Outside my window... it is so COLD!! Such a difference from the wonderfully warm weather we were just enjoying for the past two weeks in Arizona! I am freeezzzzinngggg!!!I am listening to... "Let it snow" from one of my favorite Christmas cd's!I am thinking......
Our little Rose has been walking for awhile, but she just recently decided that she now prefers walking over crawling and is getting around quite well. I still can't believe that she will be turning one in just a couple weeks...Apparently she prefers the basket...
Update: You can see close-up pictures of our tree and ornaments here. Back in 2007 I started printing coloring pages for each day of Advent to coordinate with our Jesse Tree. Since every year the number of days in Advent is different, it is necessary to...
The problem with giving our children new Christmas picture books on the feast of St. Nicholas each year (in addition to the other books we've purchased or have been given) is that, after 11 years of marriage and 6 children, we have a ridiculous number wonderful...
... after two weeks and 3,431 miles!!!We are so thankful that we were able to make a last minute road trip to visit my Hubby's parents in Arizona and (finally!) introduce them to our little Rose! It had been 2 1/2 years (way too long!) since we saw them last. We...
~ Getting Ready for Advent ~ Decorations:The Advent WreathAdvent Candles (2009)Preparing for Advent :: Advent Candles (2011)Our Favorite Advent Calendar (2007)Nativity Sets for Children (2012)Preparing for Christmas :: Seven Fun Finds for...
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, visit Soulemama to leave a link to your 'moment' in the...
"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 was able to help my mom clean part of her attic this past Saturday! It was nice to spend some...
A few weeks ago we finally had our first Little Flowers Girls' Club meeting for this new year.My girls were very excited and had really missed the meetings and seeing their Little Flower friends over the summer. All day they couldn't wait for the meeting to...
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.
