Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
A Mishmash Post of What it Means to be Free I'm thinking in shades of red, white and blue today, wondering what kind of craft I can cobble up for the kids and what kind of salad I can make for the picnic. The house is still--completely quiet--save for the hum of the computer, the clack of the keys and the occasional car zooming past on the street. … [Read more...]
I say "the edge" because peace is elusive... "Why is God my Lord? Because He is my creator and I am His creature." ....at least in this world, it is... "At death we must leave everything. Let's make the most of our time. Let us not die empty-handed." ...but this retreat... "Let us place ourselves sincerely and honestly … [Read more...]
The 2014 Edition - 1 - MCHEC is the largest home education conference in the upper Midwest, for good reason. Conference Host, Amazing Speaker, Conference Host (There's no minimum height requirement for this event. Short hostesses are welcome!) We're talking fabulous organizers, awesome talks, amazing curricula and extremely good-looking … [Read more...]
The weekend was busy and frenetic and FUN. Here is a sneak preview; I am posting it for Sarah: Andrew Kern and an Obnoxious Adoring Fan The full (or fullish) post is on deck. For now though, I'm eating cherry pie à la mode with my freshly minted 15-year-old. He was 7 when I first started blogging. I can't--cannot!--believe it. … [Read more...]
The Minnesota Catholic Home Education Conference starts today! I'll be there; will you? They've got an awesome line-up this year, but then again they always do: Ken Davison from Holy Heroes; Andrew Kern from CiRCE Institute; Ginny Seuffert from Seton; Lacy Rabideau from Catholic Icing; and Dr. Meg Meeker as the key note … [Read more...]
(and that is not a reference to my weight...) We made a cake for the feast of Saint George yesterday! A dragon cake, as per Charlotte's tutorial. (We all hacked off a body part. We slayed the dragon and served him up on china.) (I got the butt.) (I didn't mind.) Now, if you're like me when I used to read posts like this, you're … [Read more...]
He is risen indeed! On this day, Lord God, you opened for us the way to eternal life through your only Son’s victory over death. Grant that as we celebrate the feast of his resurrection we may be renewed by your Holy Spirit and rise again in the light of life. from Universalis, Office of Readings for Easter Sunday I finally "wisened up" … [Read more...]
Subtitled: Two Down, Five to Go! (The goal being a big ol' reunion in heaven.) Son Number Two was confirmed on Saturday. Yes, there was snow on the ground on this sunny April morning, but there wasn't pouring rain and high winds like last time, so we'll take it. I love sacramental Masses. I despise getting everyone out the door, but I … [Read more...]
Yesterday was Laetare Sunday. Do you got your joy on for the rest of Lent? My family does. From left to Right: John, me, Joe (holding Francis), Felicity (holding George), Angela, Jem, (standing behind Felicity), and Cate Photo Credit: Mark Brown See? (Okay, I admit that we were having a photo taken for Family Foundations and … [Read more...]
Alternately Titled: Why I Wish I had Cable Amy Thielen is a chef, author, and host of Food Network's Heartland Table. She is also a native Minnesotan, which, in my opinion, is her real claim to fame. Hey, we small-town girls gotta stick together! I had the chance to talk with Amy this week to promote the 2nd season of Heartland Table, which … [Read more...]
