After the carved, golden-brown bird found reprieve from all the Thanksgiving Day first helpings, my family always waited for what we now consider a classic family line. My grandfather was not a man of many words, so thankfully, God provided…
After the carved, golden-brown bird found reprieve from all the Thanksgiving Day first helpings, my family always waited for what we now consider a classic family line. My grandfather was not a man of many words, so thankfully, God provided…
Waiting. Is. Hard. We’ve been waiting for a return of some of our freedoms for months now (perhaps it seems like years to some of us!). We wait for the right job opportunity, the right man/woman, a healthy pregnancy, the…
If you’re 23 and still living at home, you’re not alone, and it’s perfectly normal. Due to such an increase in tuition and student loans, many are forced to stay home for college or move back into their parents’ homes…
Gather. We see this word over and over in Scripture. It is a command to come together. In our family, there is no better place to gather than around our family table. We gather as often as possible for weekend brunches, holiday…
If costumes could talk, ours would tell a million tales. Each costume meticulously made up of bits and pieces of clothing and materials found at various thrift stores and cut up. Each stitch lovingly sewed, transformed into glorious new works…
“Remember when we were at your house last summer. Well, on the way home, my daughter was talking about all the bible quotes and saints up on your walls.” She asked, “Dad…can we put some Catholic work up on our…
Puppies are beyond cute. Every time I see one, I want one. I’ve only ever had two dogs in my life, and now three. You can read about Tyler and April and reasons to own a pet here. Pets bring such…
I promise – this is not one big Costco Ad. And no, we’re not being paid or compensated in any way for the contents of this blog; although, I really do believe that maybe I should get a free block…
Each time I move into a new home, there are two things I must do right away. First and foremost, I set up and dress my bed. My theory: if nothing else gets done today, I can at least have…
Laundry is one of the most mundane, tedious household chores. I’d prefer to clean the toilets, “one and done!” But laundry takes time and steps. I know I shouldn’t be complaining since back in the 1800s, laundry was a week-long event. Laundry…
