I always try to have my Christmas shopping completed (at least mostly completed) before Advent begins and am currently working on checking off a few last items as I start to pull out and set up all of our Advent Decorations and Book Baskets! This year I've broken the...
I hope you all had a very happy Thanksgiving! We were blessed to have friends (Rose's Godparents and their 6 children) stay for the past two nights. My parents and some of my brothers also joined us for dessert and a game of Apples to Apples after dinner... It...
One of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes, in addition to the Praline Pecan Yams, is our Raspberry Cranberry Jello Mold... It also is perfect for Christmas and New Year's as well! Here is the recipe: Raspberry Cranberry Jello Mold2 cans jellied...
Praline Pecan and Mallow-Topped Sweet Potatoes I've been busy in the kitchen all morning, getting as much done as possible before our company arrives! (They were suppose to arrive last night, but are coming this evening instead.) I have a spaghetti sauce simmering...
In addition to the angels I made for the Jesse Tree Ornament Swap, I also mailed in the set of "Jesse" Ornaments (Tree Stump with Shoot) from my local friend Trina, who I convinced to join the swap when she was here tutoring one Tuesday morning. (Her boys are...
I've mentioned a few times that I am participating in a Jesse Tree Ornament Swap this year! I choose to make the "Angel" ornament for the swap. Our box of ornaments hasn't arrived yet, but since I've started to see the sets arriving at other homes I thought I'd share...
Outside my window... It has been a beautiful day. The sun will be setting soon and I probably should be making dinner, but since the baby toddler is still napping and the rest of the kids are outside playing I decided to pop in here instead!I am...
Let the deep organ swell the lay, In honor of this festive day. Let the harmonious choirs proclaim, Cecilia's ever blessed name.This afternoon, after getting home from Mass, the girls had so much fun making a simple and sweet treat for the feast of St....
The Kindle version of The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale is currently available for only 1¢ at Amazon, and it's free for those who have previously purchased the print version. I just downloaded a copy to my iPad! You can also find our Baker's...
The feast of All Saints has come and gone. With Thanksgiving and Advent just around the corner, I need to hurry up and share the pictures from this year's party, which we hosted once again at our home on All Hallows' Eve! I am fighting a cold so I am going to...
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.
