Putting the Easter Baskets to Use Early
I got out some of our Easter decorations today. The kids eyed the Easter some plastic Easter baskets and had to have them NOW. I thought it would be a good idea to put them to use early, so I asked the kids if they wanted to play a game with the baskets. The answer...
read moreA House of Quinoa Converts. Jane says, “I can’t get enough of this stuff!”
This house is full of what I call "equal opportunity eaters." We love our food, and we love eating it! I thought I'd share a simple, healthy recipe that was a big hit around here. We made this beautiful Mexican Quinoa Salad for lunch yesterday after Mass. It's as...
read moreA House of Quinoa Converts. Jane says, "I can't get enough of this stuff!"
This house is full of what I call "equal opportunity eaters." We love our food, and we love eating it! I thought I'd share a simple, healthy recipe that was a big hit around here. We made this beautiful Mexican Quinoa Salad for lunch yesterday after Mass. It's as...
read moreNostalgic for Now
Every now and then, I get this feeling that the days and weeks are flying by and that the kids are getting too big too quickly. This was one of those weeks. I took a ton of pictures of the little, everyday things that happen around la maison Boucher. Philip's mom...
read moreWhy You Should Oppose LB485
The Nebraska Catholic Conference opposes LB485, and my goal in this post is to share why. After reading this post, whether you are Catholic or not, I hope you will be opposed to LB485 if you are a champion of religious freedom. First, what is LB485?"Legislative Bill...
read moreConsignment Shopping RULES!
When I found out that my favorite area consignment sale was happening this week, I asked my girlfriend Kelly to watch the kiddos for me so that I could shop. Having a gal pal that stays home with sweet kiddos that love to play with my kids is such a blessing!...
read moreWhat happens after 5T?
Tis the season to go consignment sale shopping and get the kiddos their spring/summer wardrobes. One snag: I'm struggling to figure out what size to buy Jane. Her winter clothes are 5T, so I was planning to get the next size. Turns out kids' clothing sizes are just...
read more"The real driver's seat"
My freshman year undergrad English class read Anne Lamott's Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year. (Note: In no way am I advocating the book or saying that I agree with Anne Lamott's theological views. I just liked a few passages from the book....
read more“The real driver’s seat”
My freshman year undergrad English class read Anne Lamott's Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year. (Note: In no way am I advocating the book or saying that I agree with Anne Lamott's theological views. I just liked a few passages from the book....
read moreBishop James D. Conley's Letter to Catholic Families & Healthcare Providers in the Diocese of Lincoln
In case you didn't know it, I love our shepherd here in Omaha. In fact, I (accidentally) had my own private audience with him last week!Did you know that today is the Solemnity of the Annunication? Today, the Catholic Church celebrate's Mary's "yes" to become the...
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