Pascha. As usual, the late night Liturgy was so beautiful and festive. The party following was filled with laughter, meat, cheese, dancing and lots of creamy sweets. This year, we tried something new. I put Basil to sleep in the back of the car (wagons have nice little bedding areas for a two-year old). He enjoyed "camping" at church and we got to boogie down for a bit before the wee hours became too much for the wee Juliana. We checked on Basil and kept the car within eyeshot (the party was outside in a huge tent).

    The next morning I woke up with a dreadful breast infection! Blech! If you've never had one, count yourself lucky, if you have...you know. I was down for about 4 days and had lots of help thanks to Aaron and my sister and parents. All is well now and life is back to normal. Basil has helped keep the Paschal spirit alive with his sweet rendition of the Pachal Hymn...which includes lots of made up words and meshed together phrasing...I really ought to record it.

    Our garden is really taking off. The corn is especially impressive... every morning we're amazed that we haven't heard it growing in the night. I'm really looking forward to harvesting and having losts of fresh veggies on hand.

    Third and lastly, our house is getting a new coat of paint. As renters, we had little say in the color choice, which ended up being a butter yellow with white trim. It looks fresh and cheery, however. I'm just thankful to be rid of the turquoise front door!!

    So long for now.

    7 Comments:

    Blogger Mimi said...

    Christ is Risen!

    It's great to see you back! And, the photo is too adorable!

    Yes, I've done the "kid camping" plan before - works like a charm.

    ouch, ouch, ouch on the infection. That isn't any fun.

    2:59 PM  
    Blogger annie said...

    Juliana is very cute!
    And I am jealous that your church has dancing after the service. How fun! So glad you are up and at 'em again. Look forward to keeping in touch.

    11:32 PM  
    Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Oh my gosh, Juliana looks so much like Basil! It's never been so apparent to me before, but my goodness!

    Glad you're back - I kept checking, and then one day it was white! With a picture!

    So sorry about the infection. That sounds awful :(

    9:57 AM  
    Blogger Susan Sophia said...

    Christ is Risen!

    I'm so glad to see you back and doing much better after the infection.

    Love,
    Susan

    11:01 AM  
    Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Christ is Risen!!!

    Welcome back! The kids have grown even in two months!

    Our Patrick (4.5) runs around singing "...And in the pond, and in the tombs bestowing life!" Maybe he and Basil should become chanters in the future :-)

    Liz @ St. Paul

    2:36 PM  
    Blogger Kassianni said...

    Christ is Risen!

    A big tent? what a great idea. I'm going to suggest it for our next Paschal celebration.
    You must have a 'younger' parish who doesn't mind celebrating into the wee hours.

    3:29 PM  
    Blogger Bluecanopy said...

    Truly He is risen! Thanks for the welcome back all...The dancing is fun. We don't have a big fellowship hall so the tent works well. I guess no one minds celebrating so late/early. I think it's a bit rough on young families (like us...waaah waah) but it is pretty fun. I like the idea of doing breakfast and finishing Liturgy the next morning...guess anyway you do it would be fun. Liz, Patrick and Basil would do well together!

    11:46 AM  

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