Meet the Masters :: Rosa Bonheur

Meet the Masters :: Rosa Bonheur

I'm bouncing around a bit as I catch up on sharing some of the artists we studied this past school year... Rosa Bonheur is the 5th and final artist featured in Track C.  We completed the unit study for ages 10-Adult in May, just before the end of our school...

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Metal Earth :: Thor’s Hammer

Metal Earth :: Thor’s Hammer

As soon as our summer break began, Ranger pulled out some of the gifts he had been saving, from his Thor Birthday Party and this year's Easter Basket, including the Metal Earth Avengers: Thor's Hammer. He loves assembling these little models and has quite...

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Summer Reading…

Summer Reading…

... on a beautiful Sunday afternoon! It seems like every time I look outside lately the kids are all either playing badminton, watering the garden, or reading on the patio... We finally made it down to the library last Thursday to sign up for the summer reading...

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Brave Knights & Dragons Birthday Party

Brave Knights & Dragons Birthday Party

Earlier this week we celebrated a 9th birthday! How is my snuggly little baby already NINE?! I was still pregnant with him when I started this little blog... He is such a fun, thoughtful, hilarious, and loving little guy and has been such a blessing to our family!The...

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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.


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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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