Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to all of my new (and returning) sponsors for the next quarter (February/March/April) here at Shower of Roses! Despite turning down requests for a number of years, last November I finally decided to start accepting...
This post is shared at the request of my little sister JoAnn, who is currently one of my two siblings studying at Oregon State University. JoAnn is a table discussion leader - teamed with Juan Pablo, a seminarian from Argentina - for The Fragua Course....
At the beginning of each month I fill a basket with books featuring the the various saints whose feast days will be celebrated during the month and place it in the living room. Throughout the month I will find the children curled up on the couch reading books they...
I love incorporating our beautiful Catholic Faith in the gifts that I give, including gifts for my husband. One year I gave him a beautiful crucifix for our bedroom and another year I found the Antique Vintage French Crucifix at a local antique store for...
Back in November, when I was busy painting Jesse Tree Angels, Rascal asked if he could try painting some dolls action figures to give as a Christmas gift to his older brother. I was more than happy to share my supplies and was totally impressed with his...
January 21st is the memorial of St. Agnes of Rome and Our Lady of Altagracia! .: STORY TIME :.Saint Agnes by M.R. BerardiAdditional Stories can be found in the following books:St. Agnes (Saints and Angels) by Claire LlewellynSaint Agnes (Saints for Girls -...
Outside my window...the fog has cleared and the sun is shining! I'm hoping to get outside this afternoon and go for a walk... perhaps down by the river!I am thinking...about our current curriculum as the second quarter of our school year comes to an end...
On December 29th, the feast of St. Thomas Becket, our dinner conversation about the saint and our Cathedral Window Cookies for dessert led to a family movie night following dinner thanks to a recent recommendation I had received from Julie and KC in the comment box!...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}I know I already posted pictures of the pretty cake my family blessed me with on my birthday this past Thursday, but I have a few more pictures to share! These beautiful flowers (along with gifts,...
This evening, after Math and Science lessons with the tutor, the children borrowed the camera and kicked me out of the kitchen so they could decorate another birthday cake for me, just like they did last year! It was a full day for them so I baked the chocolate...
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.
