Last month, I featured our family room here on the blog. Deme, from House for Five, is kind enough to feature it on her "Reader Spot." There you'll find a bit more Paul Harvey rest of the story. She's a design whiz. If only we lived closer to one another. We could do some serious design damage! Go give it a read by clicking here, y'all! … [Read More...]
Soup & Stories: A Dinner Winner with a Side of God
When my friend and fellow Iowa Stater, Lisa, asked me to guest blog about food. I totally said yes. Her challenge? Share your favorite soup recipe, a story and a Lenten reflection. Game. On. Of course, the pregnant lady brings you a hearty recipe with a dash of sass and a healthy dose of God. I pray your Lent is going great. Awesome, in fact. And, I pray that what you read on Lisa's blog … [Read More...]
7 Quick Takes: #ashtags, grams, Lent & an awesome sacramental series
- 1 - This week's quotes of the week (QOTW): "Did Jesus have allergies?" Will, I don't even know how to answer that. "In a few weeks when your belly gets bigger, how will you sit at the table?" Clare, I have no idea. "Perfect. PERFECT!" Dr. H (my maternal fetal medicine doctor), about the growing baby in my belly. More deets here. - 2 - Did you read how selfies and hashtags went … [Read More...]
{S}he’s a Kicking: 32 Weeks
I tell ya. I hesitated to write this post today. 1. I was afraid of being that pregnant mom. You know, the one who only talks about babies. I can talk teenagers but then I would scare ALL THE PEOPLE from ever having another baby. So. Quandry. 2. I was afraid that there might be a mom reading who has suffered a loss and this post would just make her heart hurt in ways that I can't possibly … [Read More...]
{Before & After} The Master Closet
Why is it that the one place every parent calls their sanctuary gets moved to the bottom of the DIY list? Oh, that's right. Parenthood. As moms and dads, we often postpone making our bedrooms and master bathrooms a beautiful haven because we're too busy unclogging overflowed toilets (that was us last weekend), replacing tile floor (check), fixing the broken dishwasher (yep) and finding … [Read More...]
Lent: Oh Honey, I’m So Glad You’re Here
As much as I sing the praises of the Christmas season, I'll freely admit that Lent is my absolute favorite. Even more than birthdays. Yes, even more than those. I've written before about making Lent awesome, getting your kids involved and NOT taking Sundays off, but today I'm asking a favor. Don't be that Catholic. Don't be the one who goes around saying things like, "Oh I'd love to have … [Read More...]
What I Wore Sunday (Vol. 45): Baby Shower!
I'm not sure yesterday could've been any better. It was baby shower day! You'll get more details and my thoughts later this week, but can I just say it sure felt great to be that loved? Because we were already dressed and kids up and going, we opted to head to Saturday night Mass. And, I'm so glad we did. The weather was gorgeous (75 and sunny) and we ran into lots of sweet friends. Those are … [Read More...]
7 Quick Takes: Foodies, Lent with Kids & a Store I Just Can’t Quit
- 1 - This week's quotes of the week (QOTW): "Mom, we gotta go! School starts in tweven minutes." Luke, I hear ya man. "When I practice piano, I always mess up." Clare, oh Clare. Keep clicking the keys, honey. "Am I still a rockstar?" Luke. But, of course. "Jonah almost ate a monster!" Luke, technically we almost got our friend to eat an oyster during our Whole Foods tour (see #2 … [Read More...]
