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Mary Elizabeth’s Birth Story

I’ve had some people ask about Mary Elizabeth’s birth day, so I thought I’d share some labor day details. I started having contractions on Saturday (April 4th) evening. They were mild but regular. They faded away for a few hours, but I woke up around 2 AM on Palm Sunday morning with more contractions thatRead the whole post >>

Penance, Suffering, and New Life

There’s nothing like a pregnancy completely planned by God instead of me, bed rest, and giving birth to a new baby on Palm Sunday to make for a more meaningful Lent and Easter. At long last after 40 days of fasting and penance, I now have 50 days to celebrate our Lord’s victory over theRead the whole post >>

Meatless Monday: Spinach & Feta Quiche

I’ve heard that some real men do eat quiche, but my husband happens to belong to the I’d-rather-not-have-to-eat-egg-pie-for-dinner camp. We actually have a quiche that we save for nights when Daddy has to work, but I usually serve it up at least once during Lent regardless because it’s an easy and cheap meal to make,Read the whole post >>

Small Successes 11

1. Thanks to a former homeschooling aunt and her encouragement to start praying the Stations of the Cross at home with my young children, I’ve found a meaningful way to help my preschooler journey with Jesus to the cross this Lent. Here’s what we’re doing to bring the stations into our home: I light aRead the whole post >>

Meatless Monday: Kid-Friendly, Cheesy Broccoli Pockets

Nothing fancy about this edition of Meatless Monday, but these cheesy broccoli pockets are always a hit with my kids. 1 10-ounce package of frozen chopped broccoli (feel free to experiment with other veggies; mushrooms are delicious in this recipe, too)2 teaspoons olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1 cup shredded mozzarella1/3 cup grated Parmesan1 teaspoon driedRead the whole post >>