Costume Update: Yes, Cate was a bedbug! The inspiration came via Family Fun magazine; the antennae & wings, Party City; and the bathrobe, the floor of her closet.(Only kidding--it was wedged between her bed & the wall.)(Still kidding! She keeps it hanging neatly on her bedpost.)(Usually.)Can you guess what Cate is? … [Read more...]
A Little Girl, a Special Day, and the Winners!
So what would you like to read about first: the little girl and her special day, or the winners of the blog giveaway?Pancakes by Cate(It could be the name of a business!)Well, aren’t you sweet. Aren’t you selfless!Because Angela’s birthday fell on a weekday this year, she had to put up with a lot of chasing around town. Between one brother’s trip … [Read more...]
A Birthday, Our Blessed Mother and a Blog Giveaway
Today is our Angela’s birthday.She is now seven year’s worth of spunky!In honor of Angela and in thanksgiving for the gift of all children, I am going to host a giveaway. Because it is October—the month dedicated to the Holy Rosary—I would like to give away three of my favorite things:I. An autographed copy of Karen Edmisten’s book, The Rosary: … [Read more...]
Saturday Morning Musings
I have a good news/bad news scenario for you. Which do you want first?I’m waiting….Okay, fine. I’ll tell you the bad news first. That’s the way my kids always want it—get the painful stuff out the way first and then end on a good note.Or so they hope.The bad news is: I intended to do a give-away yesterday in honor of the beautiful feast. Our Lady … [Read more...]
Because you’ve got better things to do than watch the season premiere of House…
I present to you “The Pinata Project.”(Not to be confused with that Blair Witch movie or any such thing.)(Although there is that one segment where I throw up off camera.)(Not really.)(I was adjusting my sweater.)Do you remember the scene in the movie Signs where Merrill was watching TV in the closet? These videos remind me of that, only without the … [Read more...]
B-Day Plus One
First, a disclaimer: I did not drink too much at yesterday’s birthday celebration. Are you kidding? I had a glass of champagne and a half a glass of Moscato.I may be old but I am not a lightweight.Still. I feel hungover.Like, it was all really fun and I’m not ready to be done.You can relate, I think? It’s that let-down feeling that you get the day … [Read more...]
Ripples
This couple:Had these kids:Including her:Who went on to marry him:Who used to be:And now is:And who is much loved by:Who is very thankful for:...because, well, they had her...45 years ago today.(Yep, it’s true. As of today my age gets rounded up to 50.)(I should have titled this post “Wrinkles.” )Thank you, God, for the gift of life! Thank you for … [Read more...]
Share Your Story: The St. Thérèse Edition
This story was originally posted in October of 2007. I am re-posting it today in honor of our beloved Saint Thérèse, whose feast day it is and to whom we owe so much. The name of my story is “She said yes.” Breaking News: We got a dog.She’s cute. She’s soft. She pees a lot.You warned me about this in your comments. In fact, I was so thoroughly … [Read more...]
Where were you?
Part IIWhere were you on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11?If you weren’t with your family, I hope you were with friends.Friends can be very much a part of our family, don’t you think?They’re the family members that we choose. ; )We were here on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, “here” being the Cathedral of St. Paul. We were there for a couple of reasons: … [Read more...]
Red, White and Blurgers
Alternately titled: Head & Shoulders, Burgers & Toes…because it’s the 4th of Do-You-Not-Just-Love-This-Holiday? July...…and because we’ve only just returned from three lovely days in the great state of North Dakota...(please don’t be jealous...)…and because we are celebrating quietly but joyously with supper on the deck & smoke bombs … [Read more...]
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