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In His Shoes: Following a Father’s Lead

By Lisa Hendey • Jun 15th, 2009 • Category: Dads, Holidays, Lisa's Blog, Video

I love this little video from Catholic Media House, especially as we prepare to celebrate Father’s Day this weekend.  It’s a wonderful reminder that our children emulate our paths through life (more…)

St. Patrick’s Day Humor

By Lisa Hendey • Mar 17th, 2009 • Category: Holidays, Lisa's Blog

These were shared with me by various friends via email, since they know the Hendey family is celebrating our favorite saint this week.  Enjoy! (more…)

Lots of Ways to Say “I Love You!”

By Lisa Hendey • Feb 13th, 2009 • Category: Holidays, Lisa's Blog, Music, Video

Thanks to Susan Bailey at Grapevine for this cute video that will help you say “I Love You!” to anyone you happen to meet. (more…)

Hosting a New Year’s Eve Party for Teens

By Lisa Hendey • Jan 1st, 2009 • Category: Adam, Eric, Holidays, Lisa's Blog, Teens

For posterity’s sake, I thought I’d jot down a few of the things we learned last night while ringing in the New Year with a house full of teens.  (more…)

Happy New Year!

By Lisa Hendey • Dec 31st, 2008 • Category: Cooking, Holidays, Lisa's Blog

We are preparing to ring in the New Year with a house full of teenagers – Eric’s friends were looking for a place to gather and I feel better about having them here in our home than anyplace else! (more…)

Gloria!

By Lisa Hendey • Dec 25th, 2008 • Category: Holidays, Lisa's Blog, Music, Video

I hope you enjoy this beautiful rendition of one of my favorites, performed by the Daughters of St. Paul! (more…)

Merry Christmas!

By Lisa Hendey • Dec 24th, 2008 • Category: Family, Holidays, Lisa's Blog, Photos

Merry Christmas 2008 with love and prayers from the Hendey Family!
Greg, Lisa, Eric and Adam (more…)

Why We Celebrate on December 25

By Lisa Hendey • Dec 24th, 2008 • Category: Holidays, Lisa's Blog, Video

I thought you might enjoy this historical perspective on our celebration of Christmas, offered by Franciscan Father Greg Friedman, O.F.M. (more…)

Lisa’s Christmas Home Tour

By Lisa Hendey • Dec 24th, 2008 • Category: Holidays, Lisa's Blog

In her column last week, Kelly the Kitchen Kop gave us a sneak peek at her home all decorated for Christmas.  Kelly’s post inspired me to grab my iPhone and take a quick tour of my home to share with you. (more…)

A Mom’s Letter to Santa

By Lisa Hendey • Dec 23rd, 2008 • Category: Holidays, Lisa's Blog, Moms

Thanks to my friend Martha for sharing this classic!

Dear Santa,

I’ve been a good mom all year. I’ve fed, cleaned and cuddled my children on demand, visited the doctor’s office more than my own doctor, sold sixty-two cases of candy bars to raise money (more…)

Christmas at Bethlehem Gulch

By Lisa Hendey • Dec 17th, 2008 • Category: Adam, Advent, Holidays, Lisa's Blog, Photos

What do the Nativity and country line dancing have in common?  Both figured predominantly this week in the annual Christmas pageant at our Catholic school (more…)

When Snow Falls in Mississippi

By Lisa Hendey • Dec 12th, 2008 • Category: Holidays, Lisa's Blog, Music

I just have to share this video of my Catholic musician friend Gerard Faucheux from Mississippi who took advantage of their rare snowstorm to shoot an impromptu music video.  (more…)

Merry Christmas, New York City!

By Lisa Hendey • Dec 10th, 2008 • Category: Advent, Holidays, Lisa's Blog, Music

Over at 4Marks.com Susan Bailey shares a great article featuring the good news about Catholic Musican Lynn Geyer’s fabulous upcoming Christmas concert extravaganza, (more…)

280+ Mom-run Links for Big Box Alternatives

By Lisa Hendey • Nov 28th, 2008 • Category: Holidays, Lisa's Blog, Moms

Thanks to Megan at TwitterMoms.com for a growing list of “Big Box Alternatives” – gifts you can purchase from the comfort of your own home and support fellow moms. (more…)

Happy Thanksgiving!

By Lisa Hendey • Nov 27th, 2008 • Category: Holidays, Lisa's Blog, Video

From our family to yours, we wish you a blessed Thanksgiving!  I am blessed beyond measure to have so many wonderful gifts in my life, especially the gift of loving family and dear friends.  (more…)

Thanksgiving Resources

By Lisa Hendey • Nov 25th, 2008 • Category: Holidays, Lisa's Blog

While Thanksgiving is not a formal part of our Church calendar, the nature of our faith prompts us to give thanks on a regular basis to God, the giver of all things. (more…)