Just like last year, Advent is flying by, and Christmas is almost here!!! Tomorrow is already the 17th, and we will begin praying the "O" Antiphons.I have a half written post in my drafts folder with our plans for celebrating the O Antiphons this year, but I never did...
... I'm too busy shopping!Tomorrow is the last day for Amazon's free shipping, and I still haven't even finalized my shopping list! Yep... I am a tad bit behind, to say the least. I was so thankful to hear that, even though I am behind, I may still be right on track!...
My brothers are spoiling us!! Not only did they surprise us with a tree this year, they also took us all to an indoor winter wonderland at "The Farm" this weekend! The lights were beautiful, and most of them (at least all the ones up high) were hung by my brother(s)...
FOR TODAY: December 15th, 2008 Outside my Window... there is a blanket of snow covering the ground! We woke up to snow for the first time this winter on Saturday morning, and it has been snowing each night since!This is pretty rare for here, and although it does snow...
Our Santa Lucia's Braided Bread turned out delicious, the girls looked darling in their nightgowns and crowns, and they really enjoyed "waking" the (very awake yet cooperative) boys. Although it has already melted, we even woke up to our very first snowfall of...
Baja Fish Tacos, steamed corn, and Rosy Treats......followed by coloring a beautiful image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, while listening to this CD and this picture book.Our Lady of Guadalupe, mystical rose, intercede for the Church, protect the Holy Father, help all who...
The Christmas Novena to St. Therese begins today, 12 days before Christmas. One is to pray the novena 12 times per day for 12 days to honor the 12 years of Christ's childhood. May you receive a Christmas Rose of many blessings this Christmas!MYSTICAL ROSE...
Well, I had our Little Flowers meeting scheduled for last week, but due to my miscarriage the week prior, I just wasn't prepared, nor was I quite up for it... Soooooo, I postponed it a week, and we met last night.At the last minute (well, not quite the last minute,...
...from one of my Little Flowers. Thank you so much sweetie!! It made my day!
The girls had a great time at Little Flowers tonight... I will post more about our meeting soon!
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.
