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...
I have another giveaway for you all today! In addition to creating beautiful rosaries and jewelry, Gail Girón Design recently started designing magnets as well! Every item in Gail's Etsy Shop is handmade and ready to ship. You can also contact her directly...
After I posted pictures of the girls' paintings yesterday I realized I should have taken a picture of them hanging on the wall! I still need to purchase a couple white frames, but we temporarily used some tack adhesive to hang them in their bedroom. I also...
A few years ago the girls were each given a Paint-by-Number Craft Kit for Christmas from one of their uncles. They were a little young for them at the time, but inspired by our most recent Meet-the-Masters lesson on Claude Monet (a favorite from Tract A...
… 110 feet, from the top of a lookout tower. Apparently it doesn't look like there is much work left to do (at least at the fire complex where my husband has been working - we have smoky skies here at home) and he will be heading home tomorrow!Fire Lookout Tower...
Defend us in battle! It's a prayer and devotion to a very special saint that invigorates souls with that holy fervor for defending the Truth and choosing the Light. Catholic Embroidery's newest design and ball cap brings the fervor to the field! The St. Michael Sword...
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.
