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Scenes from CVBS (Day 1)

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Special Events, The Faith 6 Comments

In the HallsIn the Gathering SpaceAnd (best of all!) In the NurseryBonus Section: Overheard in the Nursery“Hey,” began the little girl with the curls.“Hey,” responded Blondie.“I like your shirt.”“Thanks! I got it at The Gap, I think.”Shy pause.“I like your shoes.”“Thanks! I got them at…”And thus a rock-solid friendship was born.Ad Jesum per Mariam, … [Read more...]

Strange Encounters of the Sam’s Club Kind

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Parenting 6 Comments

I regret to inform you that I did not attend Joe’s game tonight. Did he make a catch like the gal below? Doesn’t matter; I wasn’t there.Nope, because we were basically out of food I had to swallow my guilt and ditch him. “I’m sorry, kid,” I told Joe. “How about I buy you some of those croissants you love?”I took our three girls with me rather than … [Read more...]

Great Expectations

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Sports Stuff 2 Comments

My husband wants Joe to make a catch like this tonight.Personally I’m even more impressed by her humility!Ad Jesum per Mariam,*Updated to Add: Okay, I'm a loser. The above footage is a spoof and features a stuntwoman (Phoenix Brown) and a well-placed bottle of Gatorade. I still like her humble little wave at the end!Here's the link to how they did … [Read more...]

Catholic Vacation Bible School 2008

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me, Special Events, Spiritual Growth 4 Comments

Subtitled: Off and RunningIt’s that time of the year again. CVBS 2008!I’m ready; I’m willing; I’m scared.Not really.Truth be told, our summer would not be complete without this whirlwind week of learning. Our parish does an awesome job of presenting the beautiful truths of our Catholic faith in a way that is as fun as it is orthodox.This year’s … [Read more...]

The Lazy Daze of Summer

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Minnesota Me, Special Events 12 Comments

Ha. I’m totally joking with that title because the past two weeks have been anything but that.We did it, though. Once again, we survived swim camp.It wouldn’t be that big of a deal—getting five kids and a mom out the door for four days in a row, or making sure that they all had sandals, suits & towels on their person, or packing snacks to keep … [Read more...]

For Moms & Dads & Families: Three Great Resources for your Fun & Faith

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Parenting, Reviews, Spiritual Growth 8 Comments

Do you, like me, spend much of your summer planning out your fall agenda? Are you, like me, always in the market for a great Catholic curriculum? Have I got a link for you!Family Formation is a K-6 Catholic religious education program used by families and parishes across the U.S. and Canada. It is a family-based catechesis that comes complete with … [Read more...]