A Nesting Doll Birthday CakeI'll be back tonight - or maybe after Easter 😉 - with some more pictures from today, but just like last year, I couldn't wait any longer to share a picture of my daughter's birthday cake! Looking at the pictures from her...
When I was one,I had just begun.When I was two,I was nearly new.When I was three,I was hardly me.When I was four,I was not much more.When I was five,I was just alive.But now I am six,I’m as clever as clever.So I think I’ll be sixnow and forever.~A.A. MilneHappy 6th...
This past Saturday we decided to hike Lower Table Rock, one of two prominent volcanic cliff-edged mesas in the valley. My three oldest had hiked it before with their Dad and Father Lange, but it was the first time for me and the three youngest. (When I was...
Our Palm of Palms(I love how it keeps growing each year!)All glory, laud and honor, To Thee Redeemer King,To Whom the lips of children, Made sweet hosannas ring.Thou art the King of Israel, Thou David's royal Son,Who in the Lord's name comest, The King and...
{this moment} - 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. To see more visit Soule Mama.
Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life {pretty}{happy}{funny}{real}Visit Like Mother, Like Daughter for more pictures of contentment!
I mentioned, in my post on Catholic Easter Basket Ideas, that I was planning on making the candy for my children's Easter Baskets this year. We have always included a Candy Cross in their baskets, but this year I thought it would be fun to tie in...
I mentioned in my Daybook post last week that I had a couple pieces of furniture painted "Shabby White" - our old hutch and a little fireplace that we were given by a friend. The painter was able to finish them quickly and they were delivered on Monday evening...
A couple years ago I had the pleasure of reading, for review, Olivia and the Little Way by Nancy Carabio Belanger. This past December the author kindly offered to send me a copy of her newly released sequel, Olivia's Gift! I just finished reading...
THE FRONT COVERby Captain (Blue Folder), Rascal (Green), Twinkle Toes (Yellow)This year, for Science, my children have been studying Botany using Exploring Creation with Botany. At the beginning of the year I purchased the Notebooking Journal, Exploring...
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.
