Category Archives: family life
When What’s Comfortable Suddenly Isn’t
There has never really been a time when we didn’t plan on homeschooling our children. Even early in our marriage, we felt called to do it, though I doubt we would have phrased it that way. But today, I see … Continue reading
Filed under faith, family life, homeschooling, vocation
Tuna Noodle Casserole
This is a recipe I’ve used for years now. I would give you a direct link, but I no longer have access to Weight Watchers Online, which is the original source. I had several people ask me what I did … Continue reading
Filed under cooking, family life, Lent
Advent
Contrary to what radio stations, stores, and TV would have you believe, it is not Christmas season. Not yet! It’s Advent. What is Advent? It is a time of waiting, a time of preparation, a time of self-examination. For Catholics, … Continue reading
Filed under Advent, faith, family life
When Kids Crash
Because I saw this post, I wanted to share these pictures of my girls from what seems like only last year, but is apparently not. You know, them being 12 1/2 and nearly 10 and stuff. And sometime, maybe someone … Continue reading
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File Under: My Kids Are Awesome
My girls are clever kids. They’re smart. They’ve got (according to their father and I) great senses of humor. And they watch a lot more movies than I did when I was their ages. After all, I didn’t have the … Continue reading
Filed under conversation, family life, my kids are awesome
Sanctification Through Simplicity
Fr. Longnecker has a beautiful post up about what he calls “supernatural normalcy” and how it is incredibly frustrating to the Devil. I absolutely love it! He explains that what really ticks off Old Scratch is the idea that we … Continue reading
Filed under Culture of Life, faith, family life, sacramental life, vocation
Running from the Battle Against the Culture of Death
The USCCB has come out with a new translation of the New American Bible (NAB), which will be for personal use and will not be replacing the already-in-use translation that is proclaimed during Mass. Some of the translations, it’s being … Continue reading
Filed under Culture of Death Watch, Culture of Life, faith, family life, homeschooling, vocation
The Puppy in Our Pool
I’m cooling off after mowing the lawn, goofing off on the computer while the girls swim outside. Suddenly, I hear weird animal-like noises from outside and the door opens as Big Girl strolls into the half-bath near the door. “Um, … Continue reading
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Adrenaline Rush
Dear IRS Agent Miss Jordan, You were very nice to me and very calm as we figured out why our money was delayed. I’m glad our money will be put back into our account this week (God willing), and I … Continue reading
Filed under family life, misc.
Like Prom, Only Better … But Not With Less Hairspray
Travel Man made his Fourth Degree this past weekend. We got all dolled up (it was black-tie), and I felt like a princess! We got professional pictures done (like prom), but here’s a shot a friend of ours took for … Continue reading
Filed under family life, Kaaaaaniggits, vocation
Christine the Soccer Mom
