FOR TODAY: October 13th, 2008, The Feast of St. EdwardOutside my Window... it is chilly, but the sun is shining, and hubby and the boys are raking up the fallen pine needles.I am thinking... that I really need to spend less of my "free" time on the computer, and more...
October 12th marks the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in America back in 1492. In the United States, we celebrate Columbus Day on the second Monday of October.We are taking a short break in our current American History Studies to do a quick review of...
Congratulations Sarah! (Please email me and I will put you in touch with Karen, so you can choose your felt!)Thank you everyone for participating!! It was so fun to hear from you all!
My *FAVORITE* children's clothing store is Gymboree. I just *LOVE* their clothing. Not only is it *SUPER CUTE,* it *LASTS* forever!! (Which is a huge benefit in a big family!) Plus, often times, the new lines coordinate extremely well with past lines, making it so fun...
As I mentioned in my Daybook on Monday, one of my goals for this week was to "Catch Up" on a ton little bit of school work. We have been so busy the past few weeks that my boys fell a bit behind in some of their workbooks.Well, by Wednesday we just weren't...
Four years ago, My friend Kristy and I organized the 1st annual All Hallows' Eve/All Saints' Party for our local homeschool group. We had always attended our own homeschool groups All Saints' Day parties growing up, and we really wanted our children to have the same....
As I mentioned earlier, today was the Feast of the Most Holy Rosary. I had invited a couple families to meet us at the park, but the weather just wouldn't cooperate and so they all came over to our home instead! All I had to do was bake the cupcakes and brew some...
... Preggie Pops and Spices.I wonder what tomorrow will bring?More baby proofing, by the looks of it...You'd think I would have our home baby proof by now!!
...this time by Shelly!She would like to see "the 6th picture in my 6th folder on my computer."I was a bit nervous about this one, but I think I got off easy. My folders are all listed by date, and so folder #6 is 2005-12-16, which is the day my brother came over to...
Recently, after posting about a few of our Little Saints Flannel Board Pieces, I was sent a sample product to review for Story Time Felts. My children all *LOVE* playing with Flannel Boards, so I was more than willing to look through the catalog, and check out their...
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.
