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December 2013

December 11, 2013

Let it Snow: Texas Style

Wintry weather in Texas normally means ice. So we make the most of it. With...

December 10, 2013

Visiting Christ’s Birth: a St. Andrew’s Novena Reflection

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was...

December 09, 2013

Snow, Sickness, Ugly Sweaters, and Prayer–It’s Advent time.

Good Morning Readers! Last week was a wild one around here. Sick kids, a husband...

December 07, 2013

Pray to End Hunger on December 10

We don't usually post on weekends, but I just read about the Pope's request that...

December 05, 2013

Feast of Saint Nicholas

Each year I have tried to shift the focus away from Santa Claus to the...

December 05, 2013

your favorite Christmas cookie recipe

This coming Sunday, my daughters and I are attending an elegant mother-daughter Christmas cookie exchange....

December 04, 2013

Preparing for His Coming

While out of town for the First Sunday of Advent Mass, we heard the priest...

December 03, 2013

Book Suggestions for Boys

Here at Building Cathedrals, we have had several posts dealing with book suggestions for various...

December 02, 2013

Waffles Anyone?

Happy Advent! We are happily embracing the second day of the season, but honestly are...

November 2013

November 30, 2013

My iRobot friend

Do YOU have something that you are wishing for this Christmas? Recently, my husband, T,...

November 27, 2013

Study the Gospel All Year Long!

Before I begin my post, a happy birthday shout out to my 91 year old...

November 26, 2013

A Pennsylvania Dutch Tradition

Growing up, I can remember teachers having us write down our favorites--"favorite color", "favorite activity",...

November 24, 2013

11 Years Old, and Celebrating Therese’s Birthday for the Very First Time

My first child was born and died on a snowy Michigan night 11 years ago....

November 21, 2013

Thoughts for Thursday

It is an honor to post my very first "Thoughts for Thursday." The tradition is...

November 20, 2013

Nothing Left to Give

The Cosby Show is a major source of support and inspiration in our household. In...

November 19, 2013

Migraines in Children

I think that we just experienced our first migraine in one of our children, and...

November 18, 2013

Thanksgiving Preparations

I don't know about you, but with Red’s annual Advent/Christmas post fresh in my mind,...

November 16, 2013

Why oh Why do you Come?

Our house is just us. The nuclear AWOL Family is alone after a solid month...

November 13, 2013

Advent Devotional for kids?

In addition to our wonderful collection of picture books that we like to read for...

November 12, 2013

Ducks In A Row

I love Kellie's annual Christmas post. Every year it inspires me to get it together and...

November 10, 2013

Christmas List 2013!!!

Two years ago, I did a Crazy Christmas Prep post in October, laying out our family...

November 07, 2013

The cost of a tooth

What's the going rate for a tooth? That is, how much does the "tooth fairy"...

November 06, 2013

Jesse Tree – It’s Not too Early to Start Planning

The beginning of Advent often sneaks up on me, meaning that I am only sometimes...

November 06, 2013

A few quick thoughts

A few of my children are under the weather, and I am not feeling 100%...

November 05, 2013

Pope Francis Encourages Parents to “Waste Time with their Children”

Pope Francis, in a recent gathering of the Pontifical Council for the Family, "asked parents...

November 04, 2013

Entitlement

Do you ever feel like God keeps giving you little nudges about growth he wants...

November 03, 2013

Catholic Publications

Friends, Readers... I would be remiss if I did not link to this article () on...

October 2013

October 31, 2013

Call for your Halloween Pictures!

Okay Builders, I want to see what all your cuties were up to this year....

October 31, 2013

No more secrets

This year, our oldest started first grade. As part of first grade she has weekly...

October 30, 2013

Compulsory Hide and Seek

Can you believe that this sweet little guy steals like the dickens? I don't know...

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