The Rosary is the most beautiful and the most rich in graces of all prayers; it is the prayer that touches most the Heart of the Mother of God. and if you wish peace to reign in your homes, recite the family Rosary. -Pope Pius X. Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us.

First loaves of bread made with 100% hard white wheat, milled at home. Turned out excellent. I used Sue Becker’s basic yeast bread recipe. Will be trying more grains and recipes, hoping to put a bunch in the freezer for postpartum.

A Giant among men, but to me he was just Granddad. He was a true testament to greatness and his legacy will not soon be forgotten. I am honored to be his granddaughter.

Ideas for high protein, low carb breakfasts? My usual is a quart of raw milk, a couple egg yolks and protein powder (packs in about 65 grams of protein off the bat). But I have big babies and at 35 weeks, my midwife told me to back off the carbs.

Hot, hot July. Down in the cabin, in between rain storms.

Sadly this was a preventable death. Pit bulls should never, ever be around children. In fact, pit bulls shouldn’t be allowed in a civilized society. Complete and total extermination is called for.

Don’t buy on Amazon, too expensive. Decently priced used copies on Goodreads and eBay.

If you’re looking for a classic German fairytale, filled with fantasy & adventure (also beautiful illustrations), look no further. This is the English translation of “Peterchens Mondfahrt”. I read it to my older kids years ago, and my now 3 & 5 yr old absolutely love it.

30 weeks pregnant with baby #5. Being pregnant at 43 isn’t the same as it was at 26 but I’m so grateful for this baby and what my body is capable of. Deo gratias!

RT @omnialnchristo: “He was not the light, but was to give testimony of the light”. Happy midsummer / St. John the Baptist’s Eve! https://t….

God bless fathers. HFD to all the kings out there. 👑

Blessed Feast of Pentecost. Veni, Sancte Spiritus!

17 years ago, on a hot and stormy day in the mountains, @MichaelTG09 and I got married. Our friend played this song on the ukulele. It was a magical day and the best decision of my life. I love you forever, babe.

I am exactly who you think I am.

The way my five year old belts out the St. Michael prayer after Mass, and loudly shouts her battle cry “CAST INTO HELL SATAN AND ALL OF THE EVIL SPIRITS SEEKING THE RUIN OF SOULS!!!”.makes me proud.

I’m pretty obsessed with these new circadian light bulbs. Changes from “daylight” to “sunset” to “campfire” with a switch. Game changer. Slowly replacing all of the light bulbs in the house.

Rhodesia is eternal.

Memories of a boy and his dog at a very special camp in the Adirondacks. They are both much older now. The dog is gray and slow, the boy is tall and strong. Time marches on. And so it goes.

“Feels like 35” in May just hits different.