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For those quiet nights along the Nile, you’ll want to have your makeup just right! Max has been hard at work on a Nefertiti costume. It all began…
This morning, at around 6:15 am, Isabel woke us saying, “There is something moving in the school room trash can.” Sounded ominous. We headed into the schoolroom and…
. . . especially today, the Feast of the Our Lady of the Rosary! For many years, we had this bumper sticker on our autos. I must admit,…
Here is the official 2009-2010 company photo for Midwest Dance Theatre. Ida took the photo, and Max and Isabel are in it. This is Isabel’s 5th year in…
Today we went to the Canine Carnival and watched Dodgy honored on stage as a member of the royal court. It was quite a site. He was even…
Saturday afternoon, Midwest Dance Theatre perfomed several group dances and solos at the Loop in Motion arts festival. This was our farewell performance for “Enchanted Dream.” Pictured above,…
Here is a shot of everyone at last night’s birthday celebration for Ria, our oldest.
My oldest is twenty-two today. Hard to believe.
For those in St. Louis: Loop in Motion, the annual visual and performing arts festival in University City, will take place on October 2 and 3, 2009 on…
. . . opening the fire pitt! Last night at the fire pitt, which was a Mother’s Day present to me a few years back, we enjoyed hotdogs…
Many of you know we have chosen St. Juan Diego as patron of our 2009-2010 homeschool year. Last week, Cro and Aud made Juan Diego paper dolls. His…
Saturday, September 26, 2009 1 to 9 pm Dancing in the Street, now in its third year, celebrates the opening of the St. Louis fall arts season. Grand…
For some time now, Max has been creating costumes and gowns from various fabrics and unwanted dress parts. She is a very good seamstress and designer. She came…
These three homeschool girls have been buddies since they were little squirts. Look at them now, all grown up! Here they are acting a bit silly as they…
We started the day by picking 7 volunteer pumpkins from our garden. We’ve already picked 3 or 4 and made two pumpkin pies. What a beautiful bunch of…
Today was the St. Louis Catholic Homeschool Association‘s annual back-to-school picnic. It was an absolutely beautiful day and we had a great turnout. Lots of old faces and…
To celebrate our last Friday before school starts, we’re heading to the ice rink! For those in the St. Louis area, Hardee’s Iceplex in Chesterfield MO has public…
Tuesday was my birthday. Despite my husband’s original birthday shopping list, I got lots of great presents and we had a wonderful celebration. He even got me a…
Online voting for Canine King and Queen is up and running. Dodgy, and Ida would appreciate your vote.
Dodgy, Ida’s rescued Austrian Shepherd/Lab mix, has just been selected as one of three finalists for the title of King of the 19th annual Canine Carnival, sponsored by…
Looking for 2010 St. Louis Joffrey Nutcracker audition info? Two years ago, my daughter Max auditioned for the Joffrey Ballet’s Nutcracker performed in St. Louis at the Fox…
Our new homeschool year officially begins on August 31. I’m down to three students this year in 10th, 7th, and 4th grade. I am feeling the added space…
Thanks to Esther for sharing this on Facebook. Catholic News Agency reports on the Fifth World Congress of Families underway in Amsterdam. Secretary of the Pontifical Council for…
This is a bit late, but I just saw it at Cajun Cottage Under the Oaks: Today is Left-Handers’ Day. Really, everyday is left-handers day in our house…
HOMILY GRITS: I Believe in Miracles: Is the Age of Miracles over? If it is, you can’t prove it by me. My life has been full of miracles…