I just had to laugh at myself for getting all sentimental seeing our trusty OLD harvest gold oven being tossed out of our kitchen today! You have served us well for the past 10 years that we've lived in this home.I will miss you. . . At least for the...
An Infant Baptism and a Prayer Request…
... on the feast of Saints Peter and Paul! Welcome to the Catholic Church little one! Our little niece (who Hubby is now blessed to call his Goddaughter!) will be going under general anesthesia in the morning so the doctors can measure the pressure behind one of...
Wordless Wednesday ~ 3rd Birthday Pictures
Zoo Cake tutorial can be found here.
Catholic Cuisine
I just posted a recent news report by Rome Reports over at Catholic Cuisine. I thought it turned out cute and wanted to share it with you all here as well!You can read the whole article here: Food Blog with a Catholic Touch Although I am not quite sure...
The Marian ATC Swap
Yesterday afternoon, in the middle of celebrating Snuggles' birthday, we were all very excited when the mailman delivered our artist trading cards (ATC's) from the Marian ATC Swap.My children had so much fun looking at all the lovely illustrations, in honor of Our...
A Zoo Cake…
... for Snuggles' 3rd Birthday!Zoo Cake Supplies:2 - 9" round cakes - We made a delicious Gluten Free Chocolate Cake! Frosting - We made Barbara's Buttercream Frosting and tinted it orange.Shredded Coconut - Some tinted Green and Some ToastedBlue Gel...
On Christian Fatherhood
Prayer for FathersSt. Joseph, guardian of Jesus and chaste husband of Mary, you passed your life in loving fulfillment of duty. You supported the holy family of Nazareth with the work of your hands. Kindly protect those who trustingly come to you. You know their...
This Week’s Progress
~ Monday, June 14th ~ (The boys were both hired by the contractor, one on Monday and the other on Thursday, to clean up!) ~ Tuesday, June 15th ~ ~ Thursday, June 17th ~ Photo Credit : Rascal ~ Friday, June 18th ~
Teaching Children the Liturgical Colors of the Church Year
Okay... Because I always try to give credit to where all these great ideas come from (information can get watered down so fast out here in blog land!), this idea for teaching children the liturgical colors of the Church Year was originally shared by Jennifer...
Summer with the Saints :: The Year for Priests
Today we attended a Summer with the Saints in honor of St. John Vianney! Here are a few pictures from our morning:~ Coloring Pictures ~The children began the morning coloring pictures. I had offered to bring the coloring pages, and I planned to print the...
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.