Wednesday sure came around quick!! I didn't do as bad as I thought I might. Even though we ate out and had cake a couple times, I was really conscious about portion size and snacking. I think that might be what saved me from having a gain this week... It could have...

Fun Music For Kids
I think I mentioned that I joined Facebook a couple months ago. I was amazed at how quickly I was reconnected with some friends from Christendom!! One of those friends was Danny Schneible. I was so excited when I noticed that he has put out a new Catholic CD:Sing...
Inauguration Day Prayer
(from Bishop Edward K. Braxton, Bishop of the Diocese of Belleville)O Lord our God, St. Thomas More, patron of statesmen, lived a life of prayer and penance, zeal for justice and integrity in his political service as Lord Chancellor of England. He was guided by the...

My Daybook ~ January 19, 2009
FOR TODAY: January 19th, 2009Outside my Window... it is another beautiful day. Even though it is cold outside, I am loving the weather. Especially the SUN!!!I am thinking... about all the emails that have piled up in my inbox. I am dying to write you all back, but it...

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Congratulations Shelly!! (Email me your address and I will mail your Finders Key Purse this week.)

7 Quick Takes ~ 31st Birthday Edition
(Since I want to be able to look back and remember a few of the details... For more quick takes, visit Jennifer.)~1~Since my youngest brother was born the day before my birthday, my mom tends to combine our birthday celebrations. This year, my parents took us all out...

A Cake Catastrophe
I have really enjoyed reading everyone's birthday memories! (Comments are still open, until midnight, if any one else wants to enter the drawing.)My little sister Mary (who is now 16 and a twin) left one of her favorite birthday memories, and I wanted to share it with...
Who will stand up for the little ones?
Please participate in your local March (or Rally) andStand Up For Life!

Another Giveaway
Just like last year, I am going to give away another Finders Key Purse Key Hook. Since they don't make a rose, I decided to go with, the turquoise flower. Isn't it cute?!Here's the deal: To enter, please leave a comment with your favorite birthday memory, I'd love to...

Ideas for the Feast of St. Anthony the Abbot
This coming Saturday, January 17th, is the feast of St. Anthony the Abbot, also known as St. Anthony of Egypt, St. Anthony the Great, and the "Father of Monks." (Not to be confused with St. Anthony of Padua.) St. Anthony lived during the third century and has been...
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.