~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}They may not be the "Café-Mocha-Vodka-Valium Latte To Go" that I requested on Facebook earlier this week, after surviving two almost completely sleepless nights, but these two pretty little boxes of...
For the past few years, in addition to to our children's individual Easter Baskets, I've assembled a basket for the whole family. The first two years the basket included items for some of our Garden of the Good Shepherd Activities and Garden Parties that...
Our visit to the Science Museum this past Friday had me thinking back to our last visit. It really didn't seem like it had been five years, but I was able to find the pictures I took back then and sure enough it was in January of 2007, just before I started this...
Yesterday we went on a field trip to a Hands-On Science Museum that offers over 80 interactive science exhibits, Science Live! performances and tons of hands-on activities! It had been over five years since we had visited this great place, so only our oldest two even...
The 7th state to join the Union was the state of Maryland. A while back the girls studied this state with the help of B is for Blue Crab: A Maryland Alphabet and then completed their Notebook Pages. Maryland Notebooking Pagesby Twinkle Toes (L) and...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~This past Saturday afternoon, after our St. Patrick's Day breakfast and morning at the Rink, and before Mass and the St. Patrick's Day Dinner at Church, we attended a fun birthday party for a sweet little two...
I am not sure who enjoyed it more last Saturday, Hubby or the boys! I wasn't brave enough to play. I've never played before, and there was no way I was going to chance ending up on crutches (my ankle still hasn't fully recovered from my last...
Hosted after Mass this past Sunday by my friend Kimber and ISt. Patrick Artwork and Coins to decorate all the tables provided by my children This is the second time I've signed up for the coffee hour... It's been so fun to tie in the saints and seasons....
The St. Joseph Altar is an old tradition from Sicily. You can click here to read an explanation of how the tradition started. There are three tiers to the altar, representing the Trinity and the three members of the Holy Family; Jesus, Mary, and...
We just finished making some Frittelle di San Giuseppe (St. Josehp's Fritters) to place on this year's St. Joseph Altar. The kids said they turned out delicious, and I was pretty pleased with the pictures. 🙂 You can find the recipe over at Catholic...
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.
