The Sacred Sink

I’m a little behind in posting the update from last weekend, but I wanted to share some pics and good finds.    The fun started with a trip to Laus Deo salon in Twinsburg with my niece and Goddaughter  Haley.   Her fam. was visiting for a few days and her birthday is coming up, so it was a … Read more

It’s been a month since Jim and Karolina arrived home, and I wanted to share news about her progress.   Each day seems to bring new and exciting developments and it’s been such a joy to witness this little miracle unfold before our eyes.    We all seem to wake up with a Tigger-like bounce in our step and the … Read more

Could it really be the last weekend in July?!   This summer is flying by!   Now that we are getting settled with our new addition, I feel like we are just hitting our stride, I’m not ready for school to start in a month.   This weekend was busy, but fun.   It’s the annual Pro Football Hall of … Read more

I have started my Christmas list a little early this year. 🙂   My friend Jen told me about a new sensation in her home recently.   It’s “Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day.”   After hearing how easy it is to make …and how much her family loves it, I was hooked!   No bread maker required … Read more

Officially 27 weeks pregnant!    Hard to believe next week marks the beginning of my third trimester!   Thankfully, things are continuing to move along wonderfully.  The baby is kicking like crazy, my monthly checkups have been normal, and I feel good, which is a blessing in and of itself!   It does feel strange to have such a little baby … Read more

Thank you to my friend Jayme who took a few pictures of Karolina last week.  What a heart-melter!   So beautiful. Also, thank you to Cara who e-mailed with a recommendation for a nursing shawl: Hi Brooke, I saw on your blog that you were looking at nursing shawl…I loved this one, and it doubles as … Read more

With Karolina finally getting settled, and baby #5 on the way in 3 months,  I finally started to make lists of the items we will need with little ones in the house again.    It’s been a few years since I ventured into the world of baby gear, accessories, nursery necessities, etc.   I’m always amazed by the new … Read more

This weekend we celebrated Karolina’s baptism, a moment we have prayed for for a long time.   I was a teary mess, but I wouldn’t trade the emotions of the day for anything.  It was another dream realized.   To have the opportunity to baptize our child and to have her receive her first sacrament, was an honor.    … Read more

“There’s no place like Home”- Dorothy.:) Truer words were never spoken!     We received a wonderful surprise on Friday…. the return of Jim and Karolina!    Last week we got word that there was a SLIM chance they could return from Warsaw a few days early, but it was not likely.   We didn’t hold our breath, but … Read more

The end is near!   Well, maybe it would be more appropriate to say the beginning.    Jim and Karolina will be HOME next Monday night, that’s less than a week until our big reunion!    We may jump out of our skin, we are ALL so anxious to be together again. Last week was Karolina’s birthday, as well … Read more