A Sneak Peek

A Sneak Peek

Due to extra restrictions during this years flu season, the hospital has limited visitors to only 2 adults at any given time, and no children are allowed into the hospital unless they are patients. Nevertheless, our kiddos got a sneak peek at their new little sister...

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She’s Here!!!

She’s Here!!!

Our little Christmas "Rose" arrived last night!♥ ♥ ♥Birthday: December 15, 2009Time: 11:49 p.m.Weight: 8 pounds 1 ounceLength: 19 inches♥ ♥ ♥Thank you all for your prayers! I couldn't have hoped and prayed for a better labor and delivery!The baby and I will be staying...

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My Advent Daybook ~ December 14th

My Advent Daybook ~ December 14th

Outside my window... the ice has melted!! I ended up being very worried this past weekend that I would go into labor since our driveway, and whole yard, was a sheet of ice... Not to mention all the roads leading to the hospital, which is a 40 minute drive with good...

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A Manger for Baby Jesus

A Manger for Baby Jesus

Last Friday our homeschool group had an Advent Craft Fair, after First Friday Mass. Each mom was asked to bring a craft for about 25 children based on Advent, Christmas, or one of the December Saints. Since I had spent Wednesday night and most of Thursday contracting,...

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Small Successes :: December 10, 2009

Small Successes :: December 10, 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 made it to the post office on Tuesday (in addition to Mass, OB Appt, Michaels, Old Navy, Costco, Gas...

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I’m Still Here…

I’m Still Here…

picture taken at 37 weeks and 5 days... and thought I would hop online and give you all a quick update since I haven't had much time for blogging this week.    Thank you all for your prayers and emails!!Yesterday, after Mass, I had my weekly check-up...

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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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Sean & Jessica, Captain-24, Ranger-22, Twinkle Toes-21, Chiquita-19, Snuggles-17, Rose-14, Bud-12, Grace-7 and Joy-5 (blog nicknames)

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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