I know that I've mentioned it before, but my children *love* all of the Glory Story CD's that are put out by Catholic World Missions. The last couple years, my children have each gotten one of the CD's in their Easter Basket and we now all 10 CD's.One of our favorite...
I recently agreed to take part in the Pay it Forward gift exchange... Not only will Regina be making me something, I get to spoil three of you with something handmade too! Okay, maybe I shouldn't say spoil you, since I can't knit or crochet, and I can barely sew, but...
... say a prayer for a dear friend of mine and her family? I just got off the phone with her, and she could really use all the prayers we can send. I am going to go and pray a rosary for them right now, but would you all mind adding a prayer (or two!) as well? Thank...
I never did get a chance to sign up for the Holy Heroes Lenten Adventure, but since we had previously signed up for their Advent Adventure, we are getting the emails. My boys were so excited when I pulled up the videos and printed out the activities for this...
Last year, inspired by Charlotte, my family really enjoyed using Tomie de Paola's Garden of the Good Shepherd: A Sticker Album to Count the 50 Days to celebrate the Easter season.Normally it retails for $19.95, but right now you can purchase it for just $3.00 from...
I finally finished making our Lenten Calendar this morning, just before Mass. Yes, it is almost identical to last year's calendar, but that is what my children requested! ☺Heavenly Father, Let us enter the season of Lent in the spirit of joy giving ourselves to...
Time to report my Weight on Wednesday once again... This past week wasn't too bad! Last week I started following the food suggestions in Making the Cut by Jillian Michaels. I was able to keep my daily calories between 1200-1400, and never felt hungry. In just four...
Today was Shrove Tuesday, also known as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras or Pancake Day. It is also the last day of Ordinary time, with Lent beginning tomorrow on Ash Wednesday.You know, I realized on Sunday, when Father reminded us all of the requirements for Fasting on Ash...
...I wanted to share one more picture from Sunday.This simple breakfast was shared by Tracy during our First Communion Celebrations Fair at Catholic Cuisine! Rascal *loved* it, and it was so very easy and doable even at the last minute! Thank you Tracy!
Quinquagesima Sunday ~ February 22, 2009 (February 22 is also the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, which I thought was special since Father recently came back from giving tours in Rome of St. Peter's tomb!)"My First Holy Communion!" Our Family and our First...
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.
