"A is for Atlanta,It is the capital of our state.Gold dome we see from afar,where rules and laws we legislate."~ P is for Peach: A Georgia AlphabetI am *really* loving the Discover America State by State Series and so are my children. That said, they are expensive so...
At the beginning of the year, each of the girls received a white tote bag (I purchased them on sale at JoAnns for a few dollars each) to carry their notebook, member's guide and other Little Flowers Girls' Club items. I had tried to figure out a way to decorate the...
I can't believe we have already completed our 3rd Little Flowers Girls' Club meeting for this year. The time is just flying! We just have two more meetings scheduled before it will be time for our little "winter break" and my babymoon!Unlike our last meeting, where we...
"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 called the phone company, while I was paying bills this week, just to check if we were getting the...
"G is for Gardens that fill the state's bowerswith color and fragrance, farm vegetables, and flowers."~ G is for Garden State: A New Jersey AlphabetThe boys actually finished these pages for their State-by-State Scrapbooks a couple weeks ago, and since they keep...
The Our Lady of the Rosary Candle from Saintly Soaps (which smells perfectly heavenly!) will be lit during our family rosary, followed by a special tea for afterwards!Since we've had so many cupcakes lately, I decided to not make the Cupcake Rosary we made last year...
Yaquina Head Lighthouse is one of the most popular lighthouses in the United States. There are hundreds of thousands of guests that visit every year. The tower is the tallest on the Oregon Coast - soaring 93 feet in the air. This lighthouse is the only Oregon...
Before we left for our trip I looked into which Restaurants would be worth visiting. I made a list of a few of the highly recommended ones and we were not disappointed. Everything we ordered was so delicious! We decided to eat out just once each day...
~ October 3, 2009 ~
Whale Watching Center ~ Depoe Bay, Oregon California Sea Lion • Harbor Seal • Harbor PorpoiseWhile at the whale center we heard that a couple whales had just been spotted near Rocky Creek State Park, 2 miles south, so we headed that direction. We were able to see two...
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.
