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Keeping Company with Jesus and Mary: The Winners

October 12, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Minnesota Me 2 Comments

Here are the five very lucky recipients of Karen Edmisten’s book, The Rosary: Keeping Company with Jesus and Mary.(I used a random number generator to pick the winners.)MelanieSusan L.JMBHélèneHeatherCongratulations, my friends! You are in for such a treat.Please email me with your address and I will send your book as soon as possible.Ad Jesum per … [Read more...]

Patience is a Virtue

October 11, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, My Girls, Special Events 5 Comments

In light of the fact that we are celebrating a certain little girl’s 5th birthday today, the book contest winners will be announced later this evening.Thank you for understanding! … [Read more...]

Overheard on Our Way Out

October 11, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Marriage, Minnesota Me, Special Events 13 Comments

“Daddy is so handsome all he needs is a top black hat to be my wife.”Sincerely,Angela (age almost 5) in MinnesotaPhoto Credit: My sweetie-pie friend Ruth Ann who came all the way over here to watch the kids so we could go out. … [Read more...]

For Cryin’ Out Loud

October 10, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Keeping It Real, Minnesohta, Minnesota Me 25 Comments

It’s only October 10th!On the menu for today? Grilled pork chops with a Carolina spice rub.That’s right—I said grilled.Mind you don’t burn your mittens.This does not bode well for the upcoming winter.This does not bode well at all.All for the greater glory of God, and that includes living (and grilling) in Arctic conditions, … [Read more...]

One Day Left: An Incentive

October 9, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, The Faith Leave a Comment

“Whether you’re a cradle Catholic who grew up with the rosary, a convert who came to it late as I did or merely a curious onlooker, I hope this book can act as a primer, a reference and a source of support. It comes to you not from an expert but simply from a fellow traveler. Think of me as your friend on the journey, offering to share the best … [Read more...]

Girls’ Night Out

October 8, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Friends of the Heart, Minnesota Me, Special Events 15 Comments

Subtitled: A Spa Weekend (of Sorts)At my homeschool co-op’s first meeting in September, our parish priest gave a talk. He spoke to us moms about the importance of getting out with friends, and even suggested that we make time for an occasional overnight.And so we did.This is us last Saturday night. Hello, us! We chose a local hotel with a New … [Read more...]

Learning Him by Listening to Her: A Review of Keeping Company with Jesus and Mary

October 7, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Friends of the Heart, Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Reviews, The Faith 104 Comments

“We can’t conjure a powerful prayer experience; God is in charge of that. But we can make ourselves available for one.”--Karen EdmistenBecause October is the month of the Holy Rosary—and today its special feast day!—I am re-reading my copy of The Rosary: Keeping Company with Jesus and Mary.What a treasure this book has been for me.I have given away … [Read more...]

Jem(s) of the Day

October 6, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Jem, Minnesota Me, New Baby 8 Comments

Here’s what our wittle Anthony is up to these days.You have to say it like that. “Wittle” Anthony.Or you can call him a wittle man. Either is acceptableHere is a close-up of that cute wittle mouth.Oh dear. He needs a drool bucket.Let’s zoom back out.If you were here I’d even let you smell him. He just had a bath and he smells so good.It’s enough to … [Read more...]

As Luck Would Have It

October 6, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Food and Drink, Minnesota Me, My Girls 5 Comments

Me: What do you want for lunch?Angela: Macaroni & cheese and pancakes!What a coincidence! We're having...neither.Still a doting mom, I promise, … [Read more...]

It’s Just a Game

October 6, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesohta, Minnesota Me, Special Events, Sports Stuff 6 Comments

Or is it?* Updated to Add *Final Score: Vikings 30; Packers 23(But I’m sure you already knew that.)After the second touchdown, I emailed my husband and asked, “Are you deaf yet?” His single word reply was “Huh?” He said that it was, not surprisingly, a very exciting game and that the crowd was on its feet for most of it.We were too.Okay, not … [Read more...]

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