~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}Seven very pretty girls on Memorial Day... It was so nice to spend some time with my friend Trina and her family (she just had baby #9!) while they were in town for the weekend. Our little...
Even though my children will be continuing through the summer on a few subjects (Math, Science, and maybe some History/Geography) all of their other classes are coming to an end for the school year, before we move on to Golf Camp, Swimming Lessons, and all sorts of...
Watching the Solar Eclipse6:34 pm (Wishing my camera would capture the full "Ring of Fire" and not just the bottom edge)6:35 pm - Another attempt...6:36 pm - Looks more like an eyeball, instead of an eclipse! 7 shots taken locally by a friend - This...
Bud wanted to try a piece of that cake on Pentecost Sunday so badly that I asked one of the kids to bring me a jar of baby food from the kitchen... It was time to let Bud try some solid foods! He just didn't want to wait until 6 months, like Rose. I'm...
Holy Spirit, come and shine On our souls with beams divine Issuing from your radiance bright. Come, O Father of the poor, Ever bounteous of your store, Come, our heart's unfailing light.Come, Consoler, kindest, best, Come our bosom's...
The Heavenly Zoo"The care the eagle gives her young, safe in her lofty nest,is like the tender love of God for us made manifest. As when the time to venture comes, she stirs them out to flight,so we are pressed to boldly try, to strive for daring...
Bud at 5 Months{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.
Have you seen the latest book written and illustrated by George & Brenda Nippert at Catholic Artworks? Created in the same style as An Alphabet of Saints, which we used Along the Alphabet Path and inspired my Painted Alphabet Saints, An Alphabet of Mary...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}Bishop's CakeYou can find the recipe over at Catholic Cuisine! {happy}Photo Credit: Marc SalvatoreWe were very happy to see Monsignor Cihak in attendance at Bishop Cary's ordination! ...
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.
