Annie's Special Pre-Christmas Gifts 2019

 I found these in the car in preparation to give to her friends at school for Christmas today. Annie is so caring to the different students students at Immaculata, even though she is often sarcastic and misunderstood. As for me, what follows is my early Christmas present, a beautiful star made of paper! Annie really doesn't like that I love this art piece so much, and I realize it won't last forever because it is so delicate, but I just find it beautiful.

A Special Gift During Hard Times

Given as an anniversary gift and peace offering, this present marks one of the saddest and hardest times of my life: ... when Leia left home at 17. 

Thanksgiving at the Cloers 2019

A Beautiful Sunrise Before School : November 2019

 Even though getting ready for school is always a hustle and bustle, I often take a moment to just stop and watch the sunrise. Today was a particularly beautiful one spanning all the colors of the rainbow!

Excited to See Frozen II with the Family 2019

Chapel of Saint Andrews in Clemson SC

 Ways dark, always empty, and always full of holiness, the little chapel of Saint Andrews and Clemson South Carolina is a favorite place for Shana and I to stop each each weekend when we go to Mass. I get a kick out of the pews having a Yin-Yang reminiscent symbol on them.

Annie & First Honors : November 2019

 Annie is such a conscientious student that holds herself to very high standards! It is not enough to get an a in every class, but it is only enough to get a "high A" in every class! Congratulations and, your success will take you far!