I MISS my Mac!

OK... So, I am a bit frustrated with both my computer and blogger. I have been for awhile, but have finally decided to vent about it! ;)One of my favorite things about blogging has been keeping in closer contact with friends and family, as well as making new friends....

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Lovin’ my “Muffins”

I always get such a kick out of the comments I receive when I am out and about with all my kids!No matter where we are, we tend to stand out. Especially at Costco. At least it seems like it. Maybe that is just because I shop there the most... I don't know. It just...

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Happy 6th Birthday to our little Rascal!!

Happy 6th Birthday to our little Rascal!!

Today Rascal is 6 years old! Wow! Where has the time gone? He is getting so big though and has really grown so much, especially the last few months. Rascal is such a wonderful little boy. He is doing great in school, loves to draw and color, and is such a great helper...

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Lent begins Tomorrow

Lent begins Tomorrow

Are you ready? I think I'm getting there...Elizabeth Foss wrote a beautiful article, for the Arlington Catholic Herald:Before Lent, a time to refocus If you have a second, hop on over and read it! She has some great points worth reflecting on.As far as our family...

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Just in time for Lent…

Just in time for Lent…

...our TV died.I'm actually not surprised. It has been a long time coming... Actually, hubby purchased the TV back in '95, 4 years before we got married! The past couple years it took a turn for the worse, and in order to get the TV to turn on, you'd have to push the...

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Weekend Highlights

Weekend Highlights

It was a very exhausting busy weekend... Snuggles cried from 1am-5am three nights in a row. All he wanted was some snuggling, he wanted to be held and rocked in the recliner... After 3 nights though, I was worried that his ears might be infected. (He has been prone to...

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Our Lenten Calendar

Our Lenten Calendar

When our oldest son was a toddler, and I was looking for ideas on what do do during lent with him, I ran across a great little book titled: Guiding Your Catholic Preschooler.One of the ideas in this book is to make a large Lenten Calendar with the child. We have been...

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Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes

Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes

The Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes begins today, February 2nd, and ends February 10th. The feast of Our Lady of Lourdes is on February 11th.A novena is a nine-day period of prayer to implore special favors, obtain special graces, or to make special petitions. The word...

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Prayer of Mothers

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.


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Hi! I'm Jessica, a Roman Catholic wife and home educating mother to our nine children. I was home educated myself, along with my eleven younger siblings. I have a special devotion to St. Therese, through whom I have been given much help and many blessings--the beautiful "Shower of Roses" that she has sent my way! Here I will record a few of the blessings I treasure. Please remember that what you see here is just a little glimpse at our lives, so please say a prayer for us, as we continue to strive for holiness.

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