by Kate | May 13, 2025 | Family
My dearest Sebastian, you turned eight in March. What a huge year for you! As a 2nd grader you received your First Communion and you won your first pinewood derby for your age group. John Paul and dad helped you build and design the car and we all cheered with happy...
by Kate | May 8, 2025 | Catholic
My phone lit up with a soft glow-messages arriving one after another. “Habemus Papam!” We have a new pope. I paused, letting the moment settle in. Right now, the world is watching the Catholic Church. Even friends who have never invited Christ into their homes are...
by Kate | May 6, 2025 | Tripping Over the Saints
https://media.blubrry.com/tripping_over_the_saints/content.blubrry.com/tripping_over_the_saints/Garageband-Patrick_OHearn-Saints_come_in_all_shapes_and_sizes-5_6_25_4_43_PM.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAfter taking a break over Lent, Patrick joined me to...
by Kate | Apr 14, 2025 | Family, Recipe
An easy, Easter trifle – Let your kiddos present Easter dessert this year! The cutest, easiest trifle you ever did see! Years ago, when we lived in Scottsdale, we made an Easter trifle for dessert. I had seen the chocolate carrots at World Market and thought...
by Kate | Mar 17, 2025 | Adoption, Family
In October of 2024, Brian, Riley, and I took in the sights of Montana. I had never been there before and now I will tell everyone and anyone that they should visit. It is one of the most beautiful, expansive, friendly places I’ve ever been. . Fall had just...