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

by 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

by 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.

by 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...]

Saturday Morning Musings

by 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...]

What’s it mean to be in AHG?

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me, My Girls 8 Comments

AHG stand for American Heritage Girls. I’ve got three…and couldn’t be more pleased.I love the patriotism.Love the reverence.And I love love LOVE the uniforms!It’s a red, white & blue thing, I think, and plus I’m a great big fan of earning badges.(My Boy Scouts got me trained that way.)These pictures are from last Saturday’s “Joining … [Read more...]

Food for Thought

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth 3 Comments

If you commit some fault, do not get all worked up or make a big fuss about it; having acknowledged the fact that you have done something wrong, gently humble yourself before God and try to put your soul at rest, saying to yourself, “Ah, well! I have tripped but now I must walk slowly, watching my steps.” Every time you fall, do the same and when … [Read more...]