My girls are ages 5 and 10. I've been catching amazing moments when they sing or hum songs, not realizing we're listening. The songs on the radio can be captivating, and just like their Mommy and Daddy, they love a good beat to groove to. Not saying that we're the best at dancing or singing, but music moves our feet as much as our soul. I am excited to bring out the performers in my children, since they remind me of myself when I was younger. [No Mom, please don't bring out the video again.] We are sharing with them our favorite old classics, finding new ones to enjoy, and helping them put Praise and Worship Music at the top of their song charts.
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Thursday, June 20, 2013
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Chick-fil-A Chatter
Finally, a fast food restaurant I want to support!
*Closed on Sundays so workers can be with their faith community and family.
*Funding Christian, Family and Pro-Marriage groups.
*Working to serve healthy meals to kids.
Chick-fil-A's Contributions to ProMarriage and ProFamily Groups
Chick-fil-A Owner says "Guilty as Charged!"
Playing Chicken with free speech: an intolerant boycott
People say how dare we stop buying General Mills, Kraft, Nabisco or Starbucks products. "If the boycott works it will only affect the workers in layoffs." That minority is backed by the media and it doesn't bother them that the company thinks it is okay to redefine marriage from One Man and One Woman to Any Two People. Which could lead to Any Two or More People, or Any Two living things? Changing the law and tradition to satisfy the desires of the immoral minority?
But when we, the morally aware majority want to support a company who supports Christian Values and Traditional Marriage, the company gets slaughtered by people and the media for doing charitable acts they've been doing since they opened decades ago. They call us intolerant? They call the company anti-gay because they support wholesome family life?
Woah, have America's liberals and liberal media got their priorities messed up!
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Pondering Getting a Clothesline
I've been thinking about doing some more "natural" living. More home made foods (thanks to food processing companies deciding to support immoral behaviors), and a general desire for healthy eating. Sewing my son a few pairs of washable training pants instead of using 1000 some pullups. Among other things.
One of those was pondering putting up a clothesline. Here's what I drew while wondering if it would help us out…
I'm no so sure my subconscious likes the idea.
What do you use your clothesline for? Is it worth it?
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
I see famous people
I am told that especially when I am pregnant, I am extra perceptive to my friends' and family's look-a-likes. Ever recognize someone, but don't know where from??? I feel like that all the time. In fact, it has been on my mind a lot lately. (I am pregnant after all.)
Apparently I look like LeAnn Rimes and Christina Brinkley? Flattering, yes.
Here are my family's look-a-likes as perceived my me… Note: this is face to face, not personality. They don't see it, but I do! So here is my proof!
My Husband = Ray Romano and Adam Sandler
My Daughter = Jodie Sweetin (Full House)
My Dad = VP Dick Cheney
My Father-in-Law = Pres George W Bush
My Mom = Jamie Lee Curtis
My Sister = Sandra Oh
Her Husband = Sean Murray (in NCIS McGee) and Peyton Manning
My Brother = Leonardo DiCaprio
My Brother-in-law = Robert Downey Jr
My Uncle = David Tomlinson (in Mary Poppins)
his wife, my Aunt = Julie Andrews (in Mary Poppins)
and their daughter, my cousin = Annasophia Robb (in Soul Surfer)
Cousin-in-law = Justin Long [Which he admits to]
Our Son's Godfather = Christian Bale
My sister's friend = (in Narnia, Susan)
I have a much longer list. But this gives you an idea of how close I get! Do you have a double??? Please share!
Monday, November 28, 2011
Christmas Songs
I'll always remember these songs being played on the record player every Christmas since I was born back in 1979. Still have the vinyl album, and a lucky find on YouTube. Evie Tornquist - Come on Ring Those Bells.
[Note: Kristin Chenoweth and other new artists sing some of these classics, but Evie's CDs are no longer available.]
Enjoy Mom & Dad!
COME ON RING THOSE BELLS
NO ROOM
MARY'S BOYCHILD
O HOLY NIGHT
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
She made me feel special!
Blogging Friends Award
A special Thank You to Paula and (Sarah), who gave me this award for being her blogging friend.
“These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers.
Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.”
I would like to pass this award onto my blog friends who encourage me with their comments and advice, and who so lovingly write their own blogs to share with me and the rest of the world. You don't have to repost this - just know I was thinking (and reading) about you today! And please be sure to visit all these blogs this week - they're all incredible and worth the time.
Paula - back at 'cha, for staying connected!
Bruce - for preaching the truth for all to hear/read.
Laura - for being honest, when others hold back.
Jamie - for loving so deeply and lending a shoulder.
Sarah - for living one day at a time.
Tracy - for encouraging creativity.
Jessica - for staying strong in adversity.
Alison - for staying true to yourself.
A special Thank You to Paula and (Sarah), who gave me this award for being her blogging friend.“These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers.
Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.”
I would like to pass this award onto my blog friends who encourage me with their comments and advice, and who so lovingly write their own blogs to share with me and the rest of the world. You don't have to repost this - just know I was thinking (and reading) about you today! And please be sure to visit all these blogs this week - they're all incredible and worth the time.
Paula - back at 'cha, for staying connected!
Bruce - for preaching the truth for all to hear/read.
Laura - for being honest, when others hold back.
Jamie - for loving so deeply and lending a shoulder.
Sarah - for living one day at a time.
Tracy - for encouraging creativity.
Jessica - for staying strong in adversity.
Alison - for staying true to yourself.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
The Interview
A fellow Minnesotan, Laura, just allowed herself to be interviewed, and I asked her to interview me.
Instructions:
1. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me".
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. (I get to pick the questions).
3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
So, here are the 5 questions with my answers...
1. If your husband died, do you think you'd ever get re-married?
I have thought of this one before. My husband's life is always at high risk with his commercial carpentry job. Especially with my beautiful children, I would certainly consider it. Being a parent really takes two! But the whole idea of it just makes me ill to my stomach - so I just trust God will put the right people in and out of my life when he thinks it's necessary.
2. If YOU died, would you want your husband to get re-married?
I've told him to go for it. I am living a low-risk lifestyle.. so there is no real worries there. But you never know. To find true love twice is to be twice blessed. If God brings you to it...
3. If you died, and your husband got married, would you want your kids to call their step-mom "Mom"?
If he picked the kind of woman who would be a great mother to my children, then yes. I don't think he'd chose anything less. Calling her by her first name would be disrespectful. But I'm sure they'd ease themselves into it. Do you recall this situation from "The Sound of Music?" That's what I'd hope for... without all the nazis.
4. If you could pick a method of death, what would it be? (examples: dying of old age in sleep, car crash/instant death, jump from a building, beheading...)
My ideal death would be none at all. I am really hoping to be lifted off this corrupted world into heaven while God renews it into a new Garden of Eden like in the book of Revelations. But if that is not meant to be, I would like to die in my very old age beside my husband, in my sleep, exactly like in the movie "The Notebook."
5. If you could live forever (longer than most human beings but let's say you know you will go to Heaven), what things would you want to do first...what things would you want to learn since you have a REALLY long time to learn them?
After talked to my grandmother before she died, I realized the last thing I want to do is live to be older than 95, unless of course I am able to live as in the book of Revelations (question #4).
And this is kind of a trick question because we will live forever - in Heaven.
Anyways, if the main question is what are my personal worldly goals in life....
a. I've always wished that I could live at least long enough to see my great-grandchildren.
b.Learn to Play Swing Jazz on piano (and dance to it) - I've already started.
c. Learn to paint a realistic looking portrait, like Thomas Kincaide
d. I really want to visit the Ordway and Chanhassen Dinner Theatre.
e. My huge goal is to visit Italy for one month (or more).
Thank you Laura for the questions. If you want ME to interview YOU, go ahead and put "interview me" in the comments to this post and I'll send you some questions...
Instructions:
1. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me".
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. (I get to pick the questions).
3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
So, here are the 5 questions with my answers...
1. If your husband died, do you think you'd ever get re-married?
I have thought of this one before. My husband's life is always at high risk with his commercial carpentry job. Especially with my beautiful children, I would certainly consider it. Being a parent really takes two! But the whole idea of it just makes me ill to my stomach - so I just trust God will put the right people in and out of my life when he thinks it's necessary.
2. If YOU died, would you want your husband to get re-married?
I've told him to go for it. I am living a low-risk lifestyle.. so there is no real worries there. But you never know. To find true love twice is to be twice blessed. If God brings you to it...
3. If you died, and your husband got married, would you want your kids to call their step-mom "Mom"?
If he picked the kind of woman who would be a great mother to my children, then yes. I don't think he'd chose anything less. Calling her by her first name would be disrespectful. But I'm sure they'd ease themselves into it. Do you recall this situation from "The Sound of Music?" That's what I'd hope for... without all the nazis.
4. If you could pick a method of death, what would it be? (examples: dying of old age in sleep, car crash/instant death, jump from a building, beheading...)
My ideal death would be none at all. I am really hoping to be lifted off this corrupted world into heaven while God renews it into a new Garden of Eden like in the book of Revelations. But if that is not meant to be, I would like to die in my very old age beside my husband, in my sleep, exactly like in the movie "The Notebook."
5. If you could live forever (longer than most human beings but let's say you know you will go to Heaven), what things would you want to do first...what things would you want to learn since you have a REALLY long time to learn them?
After talked to my grandmother before she died, I realized the last thing I want to do is live to be older than 95, unless of course I am able to live as in the book of Revelations (question #4).
And this is kind of a trick question because we will live forever - in Heaven.
Anyways, if the main question is what are my personal worldly goals in life....
a. I've always wished that I could live at least long enough to see my great-grandchildren.
b.Learn to Play Swing Jazz on piano (and dance to it) - I've already started.
c. Learn to paint a realistic looking portrait, like Thomas Kincaide
d. I really want to visit the Ordway and Chanhassen Dinner Theatre.
e. My huge goal is to visit Italy for one month (or more).
Thank you Laura for the questions. If you want ME to interview YOU, go ahead and put "interview me" in the comments to this post and I'll send you some questions...
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Thankful MEME
Sarah has tagged me for this meme.
According to the rules, I have to post six things that make me really happy
... and pass it on to give six more people a reason to be thankful!
1. I am happy that the Lord showers me with Graces to help me through each day and each trial.
2. I am thankful for my husband who loves me so much, he is always giving of himself and making sure me and the kids are happy before his own happiness. Even if it means sleep depravation!
3. I am happy for the life within me, that reminds me of God's great mysteries and the preciousness of life from as early as conception.
4. I am thankful that we have such a beautiful home in which we foster faith, hope and love.
5. I am happy with my life thus far, even though it has taken quite a few unexpected turns.
6. I am thankful for all my blogger friends who for some reason still read my ramblings, care for me, and encourage me to pray and remind me to simply TRUST in God.
I tag:
anyone who wants to give this one a shot.
According to the rules, I have to post six things that make me really happy
... and pass it on to give six more people a reason to be thankful!
1. I am happy that the Lord showers me with Graces to help me through each day and each trial.
2. I am thankful for my husband who loves me so much, he is always giving of himself and making sure me and the kids are happy before his own happiness. Even if it means sleep depravation!
3. I am happy for the life within me, that reminds me of God's great mysteries and the preciousness of life from as early as conception.
4. I am thankful that we have such a beautiful home in which we foster faith, hope and love.
5. I am happy with my life thus far, even though it has taken quite a few unexpected turns.
6. I am thankful for all my blogger friends who for some reason still read my ramblings, care for me, and encourage me to pray and remind me to simply TRUST in God.
I tag:
anyone who wants to give this one a shot.
Monday, October 27, 2008
4th folder, 4th picture MEME
Okay, I've been holding off - but it didn't take too long...
Open the 4th picture in the 4th folder of your "My Pictures" folders. Here's mine...
Its my first day of ... forever.
In just a couple week's that photo will be 29 years old.
God Bless!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
What happens when a Senator dies?
THIS IS A NONPARTISAN JOKE
THAT CAN BE ENJOYED BY BOTH PARTIES!
NOT ONLY THAT-- it is POLITICALLY CORRECT!!
While walking down the street one day a US senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.
'Welcome to heaven,' says St. Peter. 'Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we're not sure what to do with you.'
'No problem, just let me in,' says the man.
'Well, I'd like to, but I have orders from higher up. What we'll do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity.'
'Really, I've made up my mind. I want to be in heaven,' says the senator.
'I'm sorry, but we have our rules.' And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell.
The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him.Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people.They play a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster, caviar and champagne. Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly & nice guy who has a good time dancing and telling jokes. They are having such a good time that before he realizes it, it is time to go. Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises...
The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens on heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him. 'Now it's time to visit heaven.'
So, 24 hours pass with the senator joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns.
'Well, then, you've spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now choose your eternity.'
The senator reflects for a minute, then he answers:
'Well, I would never have said it before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in hell.
'So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell. Now the doors of the elevator open and he's in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls from above.The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulder.
'I don't understand,' stammers the senator. 'Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now there's just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable.What happened?'
The devil looks at him, smiles and says,
'Yesterday we were campaigning..
..Today you voted.'
THAT CAN BE ENJOYED BY BOTH PARTIES!
NOT ONLY THAT-- it is POLITICALLY CORRECT!!
While walking down the street one day a US senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.
'Welcome to heaven,' says St. Peter. 'Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we're not sure what to do with you.'
'No problem, just let me in,' says the man.
'Well, I'd like to, but I have orders from higher up. What we'll do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity.'
'Really, I've made up my mind. I want to be in heaven,' says the senator.
'I'm sorry, but we have our rules.' And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell.
The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him.Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people.They play a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster, caviar and champagne. Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly & nice guy who has a good time dancing and telling jokes. They are having such a good time that before he realizes it, it is time to go. Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises...
The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens on heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him. 'Now it's time to visit heaven.'
So, 24 hours pass with the senator joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns.
'Well, then, you've spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now choose your eternity.'
The senator reflects for a minute, then he answers:
'Well, I would never have said it before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in hell.
'So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell. Now the doors of the elevator open and he's in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls from above.The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulder.
'I don't understand,' stammers the senator. 'Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now there's just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable.What happened?'
The devil looks at him, smiles and says,
'Yesterday we were campaigning..
..Today you voted.'
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Get outta bed!
Powerful Women's Motto:
"Live your life in such a way that
when your feet hit the floor in the morning,
satan shudders & says...
'Oh sh*t..........she's awake!!!"
So the next time you get up out of bed,
do it with purpose and live your life like you mean it!
HT: Catholic Fire
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Quirks MEME
Here are the rules:
1. Link the person(s) who tagged you
2. Mention the rules on your blog
3. Tell about 6 unspectacular quirks of yours
4. Tag 6 fellow bloggers by linking them
5. Leave a comment on each of the tagged blogger’s blogs letting them know they’ve been tagged.
God Bless!
My QUIRKS, thanks to A Book A Day:
#1 I can't stand people that JUST DONT GET IT. Their ignorance eats away at me for hours or longer.
2. I used to have a thing about the way pillows were arranged (thanks to mom), but now that I have kids who really could care less - my new one is the arrangement of things higher up like pictures, clocks, books, etc. If I sit down and just look around and see something off, I redecorate! Hence, a long weekend project a few days ago. I guess I sat down too long!?
3. I am a pimple poker. It was always about my own face, but since my hubby lets me for some odd reason, I do it to him too. My kids cover their face and hide when they see my hands come near their faces. (smart kids). It drives me nuts to see blemishes on others faces, but don't worry - I'll stay back. For some odd reason, it's cool when it's mine, but not other peoples. Ew! Sorry to those sqweamish folks.
4. I get stuck on an idea and it bothers me A LOT until it gets done. I have a to do list a mile long. Which is the real quirk - I write TO DO lists every day. If they get a little messy or more than two things crossed off, I rewrite it. This consumes a small portion of my day, but it helps me relax a little to know I have a backup of my thoughts.
5. It's not the being there that's hard, it's the getting there. That is the best description I have for my social anxieties. You'll never know it if you've met me, talked to me, whathaveyou. But it's definately there, just ask my hubby, who has to convince me to go to a lot of gatherings either by gladly going or going guiltily. Also working on this with my therapist.
6. Perfectionist? Not so sure that is the right word, but it is close. I like things done in a certain way, and I like things neat and tidy. If the kitchen is a mess, the whole house just looks dirty. If the whole house looks dirty, I'd rather be shopping. SO I do my best to keep things neat and clean, but let it still look a little "lived in." (right, Jamie?)
7. Okay, that lead me to a necessary 7th quirk: When I go shopping, I have the tendency to get excited about everyother thing I see. Thanks to my husband's "look" we have not purchased it all. But my other list of "Things to get" is just as long as my "Things to do" list.
Unsuspecting BLOGGERS who should try this out:
Lord, Make Me A Saint - Jamie
A Catholic Harvest - Paula
To Infinity and Beyond- Erika
Shower of Roses - Jessica
Pinewood Castle - Tracy
Living a simple life and pure faith - Christine
Aspiring Homemaker - Susan
OKay, skip this... basically everyone on the list on the right side of my blog should try this one. It really feels good - like a venting moment.
1. Link the person(s) who tagged you
2. Mention the rules on your blog
3. Tell about 6 unspectacular quirks of yours
4. Tag 6 fellow bloggers by linking them
5. Leave a comment on each of the tagged blogger’s blogs letting them know they’ve been tagged.
God Bless!
My QUIRKS, thanks to A Book A Day:
#1 I can't stand people that JUST DONT GET IT. Their ignorance eats away at me for hours or longer.
2. I used to have a thing about the way pillows were arranged (thanks to mom), but now that I have kids who really could care less - my new one is the arrangement of things higher up like pictures, clocks, books, etc. If I sit down and just look around and see something off, I redecorate! Hence, a long weekend project a few days ago. I guess I sat down too long!?
3. I am a pimple poker. It was always about my own face, but since my hubby lets me for some odd reason, I do it to him too. My kids cover their face and hide when they see my hands come near their faces. (smart kids). It drives me nuts to see blemishes on others faces, but don't worry - I'll stay back. For some odd reason, it's cool when it's mine, but not other peoples. Ew! Sorry to those sqweamish folks.
4. I get stuck on an idea and it bothers me A LOT until it gets done. I have a to do list a mile long. Which is the real quirk - I write TO DO lists every day. If they get a little messy or more than two things crossed off, I rewrite it. This consumes a small portion of my day, but it helps me relax a little to know I have a backup of my thoughts.
5. It's not the being there that's hard, it's the getting there. That is the best description I have for my social anxieties. You'll never know it if you've met me, talked to me, whathaveyou. But it's definately there, just ask my hubby, who has to convince me to go to a lot of gatherings either by gladly going or going guiltily. Also working on this with my therapist.
6. Perfectionist? Not so sure that is the right word, but it is close. I like things done in a certain way, and I like things neat and tidy. If the kitchen is a mess, the whole house just looks dirty. If the whole house looks dirty, I'd rather be shopping. SO I do my best to keep things neat and clean, but let it still look a little "lived in." (right, Jamie?)
7. Okay, that lead me to a necessary 7th quirk: When I go shopping, I have the tendency to get excited about everyother thing I see. Thanks to my husband's "look" we have not purchased it all. But my other list of "Things to get" is just as long as my "Things to do" list.
Unsuspecting BLOGGERS who should try this out:
Lord, Make Me A Saint - Jamie
A Catholic Harvest - Paula
To Infinity and Beyond- Erika
Shower of Roses - Jessica
Pinewood Castle - Tracy
Living a simple life and pure faith - Christine
Aspiring Homemaker - Susan
OKay, skip this... basically everyone on the list on the right side of my blog should try this one. It really feels good - like a venting moment.
Friday, August 29, 2008
My Celebrity Look-a-likes
I am always noticing that even strangers look so familiar, and it usual comes out that they look like a celebrity. My hubby looks like a cross between Adam Sandler and Ross from Friends, his coworker looks just like Robin Williams, my mom looks like Tim the Tool Man's wife...
But I never could pick out my own. Luckily for this site, now I know. And it's quite flattering, with the exception of Fred Savage. My favs are Martina McBride and Christie Brinkley.
But I never could pick out my own. Luckily for this site, now I know. And it's quite flattering, with the exception of Fred Savage. My favs are Martina McBride and Christie Brinkley.
MyHeritage: Family tree - Genealogy - Celebrity - Collage - Morph
Thursday, August 28, 2008
I'm a 1970's gal!
I guess this is appropriate since I was born in 1979. Does that mean I live in the past? Haha. I would have guessed the 1940s, since that is my favorite era.
| You Belong in 1978 |
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I found this at Sarah's Blog - Journey of Truth
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Blogger's Tea
I know, I know - I am so late on this! But if you read my family blog, you'll know why.
Well, my camera died just after I took this picture, so I've been borrowing pictures from the other ladies blogs. What took place was a gathering of all Minnesota Catholic Bloggers. It also turns out that we all homeschool our children. So of course we just had to meet and talk in IRL. I had so much fun dressing up like a lady, as I headed out the door to go to the Mad Hatter Tea Room in Anoka, MN. Luckily my mom lived just minutes from there and offered to watch my children. God bless her.
We had a delicious and dainty tea luncheon with chicken salad crossaints, fresh fruit, a scone with jam, and some freshly brewed spiced orange cream tea. Now I prefer iced tea, but with a couple sugar cubes, it was just wonderful! I would recommend this place to everyone. Tracy even thought to give us all Mary cards for occasion with my favorite prayer, the Hail Holy Queen (at the bottom of my blogs).
Well, my camera died just after I took this picture, so I've been borrowing pictures from the other ladies blogs. What took place was a gathering of all Minnesota Catholic Bloggers. It also turns out that we all homeschool our children. So of course we just had to meet and talk in IRL. I had so much fun dressing up like a lady, as I headed out the door to go to the Mad Hatter Tea Room in Anoka, MN. Luckily my mom lived just minutes from there and offered to watch my children. God bless her.
We had a delicious and dainty tea luncheon with chicken salad crossaints, fresh fruit, a scone with jam, and some freshly brewed spiced orange cream tea. Now I prefer iced tea, but with a couple sugar cubes, it was just wonderful! I would recommend this place to everyone. Tracy even thought to give us all Mary cards for occasion with my favorite prayer, the Hail Holy Queen (at the bottom of my blogs).
While I got a good sense of the blogger's personalities through their writing, this day was total confirmation of my thoughts. I am so happy to know these ladies and can't wait to meet with them again. We had so much fun talking, our 3 hour parking spots were just not enough. I spent an extra 45 minutes outside talking with Jamie, my new best bud, about the Blogger's Tea and other things. That got me a $9 parking ticket that was worth every penny!
$0 Grandma for a babysitter
$10.95 Tea and Crossaints
$10.00 Teapot for daughter’s birthday
$9.00 Parking ticket for talking too long, like ladies do
$40.00 round trip gas
A few hours with my blogging friends… priceless!
Top row from left to right:
Margaret the Minnesota Mom
Susan the Aspiring Homemaker
(me) Melissa from St. Brigid's Academy and also writing What I like about you
Paula from A Catholic Harvest
Tracy living in a Pinewood Castle
Terri representing The Knight.
Front row:
Laura the Crazy Mama
Jamie whom the Lord is Making a Saint
and our brand new blogger Erika of To My Infinity (and beyond!).
THANKS LADIES!
Thank you Tracy for organizing this. What a great idea!
*** if you are a Catholic homeschooling MN blogger reading this and I don't know who you are and you would like to be included next year please leave a comment and let me know - we'd love to meet'cha! (Tracy's words - who truly converted to Minnesotan!)
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