Our Lady of Liesse, Queen of My Diamond Castle
How is a 100-year-old farmhouse anything close to a Diamond Castle? Ask my four-year-old. And Mary. (Because OF COURSE there's a Mary story here!)
Welcome! Join me as I chronicle my reading, random observations, and share the things that catch my eye, all while chasing kids and chugging coffee.
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- Reviews
- book lists
- Catechist Resources
- Marian Resources
What it’s like to write historical fiction (and a preview of Ella’s Promise)
An exclusive interview with author Ellen Gable and a peek at her newest historical romance, Ella's Promise
2019 Books Read
This is my ongoing list of my 2019 reading.
Catechist Resources
This is a listing of catechist resources I've found helpful over the years. Hope it helps you!
Marian Resources
My devotion to Mary has grown over the years, and since I've been getting an increasing number of requests for my favorite Marian recommendations, here you go.
My Books
It’s taken me a few to get a reader after my own heart. But this guy...he’s as bookwormy as me. 😍
#raisingreaders #bignatebooks
We’ve been busy.
#farmingthefloor #greenishay
Because I shared a recipe in my Three Shots newsletter and that means I needed to try it out for myself. (Oh, you’re not subscribed? Go ahead and click the linky-do-dah in my profile and have at it!) #stuffingcups #leftoversmadeinteresting #threeshots #subscribeifyoudare #yum
Sometimes I scroll through pictures and find very interesting things. And other times... #thankyou4yo #orwasthisjustrandompic
My #bookview
#brotherskaramazov #shoesmatchcover #sideofporter
On this day in 2003, we started the adventure. Then, on this day in 2010, the lil old mancub was born. 16 years, 4 kids, and never a dull moment.
#november29 #anniversarybirthday #betterthanblackfriday
I promised him, coming into this game, that I would make the older ones come to his games too, whatever he plays.
#farmingthestands #tractorparade #yestherewasagamethedaybeforethanksgiving #butwedidntreallymind
Boo.
Yah.
#naughtycornertour #yesidid #columbusorbust
Sunrise. Frost. #blessed #nofilter #viewfromthekitchenwindow
When I get something that’s remotely interesting, 4yo calls it. “Books for ME!” This one has CUTOUTS! So bring on the Advent season. We got this. Thanks to @ignatius_press.
#advent2019 #adventcalendar #reallifelook #notaprofessionalphotographer #butmykidisstillcute
Life, unscripted.
#nerdsonatortilla #bakingwithboys #teacakes #dinnerisoptional
Always have my people with me. 😉💞😇
#tinysaints #ourlady #mamaguad #stbrigid #glorybesaints
