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Our Cast of Saints ~ 2009
Our Little Saints(Snuggles refused to be in the photo...) St. Maximilian Kolbe(more details on this costume here)St. John BoscoSt. Margaret of ScotlandSt. Elizabeth of Hungary... and the very elusive ...St. Patrick(who refused to wear most of his costume!) It has been...
Pictures from the Pumpkin Patch ~ 2009
32 Weeks
After Mass and Benediction this morning, we finally took our children to the pumpkin patch so that they could pick out their pumpkins to carve.While we were there, I couldn't help but think about the last time we brought our children to this particular pumpkin patch,...
A Handmade Treasure
Aren't these just precious!?!?I was so excited when they arrived in my mailbox this week from Aimee!! She had them made, by her Grandmother, for our little one and I absolutely LOVE them!! Thank you so much Aimee!!*Aimee will actually be welcoming a new little one any...
Highlights from “I” Week
Learning Along the Alphabet PathI always feel like I am not getting very much done until I sit down and try to record what we did each week... Then, if I remind myself (or somebody else reminds me!) that my husband was gone all last week as well, that I had 9 girls...
State-by-State Scrapbook :: Connecticut
"H is for Hartford the capital of our state.Inside the gold-leafed dome is where we legislate."~ N Is For Nutmeg: A Connecticut AlphabetIt has been rather slow going, since we only dedicate one afternoon each week to United States Geography, but the boys have...
A Costume for St. Maximilian Kolbe
My oldest decided he would like to be St. Maximilian Kolbe for our All Saints' Party this year. At first I thought, "Oh, this will be so easy! I'll just find a prisoner costume, add his number, and find some glasses." He had other ideas... He wanted to look just like...
Little Flowers Girls’ Club ~ Generosity
Last Thursday I hosted our 4th Little Flowers Girls' Club meeting for this year. I was so glad that most of the girls were healthy once again and we had 9 in attendance, unlike our last meeting with just 4 girls. Nevertheless, it was a rather laid back meeting. I'm...
Small Successes :: October 22, 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 painted a simple St. Vincent de Paul to add to our Alphabet of Saints! I can't believe it has been 14...
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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