Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to all of my new (and returning!) sponsors here at Shower of Roses. The new school year is right around the corner and many of my sponsors are offering some great back to school specials! You can find the links and coupon...
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...
A beautiful picture my husband took and emailed me recently while working "In the Woods" Outside my window...Fire season is in full force in our area. Sean spent Saturday on an engine, and then left early yesterday morning for a wildfire assignment in...
The feast of Saints Joachim & Anne is coming up on July 26th! I've mentioned that we (four of the younger children) are currently working on creating the Saints Joachim & Anne Faith Folders (aka Lap Books) from Holy Learning. We haven't quite completed...
This past Sunday our oldest son turned 14 years old! Fourteen!!! How that is even possible?! He is growing into such a wonderful young man, and I sure can't imagine our life without this incredible son of ours. Originally I thought I would serve a big...
Maple Bacon Party MixIngredients: 2 cups corn chex2 cups rice chex2 cups wheat chex1 cup peanuts, salted and roasted6 strips bacon, cooked extra crispy and chopped4 T. butter, melted4 T. maple syrup1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (depending on how spicy you like...
Yesterday we celebrated our oldest son's 14th birthday! This year, for his birthday theme, we decided to focus on one of his favorite foods: BACON! When I asked the birthday boy what type of cake he would like this year, his answer was, "A white cake topped with...
Day 8: They are finally on their way home! I can't wait to hear all about the camp. It looks like they had a lot of fun from this picture my husband just sent.
Outside my window...we've been enjoying our daily visitors. "Why, don't you know? They're twitterpated!"I am thinking...about Melody's post on Discovering God's Purpose for Your Blog, Charlotte's break, Katherine's post on authenticity and ambition, and Mary's...
As you all know, on Sunday, July 13th, our friends lost their toddler, Julianna Snodgrass (the fourth of their five children), in a tragic accidental drowning while visiting family in California.In addition to our prayers, the family is in need of our financial help...
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.
