Friends–It’s one of my favorite types of days here on the blog: a pattern release day and today I am sharing my MASS QUIET BOOKS with you all!  I love blogging and crafting and all that goes with it, but more than anything I LOVE when I send my creations out into the world and […]

And as a real departure from things I am comfortable with, here are some bump pictures.  After several requests from family and blog readers alike… I forced the camera into my husband’s hands after Mass. Marched into the backyard, and posed awkwardly for a few shots showing my bump, belly, whatever. I am 33 weeks […]

A few days back I happened upon my two oldest (4 and 3 years old) busy at work in my bathroom mixing some “Polyjuice Potion”.  They were quite proud of the pink lumpy concoction and offered it to me saying, “We made this for you, mommy.  Now you can turn it into whatever you like!” […]

Candy is a part of Easter around here, it just is.  Do I wish my kids liked candy less?  Yes.  Do I wish I liked candy less? Yes. But I grew up with Easter baskets brimming with candy and my kids are growing up the same way.  In fact, as we talk about the passion […]