A New Decade, An Ordinary Hope

As you may have noticed, I have been filling in the November and December blanks on this blog the past couple of days. As I don't scrapbook anymore (I'll blame Rachel, as baby #4, for that) :), this, printed at the end of each year, is our family's scrapbook. And, just like any scrapbook, it gets behind from time to time. . . .

I've recently felt called to start something new apart from our family's activities--a place where I can share what I have been reading and listening to regarding hope, faith and the Church. Honestly, I'm not really sure what it's going to be, or how much I'll post, so we will all learn along the way. Some days I might post a pod cast I've heard, some may just be a quote, and some might be my own thoughts.

So keep reading Wife and Mom Under Construction for the Melius adventures you know and love.

And, if you'd like to join me on the journey of An Ordinary Hope, stop on over at https://anordinaryhope.blogspot.com.

Happy New Decade, everyone!

Christmas 2019

It was a quiet Christmas Day at home for 2019. Well, as quiet as our family gets anyway.

Rachel received her dream of a Barbie house from Santa. Teresa got a camera, Nathan got a Lions duffel bag, and Landen received a Packers sweatshirt.

This was Nathan's gift from his godparents Tim & Kelly.

Obviously, I did not take many photos on Christmas day. Maybe Teresa can take over for me next year! :)

Christmas in Eureka

This was the Christmas of four hams--one that was ruined by broken glass, two that were bought at the store to replace it, and one (from Violet) that was under the tree!

Christmas at the Cathedral

Our All Saints Youth Group, Confirmation, and a couple of drivers' daughters attended Christmas at the Cathedral for the first time this year.

It was a beautiful and blessed afternoon for all of us.

Meeting Bishop Swain

Rachel turns 8!

Rachel turned 8 on December 14!

She was SO excited to turn 8, because 8 meant she could have her first sleepover with her best friend.

Oh, so many Barbies, including a long-awaited wedding, and so much fun!

Even though she is all about unicorns, she chose to make a JoJo Siwa (her favorite singer) cake.