Containing Their Creations
Jane has been creating all kinds of artistic things since she was two. Only very recently has Walt developed any interest in art. Together, the two of them could easily go through a ream of paper in a week if I'd let them. Remember, I said we were going green(er)....
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I am embarrassed to admit that we've never been a recycling family--until now. I hope we're making you proud, Pope Francis! In Omaha, every house received a green recycling bin, and recycling pick-up was part of the trash removal services. Why we never participated...
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Another Monday means another opportunity to swap prayer intentions and start “putting them to work” for one another! Here are my prayer intentions for this week: For continued healing after the Charleston shooting For our parish (and parishes around the world) who are...
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We've been in this home for a year, and we're still slowly finding places to make it feel more like our own. Philip and I found some beautiful prints done by local artist, Sue Kouma Johnson, at our Catholic bookstore. We bought 3 of our favorite 8x10s. From left to...
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A few weeks ago, Philip suggested that we start bringing two notepads and pens to Mass for Jane and Walt to keep their hands busy since they both like drawing so much. Walt mostly doodles and loses interest quickly, but Jane gets absolutely focused on everything...
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A few weeks ago, Philip suggested that we start bringing two notepads and pens to Mass for Jane and Walt to keep their hands busy since they both like drawing so much. Walt mostly doodles and loses interest quickly, but Jane gets absolutely focused on everything...
read moreSummer’s Candy
We got a box of absolutely delicious peaches last week, and they were perfectly ripe by Friday night for dinner. I call 'em summer's candy. There is no better summer fruit. Just ask these monkeys! Do you have a favorite peach recipe? If we're not munching away on...
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We got a box of absolutely delicious peaches last week, and they were perfectly ripe by Friday night for dinner. I call 'em summer's candy. There is no better summer fruit. Just ask these monkeys! Do you have a favorite peach recipe? If we're not munching away on...
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Another Monday means another opportunity to swap prayer intentions and start “putting them to work” for one another! Here are my prayer intentions for this week: For the Holy Spirit to pour out His blessings upon our Godson, Luke, who celebrates his second birthday...
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The home where Jane and Walt are taking swimming lessons is just a few blocks away from St. Teresa's Catholic Church. Philip has Tuesday mornings off, so he suggested I leave Harry at home with him. That way, I could drop off the "big kids" at swimming lessons and...
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