Haaaaappy St. Paddy’s Day!! One of my favorite days of the year!! If you’re looking for Irish naming inspiration, I’ve got a bunch of posts from years past that might have just what you’re looking for. ☘️☘️☘️ I have an extra special reason for being excited for today this year, as I’d earmarked today as “share … Continue reading Happy St. Patrick’s Day! And some fun news to share! 💚☘️
Haaaaaappy St. Patrick’s Day everyone!! This is one of my very favorite days of the year!! 😁☘😁☘ Before I get into today’s post, a couple fun things to mention: First, my mom (whose dad was born in Ireland and who is herself an Irish citizen) has written a book for families about a wee little God-loving … Continue reading Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! ☘☘☘ And Irish place names
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone!! You know this is one of my favorite days, and you know Irish names are some of my favorites — check out my Irish names and Rose of Tralee tags for more!! I also read this piece that’s appropriate for today: “It’s not Happy St. Patty’s Day, but St. Paddy’s … Continue reading Baby name consultation: Old Testament, German/Dutch, and/or Irish-y for baby boy no. 2
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh! (Blessings to you all on St. Patrick’s Day!) I’m so sorry I didn’t post this consultation yesterday — I came down with a wee (only a wee, thank goodness) stomach bug and felt gross for most of the day, but I’m much better today! I’ve got … Continue reading Baby name consultation: Short name with no nicknames needed for a little sister
A few things I’ve seen regarding the coronavirus that I thought would be helpful to you all, in case you haven’t seen them already: — Self-described “Catholic speaker, blogger, and hobo for Christ,” Meg Hunter-Kilmer (sister of Rosie!), posted on Instagram the great idea to say the Memorare while washing your hands — it takes … Continue reading Re: Coronavirus
It’s St. Paddy’s Eve, y’all! ❤ 😀 ❤ I’m really excited to be speaking tonight at a dinner for Irish Catholic women on the usage of the name of Mary by the Irish in Ireland and America — I’ll be sharing a little history, a little language, and some really cool names (like my fave Miles … Continue reading Gettin’ my Irish on
Theresa’s name dilemma kicked off Irish month as she was scheduled to have her eighth baby, a little girl, on St. Patrick’s Day. She emailed me an update and a photo of the new little lady! “Everything went well, we’re back home with ::drumroll:: Rosary Brigid Elise! She was 6lbs. 14oz, 18.75 in, and has … Continue reading Wee lassie’s debut!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you all! Our very own reader Irish Nannie has published a book, the first in a series of books for children called The Adventures of Finney the Leprechaun. This first book is called Finney Hides the Pot o’ Gold, and I’m delighted to tell you more about it here. No one does Irish … Continue reading Finney the Leprechaun
Did you all see the amazing thing BabyNames.com did? I saw it on CNN.com! Here’s a screenshot: “Each one of these names was somebody’s baby.” I love that. I’ve written before about how knowing a person’s name pulls them out of the masses into clear focus. Motherhood has really helped deepen the impact for me … Continue reading Beloved children of God
It’s March! In my house, March means Irish — Irish food, Irish music, Irish coffee in my green Claddagh mug (okay, maybe just the “coffee” part of “Irish coffee”), Irish green everywhere for the entire month — so what better way to kick it off than with an Irish-y Irish name dilemma? Theresa and Sean … Continue reading Baby name consultant: Wee Lassie Heckaman
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