Kate’s Blog – Page 56

Saintly Fun (& a Giveaway, Too!)

We hosted an All Saints’ Day party at our house today. We had a wonderful turnout, and a miscellany of saints were represented from Saint Ignatius to Saint Zita. We invited each child to come forward and share a few facts about their saint and his/her life. Then the children guessed which saint the childRead the whole post >>

Ghostbusters

If you’re anything like me, you’re not haunted by ghosts or goblins. Yet, there’s probably something less supernormal but more real that haunts you and has a way of preventing you from living a full life. Is there a past sin you’ve never confessed? Or are you grappling with residual guilt that remains from anRead the whole post >>

Alter Egos

We had quite the motley crew tonight: An elephant… A flamingo princess… (The princess part was essential to the costume. When people asked if she was a flamingo, Rae said, “No. A flamingo princess.”) Pippi… And a very cuddly teddy bear… Tonight was fun. Now the kids are all passed out with sugar comas. IRead the whole post >>

7 Quick Takes: The Gratuitous Baby Shot, Time Marches On, & Other Random Tidbits Edition

— 1 — We’ve been engaged in some serious germ warfare around here. I had the first fever I’ve had in ages, and it knocked me out. I felt like a Mack truck had rolled over me; I was so achy. I’m getting old. Good news is I got over it very quickly, and theRead the whole post >>

One Big, Happy Family

Welcome to the Body of Christ, Thomas Kemp! (I did not make that cake. It was almost too pretty to eat!) My sweet boy, my heart, may your baptism be the beginning of a beautiful journey of faith. A glorious hope was written on your heart today; the mystery of Christ, a precious gift andRead the whole post >>