The Zelie Group is launching a monthly thematic linkup. This is a much more open-ended way to stay connected, and I look forward reading different reflections on the same theme. In January we’re talking “quiet.” Feel free to link up your quiet post below. I’ve heard whispers, legends, stories of moms who are able […]
After the success of our first staycation to Australia, we decided to venture on to another continent this summer. I finally chronicled our real vacation to Yellowstone, so next up for the blog archives is our staycation to Africa! We checked out all the books we could on the various countries in Africa from the […]
Welcome back to the library haul link up! Here are some of the winners from our library basket from the last few weeks. (Although the goal is to suggest materials for your family’s next library trip, if you happen to order something using these Amazon links, we receive a small commission at no cost […]
Last week for Christmas I wanted to get a family picture next to the nativity at church. But it didn’t happen. We got one of just the kids, but David was preparing for his lectorly duties, and so the full family pic never happened. Here are the kids on Christmas Day: We decided to wear […]
We did a lot of prep work before leaving on our Make-A-Wish trip to Yellowstone. I already was dealing with a lot of feelings about the whole thing, but our first family vacation did not disappoint! Here are the seven key components of our Make-A-Wish trip this summer. (We debated about wearing our Make-A-Wish […]
I sifted through my old posts to find the highlights from 2016 to link up with Revolution of Love. Here are best posts, in no particular order, from Sweeping. -10- The Theology of Cheese -9- Momming in Solidarity -8- (Alternate title: Things I want to punch now that I’m a parent) -7- Make-A-Wish […]
Revolution in Love is hosting a “2016 in 12 Pictures” linkup. What a perfect way to get back into blogging after my thinking break. We had a lovely spring and summer of 2016, but the fall and winter have been challenging. It’s hard to look back at pictures of Cee walking, running, and playing […]
I feel like I’ve been through it all in my relationship with Dia & Co. My first box was like a great first date. Then with Box #2 we had our first fight. It’s like Dia & Co. wasn’t even listening to me. I decided to talk about my needs, and we worked out […]
A handful of people have asked if there’s been a resolution or conclusion to my crisis of vocation, time, and blogging. I left off with big questions: What is worthy of my time? Is a hobby selfish? Is self-care crucial or selfish? Does blogging have a place in the New Evangelization, or am I […]
As I’ve been reviewing my life choices and discerning the future, I’ve slowed down my blogging. You can read more about that here if you missed it. But I didn’t want to miss My Sunday Best, because I actually managed to get a picture! Just now I’ve told the kids to “go downstairs and don’t come […]