February 1st ~ Feast of St. Brigid of IrelandIn Honor of St. Brigid of Ireland (2010)On the Feast of St. Brigid of Ireland (2011) St. Brigid's Day Arts and Crafts (2011)Celebrating the Saints :: St. Brigid of Ireland (2015)February 2nd ~ Feast of...
{pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}My handsome baby with his pretty manly blue and black bandana blanket and neck-tie onesie!{happy}Very happy to be able to hold the baby and give mom a little, much-needed,...
The Good Old Hockey Game
Hello out there, were on the air, it's hockey night tonight!The tension grows, the whistle blows, and the puck goes down the ice. The golie jumps, and the players bump, and the fans all go insane. Someone roars: "Bobby Scores!" At the good old hockey game!Oh! The good...
Mini Meatloafs
I've been a little LOT behind in reading my favorite blogs lately, but have you seen the awesome link up that Pam and Sarah are hosting each week? It is such a great idea! I've been dying to join the fun, but honestly can barely manage to get meals on...
Our Little Man’s Baby Shower
Yesterday afternoon a couple of my super creative friends gave us the cutest baby shower ever to welcome our "Little Man!" It was actually a double shower for Amy and I, but Amy wasn't able to make it due to some of her family being sick. (We missed you...
Our Baptized Baby and a Beautiful Baptismal Blanket
After our little man's baptism this past Friday, I snapped a few pictures of him on his beautiful baptismal blanket, a gift from his Godparents. I realized prior to the baptism, that I didn't really have any close up pictures of the baptismal outfit,...
{this moment} :: At the End of Their Special Day!
{this moment} - A single photo, capturing a moment from the week. A special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.
{pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty} Our beautiful girls, trying on their pretty dresses the day before their First Holy Communion.{happy}Very happy girls, just before Mass! {funny}Snuggles, apparently, does NOT like the smell...
“My First Holy Communion” Party Favors
In addition to the Baptism Favors, I also made First Holy Communion Lollipop Favors for the Cake Reception following the girls' First Holy Communion and the baby's Baptism. For these I used the Girl Communion Candy Mold (a boy version is also...
“My Baptism” :: Scallop Shell Baptism Favors and Printable Tag
In addition to making the Baby's Baptism Cross for on top of the cake, I also decided to make some Baptism Favors for the reception following our baby's baptism. These were also inspired by Cupcake's Baptism Reception. The challenge was finding white candy...
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.