I am so thankful for my husband! I always realize just how much during times like right now, when he is gone for weeks and I have to try and keep up manage without him. He really helps so much around our home. I was so exhausted, and not feeling very well, following...
We loved incorporating the Christkindl tradition into our own family traditions this year! On the first Sunday of Advent we all drew names, and though out Advent we prayed and did special favors for that particular person. We did our best to keep who had...
It's so crazy to see how much they have all grown since we searched for our tree last year!
Our 2012 Christ Candle on Christmas DayOutside my window... the ground is covered with snow and my awesome little brother was outside early this morning, changing the master bedroom outlet breaker for me - the one that would trip nearly every time I turned...
I mentioned the other night that I was planning a Twelve Days of Christmas Dinner Party on Twelfth Night for my family! I was able to make it to the grocery story after a lovely (early birthday) dinner date with my husband on Friday night and found almost...
I have been working on a menu (with a little help from a very dear friend) for a Twelve Days of Christmas Dinner Party on Twelfth Night for my family and thought I would share it with you all, since I have been asked by a few friends. I don't usually like...
"In a neat little villageall covered in snow,sleep apple-cheeked childrentheir hearts all aglow,dreaming of morning, when they will awake,hungry for cookies their mothers will bake."And so begins the story of The Christmas Cookies Sprinkle...
... especially Kelly and Jennifer! Will you please join me? Full of confidence, I have recourse to thee, O holy Virgin and Martyr St. Margaret! I implore thy powerful intercession with Jesus Christ and His Virgin-Mother for all women in...
Back in November Debbie shared an article with me that was written by Iris Hammett in the 1940's titled "Cookie Cutters Tell the Story of Christmas." We have made Nativity Cookies and Starlight Cookies in the past, but I thought this story would be a fun...
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.
