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Texting with kids, Mr. Trash Wheel, and what’s in my Instapot (7 Quick Takes)
One night this week, our older son went to the double feature at Bengie’s Drive-in Theatre with friends. Since there were just three of us, we decided to go out to dinner.
Do you take pictures of your food?
Some people, it turns out, don’t feel the need to photograph their food before eating it—even if they’re in Italy. And that’s fine.
A smiling pie, a summer reward, self-checkouts, and more (7 Quick Takes)
In the busyness of summer, I haven’t written 7 Quick Takes in a few weeks, so I hope you enjoy these! ~1~ My friend Olivia came to dinner this week, so I made an apple pie. You never need a reason to bake a pie, but having a friend over is special, especially when you […]
The Rainbow After the Storm
But at the end, even when the storm leaves damage and destruction, there is quiet and stillness. There is hope and peace and a promise of tomorrow.
Rise and shine and pass out the animal crackers
We shared the Catholic faith with youngsters and learned how to capture their attention and help bring Bible stories to life.
Skating through life
I walked to the counter and paid to rent a pair of skates and put them on.
Pretzels, treats and reflections during a staycation (7 Quick Takes)
I took this past week off from work for a sort of staycation with my boys.
When life gives you lemons, serve ice cream cake
Sometimes when life gives you lemons, you push them down the garbage disposal and make your own fun.
The Tale of a Trumpet
One of the most wonderful gifts of being a parent is watching your children discover their passions and then pour themselves into them.