Hiatus

I have to go on a hiatus from here to handle some things on the home front.  Please pray for my family.

Wow. Just Wow.

I have to say that I am the most blessed person ever. I am blessed by a terrific family and wonderful friends.
My friend Becky has really come through for us. I have no idea how I’ll EVER be able to thank her properly.
As you know, Number 2 Son killed the engine in my [...]

Fun Little Game

The folks at Lufthansa have a free online game to test your knowledge of European geography.
Play it here.
HT: Keli!

Mmmmmmm…..

Chernobyl Beans. It’s What’s For Lunch!
Yummmmmy!
That’s all.

When I Was a Kid…

My folks and grandparents used to ask if we were “growing potatoes in there?!” when we had dirty ears. I probably thought it was funny the first 365 times they said it and eventually I got old enough to think of it as “old.”
Well, I’m the parent now. And modern times call for [...]

Tagged Again!

Jennifer tagged me for a 7 Facts About Me meme.
Here are mine:
1.  I was an active duty soldier.
2. I have big babies ~ between 9 and 12 pounds.
3. I have had 3 homebirths.
4. I have Flintstone Feet
5. We have two wedding anniversaries and we celebrate both (18 & 23 years)
6. *I* don’t watch television (network, [...]

A Sad Farewell

Today we say farewell to our friend Jennifer and her family. It is very sad. They will be missed.
Jennifer, we pray for safe travels and for many happy memories on your trip. We pray that you settle quickly into your new home, that you be blessed with good neighbors, good friends, good doctors [...]

I’ve been tagged… i guess i’ll play this time

I’ve been tagged!
1. The rules of the game get posted on the beginning.
2. Each player answers the questions about himself.
3. At the end of the post, the player tags five people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they’ve been tagged and asking them [...]

I really needed a laugh

Okay, so our “second car”… my husband’s “shuttle to work” car is in bad shape. BAD. Our Son(20) has been driving it since my husband left. He killed the engine. The estimate I got was over $6,000. We’re looking around.
Anyway, I happened across this video on Knitting [...]

How Much?!

I wish I could remember where I happened upon this frustrating little tidbit…
The price of groceries has gone up an average of 17% over last year.
Yikes! That explains a lot! I spent too much before. I really did. Now it’s insane. I guess that will be one of my “quests” [...]

Benedict XVI Coloring and Activity pages

In honor of His Holiness Benedict XVI’s visit to the United States, Pflaum Publishing has made several PDF reproducibles available for primary and intermediate aged kids.
Pflaum Publishing

Wonderful!

First Holy Communion was wonderful!
Our goddaughter was absolutely beautiful and full of joy today! She loved her rosary!!!

Later in the afternoon, we celebrated with a DELICIOUS dinner at a local Mexican restaurant. This is what it looks like when TWO Catholic families go out to eat together…well, minus my husband, our oldest son [...]

First Holy Communion

Today is First Holy Communion Sunday in our parish. Such an exciting and awesome day!
Our goddaughter, Miss B is receiving Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time today! Also, Ben, son of a friend and brother of one of our godsons, is receiving First Holy Communion as well! I am [...]

Almost done…

One day, I will have finally figured out what works in this school room of ours.  Ugh.  It’s been a lot of work, but I think we’re almost there.  One thing I did was to move the toddlers toys (most of them) in there.  That way we can all be together in there and not [...]