If you’re like me, you had to read the name of this award a couple of times before it sank in. That’s Sheen-azing, as in named after the Venerable Bishop Fulton Sheen. [When I taught high school religion, I introduced my 11th graders to his writing. They called him “The Bish” and grew to love his wisdom, this despite his being some unheard-of old … [Read more...]
Another “Birth” Story
Welcoming our new baby Catholic! Nicholas was baptized on Epiphany Sunday. I like to think that at the same time the Wise Men found the Christ Child... ...our infant son found his lungs. I really don’t know what was up with that. I fed the little bugger all through the Mass! Here are the godparents, Michael and Tina. We … [Read more...]
Another Auld Lang Syne
In other words, out with the old... ...and in with the new! Which is not to say that holding a newborn is anything “new” for me, but for some reason—for some strange, advanced maternal reason—it feels like a season that is swiftly fleeting, and for that reason I’m hanging on for dear life. Haven’t made any resolutions yet, other than be a … [Read more...]
17 Years & Counting
Counting the blessings today that have taken us, literally, on the ride of a lifetime. From this: To this: To this: (Seven times over...and then some) To this: And now this: The icing on the cake! God is so good, so very good. Many, many years ago, my mother gave each of her six children a photo album. On the inside … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas!
Emmanuel, God with Us
There is so much I could say but all of it can wait. For now, dear friends, we wish you the very best—the best rest-of-Advent and the best, most beautiful, most family-centered Christmas ever. With love from us in Him as always, … [Read more...]
Let them eat {Lethal Peppermint Chocolate} cake!
~ For Natalie ~ This post must needs be short & sweet. A recipe! For you! How sweet is that? (I'm not bragging, you know. This recipe is brought to you courtesy of Charlotte, who bought me this cookbook--highly recommended--when George and I visited her family two autumns ago.) Here's the printable recipe: Lethal Peppermint Chocolate … [Read more...]
Back-to-Back Birthdays/Food-Fueled Gratitude Palooza
Prologue: I have to admit that the closer I get to my little guy’s due date, the more eagerly I try to clear the calendar. It’s a beholden-to-no-man (save for my doctor) kind of thing… And she’s a woman, so there you go. Hosting Thanksgiving as well as a sleepover for my back-to-back birthday girls last week was the last big To-Do on my list, I … [Read more...]
Upon the Completion (i.e. Survival) of Last Week
Happy Monday, everyone! Have you eaten up and/or frozen all those turkey leftovers yet? (We haven’t. It’s on the list.) I have nothing new for you this morning other than to cheerfully direct you to yesterday’s post. Do enter the giveaway and do share your favorite Advent traditions. Myself, I plan to keep things fairly simple this year, … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving!
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