The next time you go on a camping trip, and have an early morning ultrasound scheduled for the morning after you return, DO NOT lay down "for just a minute" thinking you will get back up to change into pajamas, brush your teeth, and set the alarm. **Thankfully,...
On this special day for fathers, I've decided to let our children tell you some of the reasons that their daddy is so great! (I saw this idea on my cousin's blog last year and loved it! Thanks for the inspiration Meg!) I asked them each the following questions:1. What...
Today we headed to Marci's home for this week's:Summer with the SaintsThe month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In addition, the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated on the Friday following the Second Sunday after Pentecost,...
"It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that."~ 1 ~I baked a double batch of Nestle Chocolate Chip Cookies, half with walnuts (my favorite!) and half...
As I mentioned in a previous post, I decided to add another craft (in addition to our notebook pages) to our Little Flower's meetings this coming year. To keep it easy, I decided to order actual craft kits from Oriental Trading. I thought I would take a second and...
My mom just called, and it seems that my little sister Jamie is in labor with their 3rd child!! Her due date wasn't until July 3rd, but I guess that's only a couple weeks away, which would make her full term! I found the following beautiful prayer on Anne's blog....
I mentioned last week, in my American History post, that I wished we had the Discover America State by State Series available at our library. After Lisa suggested (in the comments) using Inter-library loan, I looked into that possibility only to find that our library...
Last week the boys played (and won!) their last game of the season and then had their pizza party on Friday night. Even though it has been a busy few months, we were all sad to see it come to an end.It really was a GREAT season. The coaches were all wonderful!...
FOR TODAY: June 15th, 2009Outside my Window... it's sunny right now, and although the forecast says we may have some more thunderstorms this afternoon, this rest of the week is suppose to be gorgeous!I am thinking... about Gabriel, the baby we miscarried last November...
Saint Anthony of Padua, you endured much discouragement in your life before finding your calling. Help us to find patience in our own lives, and to trust God to lead us where we need to go. You preached by example; help us show others through example the truth of our...
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.
