The holiest week of the year is upon us.  Aren't you excited?  This week, I'll be posting about all things Lent, Triduum and Easter.  It should make for a great week. MONDAY:  How a baby bird and a grumpy old man made me fall in love with Palm Sunday TUESDAY:  The Chrism Mass, What is it and why should I care? WEDNESDAY:  Mary's sacrifice THURSDAY:  The Last Supper FRIDAY:  Good Friday SATURDAY:  The Easter Triduum, Why it's the most important ...

We may not have gone far for spring break, but we did have a great time.  Scott was able to take a couple of days off work, which was quite nice.  We did a little (okay, a lot) of yardwork that we typically save up for Easter weekend.  Pictures coming soon!  But the weather has been spectacular, so we took advantage of it.  There were a few bags filled from closets long overdue for a cleaning, many games of chess, ...

Eleven years ago today, at exactly 4:56 in the AM, I became a mom. I learned that having an OB you trust is a must.  Having a man you love stand beside you with tears in his eyes as the rooms yells out, "It's a boy!" overflows your heart with gratitude.  And, realizing that God just entrusted you with a precious gift is humbling. Will, you really are the best biggest brother around.  Your helpful attitude (most of the time), your ...

This is my PSA for the day:  If you do not have a safe deposit box, get one!  Why, you ask?  Read on, my sweet followers. Back in 2001, I had just given birth to our first child and things were swimming along.  That is, until one lovely Saturday afternoon, while we were home with friends, our house was struck by lightning and caught fire.  Yep, it struck the gas line, found a weak spot in the tubing (thankfully) and ...

ROAR!!! {this is your sneak peek into our spring break, more to come this week} Also to come this week is my first-ever giveway.  Yeah, I'm that fancy.  It's actually a really cool story and I'm looking forward to sharing it with you.  Check back in tomorrow afternoon for all the details!

I really enjoy saint days, I just rarely take the time to make a big deal out of them with my kids.  This year, as I was perusing pinterest, I got inspired and decided to be the "fun mom" for once.  What fun.  I have got to do that again before the kids all graduate from high school. On Friday evening, I conferred with the leprechauns and we came up with this! Get it?  The rainbow (twizzlers) with it's pot 'o ...