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Changes for Felicity

April 5, 2013 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Felicity, Growing Up, Irresistible Cuteness, Minnesota Me, My Girls 19 Comments

Take a look at the following photo and tell me if you can spot the differences:  I’ll wait. (Hint: It has nothing to do with the position of her bookmark.)  Yep, Felicity had over ten inches of her hair lopped off by Kelsey, my favorite stylist. Because this was a Locks of Love donation, Kelsey cut her hair for free. What a … [Read more...]

[Almost] Wordless Wednesday

April 3, 2013 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Francis, Growing Up, Joe, Minnesota Me, Wordless Wednesday 10 Comments

~ My Bookend Boys ~ … [Read more...]

Home for a VERY Happy Easter

April 2, 2013 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Going Home, Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Special Events 12 Comments

He is risen! Comments are open! Alleluia! (What? Did I screw up the acclamation?) We returned yesterday afternoon from an absolutely lovely couple days in North Dakota. Grandma and Grandpa met Baby Francis for the first time, I got to see three of my four beautiful sisters, and Cate, Felicity & I took over 200 photos. LOVE having these … [Read more...]

This Candle

March 31, 2013 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Gratitude, Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Special Events 8 Comments

“A   fire into many flames divided, yet never dimmed by sharing of its light…” ~ Happy Easter, everyone! ~  … [Read more...]

A Good Friday Fight for Life

March 29, 2013 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Current Affairs, Lent, Minnesota Me Leave a Comment

Subtitled: A Person’s a Person… I changed my mind about not blogging until Easter when I received an email from Kalley Yanta this morning. Apparently the Planned Parenthood people are hosting a “party” outside the St. Paul abortuary (the 3rd largest one in the country, incidentally) today, complete with live band and food truck. Their goal, no … [Read more...]

“Today is the Day…”

March 28, 2013 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: George, Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Special Events Leave a Comment

“…that Jesus Christ established the Eucharist.” I heard these words just now on the Drew Mariani show and was inspired to do a quick Triduum post. Inspired, I tell you! I’m sure it was the Holy Spirit. Plus it’s my daddy’s 88th birthday today and since he’s the sweetest—the sweetest!—man in the world, I’m wondering if you would say a prayer for … [Read more...]

A Little Lenten Meditation

March 22, 2013 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Lent, Letting Go, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth Leave a Comment

I stood at the kitchen window yesterday, wondering if ever the snow would melt…wondering if ever this Lent would end. I miss you guys. I miss your comments. I glanced at our salt dough crown of thorns and smiled to see its thorns half gone. So many sacrifices offered in love for Him! So many thorns tenderly plucked from His crown. I did … [Read more...]

Lenten Check-In

March 20, 2013 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Blogging, Francis, George, Growing Up, Lent, Minnesota Me Leave a Comment

This is a picture of our 3-going-on-4-in-two-months!-year-old George. Photo Credit:  Kaylee Do you remember how hard we fought we for this kid? Goodness. Lately George can’t decide if he’s a big boy or not. In fact, this whole thing with [insert new blog name for Baby Nickers here] has pretty much thrown him for a loop, because—on … [Read more...]

Check Mate

March 16, 2013 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: George, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Special Events Leave a Comment

George and Felicity are playing chess. (This after much cajoling on George’s part.) Every time Felicity makes a clever move, George says cheerfully, “I can still kill you!” Only, in the way he says it: “I tan ‘till till you!” My heart. It melts. *   *   *  Happy St. Patrick’s Day Saturday, everyone! We’re having a party … [Read more...]

Lacking in Humility

March 15, 2013 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Lent, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth Leave a Comment

I saw this at a friend’s yesterday: Seventeen Evidences of a Lack of Humility (from the writings of St. Josemaría Escrivá) 1. To think that what one says or does is better than what others say or do 2. To always want to get your own way 3. To argue with stubbornness and bad manners whether you are right or wrong 4. To give your opinion … [Read more...]

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