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...
"Christian perfection consists in union with God by the practice of virtue; it requires love of God and our neighbor and detachment of the heart from the things of this world." - My Catholic Faith, Bishop Morrow.: July 14th - First Day :.Setting Up Camp"Then...
"People discuss my art and pretend to understand as if it were necessary to understand, when it's simply necessary to love. "~ Claude MonetOur unit study on Claude Monet was the perfect way to wrap up Track A and was unanimously the most loved art project from the...
"All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." ~ Pablo Picasso from Chiquita's Famous Painting Card Set (Note: This post contains affiliate links.) "MOM! I have that painting in my Famous Painting...
As much as the boys love their favorite LEGO collections, coming up with their own creations and building their town is their absolute favorite way to play with LEGO. I haven't been the best at taking pictures of their MOCs (My Own Creation), and I'm even worse...
When it comes to LEGO our boys' favorite themes are The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings collections. (The Architecture and Creator sets are at the top of the list too.) I've already shared how we store most of their LEGO in their bedroom, and you can see some of...
After posting pictures of The Big Girls' Bedroom earlier this month I had a few emails asking if I could share the books that are on their bookshelf. I thought I would put the list into another post in case anyone else is curious. Most of the books in their room...
Outside my window...We arrived home again yesterday afternoon, after spending four beautiful days and three nights with some friends and family at Willow Lake, a wooded escape set at the base of Mt. McLoughlin.I am thinking...The last (and only) time I had ever...
So I have decided to keep using the children's nicknames online for now. Thank you all for your help with this decision. I'm so blessed to have such great visitors here at Shower of Roses! It's been such a joy to share our family with you here and I'm looking...
Outside my window...I ignored my never ending to-do list yesterday, took the children to the library to turn in their summer reading check lists, and then headed out to my parents home for the day!My mom made lunch for all of us and the kids had so much fun visiting...
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.
