Outside my window... It’s cold & crisp here in Minnesota, my very favorite time of year. Have you seen Minnesota in the fall? It’s beautiful. George brought me an “apple cider leaf” the other day and then later, when we were talking about the Maple tree in our neighbor's yard, he exclaimed, “Oh! That’s what I meant when I said ‘apple … [Read more...]
Saints & Scholars 2013
Our Modern Day Take on the Saints of the Reformation “Saints and Scholars” is an annual production put on by our homeschool co-op, and was held at the school across from our church last Saturday. Finding an appropriate costume and writing my kids’ speeches is always well worth the effort, and yet I always—ALWAYS—hesitate before signing the … [Read more...]
A Perfect 10
Last night, my big boys and I played Apples to Apples. For the record, this is how I get them to play [non]electronics with me: I buy a couple quarts of ice cream and then deny my teenagers access. "You want a few scoops of 'Cookies & Cream'?" I ask. "Then grab a game and meet me at the table." They’re 14- and 16-year-old … [Read more...]
In Praise of Being a Brave Big Sister
Because, you know, in this day and age it's important to be brave. Okay, wait a minute. This was supposed to be a post about the little sister. It was her 9th birthday, after all. The Little Sister (aka Miss Intrepid) So why am I talking about the almost-11-year-old? The Brave Big Sister (aka Miss Cake … [Read more...]
A Prayer for Priests
O Almighty Eternal God, look upon the face of Thy Son, and for the love of Him Who is the Eternal High-priest, have mercy on Thy priests. Remember, O most compassionate God, that they are but weak and frail human beings. Stir up in them the grace of their vocation which is in them by the imposition of the Bishop's hands. Keep them close to Thee, … [Read more...]
L’Innocence
I had a lighthearted little post on deck for today and I may still publish it tomorrow or Thursday, but after seeing a headline in the Pioneer Press this morning...and gathering Cate into my arms & starting to cry... I need to write about Truth and persecution. There is a part of me that can't handle reading the paper anymore. It's not … [Read more...]
Respect LIFE
Our priest talked about Respect Life Sunday during his homily today, and that reminded me to tell you that... October Baby is on Netflix Instant View right now! My older girls and I watched it last night. Loved it every bit as much as the first time. Happy Sunday, everyone! Have a blessed & beautiful week. … [Read more...]
On a Lighter Note
[Or not] I took these photos after dropping Joe, Jem and Cate off at school yesterday morning. Clearly my issues with snacking on the go continue. Not really. In truth, it was Family Appreciation Day, and the faculty was handing out coffee and donuts. “Oh!” I said to my son’s Lit-Comp teacher. “I’ve got, like, 18 kids at home! Can I have … [Read more...]
Weigh-In Wednesday
Weighing in with this proclamation: my weight hasn't budged. Not an ounce. Okay, so it has budged an ounce. It's gone one ounce up...and one ounce down. Three ounces up...two ounces down...ten ounces up... And so on. I recently left a comment over at Jenn's blog (on one of her wonderful Little House posts) saying, "Sometimes I want to throw in … [Read more...]
Over the River and through the Woods
A Sewing Weekend So... Friday night found me feeling puny, and thus the whiny post about the low-comment day. Forgive me! "I'd had a glass of wine," I explained in an email to Charlotte on Saturday. "As such, I was feeling forward." "Don't let Drunk You blog!" she wrote back. It's true. Drunk Tipsy Me speaks her mind too freely, and I … [Read more...]
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