Colonial Life Unit Study and Lap Book This year we are making Lap Books to go along with each of our six Unit Studies for American History. Our second Unit was based on Colonial Life. While the girls were working on their Felicity Lap Books, the boys were busy making...
When she opened the front door I overheard one of the big kids yell from outside, "No, {Rose}! You need to get a sweat...MOOOMMMM!!!!" It must have taken them a second to see her whole outfit, including her big sister's mittens, hat, scarf, SLIPPERS and all! 🙂
This is the first time in a few years that we are not doing a 40 bags in 40 days challenge during Lent. Our home is slowly becoming more and more organized, and I have gotten so much better about getting rid of all the extra stuff year round. So, this year, my...
{this moment} - A single photo, 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} Photo Credit: MarcI just love these pictures, which were taken at a baptism we attended for Amy's newest baby this past Sunday afternoon. Our oldest two boys had the honor of...
... who really should be having her baby, instead of reading blogs and cleaning light fixtures! 😉 I didn't even need to "mess it up a little!" When I take pictures in the kitchen, there is usually at least one counter surface that...
Recently a friend of mine shared a recipe for her delicious Homemade Granola, made with coconut oil and sweetened with honey. Yesterday I made another batch and took a few pictures to share, along with the recipe. (Oh, and the flowers were my St....
{St. Valentine's Day 2012 :: 8 weeks old and weighing 10 pounds 4 ounces}
This past Friday, and then again yesterday afternoon, we spent some time making cards to exchange for St. Valentine's Day! This year I had each of the children come and take a look at some of the ideas I had pinned to see if there was anything that they wanted...
Didn't those mugs of Hot Cocoa turn out super cute?!? When I came in from snapping a few pictures of our children playing in the snow, I decided to whip up a batch of Hot Cocoa to help warm them up when they came back inside, since the baby was still sleeping. I...
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.
