The Sacred Sink

November is here and over the weekend I was excited to see the Christmas items up at Target! Oh happy day! This weekend Jim is going to do his daring roof-walk of danger and put the lights up before it gets too cold. We are also getting some wood to make a stable for our … Read more

Sunday was the final day of “40 Days for Life”. Hundreds of thousands of people all over the country praying for an end to abortion. I was able to participate a few weeks ago. A friend and I stood outside of our local Planned Parenthood and held signs and fielded numerous “thumb’s up” and honks … Read more

Just wanted to give you an update about an earlier post regarding this book: I ordered “Once a Month Cooking” with he intention of saving time and money on our family meals. I blogged about it a few weeks ago and it’s supposed to be the “ultimate do-ahead dinnertime method”. I am happy to report….we … Read more

Happy Halloween! Introducing: Woody, Luigi and Mario! Ready for a fun-filled evening of trick-or-treating. We’re off! Garrett had a conniption fit about his candy bucket so in the end we went with a Gap bag. It got the job done! Lol. Clementine had the honor of wearing her mommy’s costume from last year. Just like … Read more

I am so totally going to get this! I have been a true believer in “The Firm” workout for the past 6 years. I started it when I was pregnant with Grant and it was probably the best shape I was ever in…pregnant or not!:) I remember even e-mailing my own testimonial to the company … Read more

A few months ago I got totally hooked on lectures from The Teaching Company. Thanks to my friend at OnlyinItaly.comI have been spending the bulk of my long commutes listening to lectures about the history of the Roman Empire. From the Punic Wars (and the incredible Hannibal the Carthaginian) to the genius of Caesar Augustus … Read more

What a great idea! American Life League offers a template to carve this design and display your support for the pro-life mission!:) We’ve had our pumpkins out on the front step for a few weeks now, I’m afraid to open them up…I think they are probably rot-city! Lol. Still, I love this idea and there … Read more

Thanks to Debbie who posted this on the Mom Squad blog. I had to follow-up with the video on my blog too, it’s too good not to pass on! This is an amazing story about the value, beauty and potential of every human life. The parents are incredible and the young man should be an … Read more

Organizing can be so much fun! Women today have it so good when it comes to making our lives easier and more fun around the house!:) From amazing washer and dyers to the Dyson vacuum…and even label makers, it has never been more enjoyable to keep a tidy home!:) I bought the Dymo Letra Tag … Read more

Thanks to my friend Jayme for these great photos!:) She did a beautiful job. Notice in the middle photo Gabriel is messing with Grant’s ear. That is so typical. A sweet, innocent smile but usually some mischeif to go with it!