~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~{pretty}{Easter Wednesday} Today is the last day to pre-order and save on The Catholic Daily Planner for August 2015 - July 2016 from Michele Quigley, but I can't decide which...
A Lenten Dinner on Palm Sunday
It's hard to believe that it's been seven years now since our first Lenten Dinner which was originally inspired by Alice's Lenten Teas. These have definitely become a favorite Lenten tradition in our home. As our children get older I've had to be a...
Happy Easter from Our Family To Yours!
Christus resurrexit! Resurrexit vere!
A Special Prayer Request for the Snodgrass Family
Happy Easter!I'm a little late in sharing this prayer request, but I wanted to take a moment and ask you all to please join us in praying, once again, for some friends of ours and their newest blessing who was recently diagnosed with Trisomy 13. You may...
March Daybook
Outside my window…Hot, cold, sunshine, rain, and even hail. The weather has been all over the place the last few days!I am thinking...I mentioned in my February Daybook that I saw my doctor again for more blood work (to check my hormone balance) and a biopsy (on my...
Saint Joseph’s Day Cathedral Cake
To celebrate the solemnity we baked another cake in our cathedral shaped pan in honor of St. Joseph, patron of the Universal Church! I also had a lovely new Blessing Block of this beloved saint to give to our son who celebrates a nameday on this special...
Saint Patrick’s Day
May God give you…For every storm, a rainbow,For every tear, a smile,For every care, a promise,And a blessing in each trial.For every problem life sends,Tales from Old Ireland, Fiona's Lace, St. Patrick's Day in the Morning, St. Patrick's Day Alphabet, Patrick: Saint...
{pretty, happy, funny, real} :: Pi Day
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~I'm going to be doing a little catch up today with some pictures from March starting with Pi Day!{pretty}March 10th - She was so excited that Grandpa was at his office and we...
Prayer of Mothers
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.