Small Successes:  July 9, 2009

Small Successes: July 9, 2009

"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 pulled out our favorite Shooting Star, Groovy, and Rocket Popsicle Molds and made jello pudding pops!...

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The Year for Priests Coloring Contest!!

The Year for Priests Coloring Contest!!

My children have been asking for some time when Illuminated Ink would be having another coloring contest.  Well, according to their July news-eLetter they are having one right now in honor of the Year for Priests! All entries must be postmarked by Saturday, May...

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Fun Food for the Fourth!

Fun Food for the Fourth!

In addition to cupcakes and jello, we also made some delicious Red, White, and Blueberry Skewers to take with us to a 4th of July barbecue, with an excellent view of the fireworks! All I did was get everything ready to go and my kiddos got busy creating various red,...

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My Daybook ~ July 6th

My Daybook ~ July 6th

FOR TODAY: July 6th, 2009Outside my Window... it's sunny right now, with a high of 84 on the forecast! Perfect weather after a week of highs over 100 degrees!!I am thinking... that I might have been crazy for wanting to move around 4 of the rooms in our home... This...

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And we have a winner!!!

And we have a winner!!!

The winner of the Year of the Priest Faith Folder is...(Drumroll, please!) Erin fromGrowing with my Girls!!!"This looks fun! I am excited about The Year of the Priest especially since my "baby" brother is a seminarian!"(Please send me your email address and I will...

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Small Successes:  July 9, 2009

Small Successes: July 2, 2009

"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 ~My little brother is MARRIED!!! My small successes that day were getting us all to the church on time...

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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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