Each Advent, as we prepare for Christmas, our children love creating a soft place for the Infant Jesus to arrive on Christmas morning by placing a piece of straw (or raffia) in the manger for each of their extra prayers, good works, and sacrifices. This year, as some...
As you might have noticed, I've been spending some time preparing for Advent! Each year my goal has been to be ready before the baby arrives by the first Sunday of Advent, having all my shopping completed, but that doesn't always happen. I can't believe...
*It looks like it was 2004! We had so much fun looking through old photos trying to figure it out.
Speaking of Jesse Trees, I forgot to mention Jesse Tree Ornament Swaps! And guess what, Charlotte's other friend Jessica is hosting one this year based on the symbols suggested in The Jesse Tree: A Family Craft for Advent by Catherine Fournier! I was about...
"There shall come forth a shoot form the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of...
Every year on December 6th, the feast of St. Nicholas, our children wake up to find new slippers (when needed) filled with treats and chocolate gold coins, along with a new Christmas Picture Book to add to our every growing collection. With the feast of St....
My children were so excited this morning when I told them that Kimberlee (and her ever so talented children) is hosting another Artist Trading Card Swap: For All the Saints! We have really enjoyed participating in the past and have just started creating our...
It wasn't my plan to host another All Hallows' Eve Party this year. After a physically exhausting year with a new baby and all the extra medical challenges, I thought we'd take a year off. However, I ended up being talked into it by both my children and...
My online Pampered Chef party will be ending Saturday evening, so there is still a couple days to place an order! Also, each person that shares a recipe, cooking tip or a blurb about their favorite Pampered Chef product either over on the Facebook event page, or in...
Even though Chiquita dressed as Mother Teresa for our Parish Party, she had been planning on dressing as St. Joan of Arc on All Hallows' Eve. Originally I thought she would just wear one of the boys' knight costumes, but that was not exactly what she had in mind....
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.
