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Scenes from Our Weekend

by Filed Under: Hearth & Home, Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Special Events 23 Comments

Part I: A Tea in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe~ Thank you, Alice. ~Cate and I hosted her Little Flowers group on Saturday and decided to have a tea in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe.(It was the second time we’ve had this tea.)If you’ve never had one of Alice Gunther’s beautiful liturgical teas, you must.You simply must.If you decide to host such a … [Read more...]

7 Quick Takes Friday

by Filed Under: 7 Quick Takes Friday, Minnesota Me 34 Comments

(Vol. XI for Me)~ Take 1 ~I have been up since 2:00—yes, 2:00, thanks to the baby’s fussin’ because he can’t seem to sleep without me in his mouth—and since I’m up and fully caffeinated, (because what else do you do when you get up at 2:00?), I figured I may as well do some online Christmas shopping.I am thinking we already have enough stuff.I am … [Read more...]

The Source of All Musical Genius

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, My Girls, Special Events 5 Comments

My little hens and I are going to see The Nutcracker tomorrow morning at Felicity’s dance studio. I know they know the music, (Dangerous Assumption #342) but we’ve been watching some selections on YouTube in preparation for the performance.Angela grew very excited while viewing The Russian Dance. “I know this music, Momma! It’s from Bug Bunny’s … [Read more...]

Advent Expectations

by Filed Under: Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Spiritual Growth 9 Comments

The beautiful thing about a really hard day is that you see the need for a Redeemer.This is the meal that I put together last night: fettucine with white sauce; chips & melted mozzarella; and deviled eggs to represent, well, the devil.(We didn’t crush them under our heel, however.)It’s not that yesterday was horrid, mind you. It’s just that … [Read more...]

Notes on the Feast of Good St. Nick

by Filed Under: Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Special Events 16 Comments

It’s happening, isn’t it? The month of December is picking up speed and is no longer obeying the standard rules of time. “Go ahead and try to keep up,” the month of December is taunting. “I dare you.”Well, here’s a great big raspberry blown by me. Pfffbt! I didn’t do a thing a yesterday other than bake a roast and play with the kids and watch the … [Read more...]

Proof that We are not (quite) Poor

by Filed Under: Hearth & Home, Minnesota Me 6 Comments

It’s cold up here in Minnesota—only 20 degrees when last I checked.Consequently I just hauled my big poofy winter coat up from the basement. No more getting by on sweaters for me! I tried it on as the girls oohed and aahed, then slid my hands into the pockets. I found my black leather gloves that had gone missing and I also found……a big wad of … [Read more...]

Coming Unglued

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, My Girls 17 Comments

My girls are going through a phase right now where they enjoy putting signs on their bedroom door. “Do not enter!” I am admonished every time I pass by. “No Boys Allowd!”5-year-old Angela, especially, is most enthusiastic about the process—as in, using at least twenty pieces of tape per poster.And I’m being generous in that estimate.Yesterday I had … [Read more...]