Can it be that I actually have some time to sit down and blog? Wow! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas — we certainly did! I had the joy of seeing my parents and my sister (and got to talk to my brothers), which made it a joyous time right off the bat. Unfortunately, the … [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…]
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…]
You know, I can have some pretty bizarre thoughts run through my head when I drive at night (I can have some weird thoughts during the day, too… but that’s beside the point). As I was in the car this evening, I was listening to one of our local radio stations, which has evidently gotten … [Read more…]
We had a wonderful time visiting my family at my parents’ home this year. The drive was long (12 hours), but well worth it (thank you, honey!). Since it’s late, I’ll just post some pictures for now. As you can see, my parents had a rather full house… …which made it hectic, but fun. Getting … [Read more…]