"I try to apply colors like words that shape poems, like notes that shape music." ~ Joan MiróJoan Miró is the third artist featured in Track C. We initially skipped over him and moved ahead to study Rembrandt, but ended up going back to complete this...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~{pretty}We had so much fun celebrating my {pretty} little sister's college graduation last weekend! From her Facebook post: What a journey.It all began with a half...
Today, June 15th, is the feast of St. Germaine Cousin, a French saint who was born in 1579."From her birth she seemed marked out for suffering; she came into the world with a deformed hand and the disease of scrofula, and, while yet an infant, lost her mother. Her...
Two years ago today we lost our last baby when I miscarried on the feast of Saint Anthony. Seems like so long ago (so much has happened since then) but just yesterday at the same time... We miss you, little one. ♥ Today we celebrated the feast of St. Anthony! "St....
Yesterday was officially the last day of our 2015-2016 school year! It's been a full year and we are all so ready for our summer break. A number of years ago I was inspired by Sarah to start creating these End-of-School Interviews for each of my children and we've...
Sorry, I couldn't resist! 😉 Tonight we are headed to our high schoolers End-of-Season Golf Banquet & Award Ceremony. It's going to be a family potluck at the local miniature golf course. The boys are really looking forward to a fun evening with their team!...
Today, June 9th, is the traditional feast of St. Columba. He is also known as St. Colum and St. Columcille, or "Colom Cille" which means "Dove of the Church." He is the patron saint of Scotland, Ireland, bookbinders, and against floods.Our schedule happened to be...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~{pretty}This pretty little ladybug wanted to come home with us from the nursery along with the Red Riding Hood (Penstemon schmidel) and Pincushion flowers (Scabiosa) we picked up...
Late Wednesday night I saw a light coming from the boys' room and peeked inside.I quietly took this photo with my iPhone, shared it over on Instagram, and went back to bed. ❤It's been a little overwhelming around here lately and I have been fighting burnout......
On the Feast of St. Joan of Arc - French Vanilla Fleur De Lis Cake (baked in this pan) Recalling St. Joan of Arc's banner, "bearing at her request, the words, "Jesus Maria," along with a figure of God the Father, to whom two kneeling angels were presenting a...
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.
