"P is for Palmetto,our official state tree.It's also a symbol on our flag,respected by you and me."~ P Is For Palmetto: A South Carolina AlphabetThe boys finished studying South Carolina last year, but I never did get around to posting the pictures. We didn't...
It isn't often that my husband and I get out without any of our children. (It took 10 years for us to have an overnight/weekend getaway!) We are just not very comfortable leaving our children with babysitters, and, since I don't supplement with bottles, I can never be...
Back when our oldest three children were babies (ages 4, 2, and 1), a couple friends and I started organizing an annual All Hallows' Eve / All Saints' Party each year on October 31st, as an alternative to trick-or-treating, for our Homeschool Group. In 2008 I...
... since, according to our children, it is our family tradition!Apparently the story of Columbus is so much funnier when Daddy ends it with the following: (Indians to the Queen & King) "We bring you Tacos, Chalupas, Chimichangas, and Guacamole!" (Queen) "What are...
Sunday night Twinkle Toes and I decided to bake some pumpkin cookies for Columbus Day. We used a recipe that I had run across last year, over at Wee Folk Art, and the cookies turned out delicious (how could they not with a big scoop of cream cheese frosting on...
I've been dying to post a few more pictures of our new kitchen, ever since the cabinet maker installed the cabinet doors on Sep 24th! You've seen little glimpses here and there, but I was waiting for a few last things to be finished before posting. We're...
Mom (while making a meal plan in MacGourmet and sipping on a cup of coffee): "Captain, can you go ask Daddy if he has any meal requests for next week?"Captain to Dad: "Daddy, Mom wants to know if you have any mail requests."Dad: "Ummm. No,...
Last fall I was given a beautiful Shower of Roses for Our Baby as we were preparing for the arrival of our little "Rose." Recently a good friend of mine delivered another precious baby girl, and since one of her patron saints is St. Therese I thought a...
... from the Feast of St. Therese! ~ Morning Snack ~Every year we make Easy Mini Éclairs, since Éclairs were a favorite treat of St. Therese. ~ Blessings ~ Father praying with the Altar Boys after MassMass was absolutely HEAVENLY!! We have been so very...
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.
