B-mama’s awesome post for today and AWOL’s comment have motivated me to report our news: our baby boy was born Tuesday night at 8:23, 9 lbs, 21 inches. He’s adorable, and this is the best babymoon yet. It gets better every time. Life with four kids is thrilling already, and a bit of a circus, even with my mom here to help. Here’s a totally candid picture of my three-year-old from just now (don’t worry, I lost this peri bottle... Read more
A few months ago I signed up to run local 10k in April. For many of the 40k participants, this race is a great local pastime. Some train, others don’t, but everyone comes out for it and it is a great event. They even have a service at the Cathedral to bless the runners beforehand! For me, the race was to be my premier race following the birth of our fourth child last June. My comeback. It was important. Therefore,... Read more
As you all know by now, U.S. Navy SEALS found and killed Osama bin Laden, mastermind of the September 11th attacks and the “spiritual” leader of Al Queda, on Sunday, May 1st. Shortly after the news of his death was announced, spontaneous street parties formed outside of the White House, complete with college kids drinking beer and chanting “U-S-A, U-S-A.” President Obama stated that “justice has been served” with Osama bin Laden’s death, and this sentiment was echoed in many... Read more
Happy Monday morning, everyone! Here are two of our favorite recipes around here – a simple, moist banana bread, and oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. I always seem to have over-ripe bananas in the house, which means that I almost always have a banana bread on reserve in the freezer – handy for those times when last-minute company comes over or someone has a new baby. And we almost always have these cookies in our pantry – I make half the... Read more
She was gorgeous, the whole thing was timeless, the music was amazing, the homily was fantastic, I loved this wedding! Read more
Something that made me think? One week away from my due date with our fourth baby, I am reflecting on… natural childbirth. It’s a gift and a blessing. I love the preparation required at this pre-labor stage. The way that my mind and body naturally fall into a relaxed and introspective, home-oriented and spiritually open state (otherwise atypical for my temperament!), preparing for the mind-body-spirit unity that I need to birth naturally. And with Good Friday just behind us, I... Read more
I hope that you are planning to spend some time with your family this weekend celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday and the Beatification of John Paul II. Here are a couple of resources: Free Divine Mercy Printables A Cute Book about John Paul II, which also promotes vocations to the religious life Live coverage on EWTN Glory Stories on Saint Faustina (children’s radio broadcast, we love these for the car) In honor of John Paul II, you and your family might... Read more
“Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!” Wishing you and your family a Blessed Easter! He is Risen, Alleluia! Read more
“Brothers and sisters, let us direct today our gaze toward Christ, a gaze frequently distracted by scattered and passing earthly interests. Let us pause to contemplate his cross. The cross, fount of life and school of justice and peace, is the universal patrimony of pardon and mercy. It is permanent proof of a self-emptying and infinite love that brought God to become man, vulnerable like us, unto dying crucified.” Pope Benedict XVI, Good Friday Via Cruces 2008 Read more
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