Assumption Novena

Assumption Novena

Our family will be praying the following novena beginning today, August 7th, and finishing on the Solemnity feast of the Assumption on August 15th.Mary, Queen Assumed into Heaven, I rejoice that after years of heroic martyrdom on earth, you have at last been...

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Small Successes :: August 6, 2009

Small Successes :: August 6, 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 ~Unfortunately one (of our two) local bookstores is in the process of hopefully moving to a bigger town...

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Life-Saving Day 2009

Life-Saving Day 2009

My oldest four children have been having such a wonderful time taking their swimming lessons once again this year.Except for Snuggles, who has had to miss his lessons this week, they all love the water, they love to swim, and the love their teacher, Myrna!  She is...

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The Many Faces of Snuggles

The Many Faces of Snuggles

Here are a few pictures of what my little guy was up to while I was trying to take a few pictures of his older siblings during their Life-Saving Class yesterday at swimming.Playing with a ball.Shaking the fence to hear the little wind chimes rattle at the top.Picking...

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More Happy Flowers…

... and lots of very happy little girls! My girls and I were so excited to see that we are not the only ones who are decorating with Happy Flowers!!If you haven't yet, click on over to Elizabeth's blog and check out her daughters new bedrooms:A Room Where Best Friends...

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What a kick!!

What a kick!!

 Our little one has been quite active lately and growing stronger.Just a few minutes ago Twinkle Toes was able to feel her newest sibling give her a little kick on the hand.  The little one had to be persistent, but by kick #4 a big grin spread across Twinkle Toes...

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Our New Nursery

Our New Nursery

Poor Snuggles has been moved around so many times this past month...His old room is the now the new school room, so in order to start the progress of shifting everyone around, he was the first to be moved out. At first I moved his little toddler bed into a corner of...

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My Daybook ~ August 3rd

My Daybook ~ August 3rd

FOR TODAY: August 3rd, 2009Outside my Window... it's sunny and a bit smoky.  The thunderstorms over the weekend started quite a few fires in our corner of the state.I am thinking... that I have a very smart 2 year old!   Snuggles figured out that the only...

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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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