Quite truthfully, I am starting this blog because I am trying to learn how to use WordPress for my work’s website, but then I figured I should have fun with this.
I am a wife and a mom of nine children. My children are between the ages of 26 and 9. I work part-time for a non-profit organization but I prefer to be home. My Catholic faith is important to me but I love to have discussions with people of all beliefs. I enjoy traveling, camping with our 27 foot travel trailer, visiting lighthouses, photography, listening to and singing music, trying out healthy recipes, playing Age of Empires with my husband and boys, rooting for the Rutgers University football team, gardening, exploring my state of New Jersey, and my new passion, zumba. My life is quite busy but I love my life. I have an incredible husband. I have terrific kids. I love this adventure. I am blessed.
Marites
December 8, 2013 at 8:00 am
I’m in awe of you. I can’t imagine having nine children. My dad was one of eight. It must be a lot of fun to be part of such a big family. 🙂
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January 23, 2014 at 9:51 pm
Thank you so much for your kind kind words. Lots of fun but pretty challenging as well. Thank you so much for visiting my blog!
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December 8, 2013 at 5:29 pm
Greetings from Australia. I love your photos and am in awe of the fact that you have 9 children. 🙂
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January 23, 2014 at 9:56 pm
Thank you so much Kim for your very kind words. Thank you for visiting my blog!
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February 13, 2014 at 9:49 am
Nine children? What were you thinking? But seriously, we have a friend who has eight and it took me about a year to remember who was who. It is never dull around their house. Please, enjoy them. And always find time for each one.
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February 24, 2014 at 4:08 pm
I know, right? We are insane, but we are so happy we had them.
Thanks Emilio for stopping by my blog and commenting.
Peace.
~Mar
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February 22, 2014 at 3:23 am
Thank you for visiting my blog. I’m glad you liked it.
You sound even busier than I am. I’m impressed, 9 kids and still energy to zumba! WOW!!
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February 25, 2014 at 8:39 pm
Thanks! Actually I haven’t much time for zumba lately but definitely want to get back to it! Thanks for the visit.
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February 25, 2014 at 2:06 pm
A beautiful, blessed and abundant life…God is good 🙂
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February 25, 2014 at 8:40 pm
Thank you Sherri. Thanks for visiting my blog. God is indeed good.
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February 26, 2014 at 5:42 am
You are very welcome 🙂
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February 27, 2014 at 11:57 am
Nine kids? Oh my God. Can’t wrap my head around that. Wow! You are blessed.
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March 4, 2014 at 6:18 pm
Yes, I am grateful. Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting. 🙂
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March 4, 2014 at 1:45 pm
You have nine children? How do you manage? My two boys keep us extremely busy. We actually have friends who have ten children, and it doesn’t seem to be a big deal at all. The older ones can help you out 🙂
Well, for someone who has just started blogging a year ago you’re doing an excellent job. Your engagement is probably the key to your success, and it’s definitely made me become a big fan of your blog.
Have a great day and hope it’s warmer in New Jersey than it is in Toronto.
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March 4, 2014 at 7:03 pm
Shane – we had one child at a time so we adjusted with each kid. Yes, the older ones helped/help A LOT. Out of the nine kids, I had only two boys in a row. Those two were/are definitely a handful! So I totally get the two boys thing – Legos, nerf guns, basketball, and smelly socks. 🙂
Thanks so much for your kind comments. Blogging has taken me quite by surprise. I really love discovering the amazingly talented people here on wordpress (such as yourself). I am also discovering that I have a promising gift in photography which is also surprising (though I was always a shutterbug).
I hope it is warmer for both us. Looking forward to your spring pictures. 🙂
~Mar
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March 11, 2014 at 4:26 pm
I love the look of your blog! You have a great eye.
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March 17, 2014 at 9:08 pm
Thank you so much Maggie! What a nice compliment!
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March 18, 2014 at 6:57 am
I’ve loved going through your blog lately and have nominated you for my Field of Flowers Award. See http://jessieansons.com/2014/03/18/field-of-flowers-award . Congratulations!
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April 9, 2014 at 4:38 am
Jessie, Thank you so much for the nomination! I feel so honored. At this moment, I have decided to not accept any awards but I very much appreciate your recognition and kind words.
~Mar
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March 28, 2014 at 2:18 am
That’s wonderful to know that you are blessed 9 times. May Allah bless all of them , your husband and you ameen, I really feel the positiveness in all your words. Keep up the good work.
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April 9, 2014 at 4:32 am
Thank you so much for visiting and for your kind words!
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April 9, 2014 at 5:23 am
Pleasure is all mine 🙂
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March 31, 2014 at 2:57 am
Hello,
Just wanted to stop by and thank you for stopping by my blog and giving it a follow! I’ve enjoyed our conversation. Hope you continue to peek in on Oregon. I’ll be posting about one of our rain forests in the next few days. Our Oregon Naturalist class meet in the Tillamook State Forest over the weekend. ~Jane
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April 9, 2014 at 4:34 am
Hi Jane, Thanks for stopping by! Looking forward to reading more about your adventures!
~Mar
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April 2, 2014 at 1:53 pm
You visited my site (mine and my mother’s site ;-)) and liked our ‘About’ page as well as a post. I’m sorry that I’m just now saying “Thank you!” I’ve been going through your site and I’ve had a smile on my face all the way. lol I really like the idea of Thankful Thursdays – it’s a reminder that we should be thankful everyday for everything. I’ll stop now before I say too much except, “Thanks again for liking and for visiting!”
Blessings and love,
Rebecca (and Ma Chris too)
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April 9, 2014 at 4:35 am
Rebecca and Chris,
Thank you so much for visiting and your kind words!
~Mar
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April 10, 2014 at 6:34 pm
Our pleasure! 🙂
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April 12, 2014 at 4:59 am
Hi there! I nominated your blog for a Liebster Award.
Accepting this also comes with a challenge for you.
To know more about this, please click on this link: http://wp.me/p4uS0I-8Q
I’ll look forward to hearing from you. Happy blogging! Have a good day! 🙂
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April 15, 2014 at 9:05 pm
Thank you so much Angelo for the nomination but at this time I am not accepting any awards. However, I feel very honored by the nomination. Thank you.
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April 22, 2014 at 8:12 pm
Thank you for stopping by my blog! You seem like quite a positive, upbeat person. I look forward to reading what you share. What I’ve stumbled upon already has been wonderful!
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April 30, 2014 at 10:51 am
Thank you so much Shayne! Thank you so much for visiting my blog and following!
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April 30, 2014 at 9:39 am
So nice to meet you, fellow Jersey girl! Love it. God bless.
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April 30, 2014 at 10:53 am
We Jersey girls have to stick together! Thank you for stopping by my blog Eileen and the follow! God bless your day…and stay dry! 🙂
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February 24, 2016 at 6:25 pm
Yes indeed.
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May 31, 2014 at 4:11 pm
lovely about!!!
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May 31, 2014 at 10:03 pm
What a blessing! Thank you for visiting.
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June 2, 2014 at 7:42 pm
lovely blog. IT’s always good to be thankful of what you have. Life is precious. Thanks for the liking my painting! be well -Laianna
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June 16, 2014 at 12:34 pm
I have nominated you for the Howler Award.
https://martha0stout.wordpress.com/2014/06/16/awaiting-acceptance/
You deserve this for the joy you have helped return to my life. You don’t have to accept it, but I wanted to nominate you anyway.
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August 2, 2014 at 10:09 am
I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger and Sunshine awards.
https://martha0stout.wordpress.com/2014/08/02/versatile-sunshine/
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August 4, 2014 at 3:32 pm
Hi. I come from a family of 8 kids (though a generation when big families were more common) so I understand what life can be like. I don’t know what I would do without my siblings in my life. We are scattered across the U.S., but I have managed to see them all (and their 14 kids) this year.
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January 31, 2015 at 1:12 pm
Marie, I am so sorry that I haven’t responded to your lovely comment! I have seven siblings too and I feel the same way. When my dad passed away a few years ago, we carried each other through the sorrow and the funeral preparations. I cannot imagine going through that with just one sibling or none.
I took a quick look at your blog. I like what I see. I will have to explore more. 🙂
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September 10, 2014 at 6:20 pm
Awesome I often wonder what it would be to be part of such a big family. I only can think of one thing: awesome. God bless you and rock on!
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November 16, 2014 at 1:49 pm
Thanks for stopping by my blog! (http://randomstoryteller.com) I am taking a social media class at U of Delaware. Last week our featured speaker was a mom blogger! I learned even more about this style of blog and found some great ones as I researched the topic. I look forward to reading more of your posts.
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January 3, 2015 at 12:11 am
Nine children? You are my hero!! Congrats on a beautiful family! xo
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January 22, 2015 at 5:34 am
Thanks for visiting Diary of an Aesthete. I can’t believe you have nine children! Fantastic!! I come from a family of five brothers myself, but nine is really quite something. Good luck with your bloggy experimentations.
J x.
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January 30, 2015 at 10:57 pm
Oh, my, you’re my new hero!!! How awesome your family is! I look forward to following your blog!
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February 10, 2015 at 10:28 pm
Hi,
Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment there. I really appreciate that. Its really nice to meet you.
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March 23, 2015 at 6:01 pm
Thank you for visiting my blog. Great to find your blog and know more about you. Have a happy life and keep enjoying 🙂
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April 27, 2015 at 2:47 am
So inspiring 🙂 Your blog is lovely, and I love your energy! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leading me to yours, looking forward to reading more and more.. Hv a beautiful week!
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April 28, 2015 at 3:47 am
Thank you so much! I hope your week is beautiful too!
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May 28, 2015 at 11:31 pm
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love your banner–all the kids!
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June 9, 2015 at 4:29 am
Thank you for a blog that shows the love and ins and outs of family life! I hope you aren’t anti awards, as I’ve nominated you for the Sisterhood award! Blessings https://annarashbrook.wordpress.com/2015/06/09/sisterhood-of-…-blogger-award/
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August 11, 2015 at 7:49 am
Love your blog! and your upbeat positive life outlook.
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September 10, 2015 at 10:26 pm
ha ha OK I am mom to 9 kids, ages 28-12!!! Come visit me please!
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September 29, 2015 at 12:21 pm
Awesome website…I am glad that I am reconnecting with it!
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October 16, 2015 at 6:42 am
Lol “quite busy” I suspect you are the master of understatement! I look forward to exploring your blog!
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October 16, 2015 at 11:37 pm
Yes, the pace of my life can be quite dizzying! Thank you for checking out my blog. 🙂
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February 24, 2016 at 6:26 pm
Just had a very interesting visit around your lovely website. You have created a great space. Looking forward to following.
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February 26, 2016 at 11:17 pm
Thank you so much JoHanna!
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August 27, 2016 at 4:26 pm
A mom of nine and such beautiful photography?!?! I’m very excited to follow. What an adventure.
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August 16, 2017 at 6:10 pm
I love your blog!
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