When life gives you blue ice cream with sprinkles October 1, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window My son looked at me, and I looked at him. No words were spoken. All questions were answered in his eyes.
A rose from St. Therese September 30, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window If you’ve ever prayed a novena to St. Therese of Lisieux, you know that as you pray, you start looking for roses.
Getting cornfused in a maze, dress shopping, an apple pie in the new kitchen, and more (7 Quick Takes) September 26, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Many years autumn comes and autumn goes and we haven’t had a chance to do the fun fall things we look forward to all year. This year we are trying to be more intentional about fitting things in.
Fifteen years ago today… September 24, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window We knew we were saying yes to forever, so maybe 15 years doesn’t seem like much. But as I look back on that time, I feel so very grateful.
Make room for the essential September 24, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church As we begin the start of a new school year, and children and young people are filling their backpacks for a season of new opportunities, maybe we, too, can take the time to look at what’s filling our lives.
A neighborhood walk, our utensil drawer, puzzles, guacamole, and my newest pins (7 Quick Takes) September 20, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Last Saturday morning I took a walk with our fourth grader through our neighborhood. He rode his bicycle, and I followed along behind, not even trying to keep up. I knew he would stop as we went along.
Everything you ever wanted to know (and then some) about our kitchen renovation September 15, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window This story begins six years ago when John and I dropped our sons off at my parents’ house to go house hunting.
Surviving a kitchen renovation, late-night school supply runs, cake decorating, and more (7 Quick Takes) September 13, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Our kitchen renovation is complete! It took exactly three weeks from start to finish, and I can’t believe how different and beautiful the space is.
How to pick a backsplash for your kitchen September 9, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window So, you’re renovating your kitchen. Congratulations!
Back to school, kitchen renovations, the end of summer, and a big decision (7 Quick Takes) September 6, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window We are officially back to school! I’m so grateful that both our boys seem to have transitioned back to school smoothly—even though we are all exhausted from the week.
Waiting for a trumpet September 5, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Have you ever waited and waited and waited for something?
Back-to-school emotions, staycation fun, and life without a kitchen (7 Quick Takes) August 30, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window ~1~ Our older son boarded the bus for middle school orientation this morning. I’ve been so focused on trying to make sure he was ready for sixth grade that I completely forgot to prepare my heart, too. His little brother and I watched him board the bus from our window because our mature sixth grader […]
