Last year, my husband surprised me with an old-timey wooden record player and music system. Since the day we plugged it in, it has been like a melodic time machine carrying us back through the years. My mom brought over her old 45 records with songs that filled our home when I was a little girl. Her vinyl collection … Read more
Prayer
A Prayer of Hope
On our last episode of Good Things Radio (Episode #006: Tidal Wave of Emotions”) one of the things Jennifer and I talked about was a recent trip to Florida, and some of the highs and lows from that experience. The “highs” were many! Warm sunshine, visiting family, seeing new places, and no dishes to wash … Read more
Exciting Announcement!
I’m so delighted to finally share a project that has been in the works for a very long time. At long last, it’s here! It is with great excitement and admittedly, some fear and trembling, I am overjoyed to reveal it now! It’s a new CD called: “Pray With Me: A Treasury of Catholic Family Prayers.” … Read more
Bethlehem Walk
Tonight was our annual “Bethlehem Walk,” (I know this isn’t the best picture), but the experience was so sweet. In years past it’s just been the older boys and me, but this time Daddy and the littles joined in. We bundled up and went out for an evening stroll with our trusty lantern. The aim … Read more
Pushing the Reset Button
Thank you, thank you for your encouragement after my last post. You guys are awesome! I didn’t realize how uplifting all of the comments would be, and what a boost it would be to my heart. Thanks again. The boys are officially in school and so far, it’s going great. I know it’s early but … Read more
Vlog and a Prayer
Hello! I just recorded a vlog to update the latest on Karolina. This week (May 29), marks our TWO YEAR anniversary of our “Gotcha Day.” It doesn’t seem possible! I thought it would be a good time to sit down and share an update on our beautiful girl. The Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism workshop … Read more
These 40 Days
Greetings! Happy Fat Tuesday! We are living that up in every sense of the phrase, it’s going to be a chocolate party today! Grant’s Birthday is Valentine’s Day, but since it falls during Lent this year, we are “feasting” today. We have an informal party planned with the Candy Shoppe theme, (mom was just … Read more
A Mary Christmas
This past week we celebrated the feast of St. Nicholas. The kids awoke to see a few goodies in their shoes in the morning: new books! As we read each story, I was surprised that one in particular, seemed to be directed less at the kids, and more towards busy mamas in the … Read more
Great Escapes
Grant was on to something today when he climbed up a tree for some quiet reading time. Don’t we all wish we could do that (and not have our sanity questioned)! It was that perfect combination of sunshine, with a little Fall chill in the air. I so wished I could … Read more
A Big To-Do for Mary (and a New 'Do for Mom)
Happy weekend! I hope you enjoyed the abbreviated week. Saturday is the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in other words: Mary’s birthday! The boys will be gone all day due to scouts, so we celebrated early. I bought fresh roses for Mary (she is sometimes referred to as “Mystical Rose”). Pretty … Read more
