Like last year, I thought it'd be fun to share some of the highlights from this past year. I actually compiled photo albums as gifts for our parents this Christmas and I snapped some screen shots of those pages (with the text slightly modified) to share with you all...
Thank you Grandpa and Grandma M. for all the new hats and mittens! The older boys took turns helping Snuggles skate. Uncles are the best. . . . . . even when they are "it!" It was a good thing that the kids worked up an appetite ice skating... The...
The Twelve Days of Christmas 1,000 Piece PuzzleThis is the third 1,000 piece puzzle we have completed this month... I think I need an intervention! 😉 Twinkle Toes and I just started working on this puzzle last night! The solid red border was definitely...
After a rather crazy Advent, we have all been greatly enjoying these peaceful and relaxing days of Christmastide! Yesterday we celebrated the feast of St. John and a name-day in our home. Instead of baking the Eagle Brownies again this year, Rascal asked if I...
Baby Jesus will arrive soon!On Christmas Eve some of my family came over for dinner after they attended Mass. (We always attend either the Midnight or Christmas Day Mass.) Here are some pictures I managed to take throughout the evening! Madonna and Child.:...
Stephen's Feast and Saint Stephen from Saints: Lives and IlluminationsToday is the second day of Christmas and the feast of St. Stephen. I baked Podkovy (St. Stephen's Horseshoes) to celebrate! Good King Wenceslas by Jane Seymour and Good King...
Since love's divine, celestial breathIs all I need my heart to bless, What matters life, what matters death? Love is my peace, my happiness! - St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy FaceWishing you all a Blessed and Joyful Christmas!
A few of my siblings (JoAnn, Kevin, and David) have arrived home from college for their Christmas break! Last night my parents invited us over, along with my brother Brian and his family, my brother Scott, and Aunt Bridget and Uncle Shawn, for a spaghetti dinner...
On Friday our little "Bud" turned 2 years old! He loves watching the deer in our yard, so this year I decided to give him a "Deer in the Woods" themed birthday party. We had such a fun day with a reindeer themed pancakes, presents for our little dear, and...
... A few pictures from Instagram and my phone. December 16th I think the kids might be trying to tell us something...December 17thI've been in survival mode lately, and keep forgetting to take pictures of the Wise Men... They had me laughing this morning when I...
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.
