Every fall we have a little family tradition of carving Saint-O-Lanterns to light up our front porch for our annual All Hallows' Eve party with symbols of saints and our beautiful Catholic faith! I love seeing everyone's creativity year after year. This year we...
Here are the pictures from our annual Saint-O-Lantern carving last Wednesday! My parents had just arrived from Southern Oregon for a quick visit, making it extra special! I have a little catching up to do on the blog, before I get started posting all things Advent and...
This year, we decided to try a little chicken pumpkin carving experiment after seeing it online, giving one of our small pumpkins to the chickens to see how they’d do! Our 17 year old cut a little starter face and let them have at it, and soon enough, they were...
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.
