Our family really enjoyed the Jesse "Tea" we had last year, so we decided to do it again this year! Since this year it was just days after Thanksgiving and our road trip to visit my Husband's parents, we weren't able to have it on the first Sunday of Advent, but the...
I posted some of our favorite past Christmas gifts the other day in my Daybook post, but since I have recieved a number of emails regaurding gifts and toys, I thought I would answer a number of questions and mention a few more of our favorites.Update: I wanted...
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - 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...
Our baby girl is one year old toady!! It truly seems like she was just born, but at the same time I just can't imagine my life without her! What a blessing she is to our family! Her beautiful rose covered dress was a hand-made birthday gift from...
Outside my window... It's raining on and off, and looks like it is going to continue raining all week. It's not that cold (30-50 degrees all week), but my children keep hoping it will snow again! I am listening to... Celtic Woman's Christmas...
Last year I ordered Lucia, Saint of Light to give to our little Chiquita on the feast of St. Lucy. Since it was backordered, and didn't arrive on time, I saved it to give her this year instead. Though we had listened to the audio version of this book...
Ideas for Celebrating St. Lucia Day December 13th is the Feast of St. Lucy, also known as St. Lucia Day (Luciadagen) in Sweden. In Sweden, the oldest daughter of a family will wake up before dawn on St. Lucy's Day and dress in a white gown for purity, often with a red...
My children are all so excited to finally use the lovely gifts they recieved last year from our sweet friend Emma and her family, who live in Norway! (Authentic Swedish St. Lucy Crowns, a Maiden Light, and Star Boy Hats and Wands for all our children!)...
Picture Books, Precious Dolls and "Roses from Heaven" Punch! Our family had such a fun JOY filled day today! After Mass, we ended up spending most of the day at a couple Christmas Events in town. It was so nice to come home to shredded-beef for...
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.
