Subtitled: Why We Do ItCatholic Vacation Bible School (one of many many versions, I know), ended for us at 1:00 p.m. today. I know that I may have mentioned (once or twice or a dozen times) that this week's been a little grueling.Well, on the last day it's always worth it. Worth the early wake-up time and the morning/afternoon commute (40 minutes … [Read more...]
VBS-Day Plus 2
Felicity (4 & 5 year-olds)My teacher is nice. My favorite thing is eating! Ice cream and those things that I don’t remember…I think they were cinnamon rolls. Mine was yellow. And they always give us water!Cate (kindergarteners)I have learned about Mary who appeared to Zoë and Zoë’s name became Catherine. And tomorrow’s my last day, which makes … [Read more...]
VBS-Day Plus 1
Here are the photos from yesterday. I’m posting them on Wednesday rather than on Tuesday because on Tuesday I was pooped.I still am, and we’ve got two more days to go!Yawn.Anyway, here is my photo documentary (the abbreviated, non-4-hour version) of my day on Tuesday.Remember this mom from Monday? She is an awesome volunteer!Here she is in the same … [Read more...]
Ever wonder what what all goes on in those Bible school nurseries?
Do you really want to know??First, a photo of one of our crazy fearless volunteers:“Okay, so he’s finally asleep and so’s my arm.”And yet another photo of one of our crazy fearless volunteers:“If I flirt will she give me more Ritz Bits?” A tender moment: Having been told that “belly blows” were unacceptable,little Thérèse thought she’d attempt a … [Read more...]
Blogging Moms Trade in their Keyboards for the CVBS Classroom
Here we go.Today is Day 1 of Catholic Vacation Bible School: a crazy busy but extremely fun kind of week, and one where my kids need to be dressed and loaded into the van by 7:00 a.m.if we’re to make it.Which is so very not my normal rhythm.I will be volunteering in the nursery, along with fellow Minnesotan and friend-of-the-heart Erin, so … [Read more...]
Tired but Happy
~ A Photographic Re-Cap ~ Saturday Evening (Post Chestercon): Supper with the Van HecklersAlicia and JohnAlicia and Me Make your Own Sundaes (Meaning: your guests do all the work!)Sunday Afternoon sur la Green Grass: a Picnic with Diane & FamilyDiane and MeMy husband likes to take pictures of me talking.Hmm...what's his point? This little sweetie … [Read more...]
A Capital Event
Who? My parents, my sisters, my sons & meWhat? The dedication of a new World War II memorialWhere? The Minnesota State Capital; St. Paul, MinnesotaWhen? Saturday, June 9th, 2007 (3 days after the 63rd anniversary of D-Day)Why? To pay well-deserved homage to the 6000 Minnesotans who died in World War II as well as to all the living veteransWas it … [Read more...]
The Biggest and Best Pro-Life Raffle in Town
Continues today through Monday.Do you think that you don’t make a difference? Do you think that God doesn’t care about your efforts? Well, you’re wrong.One woman started this raffle.One woman started this home.One woman chose to have her baby.One more soul…forever.* * * * *I have personal ties to the St. Gianna Maternity Home. The director and … [Read more...]
Not Much Pomp but Lots of Pride: Kindergarten Graduation 2007
Mass and chocolate muffins made up for the lack of cap and gown at this morning’s happy commencement. Representing a variety of home academies from across the Twin Cities were 8 outstanding young scholars, all of whom graduated with top honors.When asked if he felt proud to be a kindergarten graduate, six-year-old Jack replied emphatically, “Yes, I … [Read more...]
The Best of Guests
...are friends of the heart.The best of guests play with your children. (Really cool games, like poker.)And the very best of the best of guests...bring babies.Love to you from all of us! Thank you Michelle, Timothy and little Maria Faustina Immaculata. It was truly our pleasure. … [Read more...]
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