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March 2014

March 03, 2014

Literally

A few weeks ago, I was trying to explain to my son that I try...

February 2014

February 24, 2014

Blessing the Bread

Our two year old has a new tactic to prolong dinner time. It is particularly...

February 18, 2014

The Disney Scoop

It has been two weeks since our Disney getaway--just enough time for the "Disney amnesia"...

February 17, 2014

A Winter Escape

It is not every year that we plan a winter vacation to Florida. But, as...

February 15, 2014

This Olympic Moment Made Me Cry

We have seen the Proctor and Gamble "Thanks Mom!" commercials, as well as several mom-tribute...

February 08, 2014

My Favorite Christian Coloring Pages

My children love coloring pages. I also find that an appropriately themed coloring page can...

February 04, 2014

Disney Done Right

Take the most magical place on earth, add dear friends, spring-like weather, precious family memories,...

February 02, 2014

Thankful for Uncertainty

My son made his first penance on Saturday and I was blessed enough to also...

January 2014

January 30, 2014

I love it when a good plan comes together

On Tuesday afternoon my kind mother in law was at my house, planning to stay...

January 28, 2014

The Downton Patch

Confession: it turns out that I was more "addicted" to Downton Abbey than I thought....

January 24, 2014

The younger brother at basketball

This winter, we have dipped our toe into organized sports. It is basketball season, and...

January 23, 2014

The Art of Presence

The Art of Presence is a fantastic piece by David Brooks. Brooks compiles the collective...

January 20, 2014

Photography Tips for Moms

Over the years, I have posted some fantastic pictures of my family and my children. ...

January 14, 2014

Resolutions, big and small

My New Year's resolution has two dimensions. The first, very specific part of my resolution,...

January 02, 2014

Intentional about Gratitude, but not about Downton Abbey

Gratitude may be our family's theme for 2014. I am reading a book on thanksgiving...

December 2013

December 30, 2013

Teaching your child how to handle a bully?

I know a child who has been picked on within a small group of boys,...

December 30, 2013

Prayer for Sick Children

I don't know about your homes, but out here we are all in some unfortunate...

December 27, 2013

When Christmas brings sadness

Peace and blessing on this Fourth Day of Christmas! The Christmas dust is settling in...

December 25, 2013

My Favorite Moment of Christmas

Each year, my children choose a name from a hat and buy a gift for...

December 25, 2013

Joy to the World

She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will...

December 24, 2013

All Are Welcome, All Are Loved

It was Christmas Eve Mass a handful of years ago. We were "running late", which...

December 23, 2013

A Hallelujah Christmas

I really enjoyed this song. My husband and kids did too. Very moving. In these...

December 18, 2013

GK Chersterton on Santa Claus

“The Other Stocking” by G.K. Chesterton This is taken from the facebook page of the...

December 18, 2013

Light in the Darkness

I have been thinking a lot lately about keeping the presence of God this Advent...

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....