~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~I haven't had time to start sorting through the pictures from our All Hallows' Eve Party last night, or from our trip to the Pumpkin Patch this past Sunday, but here are a few pictures that I snapped in...
.: Our 2012 Saint-O-Lanterns :.St. Patrick's Celtic Cross by Captain and MomCatholic Crusader's Shieldby Rascal and Dad(hand drawn illustration for "template")Praying After My First Holy Communion by Twinkle Toes, Chiquita and MomIf you carve a "Saint-O-Lantern" this...
Carving our Saint-O-Lanterns at Uncle Brian's house this year!I loved that we could make the mess outside this year, instead of in the dining room! 😉 Captain choose a Celtic Cross Pattern for his PumpkinRascal choose to illustrate his own Crusader...
One of the games I made last night, for our party this evening, is an All Saints Scavenger Hunt. Last year we used Charlotte's printable Search for the Saints, and the kids loved it, but I wanted to offer something a little different this year. I have printed 16 saint...
Outside my window... I hear the leaf blower as my husband cleans up the yard for our party tomorrow night! I am thinking... about everything that still needs to be done... So much (that I'd like) to do and so little time! ...
A week ago, after hearing that our parish was encouraging saint or biblical costumes this year (you had to come dressed as one to be entered in the costume contest), and after our pastor told our children that both he and the assistant priest would be dressing up, we...
St. Nicholas (aka Snuggles) and Blessed John Paul II (aka our Pastor!)These two were the first place winners for each category (11 & under and 12 & up) at our Parish's All Saints Costume Contest last night! I'll be back with more pictures soon. We...
My kids are getting so excited! All Saints' Day is coming up next week, which means our Annual All Hallows' Eve Party is just around the corner. Last year our family decided to host a "small" party at our home, instead of the carnival style party at the parish...
This past Saturday Rascal's godparents, who just came back from a trip to Germany, decided to host an Oktoberfest/Costume Party. They served German wursts, German potato salad and sauerkraut. Everyone was asked to bring a German food or dessert to share,...
Outside my window... it is COLD! It went from summer to winter pretty much overnight here in our little corner of the country. My kids are walking around the house this morning wrapped in blankets wearing scarves, hats, and mittens! I am...
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.
