WAHOO!!!! They are ALL made!!!! All 47 of them!!! I am so excited... and thankful that I decided to blog about it since I am sure that if I hadn't there is NO WAY I would have finished this project this year! I am glad that I did though, my kids are really loving it!...
Happy Palm Sunday!!!So far today we:Attended an early (7am) Palm Sunday MassWent out to Breakfast at Marie CalendarsLit Candle in Prayer CornerMade Palm CrossesBurned Last years PalmsRead story and colored pictures for Jesus TreePlaced Symbol on our Jesus TreeDid our...
You all are totally amazing!! Just look at that basket!! From day one you have exceeded all my expectations with your generosity to the Easter Hope Challenge for the Hadley's! I have received so many donations, ranging from small to large. Many of you have left...
FYI... The feast of St. Patrick was also moved to March 15th this year. Being Irish, we actually have been doing a variety of St. Patrick crafts and reading quite a few St. Patrick and Irish books this past week in his honor. I just haven't had a chance to post any...
St. Joseph by Captain (age 7)The feast of Saint Joseph usually falls on March 19th. This year however, March 19th falls on the Wednesday of Holy week. Even though the feast of St. Joseph is one of the solemnity feasts, it does not take precedence over the celebration...
Trace Adkins "You're Gonna Miss This"I heard this song on my way home from a friends home tonight. I LOVED it, even though it did make me cry... Crying can be good, right? When I got home I had to listen to it again, and while I was at it, I thought I would share it...
"Hurry, get your camera!!!" Yes... My kiddos were very excited...We all really enjoyed seeing the lovely photos that some of you have shared of your own backyard birds!Here are a few pictures of ours:And one more picture of my own little turkeys:This was taken right...
Is it morning ALREADY?!?!Yes, mornings are more often than not my least favorite time of the day. That said, I am really looking forward to reading all the discussion on this second chapter of Mitten Strings For God, titled Morning.Reading this chapter made me realize...
If you homeschool and live in the Pacific Northwest, have you heard about the Spring 2008 Northwest Catholic Family Education Conference?The conference is being held on May 2 & 3, at the Tukwila Community Center. Hubby said I could (and should) go, so I just...
We have a subscription to Spelling Time that my boys just love. It's really great since I can customize each weeks lesson to match the words we are working on in our Seton spellers.Today Twinkle Toes came up to me and said: Momma, can I do Spelling Time, 'cause it's...
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.
