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Scenes from CVBS (Day 1)

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Special Events, The Faith 6 Comments

In the HallsIn the Gathering SpaceAnd (best of all!) In the NurseryBonus Section: Overheard in the Nursery“Hey,” began the little girl with the curls.“Hey,” responded Blondie.“I like your shirt.”“Thanks! I got it at The Gap, I think.”Shy pause.“I like your shoes.”“Thanks! I got them at…”And thus a rock-solid friendship was born.Ad Jesum per Mariam, … [Read more...]

Catholic Vacation Bible School 2008

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me, Special Events, Spiritual Growth 4 Comments

Subtitled: Off and RunningIt’s that time of the year again. CVBS 2008!I’m ready; I’m willing; I’m scared.Not really.Truth be told, our summer would not be complete without this whirlwind week of learning. Our parish does an awesome job of presenting the beautiful truths of our Catholic faith in a way that is as fun as it is orthodox.This year’s … [Read more...]

The Lazy Daze of Summer

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Minnesota Me, Special Events 12 Comments

Ha. I’m totally joking with that title because the past two weeks have been anything but that.We did it, though. Once again, we survived swim camp.It wouldn’t be that big of a deal—getting five kids and a mom out the door for four days in a row, or making sure that they all had sandals, suits & towels on their person, or packing snacks to keep … [Read more...]

Our Journey North

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Special Events 12 Comments

We’ve been away to my home state.Our trip included, but was not limited to:My niece’s wedding;~The bride & groom ~Are they not too cute?On the same day as my nephew (and godson’s) 21st birthday;My nephew and his sister, my niece.(Do you like how I incorporate the “No duh!” factor into my posts?) All on the same day as a massive downpour.Was … [Read more...]

Mom’s Day Reflections ‘08

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Special Events 16 Comments

Are you a mother? Happy Mother’s Day!Do you have a mother? Well, thank the good Lord for her! And thank her for how good you turned out! I’ll bet she worked very hard.We had a very nice day today and I hope the same for you. Because I had called my husband home early from his turkey hunting trip and because I had consequently taken a store-bought … [Read more...]

First Communion 2008

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me, Moments of Incredible Joy, Motherhood, My Girls, Special Events, Spiritual Growth 33 Comments

“The Eucharist is the heart of the Church. Where Eucharistic life flourishes, there the life of the church will blossom.”- Pope John Paul the GreatYou know, it seems like just yesterday that I was bringing this little gal home from the hospital and my mom was commenting on how she looks so much like me. (She looks like me and she is like me. Gulp!) … [Read more...]