Annaroo here, back with another installment of Roo Trippin. This is likely the last road trip before our new baby arrives. Last year, we headed east for a tour of the south and a few months a go we took a quick adventure north to Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Now, it is time to head west for…
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How she does NOT do it all.
You may have seen posts trumpeting titles like “how she does it all” or “how to have it all”. Articles that, despite their good intentions, seem to celebrate packed schedules and women who successfully juggle 30 balls in the air at once. This is not one of those posts. I’d be lying if I told you I…
A Dance Party… and exciting announcement
We’ve had a wonderful summer in this neck of the woods. Busy and hot, but absolutely sweet. We also have an exciting announcement… We’re truly so excited that we can’t stop dancing. There have been challenging moments and natural fears, but we are enjoying the time we have with this new family member and…
Prayer Hacks: Turn your day job into a prayer (7QT)
Each time I read Ephesians, my mind gets hung up on this verse about prayer. “Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints.”-Ephesians 6:18 My prayer life has looked different in every season, and I am now…
Roo Tripping Vol 4: Colorado Edition
Anna Roo here, for another installment of my rootripping adventures, this time almost a year wiser and sitting forward in my car seat. You may remember when I headed out on my first road trip, visited the smokey mountains, and was welcomed by family and friends on our tour of the south last year. This…
A Church made for toddlers: Understanding the sanctuary and celebration
Going to mass with my daughter is quite the trip. As she grows further into toddlerdome, her wiggles are growing, but we have also found many opportunities to share the celebration with her, using tactile and visual cues. We mention her place in the family of God as we dip our hands in the baptismal font, and when…