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Memorial Day

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Special Events Leave a Comment

To my father, who fought hard in the islands of the Pacific and who saw the death of many a good friend…To my husband’s father, who fought hard in the jungles of Vietnam and who was awarded the Purple Heart for his valor…And to all the courageous men and women who have fought hard and are still fighting for the defense of this great country…Thank … [Read more...]

Our House

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesohta, Minnesota Me, My Boys, My Girls 4 Comments

...in the middle of our street.I remember way back then when everything was true and whenWe would have such a very good time such a fine timeSuch a happy time(HT: Madness)Still working on the Pro-Life post...I'm thinking Tuesday because today is not a day to be inside. LOVE this weekend; love it love it love it.Have a blessed and happy Memorial … [Read more...]

Bits & Snippets from Here & There

by Filed Under: Anecdotal, Just Me, Minnesota Me, Motherhood 5 Comments

…while you wait for the Pro-Life post. Today is my son’s last day of 8th grade. Does this mean he’s smarter than a 5th grader? Hmm.One thing it means for sure is that he’ll be home for the summer to do the two things he does best: help with George and harass his other siblings.This is what’s known as a mixed blessing.* * * * *The other day my … [Read more...]

Wordy Thursday

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Special Events, Toddler George 14 Comments

The George Gets Shorn Edition (Part II)See Part I here. In the end Mom’s lap did the trick.That and another whole pack of candy.Here’s a little aside for the annals of history: After Jerry the Barber set George in my lap, he said, “This little guy needs something to hold and open.” He said this while pulling a small jackknife out of his pocket.And … [Read more...]

Look who’s two!

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesota Me, New Baby, Toddler George 16 Comments

(We’re assuming he’ll grow into that ball.)Happy birthday, Toddler George!And to everyone who’s been along for the ride since we first announced this pregnancy…thank you. Thank you for praying me through the uncertainty, and thank you for praying him into this world!We owe you, my friends.Big time.PS. I don’t have time to write a full-fledged … [Read more...]

The Day and the Hour

by Filed Under: Current Affairs, Gratitude, Minnesohta, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth 6 Comments

Uffda! Major storms in the Cities yesterday at the same time as George’s 2nd birthday party. (Perhaps you saw my Facebook status. He had an enormous Curious George balloon and we had margaritas. It was all good.)Not so for some of the folks in Minneapolis, though! I am beyond relieved that my friend Erin is okay. You just never know, do you? … [Read more...]