The Value of One

-From Ally’s Dad As Ally’s Dad and protector I serve as the moderator of her blog. Over the past year we have  received some “comments” from some people that are worthy of a discussion as well as clarification. One group is young men who read this site and wish to participate in the discussions. I [...]

Congratulations to Miss Victoria Ann Rooney, a member of the Class of 2009! We arrived in Ohio in the afternoon–a ten hour drive. Really not bad if you’re used to driving two days straight like we are. The Rooneys were hard at work getting ready for the party the next day, and we, being the [...]

Kate, Tori and I…the Three Hamilton Sisters together at last! (Ok, so our name’s not the Hamiltons…it’s a loooooooooong story that I hope to share someday…let’s just say it has to do with writing. ) So if anyone was wondering at the silence, we just got back from Ohio where we celebrated my dearest sis-in-Christ, [...]

Wowee, this is late. Ok. Seven years ago on July 3rd, 2002, Emmaline Victoria Rovirosa was born. Emma’s chubby face and bubbly personality have been the delight of the house. Wow. I can’t believe seven years have gone by! Her ability to tan–dark–absolutely effortlessly, her helpfulness with the kids, shining happy smile, and flawless impersonation of Gus [...]

Sorry I haven’t gotten this up yet. Alex was kind enough to draw a name for me. And the winner of Preparing for Marriage is… LIVINGFORGOD!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!! I wish I had enough to give all of you a copy. If you like, you can request your own copy at  the Huron’s website . Thanks so much [...]

How sweet! Elisabeth at In My Own Little Corner sent me this award, which doubles as a “tag” of sorts. Thanks so much!!! Ok. These are the rules. -Thank the person who gave the award to you (check) -Post ten honest facts about yourself -Pass the award onto seven others. Fun!!! Ok, let me think [...]

For a laugh…see you tomorrow with pics of Emma’s birthday…

Oh, say! can you see by the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming; Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that [...]

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, [...]

The day after I began this blog, Zachary Sean Rovirosa was born (Here’s pictures) on June 30, 2008.  It’s truly amazing how you can live your entire life without knowing someone and then once they’re born, you can’t imagine life without them. Zachy has been the sunshine of our life, especially through the trials we have [...]