Advent Lap Book

Advent Lap Book

I mentioned that during Advent my boys were each making an Advent Lap Book. To prepare I purchased the wonderful Advent Faith Folder from Holy Learning (previously Faith Folders for Catholics) and printed out all the pages that the boys would need. I also picked up...

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Chiquita’s First Time…

Chiquita’s First Time…

... Ice Skating!!Yesterday we took all of our children Ice Skating with our homeschool group. They all had so much fun!At first we were just going to let the 3 oldest skate, but Chiquita kept telling hubby, "I want to skate too!!" Hubby asked her if she just wanted a...

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My little Snuggle Bug…

My little Snuggle Bug…

...has finally given in to wearing a pair of shoes,and actually WALKING in them!(These pictures were taken New Year'e Eve, just before heading to Rascal's Godparents home for our annual New Year's Eve Party.)

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12 Days of Christmas Lap Book

12 Days of Christmas Lap Book

This past week, Twinkle Toes has been singing The Twelve Days of Christmas ever since she was given a bookmark on our way out of Mass on Christmas Day. She was thrilled when I asked her if she wanted to make a 12 Days of Christmas Lapbook and learn the symbolism...

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Best wishes for a…

Best wishes for a…

...Blessed andHappy New Year!Look not mournfully into the past. It comes not back again. Wisely improve the present. It is thine. Go forth to meet the shadowy future, without fear, and with a manly heart.~ Henry Wadsworth LongfellowPrayer for a Blessing on the New...

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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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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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