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WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2010 Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore A. Giunta's decision to risk his life so others could live placed him "squarely among the most magnificent of those worthy of this honor," Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today as the nation's first living Medal of Honor recipient in 40 years was inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes.
Giunta, then a specialist, was a 22-year-old rifle team leader serving in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley with the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team's Company B, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, when insurgents attacked his squad in October 2007. When approaching insurgents formed an L-shaped ambush, splitting Giunta's squad into two groups, Giunta braved enemy fire to pull a squad member back to cover.
President Barack Obama awarded Giunta the Medal of Honor yesterday in a White House ceremony.
"The Medal of Honor, our nation's highest award for valor, recognizes those who distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry, intrepidity at risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty," Gates said at the Hall of Heroes ceremony. "All too often, those who meet that high standard do so at the cost of their lives -- this has been especially true of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. So it is indeed an occasion of great thankfulness and celebration when we can welcome one of these warriors home."
Giunta saved a second soldier while trying to connect with the other half of his squad. He saw two insurgents carrying off the second squad member and recovered him while shooting and killing one enemy fighter and wounding and driving off others. Giunta administered medical aid to the wounded soldier, but in spite of his efforts, the soldier died the next day during surgery.
"While we can never fail or forget to honor the fallen," Gates said, "we also need living heroes -- heroes who overcame every fear, every obstacle, to inspire, to teach and ennoble us by what they have done. Heroes like Sal Giunta.
"I say this because we're in the tenth year of a conflict fought on distant shores, waged by the few for the sake of the many," Gates continued. "A complex, and at times, a confusing struggle against enemies that lurk among the innocent, it is a conflict that lacks the traditional battle lines, clash of armies and clear-cut definition associated in the public mind with major wars."
Yet the fundamental nature of war, Gates added, and the role of individual selflessness, initiative and courage do not change.
Gates told Giunta he saw a television interview this week in which Giunta called himself "just a middleman … representing all those who have served and sacrificed in Iraq and Afghanistan."
"Sergeant, your modesty and your humility, together with valor, truly sets you apart," Gates said. "Though you call yourself 'mediocre,' you are clearly exceptional, even among the fellow warriors you so graciously extolled."
More importantly, Gates told Giunta, "You are a living example, a reminder to America that there are heroes, modern heroes, who live and walk among us -- heroes who are still fighting and dying to protect us every day.
"Your valor and courage for your comrades and the entire generation of warriors you so ably represent offers enduring hope for the future of our country," Gates said.
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Bravo, job well done....thank you and all the men and women of the US/coalition forces fighting for liberty and freedom.
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Chelsea midfielder Marco van Ginkel is expected to be out for up to six months after having an operation to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Van Ginkel, a £8.4m summer signing from Vitesse Arnhem, suffered the knee injury during the Capital One Cup win over Swindon Town.
The Dutchman - making only his second Chelsea start following his summer move - went down after a challenge from Alex Pritchard and hobbled off the pitch in the 10th minute.
A club statement said: "Chelsea Football Club can confirm Marco van Ginkel successfully underwent anterior cruciate ligament surgery today (Thursday).
"The 20-year-old midfielder is expected to be out for approximately six months."
Van Ginkel had moved to west London in the summer on a five-year contract from Arnhem after coming through the Eredivisie club's youth system.
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Job saved? Carson Palmer playing better for Arizona Cardinals
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Prior to the team's Week 8 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer seemed to be on rather thin ice.
Brought in to stabilize the position, he instead struggled behind a shaky offensive line, often times turning the ball over while failing to deliver big plays.
Whether Palmer's status as the team's starter was ever in doubt we will never know, but there was some thought that continued struggles against the Atlanta Falcons could lead head coach Bruce Arians to make a change.
Palmer threw an early interception in that game, but ended up completing 13-of-18 passes for 172 yards and two touchdowns. Then, following the bye week, Palmer rebounded from another early pick to finish 20-of-32 for 241 yards and two scores against the Houston Texans.
His QB rating over the two games is a sterling 101.5 (compared to 69.45 in the first seven games), and if nothing else, it appears the team may be capable of performing at a high enough level with the veteran under center.
"Carson did a great job for us today," receiver Larry Fitzgerald said after Sunday's 27-24 win over the Texans. "He made some great throws."
Fitzgerald added that Palmer did a good job finding multiple targets and made a lot of difficult throws with pressure around him.
"Carson did a great job of leading us to a win."
Granted, it would be wrong to attribute the win solely to the QB's play. As usual, the defense deserves the bulk of the credit, and without the unit's continued excellence the Cardinals would not be sitting at 5-4 with a shot at the playoffs.
However, the team's first seven games proved that even a great defense could not lead the team to wins without some semblance of a productive offense. Aided by an effective running game, Palmer has been able to provide just that.
"We are a tough, grind it out, defensive team," Palmer said after Sunday's win. "I think that is our M.O. We keep believing. We won a lot of games in the fourth quarter and hung around long enough to find ways to win games.
"I think that has been our mindset. I don't know what everyone else thinks, but that is what we have been thinking in our locker room."
If nothing else, Palmer's performance over the last two games likely served to quiet those calling for backup Drew Stanton to take over. For the season, Palmer has completed 194-of-316 passes, for 2,154 yards with 12 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. He ranks 15th in the NFL in yards and completion percentage, and his touchdown total puts him in a tie for 17th.
He hasn't been great by any means, but he has been good enough and appears to be getting better.
"He's just like the rest of us," guard Daryn Colledge said Sunday. "He's been here one year or 20 weeks now since camp. He's out there still trying to mesh with us. He's trying to get his stuff figured out.
"The great thing about Carson is he's a true professional; he's not going to be happy with the way he played today. He could have thrown for 400 yards and he still wouldn't have been happy with the way he played."
Maybe not, but if Palmer continues to play like he has the last two games, most people will be.
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John I. Leonard Community High School is located in Greenacres, Florida. Our student population numbers more than 3,200, and includes students from over 20 countries. We are a Florida Model Technology school and a Five Star school. Our academic programs include four academies and the ability to earn an AICE diploma. Over 400 students participated in at least one sport in the past year.
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Epson Stylus CX-7800
OK, I asked this before and never received a bona-fide solution.
New macbook, epson stylus cx-7800 on my home network.
I donwloaded the drivers, but when I try and add the aforementioned printer, the drivers are not available. I know I installed it correctly, but it's not recognizing them.
However, when connect via USB directly, things print fine!
Note, my printer is hooked up through a PC (windows XP).
Hope to get an answer to this!
Did you try loading the Gutenprint drivers as I suggested in your original thread?
I have this same printer sitting on my network via a D-Link Print Server and the Gutenprint drivers solved the problem.
If it didn't work, what happened?
OK, I did download the drivers. What settings did you use (as in printer model)? I really do appreciate the help... I had tried it before but I'm not sure which model to set it to. Thanks!
The Epson CX7800 driver is in there. It's called "Epson Stylus CX 7800 - CUPS + Gutenprint 5.0.0"
When you set up your printer, look for that driver. It works for me-- I just printed a coupon to it. :-)
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North Campus Electrical Shutdown Planned for April
South Puget Sound Community College will be without electricity for a weekend in April for the planned installation of a new electrical feeder.
The electrical shutdown, which will begin at 11 p.m. Saturday, April 17 and continue through 3 p.m. Sunday, April 18, will encompass the north campus, a section that includes buildings 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27 and 28.
In addition, all Internet and telephone service will be suspended college-wide, including the Hawks Prairie campus, during the shutdown.
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Mini Pizza on an Eggplant Slice
I saw a photograph of mozzarella melted over an eggplant slice on an open-faced sandwich and it inspired me to create this recipe. It's low-carb since there is no bread or pizza crust at all. You put the toppings right on the eggplant slice and bake. These mini-"pizzas" are super easy to make and you can do several variations in one batch.
1 large eggplant, 1/8 inch slices
Prepared spaghetti sauce
Possible Toppings:
Pepperoni slices (try the low-fat Turkey variety)
Fresh mozzerella, cut into 1/8 inch slices
Shredded Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves
Tomato slices or diced fresh tomato
(Any topping of your choice!)
1. Salt the eggplant slices and let them sit for 30 minutes. Press the water out of the slices into a paper towel.
2. Preheat oven to 425˚F. Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray and lay the slices on the sheet without letting them touch.
3. Top each slice with a thin layer of tomato sauce and then add toppings of your choice.
4. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and gorgeous. Allow to cool for 2 minutes before transferring to plate.
The eggplant "pizzas" are not stable enough to eat with your fingers. This is definitely fork food, but it shouldn't be totally soggy either. If your slices are coming out really soggy, then there are a few troubleshooting tips: a) Salt them really well at the beginning and try to expel as much moisture as possible. b) Put less tomato sauce on. c) Don't bake them for too long.
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PLEASE NOTE I DO QSL DIRECT, see below, AND NO EQSL OR QRZ.com LOG. Internet is very poor.
The latest additions/upgrade at ZS1AFS (ZT1T) are the 4-element tribander for 20, 15, 10m and TL-922 running 400 wattsin the lineup.
The ELECRAFT KPA-500is nowin line shortly for use on the WARC bands.
I have installed 40m extensions on the Mosley TA-34XL and can now offer 40m dx contacts.
The second tower has a 12 and 17m home-brew trapped yagi. A TW-33 will be installed shortly.
Both towers can be operated simultaneously, one using the TL-922 and the other through the ELECRAFT KPA-500, running 400wats, on 18 and 24MHz.
ZS1AFS and ZT1T are qrv from 40m to 10m.
Please use the email for any initial contact. Unfortunately I am unable to access my previous emails and address book coz my fone keyboard stopped working. Please resend an email if I have not respoded.
My ZS1AFS WAS certificate for 20m has arrived and I am working for WAS on 15, 17,12 and 10m.
Further to accompanying details, logs are uploaded by email to LOTW infrequently (six months or more), due to poor Internet at QTH.
QSLs need 2 green stamps and addressed envelope to be returned. Please no IRC because my local post office will not accept.
I am not a member of SARL or the ZS buro.
History of ZT1T
I am now working on DXCC for ZT1T. I will be sending out cards to confirm contacts shortly.
After many years of blue water sailing it was decided to sail our yacht back to South Africa from the UK, via GU, F, EA,CT3, EA8, D44 and PY.
I sailed as G0CAJ/MM with my XYL G0EZN/ZS1AFR from July 2010 to March 2011and was rescued mid-South Atlantic when the forestay fitting broke
and we could not pull down the furling sail. The deck-stepped mast became unstable and without a backstay there would have been no communications.
We had to abandon mid-ocean and arrrived back in ZS via Cameroun and the UK.
I have been QRV again as ZS1AFS since returning to ZS in April 2011 whilst working my WAS on 20m, for the second time.
I use the call ZT1T to mark the rescue every Christmas and Easter back in ZS. It is a permanent call used to mark events.
There is only one ZT1 call in South Africa! This is a unique prefix. Thanks to all who make ZT1T a success.
The final total, when the callsign was put back in the box on 12th Night, 06 January2014, was 154 countries and all 50 US states, on 20m.
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Mail to South Africa can take a few weeks to arrive in ZS and to be returned.
All of my previous US cards, contacts before April 2010,were lost when I abandoned my yacht.
Anyone who sent ZS1AFS a WAS 15m card, please can you re-send? I will respond with postage in green stamps,100%, to anyone who is so kind.
New contacts should include 2 green stamps with their qsl card. I am not a member of the ZS buro.
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Several cards for ZT1T have arrived without. I will hold them for a short period.
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Cage Warriors 39: The Uprising Coverage OverviewNovember-26-10
The MMA media is generating a lot of buzz over Saturday's event - a round-up of the best is right here.
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Cage Warriors 39: The Uprising Coverage OverviewNovember-26-10
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Tomorrow night in Cork City, Ireland, legendary UK MMA promotion Cage Warriors return with their latest offering - Cage Warriors 39: The Uprising.
On the bill are such highly renowned fighters as Rosi Sexton, Molly Helsel, Ais Daly, Dec Williams and Justin Robbins. It's all set to be a fantastic night of fights, and the UK MMA and Female MMA media are all over it with coverage.
Here is a round-up of some of the best out there:
Matt Freeman at The Mirror talks to both Aisling Daly and Molly Helsel about their 125lbs battle.
Dean Parr also speaks to Aisling Daly over at Brit MMA.
MMA HQ talk to matchmaker Ian Dean about laying the foundations for success in Ireland.
The Fight Lounge preview Sexton vs. Krumdiack and Daly vs. Helsel.
Cage Warriors director Graham Boylan speaks to Red FM about the upcoming fight card (Youtube Link).
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Rosa Barbosa, 46; Mark Barbosa, 25; and Austin York, 18, died
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The killings sparked shock and fear in the city of 70,000 some
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Shannon Ekermans
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Shannon Ekermans
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 2", Weight 185 lb.
- School North Dakota State University
- High School Fairmont High School (Durbanville)
- Born June 5, 1987 in Kenridge, Western Cape South Africa
Shannon Ekermans has been a regular of the South African national team since he was 18.
Ekermans allowed 12 runs in 2 1/3 innings for the South African entry in the 2004 World Junior Championship, going 0-2. He was 0 for 7 at the plate.
In the 2005 Baseball World Cup, the southpaw walked 8 in 9 2/3 IP. His 3.72 ERA trailed only ace Carl Michaels, their lone hurler to work more innings in that tournament. He also was 0 for 8 as a part-time DH. He was one of five South Africans invited to the European Baseball Academy that year. In the 2006 World Baseball Classic, Ekermans was 2 for 9 with four strikeouts at the plate as South Africa's starting left fielder; the teenager did not pitch.
Ekermans came to the US for college ball. In 2007, he went 0-2 with a 5.48 ERA and batted .281. He was back with South Africa for the 2007 Baseball World Cup, going 0-2 with a 6.43 ERA and allowing 13 hits and 7 walks in 7 innings. He played DH at times as well and went 2 for 12 with a double. Ekermans did a creditable job against Gold medal-winning Team USA, holding them to four runs (2 earned) in five innings in a surprisingly close game.
Ekermans hit .284/.310/.440 in 2008, finishing second on North Dakota State in slugging and third in average. He did not pitch well, with a 2-5, 10.32 record.
In the 2009 World Baseball Classic, he pitched one inning. Relieving Justin Erasmus in the 4th against Mexico, he walked Scott Hairston then hit Erubiel Durazo. Miguel Ojeda walked to load the bases. Ekermans then buckled down and retired Freddy Sandoval on a fly (after falling behind 3-0) and Jerry Hairston Jr. on a pop-up (also after falling behind 3-0). Oscar Robles grounded out to end the inning. Alessio Angelucci replaced him in the 5th.
Ekermans is expected to pitch in the 2009 Baseball World Cup.
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You insist that being unique gives some ontological advantage to a certain claim. I don't see how that can folllow logically.
I hate to make comparisons, but I must here, to make my point. Scientology makes also absolutely unique claims.
Well not really. By the way, despite the claims of the lunatic fringe, Scientology is not a bonafide "relgion." Scientology, at best is a cult. Scientology like all other belief systems is focused on self and finding fulfillment by using one's self as the agency of that fulfillment. It's all about what you do. Christianity is unique because it stands in complete opposition to those types of worldviews.
When I claim unique claims, I am not referring to simply making claims that no one else is. All religions make speicific claims that no one else does.
I guess I need re-clarify what I mean by "unique." Christianity is unique because the unique character of its claims. Christianity is unique because it is redemptive. Instead of dying for your god, in Christianity, it was God ;who gave Himself for us. In all other religions, the focus is on human effort and what a person must doe to appease their deity or find personal sastifaction. In other religions it is about behavior modification and personal merit. "Turnning over a new leaf" so to speak.
Not merely that it is unique but in HOW it is unique. That seems to be the part that you ignore.
Please note that I am not comparing Christianity with Scientology, that would be absurd. I just concentrate on the preference we should give to a certain claim, just because it is unique. We shouldn't.
It's not merely that they are different, but in HOW they are different.
However, if Christianity is very different from Islam then, by applying the obvious symmetry, Islam is very different from Christianity. So?
The problem I have with you discuss religions, is that you want to lump them in altogether as if they are all basically making the same types of claims which is revealed in your less than accuate approach to the Pascal's wager.


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Cleveland Fans Buy Anti-Lebron James Billboard
Only in Cleveland: disgruntled Cavaliers fans have purchased a large billboard near Lebron James' home in Akron. Less than a month ago, the stretch of Ohio spanning Cleveland to Akron was filled with billboards begging James' to stay in Cleveland, but after he announced his decision to head to Miami on national TV, fans are no longer feeling the love.
One local marketing company is now hoping to make sure that James knows that he may be welcome in Akron, where he was born and raised, but that he's no longer "home."
The billboard reads: "Welcome Home LeBron,"with a big red 'X' over "home". The second line of the billboard poses a question: "How does it feel to be a sidekick?," which is a nice reference to his decision to join Dwayne Wade with the Miami Heat. Lastly, the message ends with "Go Cleveland!" in gold lettering.
The billboard, which was purchased by the Omada Group in Akron for $3,000, will be up for about a month. It is located on Route 18 between I-71 and I-77 two miles from James' home in Bath. James is scheduled to return to the area next weekend for his annual bike-a-thon charity event and may very likely pass the billboard on the ride from Cleveland-Hopkins Int'l Airport to his home.
1 He may very likely NOT pass the billboard from Cleveland airport.
2 He will probably land at Akron Canton airport and not step foot in Cleveland.
Good thing the article clearly states the Billboard is near his HOME IN AKRON. Right genius?
It may only be 2 miles away from his house but I think there would be very little reason for LeBron to drive farther west on 18 than his house.
If that's what you'd like to call them. I am a Cleveland Cavs fan, and I'd like to think if he does see it he smiles. For every finger we point at someone, there are three pointing back at us. Good luck in Miami, Labron!
lebron will drop 80 on the cavs first game in Quicken Loans. i'm not a lebron supporter, i'm just saying it because you know it's true. i know it's not everyone who is still so salty about this, but for those who are: it might be time to grow up and get over this.
I dislike the guy for the insulting way he announced his decision. It was rude. I don't need to grow up or to get over it. I behave well and he did not. I don't go out of my way to pick on him but I do not have to like him at all. Same is true of Vick, Kobe and the other jerks.
"Same is true of Vick, Kobe and the other jerks." How about putting a certain Ben Roethlisberger in that list?
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Apr 18 2011
A Palm Sunday Baptism
Yesterday morning, Marlboro Man and I slept in till the late hour of 6:00 am, then showered, loaded the kids in the car, and drove them to town and dropped them off at my mother-in-law's house. Our younger daughter had a soccer game in the city, and my mother-in-law wanted to buy them all Easter outfits. And, inexplicably, Vans.
Who knew Vans were back in such a big way? Vans—you know, Vans. The black-and-white checked slip-ons. Vans.
Vans, Vans, Vans, Vans, Vans, Vans.
After the mother-in-law drop-off portion of our day, Marlboro Man and I drove five hours south to attend the baptism of Matteo and Teresa's second baby.
You might remember Matteo and Teresa. Here's a little background:
Matteo and Teresa (Engagement photos)
Matteo and Teresa (Their First Baby)
Matteo Telling Stories (My personal favorite, especially the moon rock part. Matteo = Weird.)
On the way down, after we crossed over into Texas, I noticed a new stadium was being built at a college in the Denton area.
"Look," I pointed. "They're building a new stadium."
"Is that new?" Marlboro Man asked. "Or are they just renovating it?"
"No, it's definitely new," I insisted. "I read this long article about it in the Wall Street Journal."
Marlboro Man glanced over at me from the driver's seat, clearly scratching his head as to why the Wall Street Journal would have printed an article about a new stadium being built at the University of North Texas in Denton. The Dallas Morning News, maybe. Houston Chronicle, perhaps. But the Wall Street Journal? It didn't make any sense.
"Really?" he asked.
"No," I answered.
And that, my friends, is one of my favorite hobbies.
We arrived at the same beautiful Catholic church where Matteo and Teresa were married a few years ago…
And made our way inside, where several families were congregating for the baptisms of their own babies.
This was not our transportation. We arrived in a pickup. Not only that, we had to stop at a hotel on the interstate to change into our church clothes.
But here's the great thing about changing in a hotel on the interstate: You walk into a hotel with hanging clothes and nobody bats an eye; they just assume you're checking in as a guest. All you have to do is just casually walk in, whistle like you don't have a care in the world, find the closest lobby bathroom, and go to town. The bouncers hardly ever throw you out!
I just thought I'd share.
We love them. They're so special to us.
In another post, we'll take a closer look at Matteo and Teresa's older baby. He is the clone of a very famous actor, and if this actor ever appears in a movie in which a baby double is needed, Matteo's son is the only child who can play him.
See if you can guess who the actor is.
Before we went into the church, we had a baby tossing session in the courtyard.
Oh my goodness, but this baby is a joy.
He has such light in his eyes. And so does his dad.
Marlboro Man was there to serve as godfather; Teresa's sister was there as godmother. And the girls' mom was there to preside proudly over the special occasion.
And it was a special occasion.
I cry in Roman Catholic churches; have I ever told you this? I'm not being funny here. It's a phenomenon that has happened for at least the past ten years or so. And it's something I can't explain.
When I walk into a Catholic church, whether it's in Pawhuska, Oklahoma or Dallas, Texas, a lump immediately forms in my throat and I have to swallow hard to keep the tears from flowing. The lump doesn't disappear until I walk out of the church.
I've thought about it a lot, trying to figure out the reason for this response, over which I've found I have absolutely no control.
I don't know if it's because of my Episcopalian upbringing; maybe being in a Catholic church takes me back to my childhood.
Or maybe it's the history of the church itself, that it's survived through the ages and is always, always the same.
It could be that I feel the presence of the saints, whose images can be seen in the stained glass windows.
Or, more likely, it's something more mysterious…something I'll never exactly understand.
And I'm okay with that.
But one thing I discovered yesterday: throw a gummy-mouthed, beautiful, smiling baby into the mix, and the lump very quickly gives way to tears.
Copious, salty, dripping tears.
Yes, I'm a mess.
But I'm okay with that, too.
628 Comments and 135 Replies
Kristen On Monday, April 18 at 7:20 am
Beautiful. What a happy family.
Judith :: Dance While You Cook On Monday, April 18 at 8:07 am
These are gorgeous pictures, Ree! They capture the moment so well. Each one reminds me of the old-timey pictures of baptisms in my family from decades ago. I think I'll go get my old photo albums out and spend a moment reminiscing.
Clayvessel On Monday, April 18 at 9:50 am
Great photos but I especially love that last baptism one. Beautiful!
JulieJ On Monday, April 18 at 1:51 pm
That last picture was my favorite too, Clayvessel. It's always fun to see a SMILING baby at a baptism
CeskyIrish On Monday, April 18 at 2:52 pm
Oh my gosh, they're so cute!!! And yeah, I guess there's something about a Catholic church. Even for atheists.
Traci On Monday, April 18 at 9:09 pm
great pictures. I ,too, am Episcopalian and cry in Catholic or any other dramatic, beautiful church. Thanks for sharing.
Cate On Tuesday, April 19 at 8:31 am
The limo pics seem kinda out of place. Why are they there?
Window On The Prairei On Tuesday, April 19 at 9:04 am
Being a Catholic born and raised, I still sometimes tear up in church. For me, it is the real presence, body, blood, soul, and divinity, of Christ in the Eucharist. Can't get more exciting than that. Suzanne
cathy v On Monday, April 18 at 7:20 am
Ree, this is now my "new" favorite post. From the beautiful family to the tears in church, this post made my day! I can take you to the church in Pawhuska and make you cry.
Kim in MD On Monday, April 18 at 7:20 am
This is a lovely post, Ree! You had my eyes welling up at the end! Gorgeous family and photos!
Mary On Monday, April 18 at 8:57 am
Ree, I loved your post. Thank you for your kind words about the Catholic Church. I feel the same way.
Megan@TrueDaughter On Monday, April 18 at 12:57 pm
Ree, I wanted to echo Mary's sentiments. Thank you for your kind words about the Catholic church. So often, it is denigrated, so I am always grateful for the kind words of people who are not Catholic.
I think perhaps, the reason you get a lump in your throat is the Holy Spirit. As Catholics, we believe strongly in the work of the Holy Spirit – perhaps He is calling to your heart! As well as all the reasons you stated.
In any case – that church is gorgeous, and so is the family. God bless the new member of Christ's church!
JennieB On Monday, April 18 at 3:06 pm
Ree, thanks from me too, for your kind words about the Catholic Church. I converted to Catholicism in 1994 and and know exactly what you mean about the lump in the throat and the tears. Megan is so right about the Holy Spirit working in our lives especially in a mysterious and beautiful way. It's always so wonderful to see non-Catholics who get these kind of feelings within our churches. God bless the new God-father and God-son.
Addie On Monday, April 18 at 3:21 pm
I would also like to thank you for your kind word about the church, I am a reverent Catholic and I was just thinking what Megan said! I think you gave a gift, its called ( I'm not even kidding here) the gift of tears, your emotion so pure and real is a light for others ! I believe it is brought by the pretense of holy spirit
tammy On Monday, April 18 at 6:31 pm
Without a doubt….that is Matt Damon as a baby (or as his baby) for the movies! Someone needs to get that picture out to Hollywood!LOL Then we can all say Ree discovered him. ;o)
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com On Monday, April 18 at 7:11 pm
Gorgeous family, babies, photos and overall recap, brought happy tears
Evelin On Tuesday, April 19 at 9:14 am
And how about the father?? Here and there, en profile he looks like William Shatner at the beginning of Star Trek, don't you think?? So another famous actor in the family!
Donna On Tuesday, April 19 at 9:18 am
Those pictures are great! And they will be treasured by your family for a long time. I too am Catholic and feel the same way every time I walk into a Catholic church. I think its because, as Catholics we believe in the Real Presence in the Eucharist. So when we go into a Catholic church, we are in the presence of God and it is a humbling experience. It makes me cry too. I like to go to Mass early and just sit.
Susan in Maryland On Monday, April 18 at 7:22 am
That kid looks like Matt Damon. A lot.
Chrystal On Monday, April 18 at 7:41 am
That is EXACTLY what I was thinking…
Jeni On Monday, April 18 at 7:54 am
I thought so, too! He's so adorable!
Nichole S On Monday, April 18 at 7:59 am
First name I thought of too!
JulesInDC On Monday, April 18 at 8:03 am
Exactly what I was coming to post. Matt Damon baby, ftw!
Molly On Monday, April 18 at 8:14 am
Exactly what I was thinking!!
Chris On Monday, April 18 at 8:21 am
Yup, Matt Damon… for sure!
SusannahJoy7 On Monday, April 18 at 8:22 am
Matt Damon is exactly who I thought of, too!! Hands down.
Brittney - Our Greener Acres On Monday, April 18 at 8:25 am
Yes, absolutely Matt Damon. I saw it immediately!!
Christine On Monday, April 18 at 8:25 am
Another vote for Matt Damon!
pam On Monday, April 18 at 8:36 am
I said 'Matt Damon' out loud in my living room. Both dogs are wondering who I am talking to.
Nicole On Monday, April 18 at 8:41 am
Absolutely! He's a mini Matt.
Leah On Monday, April 18 at 8:44 am
DEFINATELY Matt Damon. lol Glad I'm not crazy for thinkin' so! :o)
Mawcee On Monday, April 18 at 8:58 am
Even though I couldn't think of Matt's name right off, I found myself saying—-that baby looks just like the Bourne Identity actor !
So glad to see pics of Mateo—I have missed his profiles. Now catch us up on Becky and Ga Ga, please.
Your photos are beautiful.
jmk On Monday, April 18 at 9:03 am
Add me to the Matt Damon vote! First glance, it hit me!
Donna On Monday, April 18 at 9:03 am
Exactly what I thought….Matt Damon…for sure !
Sue Williams On Monday, April 18 at 9:22 am
Matt Damon – ringer.
Gina On Monday, April 18 at 9:23 am
Wow! No kidding! That sweet little boy looks JUST like Matt Damon!
Allison On Monday, April 18 at 9:27 am
Amen! That's what I was thinking.
Jennifer On Monday, April 18 at 9:28 am
Does Matt know there is an unauthorized and wildly adorable copy of his DNA running around? What a CUTIE!!!
Alicia W. On Monday, April 18 at 9:28 am
Yup…Matt Damon. It's remarkable. What cute babies (and parents!)
Heidi H On Monday, April 18 at 9:28 am
100% Matt Damon!!!
Sarah B. On Monday, April 18 at 9:51 am
Wow… clearly this is the concensus. I thought Matt Damon, too!
Melissa R On Monday, April 18 at 9:59 am
Matt Damon! I have no other comment about this post.
(other than "Boy did that kid catch some air", "How did those two end up with a blond boy?" and "I can't believe the baby isn't crying when the water is poored on his head, but giggling!?!") But that kid looks like Matt Damon! Thanks for the post. I hadn't cried yet this morning.
Megan Z. On Monday, April 18 at 10:10 am
YES! I thought the same thing and checked the comments to see if anyone agreed–apparently, everyone does! That is a Matt Damon lookalike baby.
Jenn On Monday, April 18 at 10:15 am
You are right on the money! Matt Damon all the way! Great pics!
Jen J. On Monday, April 18 at 10:19 am
Holy Crow! He does look like Matt Damon!!
Erin J. On Monday, April 18 at 10:20 am
haha! I was thinking the same thing!!
Issi On Monday, April 18 at 10:32 am
I never saw somebody looking so much like Matt Damon…
goosefeathers On Monday, April 18 at 10:48 am
my first thought exactly – Matt Damon – a little flying Matt Damon if there ever was one. That's amazing.
Joyce On Monday, April 18 at 11:30 am
Matt Damon gets my vote too!!
Krista On Monday, April 18 at 12:23 pm
I see Matt Damon too! Pretty striking!
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Jen On Monday, April 18 at 1:06 pm
I thought the very same thing!!! Dead ringer!
ChristineM On Monday, April 18 at 1:16 pm
Yep! One more vote for Matt Damon! Beautiful family
Elle On Monday, April 18 at 1:22 pm
I agree 100%. Exactly what I thought. That's so cute. Anyone have a connection to Matt Damon. Someone should introduce them:)
Lisa N On Monday, April 18 at 1:23 pm
Just what I was going to say. Matt Damon with chubby cheeks.
Nancy On Monday, April 18 at 1:28 pm
That's who I thought of too!
Pesky On Monday, April 18 at 1:31 pm
Yep, exactly who I was thinking too!
Jaime On Monday, April 18 at 1:38 pm
I hadn't even read far enough to know that Ree was thinking that little boy looked like an actor before I too thought, "Gee, he looks like Matt Damon." Too funny!
melissa On Monday, April 18 at 2:05 pm
I join my voice to the throng in proclaiming that kid a Matt Damon double. Adorable. (The baby is pretty cute too)
Cammee On Monday, April 18 at 2:08 pm
That is one lucky Matt Damon look alike!
Cheri C On Monday, April 18 at 2:25 pm
Matt Damon was my guess, too
Hailey On Monday, April 18 at 2:43 pm
Matt Damon, definitely!
It's going to be hilarious if we all said Matt Damon and you were all like, "What?? That's not it at all!!"
Beautiful pictures!!
Dana On Monday, April 18 at 2:44 pm
So nice to be in the same club with everyone else! i was checking the comments to see if anyone else saw what i saw! I actually am bad with names so I was thinking The bourne Idendity guy!
Elizabeth On Monday, April 18 at 3:04 pm
Emily Jo On Monday, April 18 at 3:11 pm
Yes definately Matt Damon! I think it is the eyes that look so much alike!
Colleen L On Monday, April 18 at 4:32 pm
yep me too! Glad to see that I'm in good company!
margalit On Monday, April 18 at 4:49 pm
That child is a Matt Damon clone. I'm an expert. I've seen Matt in person a couple of times in the Boston area.
Val Payne On Monday, April 18 at 5:28 pm
Yep, Matt Damon. I don't think even Matt Damon's kids could look more like him than M&T's eldest does. That was an awkward sentance. Don't beat me Mean Ole Schoolmarm!
Show-Me Sooz On Monday, April 18 at 5:41 pm
Ditto. I saw it in the first baby-tossing picture.
Laura On Monday, April 18 at 6:16 pm
yes, Matt Damon!
Jswymer On Monday, April 18 at 6:17 pm
Totally Matt Damon baby.
Maybe a good round of thrilling action-filled years in Europe are in his future. Complete with a cowboy hat, of course:)
Savannah Montier On Monday, April 18 at 6:57 pm
DEFinitely Matt Damon! I think it's amazing how genetics works and how to parents can have a baby that looks so different from them but still so much alike! God is good!
Mel Bambock On Monday, April 18 at 7:10 pm
Glad I was thinking along the same lines as the rest of ya! (I'm usually off…)
Yes, definitely a Matt Damon baby,,,,maybe even cuter that he was as a baby!
marisa On Monday, April 18 at 8:08 pm
I thought the same thing Matt Damon's mini me
kathy On Monday, April 18 at 11:03 pm
It took me a minute and then I knew Matt Damon
betty in munich On Tuesday, April 19 at 5:24 am
Definately the Goodwill Hunting and Bourne Identity guy!
Mary On Tuesday, April 19 at 7:29 am
Matt Damon for the win!
DEEROKC On Tuesday, April 19 at 8:30 am
Agree – Matt Damon
carmen On Tuesday, April 19 at 9:02 am
Yup. First thing I thought was, Matt Damon.
Dot On Tuesday, April 19 at 9:39 am
My first thought also, was Matt Damon's baby…but have you seen his kids? They are gorgeous….
Karen On Tuesday, April 19 at 9:51 am
As soon as I saw the picture, I thought, dang, that little boy looks like Matt Damon. Then I read the caption!
Mary Ann H On Tuesday, April 19 at 10:30 am
Exactly what I thought; Matt Damon.
amy On Tuesday, April 19 at 11:36 am
yup! matt damon for sure!
Kelly M On Tuesday, April 19 at 12:14 pm
Yep. I see we all agree on Matt Damon. I was curious to see if I was biased or something since he's on my "list" (you know those 5 celebrities your husband would forgive you for that weekend fling?! From that Friends episode)
Shug in Boots On Tuesday, April 19 at 7:47 pm
If you think that child looks like MATT DAMON (I agree!) – PLEASE check out my blog post – people compare my husband to Jason Bourne all the time! So funny! Love it!
Fairly Odd Mother On Monday, April 18 at 7:24 am
Sooooo cute. My husband does the baby throwing thing and it makes my heart stop, even seeing it in photos. Course now the kids are 6, 8 & 10, so a lot less height on those throws. . .
And I say Matt Damon.
Nikki On Monday, April 18 at 7:24 am
I think he looks like Matt Damon, too!
Jennifer On Monday, April 18 at 7:24 am
Matt Damon!!! Wow! (Well, I guess that explains the blonde hair! hehe)
What a special family day! And what a cute family they are!
Erin On Monday, April 18 at 8:14 am
That's just what I was thinking– Matt Damon!
jackieville On Monday, April 18 at 7:25 am
What a beautiful and precious family! I have tears in my eyes just reading about them! You have such a wonderful way with words, Ree! God bless them and you and your family!!!
Kathy H. On Monday, April 18 at 7:25 am
Yup, my vote for Matt Damon too!!! Beautiful family and it looked like a beautfiul day!
Alan @ it's not work it's gardening On Monday, April 18 at 8:03 am
I agree: surely Matt Damon. Although somehow I think "The Bourne Infancy" won't have the same impact as the other Bourne movies did.
Jana A. On Monday, April 18 at 8:09 am
"The Bourne Infancy"–hahaha!
Renee On Monday, April 18 at 7:27 am
Great pics. The little boy looks like a mini of Matt Damon!
Simona On Monday, April 18 at 7:32 am
Such a sweet, cute post, Ree.
Tell me about the lump in your throat when entering a Catholic church… living in Rome I may actually know something about it…. sniff!
The baby is pracious (both are, really adorable cuties), and to me the older one looks a little like a baby Tom Hanks, but that's probably just me.
May I mention – Theresa's legs? Stunning? Wow.
Have a blessed Easter week everybody
LB On Monday, April 18 at 2:48 pm
LOL I was hoping I wasn't the only one to notice her legs and those sandals. I was laughing to myself as I was rolling through the photos wondering what is wrong with me that all I can focus on are her legs!! Stunning and Wow is correct. Cute kids too! LOL
Jan On Tuesday, April 19 at 5:09 am
Omg….how could anyone NOT notice Teresa's stunning legs!!! :)) And your pictures were AMAZING, Ree, as always! How can you have SO many talents?!? It's not fair, I say!
As for the first born son, I immediately saw ASHTON KUTCHER, not Matt Damon. But I guess I'm way off, by the load of comments from others? P.S. That last picture of the baby being baptized is just phenomenal. What a sweet little spirit he has. Thanks for sharing!
Imelda On Monday, April 18 at 7:33 am
Beautiful family.
Lovely post.
And the Church is gorgeous. I like Catholic Churches to look grand, just like the one in here, not like some sort of a space ship that made an emergency landing.
Although, I got a little nervous with that child-tossing. I wonder if the poor mother screamed her head off and told her husband to stop the nonsense! When my husband does that to our little boys, that is just what I do. The funny thing is, I am the only one who is scared, the rest of them are having great whoops of laughter and giggles.
Jen On Monday, April 18 at 7:34 am
I feel the same way about Catholic churches, and I'm a lifelong practicing Catholic. The difference was most notable for me when I was living in England and visiting cathedrals and other Anglican churches with regularity. I am pretty certain I know why I feel that way and why just any church doesn't move me, but I don't want to get into it here. Let's just say that I think the "real presence" that we believ in is, well, real!
maddie On Monday, April 18 at 7:57 am
beautifully said.. great post, ree. congratulations to the precious family.
Maurisa On Monday, April 18 at 8:19 am
"The Real Presence" was exactly what I was thinking too. It's a gift, Ree, to be moved to tears like that. Most of us Catholics that believe in the Real Presence don't even get emotional about it. Beautiful post!
Kathryn Rose On Monday, April 18 at 8:43 am
Definitely the Real Presence! Having Jesus be literally, physically present in the church makes all the difference in the world!
Mary in TX On Monday, April 18 at 8:52 am
Yes, that's it, The Real Presence of Jesus Christ!
Teri Lis On Monday, April 18 at 9:05 am
to Maurisa: I do, you bet I do, and I am a born-into Roman Catholic. I feel that lump that presence of angels, saints, God, Jesus, Mary, all of them, every single time, and I always am stirred with wonderful emotions.
[email protected] On Monday, April 18 at 10:21 am
I grew up Episcopal too– now attend a interdenominational type church. There is something about the reverence of a more formalized religion– Catholic or Episcopal that evokes awe in me and yes, I get the choked up piece.
Jenn S. On Monday, April 18 at 10:29 am
Exactly what I was thinking but couldnt put into words. It is a wonderful, beautiful blessing.
Ree, this is really a beautiful post! The pictures make me feel like I was there. Where is that box of tissues?
Grandma K On Monday, April 18 at 10:55 am
I just got home from visiting that Real Presence, Jesus Christ, in our church's Adoration Chapel. Ree, maybe that feeling you had was Jesus touching your heart. God bless you.
Lauren On Monday, April 18 at 10:55 am
Dittos to all!
As a young Catholic absolutely in love with the Church reading this post made me so happy! Thanks for sharing your thoughts & emotions about the Church. I often feel in the media we only here negative things about the Church, so it was really uplifting to read what you wrote.
Thanks Ree! And thanks to all the comments praising the "Real Presence" =]
Upstate Mama On Monday, April 18 at 10:59 am
Thank you. As I read this I post, I thought the same thing. The true presence of our Lord makes me want to weep especially on Passion Sunday.
Teresa On Monday, April 18 at 12:23 pm
OK, Jen said it first. A bunch of us have chimed in to agree.
I'm a Catholic convert (formerly Baptist) and I had the same thing happen to me, Ree, whenever I went into a Catholic church. Today I know why – Jesus is really and truly there! Resting in the tabernacle. How can you not cry?
This post was such a happy one.
That beautiful family!
Those precious children!
A onoe blessed little baby to have your MM for his godfather.
Vick On Monday, April 18 at 1:39 pm
Exactly. That is why after being outside the Catholic church I am now Catholic. I love it!
Cathy R On Monday, April 18 at 2:21 pm
Yes. Thanks Ree for always being so positive. Catholic Churches do have a different feel. He's there saying "Welcome Home" to all who enter. Wonderful post and congrats!
Ellen On Monday, April 18 at 4:57 pm
Yup! What they said! He's there and you feel Him!
Carole On Monday, April 18 at 8:01 pm
I have to add my thanks for your comments about the Catholic Church. I have had that same feeling since Palm Sunday in 1966 when I attended Mass for the first time and knew I had come home. My whole life changed in that hour, and I was baptized a year later. I still get tears in my eyes when I am in church. Thank you, thank you for your kind words from the heart.
Nancy B On Monday, April 18 at 8:55 pm
Ree, I have read your website for a long time and rarely comment, but I want to add my thanks for your comments about the Catholic Church. I have been Catholic my whole life, and it still overwhelms me at times when I enter the church, especially if I am by myself and the church is not filled with people at the moment. I too feel that it is Jesus Presence that you feel when you are in a Catholic Church. I love your website and just had to express my thanks for your positive comments.
jkaymom6 On Tuesday, April 19 at 7:10 am
Another Catholic convert here (grew up Methodist) who experienced the same thing growing up with the feeling of peace and "presence" whenever I went in a Catholic church. I converted before I left to go to college and have now been Catholic 30 years.
Beautiful story. On a side note, since I've never written before, Ree I just have to say how I love your books and website. What a blessed family you have and what a beautiful love story you have with your dh. My youngest is now 11 but I have to say I am tempted to get your upcoming children's book too!
Sheri O On Tuesday, April 19 at 8:26 am
Beautiful! I too cry in Catholic churches. It started when I visited many of the old ones in Europe when I was 16. It kept happening so at 37 I finally converted to Catholicism!
This Saturday at the Easter Vigil, my best friends' 30 something year old daughter and her daughters ages 2 and 4 will be baptized at our local parish. The giant box of tissue is in my purse already!
amy On Tuesday, April 19 at 11:44 am
Yes!!! Jesus is truly present, body, blood, soul and divinity in every single tabernacle in every single Roman Catholic Church around the world. It matters not what city you are in.
Blessed Easter to all!
Jessica Louise On Monday, April 18 at 7:36 am
Great pics! Man, that little boy went WAY high in the air!!!
What a beautiful moment between parents and child
Siddie On Monday, April 18 at 7:39 am
What beautiful babies! Beautiful family!!
Ree, I'm the very same way when I'm in a Catholic church (was not raised in it). No idea why!
Maybe we were nuns in past lives!
Matt Damon? Nah… Brad Pitt!
Bobbie On Monday, April 18 at 7:39 am
Now I am teary eyed. What a beautiful, precious baby. Thank you for sharing your friends with us.
As for the movie star you have there, I agree with the others..Matt Damon, I saw it in an instant.
Kirsten is Comfortably Domestic On Monday, April 18 at 8:58 am
I cry every minute of Baptisms, Dedications, and Weddings. Every. Minute. There is just something so emotional about pledging before God.
I definitely vote for Matt Damon, too. Holy cow! Not a doubt in my mind…
JamiK On Monday, April 18 at 7:39 am
What a great post. This family is gorgeous. And yes I agree it's Matt Damon, no doubt!
Jan B On Monday, April 18 at 7:39 am
Beautiful photographs!
Miz Boo On Monday, April 18 at 7:39 am
Hi Ree,
Thank you for sharing this sweet story.
I would have cried when they lifted the babies in the air.
Not the tossing…the lifting. How lovely.
Matteo looks so happy and so does Teresa.
Beautiful family…wonderful wonderful photos.
Kristyn G On Monday, April 18 at 8:57 am
The "lifting" gets me every time! Our priest lifts the babies in the air and introduces "the newest Catholic among us" to the congregation and I well up immediately. It is beyond moving. And its even more so when it's your babies that he is lifting.
Thanks for sharing this special moment with us. A Baptism is a beautiful day in the life of a family.
Judy G On Monday, April 18 at 7:41 am
I love some of the older churches too. I just think of the inspiration it took to create the stained glass, frescos, and statues. If you ever go to Montreal Canada, go shopping instead. The Notre Dame cathedral is big cryfest.
Dawn B On Monday, April 18 at 7:41 am
Babies,Beautiful Babies……………….no wonder you cried!
Debby On Monday, April 18 at 7:42 am
Beautiful shots and congrats to all!
Livin' Louisiana On Monday, April 18 at 7:42 am
Awww..the joys of the simple things in life!
lauren On Monday, April 18 at 7:43 am
precious. thanks for sharing
Martha Sue On Monday, April 18 at 7:43 am
Wonderful post… and all the best to everyone!!
Janelle On Monday, April 18 at 7:45 am
I think he looks like Bindi. The baby tossing OMGoodness. I went to a baby baptism not long ago and sobbed through the whole thing. Happy to NOT be alone in my weepiness.
Donna On Monday, April 18 at 7:45 am
Beautiful! Story, Family & Sentiments.I think now the mystery of our" flying dream" is solved!
Repressed memories of baby tossing sessions of our youth!
And I agree, returning to a Catholic Church during any Holy Ceremony can bring lumps, tears & overwhelimg feelings.
Kimmie On Monday, April 18 at 7:47 am
Definitely Matt Damon. So cute!
Accidental Stepmom On Monday, April 18 at 7:48 am
I was also raised Episcopalian. I also get lumpy in a Catholic church. And I also got all teary reading your post this morning. What a beautiful family! Thanks for sharing. Oh, I also try to steer my husband in the wrong direction. He doesn't fall for it nearly as often as I would like.
kory On Monday, April 18 at 7:48 am
He looks just like matt damon. ADORABLE!!
Carrie Z On Monday, April 18 at 7:49 am
Matt Damon's baby double!
Jenny On Monday, April 18 at 7:51 am
Ree, I always thought I was strange because I too get all teary eyed in Catholic Churches. I was born, raised and am still Catholic today and yesterday during Palm Sunday Mass of course…there was the lump! I went to Ireland this past fall and St. Patrick's about sent me over the edge…people thought I was crazy!!!! Glad to know I am not the only one.
Nicola On Monday, April 18 at 9:09 am
Just wanted to say thanks for coming over for the St. Patrick's festival Jenny. The international visitors are what makes the festival so great here in Ireland – without you it would just be another night out in Dublin!
Jane George On Monday, April 18 at 7:51 am
I always cry at Church ceremonies, not daily Mass, unless they use a song that takes me back 50 years! Big boy looks like Matt Damon to me.
Patti Rabbit On Monday, April 18 at 4:40 pm
I cry at the gynecologist's office. Its the craziest thing, but I tear up when I start toward the exam room. I also am a crier at church, too.
Joe On Monday, April 18 at 7:51 am
I say Matt Damon!
I laughed at your changing in the hotel story. My husband says hotels are the best places for bathroom breaks. Nobody wants to use a gross gas station, and if you go in a fast-food place but don't order food everybody knows you were just there for the toilet. You find semi-nice hotel off the interstate, walk in like you own the place and use one of the lobby bathrooms. He reasons that they are usually pretty clean because the guests don't use the bathrooms in the lobby…they just go to their rooms. This logic has saved us many times!
Eileen On Monday, April 18 at 7:52 am
I think the baby looks like Matt Damon too. And we totally do the same re changing in hotel lobby bathrooms when traveling significant distances by car to events.
Ann On Monday, April 18 at 7:52 am
Wonderful post! Matt Damon or perhaps, Kevin Bacon.
Carol On Monday, April 18 at 7:54 am
I love happy family pictures. And I-waited-so-long-for-you love stories (of which we have one of our own, which is maybe why I'm partial).
Kelly On Monday, April 18 at 7:54 am
Beautiful post – how did they get their baby mixed up with matt damon's??!
Rene Foust On Monday, April 18 at 7:55 am
I love this!!! So beautiful and I like you am always very moved in the Catholic Church. No one has to say a word..you just feel it. Somehow when I am in a Catholic church I always feel as though I am in God's presence. Thanks for sharing.
Jana A. On Monday, April 18 at 7:55 am
Denton, TX checking in. Yep, that's a new stadium for the University of North Texas.
Great post. Beautiful babies!! Matt Damon's clone for sure!
Maria Trader On Monday, April 18 at 7:56 am
Matt Damon had a son and gave it to this family.
Julie On Monday, April 18 at 7:58 am
I think he looks like a little Opie, Ron Howard.
deb On Monday, April 18 at 7:59 am
I can see the Matt Damon resemblance, but my first thought was Neil Patrick Harris…
WebSavvyMom On Monday, April 18 at 8:00 am
–>Does Matt Damon know that Matteo stole his baby?
Beautiful pictures. Are you going to start calling MM The Godfather?
Cindy On Monday, April 18 at 8:00 am
What a beautiful family! Awesome photography also! I got tears in my eyes!
Virginia On Monday, April 18 at 8:00 am
Hi! I was so shocked to open your site today and see MY church!! I grew up in this parish, was married there, and my son was baptized there — and of course he cried every mother lovin' second of the baptism…
I hope you had a nice visit in Dallas!
Mary in TX On Monday, April 18 at 8:56 am
Hi Virginia,
What is the name of your church? I'd love to go when we visit Dallas.
What did you think knowing that Ree was at your church on Sunday??
Virginia On Monday, April 18 at 2:39 pm
Christ the King. It's off Preston Road in Dallas. Love that she was there! (although i'm just a fan, not a stalker…)
Patti On Monday, April 18 at 8:04 am
The WSJ convo with MM was so funny, you crack me up. And that little family puts a smile on my face, they're so precious. The babes looks like Ron Howard, right?
Tiffany Fifer On Monday, April 18 at 8:04 am
Hey I grew up with the Matt Damon look alike! Such a nice guy. Haven't seen him in years so it was nice to see that everything is going well
Jennifer C On Monday, April 18 at 8:05 am
What a gorgeous church. I love baptisms! This is such a beautiful family. Congrats to everyone.
Vikki O On Monday, April 18 at 8:08 am
Catholic churches always make me feel like crying, i think it's because they're just so gorgeous. The one here in Christchurch was one of the most beautiful buildings i've ever seen- unfortunately, it has to come down due to the recent earthquakes.
Vicki B On Monday, April 18 at 8:10 am
Matt Damon?
What a beautiful family this is. Such happiness radiates from all of them. Is MM Catholic?
You are so right about Catholic churches. There's something so thick in the air you.
Kelly On Monday, April 18 at 8:11 am
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Lee On Monday, April 18 at 8:12 am
Oh my Mom is another one who cries each and every time she goes to our Catholic Church. It's a combination between the hymns and the community praying together and the family being all together…she gets that choked up feeling, too. Beautiful photos of Teresa & Matteo's family!!!
Ranee Fratangelo On Monday, April 18 at 8:13 am
love it, the church was BEAUTIFUL and I'm not catholic. So the baby question…if Matt Damon COULD reverse time and the signs of aging…I'd get that little critter an agent!
Tracy On Monday, April 18 at 8:13 am
These milestones of life.
These simple and predictable but celebratory touchstones to mark what it is to be human, to flow through the passages of our lives— they are powerful things. Families have their own set of rituals: graduations to mark accomplishment and maturation, weddings filled with new love and hope, pregnancy through which a mother-to-be experiences all of the every day but nontheless miraculous power of the female body.
And christenings! The dedication of a tiny life to the teachings of Christ. And in return, the promise of that child being forever held in the almighty embrace of the Lord.
Well, why wouldn't you cry?
Earlene On Tuesday, April 19 at 8:38 pm
Beautifully said, Tracy! And did anyone mention how special it is that PW and MM drove 5 hours to stand with their family during this ritual? So much love!
Aida On Monday, April 18 at 8:14 am
The kids are so cute! And it looks like it was a beautiful day for a Palm sunday baptism.
Necole On Monday, April 18 at 8:14 am
I used to attend that church. What a coincidence.
rhett On Monday, April 18 at 8:15 am
What a beautiful post, beautiful children and family. I too am overwhelmed at church, it does bring back my childhood days of attending not only church every Sunday but going to Catholic school!
Chubbyg On Monday, April 18 at 8:16 am
Beautiful- beautiful pictures! The church does the same thing to me, and St. Patricks in NY takes my breath away.
Jean F On Monday, April 18 at 8:18 am
My granddaughter is going to be baptized on Easter Sunday. I can't wait! Such a wonderful thing. I haven't asked who the godparents will be. I want to be surprised. As a fellow Episcopal who grew up with the older book of common prayer and had Catholic eductation, I find myself more at home in the Roman Catholic church. I know why you cry. So many of the churches are just beutiful — all for the glory of God!
Lisa @ Being An American Mom On Monday, April 18 at 8:19 am
What a beautiful day for you two to be a part of. The family and those babies are gorgeous! Love the little boy flying up in the air. When I saw those shots I was thinking ok those would be Shutter priority setting. Although let's be real. You probably shoot in full manual. Thanks for sharing Ree.
Bridget in Minnesota On Monday, April 18 at 8:20 am
I am glad to see I run with the Matt Damon pack.
As a Catholic, I thank you for your kind words about Catholic churches.
Betsy in WI On Monday, April 18 at 8:21 am
What a cute family! And what a beautiful church too!
Becca On Monday, April 18 at 8:22 am
The little boy looks just like Matt Damon, especially when he is smiling(the boy, not Matt).
Shannon On Monday, April 18 at 8:22 am
The first time I attended a Catholic church…I was moved beyond words. I had never felt felt the spirit of God in any other church I attended. I went to classes for two years to join and I can honestly say it has changed me. I cry every time I go! Plus a bonus….Saturday night mass! No getting up early on Sunday anymore!!
Betsy On Monday, April 18 at 8:23 am
I bawl my eyes out in Catholic churches too for some reason. You are not alone…
Gorgeous pictures!!
Andrea H. On Monday, April 18 at 8:24 am
Thanks for the UNT shout out, Ree. My alma mater! And it was a perfect day in Big D for a ceremony of any sort, but your photos make it look even better.
Savannah Montier On Monday, April 18 at 7:00 pm
Yay, that's my alma mater too! Go Eagles and the College of Music! It sure was fun to read about your adventure near my old college stomping ground. Beautiful photos as always!
whitney On Tuesday, April 19 at 1:37 pm
me three! just graduated in 2008 and we live in corinth!
Nancy Klune On Monday, April 18 at 8:24 am
I also vote for Matt Damon.
Beautiful family.
Marie @ It's a Kind of Normal On Monday, April 18 at 8:24 am
I love this post! What a beautiful family they are! And definitely, the child is a Matt Damon look a like, now they just have to get him an agent…I think you'd do a great job at it Ree!
Becky @ From Ministry to Motherhood On Monday, April 18 at 8:25 am
Beautiful pictures of a beautiful day! Tears are necessary on days like that!!!!!
Pam D On Monday, April 18 at 8:26 am
Matt Damon, for real. And I get that same lump when I visit the church of my childhood and they start singing some of the old songs. Especially "Old Rugged Cross". Gets me every time…
Jeannie On Monday, April 18 at 8:27 am
I have to say Matt Damon. Beautiful family!
lucinda On Monday, April 18 at 8:28 am
Yes, that is a new stadium! My daughter goes to school at the University of North Texas and they finally have a new stadium the old one was very run down. As always beautiful pictures!
M.B. On Tuesday, April 26 at 11:56 am
It is not run down. It's just not all shiny and brand new. It is a perfectly fine stadium that still had plenty of good years left.
gaelowyn On Monday, April 18 at 8:29 am
My husband loves tossing our girls as well(link to pic above).
And I TOTALLY get what you mean about tearing up when walking into a church(for me, catholic or not). I do it all the time!!!!
joy On Monday, April 18 at 8:30 am
How did they get MM to remove his hat? I thought that thing was glued on!
KandiLand On Monday, April 18 at 8:31 am
He looks like Matt Damon. Am I right??? (I haven't read any other comments to see if others agree, but I bet they do…)
CC in NJ On Monday, April 18 at 8:31 am
Amber On Monday, April 18 at 8:31 am
Going into a Catholic church moves me as well. I'm overwhelmed by something, maybe love, maybe faith, I don't know. It is humbling, awesome and overwhelming at the same time. God works in mysterious ways.
Urban Wife On Monday, April 18 at 8:31 am
What a beautiful picture of love! Yesterday at church, we were surrounded by babies. It seemed that way, at least.
Becca On Monday, April 18 at 8:32 am
I cry in a Catholic Church too. Every week.
I can't help it.
I'm OK with it too.
Much blessings to you and yours!
Calamity Kate On Monday, April 18 at 8:32 am
What a beautiful post. Love the baby tossing, blessing and crying.
About the clone baby…I have to put my two cents in for Steve Irwin followed closely by Matt Damon with a little Brad Pitt thrown in for good measure.
Many blessing for the lovely family.
Diane @ Stoney Creek On Monday, April 18 at 8:33 am
Man he looks just like Matt Damon, paternity tests? Teresa has nice legs! Just sayin!
Becca On Monday, April 18 at 8:33 am
I cry in a Catholic church too. Every single week.
I'm OK with that too.
Many blessings to you and yours.
Marsha On Monday, April 18 at 8:34 am
Lovely family. Kinda scary seeing the flying toddler though. BTW, I do remember Vans quite well since my 17 yr old son wore them from 2nd grade thru 7th grade. Then, he switched to Topsiders, contributing to another shoe revival.
Heather R. On Monday, April 18 at 8:34 am
Matt Damon for sure!
Kelly On Monday, April 18 at 8:36 am
That's absolutely beautiful…
The lump in your throat is coming from your soul, which is prostrating itself in front of Jesus, Who is really and truly present in the Most Holy Eucharist!
God bless Matteo, Theresa and their beautiful family.
Jen at Cabin Fever On Monday, April 18 at 8:37 am
I know what you mean about Roman Catholic churches. They are amazingly beautiful and the solemness inside is enough to choke the air and bring you to prayer, even if its just a little prayer you say inside yourself. The emotion is amazing.
And I'm not even catholic.
Although my dad's side of the family is episcopalian.
And I just thought I'd share that the last photo is astonishingly beautiful in more ways than I can dictate in a comment box.
Mary Beavers On Monday, April 18 at 8:37 am
My mother and I drove to Bartlesville, OK on Saturday for my great aunt's funeral and turned around and drove back to Weatherford, TX on Sunday. We saw the same stadium…it was very strange.
I didn't mention anything about the Wall Street Journal – my mother can see through my charades…
Cindy in GA On Monday, April 18 at 8:38 am
I'm guessing Matt Damon, and I see I'm not the first! Both little guys are so cute!
madisonFran On Monday, April 18 at 8:38 am
I cry in church too. Memories of my mother I think. I had a palm reader tell me once that I was a Catholic nun in a previous life. Now, there's a stretch!
Sid On Monday, April 18 at 8:38 am
a happy event for a gorgeous family!
Lisa in TX On Monday, April 18 at 8:38 am
I agree – the Catholic church is just so beautiful. I think it's the beauty itself that makes us emotional in the church. But I always cry in church…
Laura in Texas On Monday, April 18 at 8:39 am
What a beautiful family and special memory! I love baptisms!
Regarding the baby actor, I would have to Matt Damon. The baby has such a sweet disposition that you can tell he is one in a million.
Maggie On Monday, April 18 at 8:40 am
Gorgeous church and beautiful family. Our youngest will be receiving his First Communion on May 14th. Pass the Kleenex box – please.
Tracy On Monday, April 18 at 8:40 am
Wonderful post today. What beautiful children and church.
I have only been with you for two-three years now, so the older posts were great. LOVED the video. That Matteo is a hoot. Ya'll must have a blast together!
Lisa H. On Monday, April 18 at 8:40 am
I think we need to find out if Matt Damon was in town about a year and a half ago…that kid is his Mini-Me! Adorable!
cathryn On Monday, April 18 at 8:41 am
so beautiful. you are precious, Ree.
Linda Langerwerf On Monday, April 18 at 8:42 am
Maybe God is tapping you on the shoulder to become Catholic…just a thought.
City Girl to Country Girl On Monday, April 18 at 8:43 am
It's not weird. I'm a cradle Catholic and I cry too. Most Catholics I know do too. Weird.
City Girl to Country Girl
Marie On Monday, April 18 at 10:02 am
Ditto to that. Our Sunday school class used to have us attend Roman Catholic churches in our area once every few months, to get an understanding of them. Since the age of 14, I've cried in them every time!
Debra On Monday, April 18 at 8:44 am
Thanks for sharing this beautiful happening. The LORD is definitely here, everyone. I don't know anything about baby baptisms but it has to be a blessed occcasion. I pray this little baby will grow up to serve the LORD and love the LORD GOD Almighty with all his heart, soul, strength and might. I pray he will walk perfectly before the LORD and be an vessel of honor unto the LORD. Amen.


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Crossword by Joe Fagliano '14 to Be Published Saturday in The New York Times
Joel Fagliano '14 will have his first themeless crossword puzzle published in the New York Times this coming Saturday, Feb. 12, 2010. Among crossword puzzle solvers, New York Times puzzles are considered the best for their quality and intellectual challenge. Saturday will mark Fagliano's third puzzle to be published in the New York Times. He's also had two puzzles published in the Los Angeles Times.
According to crossword puzzle fan Neil Gerard, associate dean, "The convention for most newspaper puzzles is that Monday is the easiest and they get harder as the week progresses. This ends on Saturday with the most difficult puzzle. Sunday, which is the largest puzzle, 21 x 21, is usually of a Wednesday or Thursday difficulty. So, when you get published as a Saturday puzzle, it's a double honor."
To learn about more about Pomona puzzlers, read "Puzzling the Future" in the fall 2010 issue of the Pomona College Magazine.