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...
State-by-State Baking :: Maryland Crab Cakes
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...
{pretty, happy, funny, real} :: A Look Whooo’s Two Birthday Party!
~ 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...
The End of Season Players vs. Parents Hockey Game
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...
St. Patrick’s Day Coffee Hour
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....
Our 2012 St. Joseph’s Altar
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...
St. Joseph’s Day Baking
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...
Please Pray for our Priests
Yesterday I received an email from my dear mother-in-law asking us to keep my husband's oldest brother in our prayers and wanted to ask you all to do the same. As she said in her email, ""The truth will set you free" and it will also get you in trouble....
An Irish Blessing
May you always have work for your hands to do,May your pockets hold always a coin or two,May the sun shine bright on your windowpane,May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain,May the hand of a friend always be near you,And may God fill your heart with gladness to...
{pretty, happy, funny, real} Preparing for St. Patrick’s Day!
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty} I just love this Woodcut Irish Blessings Celtic Cross that I found at our little Catholic Bookstore yesterday. It is sitting on my kitchen windowsill. So pretty!{happy}I am very...
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.