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Someone’s Watching Over Me

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, New Baby, The Faith 8 Comments

When Anthony and I came home from the hospital, it was to a super clean house and a weirded-out dog. “What is that thing?” Ellie seemed to be wondering. She’d let out a snort and paw the floor uncomfortably.I relaxed in a chair and took it all in. Once again, we were a family. I loved my husband for what he’d done for me, which was having the kids … [Read more...]

Welcomed to the (Spiritual) World

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesota Me, New Baby, Special Events, Spiritual Growth, The Faith 27 Comments

“Once you were all darkness. Now, in the Lord, you are all light.”(Ephesians 5:8)So we were at a 4th of July party on the day before Anthony’s baptism and I was complaining good-naturedly to a friend at the buffet table. “What was I thinking, scheduling a baptism for the day after the 4th? I’m going crazy with all this planning!”Elizabeth is one of … [Read more...]

A Big, Big Day for (St.) Anthony

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, New Baby, The Faith 93 Comments

I have mentioned once or twice before that I am (originally) from the great state of North Dakota. Have you been? Why not? You should. It’s great.Trust me. I make the trip as often as I can……and still it’s not enough.You know.That is why when my husband made plans to take the kids camping this past weekend—giving me a “get out of this camping trip … [Read more...]

A Bishop, a Baby…

by Filed Under: Hearth & Home, Minnesota Me, New Baby, The Faith 9 Comments

And a book giveaway! These things do happen (name that quote) but not quite yet. I’m thinking later today sometime.First, the laundry.And then, the fun.Aren’t you ever so pleased my priorities are straight?*Updated to Add: Well, I am not going to make my self-imposed deadline and I am sorrowful beyond all reason. Please tell me that you still love … [Read more...]

We walk by Faith

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Pregnancy, The Faith 9 Comments

(Though in my case I should amend that to “I waddle by faith.”)Today marks the 36th week of my pregnancy. I must say…I never would have thought it.It’s been many long months since I announced this baby. It’s been many long months since I tearfully drove to the first ultrasound, and then joyfully posted the results.It’s been many long months of fear … [Read more...]

Notes from the Triduum

by Filed Under: Lent, Minnesota Me, Special Events, Spiritual Growth, The Faith Leave a Comment

Here is a photo from our Holy Thursday Seder.It shows 4-year-old Angela and her father, who is helping her ask “The Four Questions.” It is also the only photo that I took, (not unlike my friend Nutmeg’s single shot of their post-Seder china in the dishwasher), because I was tired, darn it, and did not feel like taking photos.Bad blogger.It was not … [Read more...]

An Impromptu Poll

by Filed Under: Hearth & Home, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth, The Faith 26 Comments

The 3rd Commandment EditionCate and I have just returned from a trip to the grocery store, where I found myself annoyed by the number of people shopping on a Sunday.Note the contradiction.I can rationalize my actions just fine and so I’m going to ask you: Do you think it’s sinful to run one’s errands on a Sunday? Is there a difference between, say, … [Read more...]