35 Weeks…

35 Weeks…

... and so thankful to have made it this far without complications! We are all getting very excited to meet our newest little girl...It won't be too much longer!Photo Credit: Captain Oh, and inspired by Josette to wear something green for a change, even if it isn't in...

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Holy Heroes Advent Adventure

Holy Heroes Advent Adventure

Have you signed up yet for this year's Advent Adventure at Holy Heroes?It is offered for free and nearly every day, 22 times during Advent, they will send you an email with a link to that day's activities including: Short videos and audio selections, coloring pages,...

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Small Successes :: November 19, 2009

Small Successes :: November 19, 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 already mentioned it in this week's daybook, but I am so pleased that I finally stain treated (thanks...

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My Daybook ~ November 17th

My Daybook ~ November 17th

Outside my window... 100% chance of rain.I am thinking... of our friends, Dan and Stacey, and their family. Yesterday I tried posting a few different times, to ask you all to keep them in your prayers, and I just couldn't complete the post... My heart is just aching...

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Small Successes :: November 19, 2009

Small Successes :: November 12, 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 ~Tuesday night was Bunco.  It was nice to have an evening out!  We usually stop playing after 3...

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Studying Mercury

Last week the boys finished up their study of Mercury in Apologia's Exploring Creation With Astronomy. I have been very happy with this book especially since they are LOVING Science this year!The Lapbook from Knowledge Quest has been a great addition to the program as...

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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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A Little About Me

Hi! I'm Jessica, a Roman Catholic wife and home educating mother to our nine children. I was home educated myself, along with my eleven younger siblings. I have a special devotion to St. Therese, through whom I have been given much help and many blessings--the beautiful "Shower of Roses" that she has sent my way! Here I will record a few of the blessings I treasure. Please remember that what you see here is just a little glimpse at our lives, so please say a prayer for us, as we continue to strive for holiness.

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