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I [heart] Autumn Birthdays

by Filed Under: Minnesohta, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, My Girls, Special Events 8 Comments

The fall colors are at their peak in central Minnesota—a bittersweet event, to be certain, because we know what’s lurking just around the bend. Our parish priest refers to winter in Minnesota as that time of year when Mother Nature tries to kill us.It’s true. And still we stay here.Yesterday, though, was warm to the point of being hot—and as such I … [Read more...]

Precious in His Sight

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Miscarriage, Special Events 6 Comments

It’s 8:00 a.m. and the house is silent, save for the rattle of Ellie’s collar (she’s an early riser, like me) and the occasional rumble of cars chugging past the window.How I am supposed to get the kids up and at ‘em when the silence is so sweet?Plus the kids went to bed at a very late hour, and the reason for this was a good one.We went to an … [Read more...]

Where were you?

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Special Events 25 Comments

We still have half a cake left!I don’t know. I’m not too sure about this ooey gooey butter cake business. There were several versions online and the recipe I chose turned out…well…a little bit blech on the bottom. It was crumbly and rather dry, and in my opinion a good cake should not be dry.It was totally fun to share my surprise with John and the … [Read more...]

On the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Special Events 121 Comments

Today is my birthday.If you were to come by later I would offer you a piece of cake. Will it be carrot cake or Ooey Gooey Butter cake? I haven’t decided yet, so you are welcome to advise me.Even better, make it yourself and bring it over. ;)Actually, I don’t mind making my own birthday cake at all. I am a firm believer in doing what you must to … [Read more...]

One Year Ago Today

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Special Events, The Dawg 10 Comments

…we brought home our puppy, Ellie. (Thank you, Paula!)She was little and cute and very fluffy. She fit inside a box.Do you remember how much I blogged about her? She was cute but she was very naughty. She chewed up the Netflix return envelopes and my Magnificat magazine; she repeatedly tore the toilet paper from its roll; and she left brown & … [Read more...]

Gourmet Fun at Friday Night’s Festival

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me, Special Events 20 Comments

Our parish Fall Festival is in full swing this weekend and I’ll tell you, last night’s dinner did not disappoint. To tell you the truth, our standards are not that high. A quiet evening out for Mom and Dad? We’re there.Except that it wasn’t a quiet evening at all. It was loud, and raucous, and very fun. It was totally worth the price of admission. … [Read more...]