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.
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.
Take your children to church (but don’t feed them in the pew) September 12, 2019By Suzanna Molino Singleton Filed Under: Blog, Snippets of Faith I think parents need to be cautious as to the message they’re creating with distractions of milk and Cheerios as they attempt to teach their children about God.
Because of your support for the Annual Appeal September 10, 2019By Development Department Filed Under: Appeal, Blog, Giving Catholic Chaplains in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are able to minister to those at area hospitals who are seriously ill, and to bring solace to their families.
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.
Why can’t I memorize the Nicene Creed? September 6, 2019By Suzanna Molino Singleton Filed Under: Blog, Snippets of Faith It’s been since 2011 the Roman Catholic Church has updated the verbiage to the Nicene Creed and still I have failed to memorize it.
Waiting for a trumpet September 5, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Have you ever waited and waited and waited for something?
Deacon created shepherd’s crosier for Bishop Brennan September 3, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary Bishop Brennan’s new crosier was crafted by a longtime friend who imagined what King David’s crosier may have looked like.
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 […]
