Have you seen the "5 Things" posts showing up on everyone's blog? Well here's mine after getting tagged by Christy of fountains of home (one of my favorite, favorite blogs. Seriously, I never miss a post and think Christy and I would be besties IRL, except she lives in Canada and I truly can't comprehend how anyone survives that kind of cold. But sometimes she does get moose in her yard … [Read more...]
This Week’s Miscellany: Vol. 47
Let's get straight to the big news! A new Pope! As soon as I heard about the white smoke, I rushed to the laptop to find a live stream of what was happening (we don't have TV). NBC News was working well, so I started watching and then actually woke up my 4-year-old son from his nap so he could see, too. (Clearly a red letter day! Naptime is sacred.) We waited and waited and waited together for the … [Read more...]
Catholicism: Empowering Women for 2000 Years (Part II: But Women Can’t Be Priests!)
Last week I shared how understanding the Marian doctrine of the Catholic Church empowered me to celebrate my femininity. If you missed Part I: The Blessed Virgin Mary, go back to start there. “But Haley!” you might be thinking. “Empowered? Really? Women can’t be equal to men in the Church because they can’t be priests!” We’ve all heard about this issue in the media lately ad nauseum. Certainly, … [Read more...]
Pretty Please, Vote for Me?!
Some wonderful reader(s) nominated Carrots for the Sheenazing Blogging Award over at A Knotted Life (named after the Venerable Fulton J. Sheen). I'm pinching myself that my name is on the same page as amazing bloggers like Simcha Fisher and Jennifer Fulwiler! Thank you so much! And now I'm going to grovel and beg you to pretty please vote for me! It's quick and easy, I promise. I'm nominated … [Read more...]
The 10 Most Popular Carrots Posts of 2012!
Me (at 20 weeks pregnant) with my sweet boy last night sharing the best hot cocoa of my life from my favorite coffee place. Still enjoying the 12 Days of Christmas! :) I was inspired by Mandi's post of her blog's 10 most popular posts of 2012 to do the same for Carrots and list the most popular posts written this year on the blog. Looks like readers were most interested in posts about … [Read more...]
Family Pics: A First!
Since Benjamin was born in 2009, we haven't had any photographs taken of our whole family by a real photographer. Last week, my friend Lauren of Simply Inspired Mama took some photos for us and I'm completely in love with them and can't wait to share my favorites with you! For a split second, I thought about buying a new dress for our pics. Then I remembered that I hate shopping. I also wanted … [Read more...]
Story of a Blog
Happy Michaelmas! Today is Carrots for Michaelmas’ 3 year blogiversary. Now seems like the right time to confess that the words blog, blogger, blogging, and blogiversary are some of my least favorite words in the English language. But it can’t be helped! There’s no other word for it. Happy Blogiversary to Carrots! Carrots started out simply as a way to document our celebrations of the … [Read more...]
Bookshelf Love
We're minimalists. We don't have much "stuff" with one exception: BOOKS. If you want to torture me, just take me into a beautiful bookstore and tell me I can't buy anything. We once rented a house due in large part to one amazing room of wall-to-wall built in bookcases. I use the library often, but if I love a book then I want it for my very own so I can keep it forever, say hello now and then, … [Read more...]
This Week’s Miscellany: Vol. 24
Whew. What a week! A runny nose for our little asthmatic Benjamin turned into a relentless cough and a high fever sending him on a couple visits to the pediatrician and many, many breathing treatments at home. And I don't know if you're aware of that fun cough-induced vomiting trick some kids do, but if it was an Olympic sport, Benjamin would win a gold medal. Not to be outdone by big brother, … [Read more...]
I am…..
...spending some beautiful days with these three. Hiking, reading, watching the Olympics, and introducing Lucy to our sweet relatives. Which is why it's quiet around here and I'm falling behind on posting, moderating comments, replying to comments, and answering your wonderful emails. So sorry for the delays but I'll be back soon :) Thanks for being such wonderful readers that I miss you … [Read more...]
