Picture Perfect

Picture Perfect

We all really enjoyed having my sister Julianna over today! When she first arrived, we spent a few hours in the kitchen baking Lemon Bars, Key Lime Bars and Raspberry Bars. (We cheated and used these mixes, but they turned out great!) Then we made a couple batches of...

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My Daybook ~ December 23rd

My Daybook ~ December 23rd

Yesterday was such a busy day that I just didn't have time to post my daybook, so I am going to post it today! FOR TODAY: December 23rd, 2008Outside my Window... the snow is just about melted, just in time for the next snow storm that is coming in tonight! The...

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A Child’s Comparison

A Child’s Comparison

The other day we were watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas.Afterwards, Captain turned to hubby and said:"Dad, the Grinch is like Barack Obama, and we are like the Whos'!" *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*The Grinch had been caught by this tiny Who daughterWho'd got out...

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A Visit with Santa

A Visit with Santa

When we were at "The Farm" our children had the opportunity to visit with Santa, aka St. Nicholas. It was a first for them, and even though they knew that he wasn't THEE St. Nicholas, they really enjoyed it! Santa, of course, asked each one of them what they wanted...

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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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