... at making Never Fail Fudge.I made this same recipe for Christmas and it turned out SO GOOD that I decided to make a couple batches to take to the New Year's Eve Party tonight. However, for some reason, when I was reading the directions I read "Sweetened Condensed...
This post is for Faith & Family's Christmas Home Tour.We don't have a ton of decorations, but those we do have are meaningful and special to us. So, here are a few pictures of what you would find if you happened to visit our home during the Advent and Christmas...
Our Advent Candles were replaced with our Christ Candle.Excited children up bright and early!"Just look, till after Mass!"All ready for Christmas Mass. The kids have sure grown since last year!Right before Mass Twinkle Toes leaned over and asked, "Momma, how can Baby...
...once again to my Aunt Alice and cousin Juliana!!The girls just LOVE their new dresses!!! They wore them on Christmas Eve, and then again to Mass on Sunday. The Scottie dogs are so cute!
... Twinkle Toes gave to me,Five empty glue sticks from her 12 days of Christmas Lap Book.(I am pretty sure that most of them were partially used already, but still! We haven't even finished it yet!!)And just so you all know, my hubby is off all week and we have all...
Today was the feast of St. John the Apostle. St. John was one of the sons of Zebedee, or "sons of thunder," and the apostle "whom Jesus loved." Since St. John is often symbolized with an eagle, we made an Eagle Cake for dessert. It was super easy and so much fun to...
I hope you are all enjoying your Christmas break! I just got creamed by my 6 year old decided to take a little break from playing The Settlers of Catan to post a bit about our Christmas.It seems that no matter how much I prepare, Christmas usually never does go quite...
The Flower All the earth with snow is covered,Everywhere the white frosts reign;Winter and his gloomy courtiersHold their court on earth again.But for you has bloomed the FlowerOf the fields, Who comes to earthFrom the fatherland of heaven,Where eternal spring has...
Well, I was hoping to finish up my Alphabet of Saints today and give the completed set to my girls for Christmas. I tried, honestly I did, but either some of the saints are just plain harder to paint than others, or I am just too tired. I still have 10 left to do, and...
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.
