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On the Gift that is our Avila

October 16, 2011 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Felicity, Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, My Girls, Spiritual Growth 10 Comments

I’ve been thinking a lot about St. Teresa of Avila.First, because it was her feast day yesterday and, as such, a special day for our own sweet Felicity.Second, I am thinking about St. Teresa of Avila because Felicity has asked—begged, really—to portray her patron at next week’s performance of Saints & Scholars. (Shoot. I was hoping to get out … [Read more...]

Shorn Squared

October 14, 2011 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me, My Boys 15 Comments

The Rollover EditionEvery so often I get bored with plain old blogging and decide to churn out a corny roll-over post. I did it when Angela acted up in the van and then again last Halloween.I'm sorry. It's just...what I do.Rollover Number I: Oh my goodness, what is that? Run your mouse over the image and you will see.Rollover Number II: Why on … [Read more...]

Channeling Jack Nicholson

October 13, 2011 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Minnesota Me, My Boys 10 Comments

Speaking of signs o' the times...On Tuesday, Joe had a cross-country meet. We had signed up to drive several of the runners, which meant arriving really early and consequently hanging around a bit.Good thing it was a beautiful day!The three little girls took off for the playground, George snored away stapled into his car seat, and Jem and I hung … [Read more...]

Star Spangled Splendor

October 13, 2011 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me, More You Tube Stuff 3 Comments

Felicity and Angela are earning their flag badge for American Heritage Girls, and one of the requirements is to learn the Star Spangled Banner.We spent part of the morning discussing the history behind the song (“Francis is spelled F-R-A-N-C-I-S, Angela, not F-R-A-N-S-I-S”) and the lyrics & their meaning.We then sat down to watch this … [Read more...]

Sign o’ the Times

October 13, 2011 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Growing Up, Minnesota Me, Toddler George 2 Comments

The “Hijacking his Brother’s ‘Pod Pod’” Edition … [Read more...]

A Little Girl, a Special Day, and the Winners!

October 12, 2011 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, My Girls, Special Events 6 Comments

So what would you like to read about first: the little girl and her special day, or the winners of the blog giveaway?Pancakes by Cate(It could be the name of a business!)Well, aren’t you sweet. Aren’t you selfless!Because Angela’s birthday fell on a weekday this year, she had to put up with a lot of chasing around town. Between one brother’s trip … [Read more...]

A Birthday, Our Blessed Mother and a Blog Giveaway

October 11, 2011 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Gratitude, Minnesota Me, My Girls, Special Events 69 Comments

Today is our Angela’s birthday.She is now seven year’s worth of spunky!In honor of Angela and in thanksgiving for the gift of all children, I am going to host a giveaway. Because it is October—the month dedicated to the Holy Rosary—I would like to give away three of my favorite things:I. An autographed copy of Karen Edmisten’s book, The Rosary: … [Read more...]

The Fight for Life in Minnesota cont.

October 9, 2011 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Minnesota Me, Prolife 6 Comments

A mega-abortuary is being built in the Twin Cities.I wrote about our fight to stop its construction here, and would like to share with you the latest video that has been produced by Kalley Yanta.Please take the time to watch this video and to pray for everyone involved in the abortion industry. Pray that their hearts might be softened and that they … [Read more...]

Hey Google Reader Readers!

October 9, 2011 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Blogging, Just Me, Minnesota Me 10 Comments

I changed my header and that is all.Love,Your Ever-Amicable & Always Helpful Blog HostessPS. You can click over and see it now. … [Read more...]

Saturday Morning Musings

October 8, 2011 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Hearth & Home, Just Me, Minnesota Me, Special Events 4 Comments

I have a good news/bad news scenario for you. Which do you want first?I’m waiting….Okay, fine. I’ll tell you the bad news first. That’s the way my kids always want it—get the painful stuff out the way first and then end on a good note.Or so they hope.The bad news is: I intended to do a give-away yesterday in honor of the beautiful feast. Our Lady … [Read more...]

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