As my girls get older (and the clothing styles get shorter and shorter!) it is getting much more difficult to find them cute, modest skirts and dresses. I was so excited this past week when I saw the new Color Block Skirts added to Shannon's Etsy shop. I just...
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...
Outside my window...the sun is shining and the grass is looking pretty green on my side of the fence! (Not that we actually have a fence yet... It's still on the to-do list... lol) After seriously thinking we would be selling our home and moving, I have been...
Who knew it was so hard to find a hotel room for the night with only four children!? Late Sunday night (on March 23rd) we decided to drive an hour west and stay at the coast for the night, instead of making the long drive home. We had completely forgotten...
Last week, on the Solemnity Feast of St. Joseph, Sean and I headed out of town with our oldest two boys, while my mom watched our five youngest. We were headed to the children's hospital five hours away for some testing for our oldest son. The appointment had...
It has been an emotional and whirlwind of a week! We arrived home from our trip to the children's hospital late Thursday night (or rather early Friday morning - so far the testing has been going well) and we are turning around and heading out of town again early...
Outside my window...we have been enjoying the beautiful spring weather.I am thinking...about so many things. We have some big decisions to make and we are praying our rosary every night that God will make His will for our family clear. I am thankful... for...
I'm sure you have noticed the beautiful ad in my sidebar for Prayer Pillowcases. I am so grateful to have them as one of my sponsors here at Shower of Roses and excited to share a closer look at their lovely pillowcases with you all today! Last Christmas...
— 1 —From Instagram last Friday: Whew! Just spent the last two hours hand scrubbing the tile and wood floors... (while Sean and the kids worked on the bedrooms and vacuuming the carpets!) Time for our family rosary and then bedtime for all the little ones. It is going...
I still can hardly believe that Archbishop Sample is our Archbishop! He gives me such hope for our liberal state and diocese. Deo Gratias!This beautiful and inspiring sermon was given by His Excellency Archbishop Sample at the Pontifical Mass he celebrated...
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.
