Martin Family Moments

Ahoy! 
 We are back on American soil after last week's cruise, and it was so much fun!  I have always been adamant that I would never go on a cruise - partly because I was afraid of getting seasick, partly because I have watched documentaries where terrible things have happened on cruise ships, and partly because I have a *touch* of claustrophobia/agorap...

Happy Friday!  
Last Saturday was a busy day for the Martins.  Brendan had his annual piano competition up near Boston, to which Phil brought him.  He played his song to his best ability in the Non-Classical 9 & 10 year old group...

JP has been chosen as a Walk it Forward Scholar and will participate in a mission to Guatemala in September 2026!  
We are so proud of him, as it was a competitive process to be selected, and he will be on a team that will help so many p...

Good Friday in my house growing up meant we could not talk from 12-3, but EWTN was allowed to play on the tv.  In our house now, Good Fridays are spent cleaning walls and cabinets from 12-2ish before we get ready to go to the 3pm service at our church.  It's a much needed chore that everyone hates, so it's a perfect Good Friday event!  They put on smiles fo...

Declan Kolbe turned 12 years old on Holy Thursday this year, which was much better than the Good Friday birthdays he's had in the past!