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National Adoption Month, the time change, a trip to First Fruits Farm, and more (7 Quick Takes)

November 7, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

Even before we were married, John and I had talked about adoption. But talking about adoption is not the same as deciding to adopt. Coming to that decision can be difficult, and I feel so fortunate that John and I came to it together.

The gift of a shooting star

November 5, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

The other night our son was outside with his father, scanning the heavens, when a shooting star streaked across the sky.

Halloween costumes and emotions, November prayers, St. Verdiana, and more (7 Quick Takes)

November 1, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

Even with all the worry about the weather, we got in a beautiful night of trick-or-treating, winding our way through our Halloween-happy neighborhood.

Voting to change the date of Halloween: Trick or treat?

October 29, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

Rain is in the forecast for Halloween night, so our neighborhood created a poll. Suddenly, I found I was allowed to vote on which night Halloween would be.

A day at the races, searching for costumes, homemade birthday cards, and more (7 Quick Takes)

October 25, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Uncategorized

Our friend Theresa invited us to go to the Maryland Million with her, so our boys and I headed down to Laurel for a few hours at the races.

The magnificence of an underwhelming autumn

October 19, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

Maybe there’s a little extra wonder when we almost overlook that evolution—in nature and even in ourselves.

Checking in on the school year, origami for everyone, a rainbow, and the pillow everyone needs (7 Quick Takes)

October 17, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

Six weeks or so into the school year I’m feeling a little out of my depth.

A special moment during Communion

October 13, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

It was a simple exchange—but I was struck by the power and the beauty of that interaction between a husband and wife.

The arrival of autumn, a day trip, meeting a chinchilla, and a flyswatter update (7 Quick Takes)

October 12, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

Fall is such a beautiful season. I do love the mums and the pumpkins and the wondering when my children will tell me what they want to be for Halloween so we can make a mad dash to the store to find costumes.

A fun gift on an ordinary day

October 8, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

It was a special day—just as each and every day is. And it was made even more special by this unparalleled gift from a friend.

Birthday card shopping, St. Francis, flea marketing, wedding fun, and more (7 Quick Takes)

October 3, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

Today is my husband’s birthday! I don’t know how we will celebrate, but our boys and I picked out a few gifts, and we each chose a card for him.

When life gives you blue ice cream with sprinkles

October 1, 2019
By 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.

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