Not wanting to be “one of those moms”… you know, the kind that never get out and try new things… I set a goal for myself — to learn how to ride a waveboard… or at least get on the dang thing… by the end of the day. Not pretty, but mission accomplished. Make an … [Read more…]
Where are all the lights? Seriously… we took the kids around last night to “look at the lights,” and there just weren’t that many out there. WHOLE NEIGHBORHOODS were completely dark, as if this were just another ordinary week. Coming out of the huge panic attack/depression episode I just had, I completely understand the desire … [Read more…]
So named by Christopher, our resident wordsmith. This phrase, shouted with great joy, will bring my children running. (We have heater vents all over the house, but for some reason, it has to be the one in the kitchen that everyone huddles around!) How else do we spend cold winter days? (and I realize that … [Read more…]
We’re excited! No, even more excited than that! We can’t STAND it we’re so excited! What’s going on at our house? The carport is being turned into an office/homeschool room… which means the existing office will be turned back into a bedroom… so the baby will FINALLY have a place to sleep… which means Mommy … [Read more…]
Thank you one and all for praying for me. I’m not sure if this is just a brief reprieve, or if it’s finally over, but I can say that for the first time in over a week, I’ve been able to function normally. Lord willing, I’ll be able to start posting again!
I’ve been unable to get back to blogging as of late. I’ve had a bit of a personal struggle, so if I come to mind, would you please pray for me? Thank you!! But, for a huge “pick-me-up,” I offer this wonderful clip (courtesy of Mark Shea and Historical Christian) on the cease-fire on Christmas … [Read more…]
I love this post that Fr. Martin did on NPR! Read all about his “campaign” to remind us all to give the Holy Family top billing at Christmas this year! I gotta admit, he’s preaching to the choir on this one. I’m a stickler for Christmas cards, myself. No Santas, no snowmen, no soft wintery … [Read more…]
I’ve wanted to blog for several days but unfortunately, there was sickness in our house. Vomiting was involved. Enough said. On with the pictures! This is my Advent tree:It’s a bit… odd looking, seeing as the lights are purple rather than the normal festive Christmas-y colors. I even had one neighbor tell me that my … [Read more…]
I can’t take any credit for these… I have found them around over the years, and my husband and I are putting them together in a way that (we hope!) makes sense and instills a bit more of the idea of Advent being a time of waiting and watching. First of all, I went out … [Read more…]
Now the entire United States of America has been rickrolled??? That is so funny! I was in the kitchen getting the turkey ready this morning while the rest of the family was in the TV room, watching the Macy’s parade when, lo and behold, I heard the familiar strains of “Never Gonna Give You Up.” … [Read more…]