The “Slice of Summer” Edition {Pretty} Summer salads are pretty, don’tcha think? I found this recipe in Taste of Home and will post it on my narcoleptic cooking blog when I get a chance. (Never mind! Found it online!) (Here it is. Aren’t I lazy?) * * * Pretty, too, is this rose from my husband’s Marian garden. I stopped to smell … [Read more...]
A Simple Treat for the Feast of Saint Benedict
I happen to love St. Benedict. Maybe it’s the story of him and his twin sister, St. Scholastica. You know the one, right? They had gotten together for their annual visit and, when evening fell and it was time for St. Benedict and his monks to leave, Scholastica beseeched him not to go. “I have to go, sister,” he informed her. “It’s our … [Read more...]
CVBS Busy
Yesterday included—but was not limited to—getting all six kids! up and out of the house before 8:00. Same for Monday. Same for today. Same for (Is this even necessary to say?) tomorrow. Need I say more? No, I really don’t. Need I more sleep? Yes, I do do do. Ed. Note: “CVBS” stands for Catholic Vacation Bible School. This is the … [Read more...]
On the Feast of St. Anthony
~ For our NiNi, with Love ~ We are very fond of good St. Anthony. Yes, he is the patron saint of lost objects and for that reason is our go-to guy on Sunday mornings. (Please, St. Anthony, I know you’re busy…but can you just help me find that blasted shoe?) It is also why we just finished up a novena yesterday: “St. Anthony, St. Anthony, … [Read more...]
“Take me out to the…”
Yesterday I went with my two bookend boys on a private tour of Target Field. That’s our new stadium for the Minnesota Twins. Just so you know. I didn’t take a ton of photos because most of the time, my arms were full of two-year-old. Don’t let the above photo fool you—that is like one of the only times he let his brother hold him. And … [Read more...]
The Close of Our First Year of AHG
A {Pretty Happy Funny Real} Round-Up {Pretty} This is so totally a personal bias, but I find little girls in uniforms to be very pretty. The above picture was taken before the American Heritage Girls Spring Court of Awards ceremony, which was held last Monday evening. It is not to be confused with this photo, which was taken after the … [Read more...]
Upcoming Events
It’s almost time for the annual Minnesota Catholic Home Education Conference! Have you reserved your spot yet? The deadline for pre-registration is this Wednesday, May 9th. After that, ticket prices go up by $10.00. Here is a link to their registration page: MCHEC Registration. Name that host couple! Name that key note speaker! The … [Read more...]
On Being Inspired and Impressed
I attended two events this past weekend that left me both inspired and impressed.One was the movie October Baby. Did you hear the news? October Baby had the third highest per-screen average and closed at No. 8 in the nation for its opening weekend. It made the top ten, my friends!!This despite certain one-star reviews.I have to say, this movie was … [Read more...]
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday
The “Mom, is this okay?” Edition … [Read more...]
Brought to You by the BSA
According to the Boy Scout Law, a scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. What you may not know, but what is also important, is that they can make a mean stack of pancakes.And then they serve ‘em with a smile.It was a family affair on Sunday morning, whereupon my … [Read more...]
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