The latest Loveliness fair is up... The loveliness of Preparing to Prepare!You can read it here.Like all of the loveliness fairs, it is just lovely! I wanted to participate, but honestly, I have just been too preoccupied with life lately... It seems that there is...
Today, November 25th, is the feast of Christ the King. It is ALSO the feast of St. Catherine of Alexandria… And, since she is one of Twinkle Toes' patron Saints, it is an extra special day at our home. I love the story of St. Catherine. She is known as the patron...
We had a great time at Tug & Regina's for Thanksgiving! Thank you so much for having us over! We had so much fun, that I never even got my camera out! Can you believe that?Tug deep fried the turkey and it was delicious, just like last year! Regina's sweet potatoes...
To all my visitors, friends and family... May God shower each and every one of you with many blessings! And may you all have a very Happy and Peaceful Thanksgiving!A Thanksgiving PrayerFather in Heaven, Creator of all and source of all goodness and love, please look...
Last night after dinner we made the cutest little Turkey snacks out of Double Stuf Oreo cookies, malt balls, and candy corn!My mom would die if she knew I fed this kind of stuff to my kids... In fact I recently ran into her at the grocery store and started covering up...
...by 6 o'clock pm, if someone plays instead of actually napping.
You Are Mashed PotatoesOrdinary, comforting, and more than a little predictableYou're the glue that holds everyone together.What Part of Thanksgiving Are You?H/T: Knit Together in LoveYou Are Apple PieYou're the perfect combo of comforting and traditional.You prefer...
Making our Thankful Tree yesterday was such fun! First the boys headed outside to find a few branches to use and while the girls gathered rocks to fill the vase with. In the meantime I printed off this leaf template and set out the watercolors and paintbrushes. The...
Today is the Traditional Feast of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Ann Elizabeth is my Confirmation name, after St. Anne and St. Elizabeth of Hungary. I have always loved St. Elizabeth! A while back I ran across this beautiful poem to St. Elizabeth that you may have seen,...
I have been awarded "The Spirit of Christmas Award" by Amy over at Knit Together in Love. Thank you Amy, your so sweet!What is the Spirit of Christmas you ask?Quite simply it is those that have a generous and giving nature. Those who care about others. Those who have...
Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.
