Happy Feast Day of St. Nicholas

The true story of Santa Claus begins with Saint Nicholas of Myra.  He was born in the village of Patara in Lyrica, Asia Minor, about the middle of the third century.  His parents were extremely wealthy and devout Christians who raised him to know, love and serve God.    Nicholas’ parents both died when he … Read more

Facebook Is Not How You Show Love!

As most of you know, we spent 1 week in Houston, TX for Thanksgiving and Kerry’s 18th Birthday (hard to believe, but incredibly exciting as well).  It was hands down the most incredible vacation we’ve ever had with extended family.  Why?  Because we spent time with family who actually love us for who we are … Read more

Here’s Your Sign

Let’s get this out in the open, no elephants in the room, I have 11 kids.  Yes, they are all mine, I gave birth to all of them, no, none of them are twins and yes, I know all their names (though between you and me I never get them right). I’m aware that there … Read more

The Crazy Truth About the Girl Scouts …

So little Mary is a girl scout and she’s out selling cookies to support her troop, how wonderful.  We all know the Girl Scouts, they build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.  In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together, through a myriad … Read more