{pretty, happy, funny, real}

{pretty, happy, funny, real}

Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life.I thought I would take this opportunity to share a few more pictures from this year's Santa Lucia Celebration!{pretty}The girls all looked so pretty, dressed for our little Santa Lucia...

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Starlight Cookies for Christmas Eve

Starlight Cookies for Christmas Eve

Last week, as a craft for our 4th Little Flowers Meeting this year, the girls all made "Starlight Cookies for Christmas Eve" Jar Mixes!  This idea/recipe was originally submitted to Catholic Cuisine by Lisa from Are We There Yet?.We made a few slight...

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Santa Lucia Day in the Evening

Santa Lucia Day in the Evening

This year I just didn't have the energy to bake our annual Saint Lucia's Braided Bread on the eve of St. Lucy's feast day, due to lots of contractions, after a very busy day attending a field trip (the weather was beautiful!), baking cupcakes, and then Our Lady of...

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My Daybook :: December 12, 2011

My Daybook :: December 12, 2011

Outside my window... it is cold and icy!  I need to make sure that everyone dresses warm before we head out today.I am thinking... about Rose's 2nd birthday. We do have a few gifts for her, but haven't made any other plans or decided on a cake. Birthdays during...

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Any Guesses?

Any Guesses?

December is just flying by, which means my due date is coming up soon!   I've been having a lot of contractions lately, and it seems like I fall asleep pretty much every time I sit or lay down "for just a second," but that is pretty normal for me at this stage....

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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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A Little About Me

Hi! I'm Jessica, a Roman Catholic wife and home educating mother to our nine children. I was home educated myself, along with my eleven younger siblings. I have a special devotion to St. Therese, through whom I have been given much help and many blessings--the beautiful "Shower of Roses" that she has sent my way! Here I will record a few of the blessings I treasure. Please remember that what you see here is just a little glimpse at our lives, so please say a prayer for us, as we continue to strive for holiness.

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