Holy smokes that was fast. Our house was officially on the market 8 days when we got an offer. We signed initial papers and will close on May 21. Yes, you read that correctly. (Insert major freak out here) In the same breath we're hyperventilating, we're also shouting out major thanksgiving. In this market, heck in any market, 8 days is fantastic. And we even made some moula! Our buyer seems to love our house as much as we do. ...

Today marks the day God gave me a whole new life. Three years ago today I was on the operating table at Brackenridge Hospital, losing blood like a crazy woman. Three years ago today I learned how important it is to have a really amazing doctor whom you trust with your life. Three years ago today I whispered to my mom - certainly in a seriously drug-induced state - "I'm so glad I did this." Three years ago today I ...

What a touching ceremony last night. The second grade class at school hosted "The Last Supper" to help prepare our children for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. For us converts, we typically receive this sacrament, along with confirmation and sometimes baptism, all at once. Will, however, gets to experience them one at a time. It's a real privilege to watch his faith walk slowly unroll before our eyes. Bit by bit, he's growing up, embracing his faith and becoming ...

Before I dish on the craziness, it's important to remember what today means to our family. Five years ago today, John Paul was baptized. For some, it may just be another day. Not for us. To be quite honest, with all that's been going on this week, I completely forgot about today's significance...and then I checked my email and found a sweet note to John Paul from his Godmother Gachia. It made me cry. Not just because it was so ...

From our house to yours...Happy Easter!

Well, we're almost there. Easter Sunday is a comin'. This morning we had quite a lively time at the parish Easter Egg hunt. I have never seen that many sugar-hungry kids in one place with like, a million eggs, in all my life. That must be what heaven looks like if you're 5. I'll post pics tonight after we recover.We plan on making the annual "Resurrection Cookies" (see recipe below) later this evening (Carolyn thanks for the reminder!). We've done ...