The last couple years we have hosted Thanksgiving dinner at our home, but this year many of my siblings will be coming to town and we will be going Over the River and Through the Wood to my parent’s home!
by Jessica | Nov 21, 2014 | Thanksgiving | 13 comments
The last couple years we have hosted Thanksgiving dinner at our home, but this year many of my siblings will be coming to town and we will be going Over the River and Through the Wood to my parent’s home!
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.
Hi! I'm Jessica, a Roman Catholic wife and home educating mother to our nine children. I was home educated myself, along with my eleven younger siblings. I have a special devotion to St. Therese, through whom I have been given much help and many blessings--the beautiful "Shower of Roses" that she has sent my way! Here I will record a few of the blessings I treasure. Please remember that what you see here is just a little glimpse at our lives, so please say a prayer for us, as we continue to strive for holiness.
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Delicious! We make a similar cranberry mold with crushed pineapple. I just love the sweet-crunchy combo! I'm bringing that to a celebration this weekend with my dad's extended family. On Thursday, my Mom and I are teaming up to bring desserts to my Aunt's home to celebrate with my mom's side of the family.
Many blessings to your family this Thanksgiving!
2014-11-21 18:02:48
Hi Jessica! I love the turkey veggie platter!! So cute!
2014-11-22 01:13:53
Mmm, looks delicious, fun and festive. Safe travels.
2014-11-22 02:24:47
Hi Jessica! Such cute fruit and Veggie platter ideas! I just wanted to say thank you for the years of inspiring ideas you have given me! I found your blog in 2008/2009 and you have given me such awesome ideas for celebrating the liturgical year. I am a convert and your creative ideas have helped me so much! God bless your kindness, generosity and willingness to share your family for the Glory of God! ~Shauna Coard ❤️
2014-11-22 05:42:00
We are going to try your cranberry jello and veggie platter this year. Thanks for the ideas. God bless!
2014-11-22 18:35:19
Your cranberry mold with crushed pineapple sounds delicious too! I hope you have a wonderful time with all your extended family!
2014-11-22 20:33:41
Thank you, Theresa! 🙂
2014-11-22 20:33:52
Thanks, Jenny! Luckily my parents live only about 10 miles away so we won't have too far to travel, but many of my siblings will be traveling from all over the state and country. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone!
2014-11-22 20:42:10
Thank you, Shauna! I'm so glad to hear the blog has been helpful over the years. God bless you and your family!
2014-11-22 20:43:14
I hope you enjoy them! God bless!
2014-11-22 20:44:17
Lovely! Can't wait to see the upcoming Thanksgiving photos! Have a wonderful, blessed holiday with your family! 🙂
2014-11-23 17:34:13
Mmm; the rasberry cranberry jello looks enticing and so festive! Thank you for always being so gracious with your crafts & creations…I appreciate all the ideas!
2014-11-23 21:34:19
Happy thanksgiving! Andrew is smoking a turkey and I am making GF Apple pie and spicy ginger cranberry sauce…all to take to a friends house later today.
2014-11-27 14:26:42