~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}Our Jesse Tree with all of the Ornaments{happy}I'm so happy that I ended up ordering this cute little chair as a Christmas gift for Bud... He hasn't been sitting still long enough to use it much...
Smiling at Baby Jesus, Who is on the other side of this year's Christ CandleI just love it when our little Bud says "Giggle, Giggle, Giggle." I've been trying to capture it on video, with only a little luck, and had to share a few of tonight's videos with you all......
A New Year's Prayer May God make your year a happy one!Not by shielding you from all sorrows and pain,But by strengthening you to bear it, as it comes;Not by making your path easy,But by making you sturdy to travel any path;Not by taking hardships from you,But by...
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.
